P.A. French & Associates will help you turn the obstacles in your life into opportunities for a new future.

Therapy / Counseling Services

Have you stopped enjoying activities that once brought you happiness? Do you feel unprepared to handle the transitions caused by an unexpected life event? Are you in a relationship that isn't what it should be? Is the stress in your life hindering your ability to reach your full potential? The counseling and therapy services at P.A. French & Associates can help you make positive changes that will lead you to a greater sense of peace and balance.

In a world awash with constant demands and responsibilities, life can sometimes be overwhelming. If you are struggling to stay ahead of life's complexity and find it difficult to create balance in your life, you are not alone. We live in a world that is fast paced, demanding, and full of conflicting messages. It is easy to lose sight of where you are and question how you will adjust to what lies ahead. With my assistance, you can regain direction, build life skills, and make positive life changes that will enable you to obtain the perspective, life and relationships you desire.

I am Patty French, principal of P.A. French & Associates and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a private practice in Barrington, Illinois. Through P.A. French & Associates, I offer confidential counseling to individuals, couples and families who are seeking to redefine their lives and relationships. With my assistance they build new skills and make thoughtful, positive change in their lives. Through the therapeutic process, I provide an environment that is caring, non-judgmental and insightful. My therapeutic style is a multi-disciplinary approach that is solution oriented and encompasses Cognitive Behavioral, Insight-Oriented, Family Systems and Solution Focused approaches.

The therapeutic process is a collaborative process tailored to your individual needs and within the context of your personality, life and goals. Together we can build on your strengths, and discover the opportunities for positive change that your life's obstacles provide.

Charting a new course in your life begins with our first conversation.