Parish Counseling
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Mary Patton, Parish CounselorA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, Mary earned her master’s degree from
Boston College, her bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and is a proud graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep. She has devoted her career to supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. Her professional path has included two years with Teach For America in the Mississippi Delta, time at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, and the past five years as a school social worker at Santiago Elementary School in Humboldt Park. A lifelong Chicagoan, Mary lives in the city with her husband, their curious, enthusiastic toddler, and their charming and stubborn mini dachshund. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new Chicago restaurants, reading, and baking sweet treats with her daughter. People often seek Mary’s support for: ● Anxiety and stress management ● Navigating major life transitions ● Parenting challenges ● Difficulties in relationships ● Feelings of overwhelm or burnout ● Processing grief and loss ● Building self-confidence and self-worth To schedule an appointment or learn more about Mary’s counseling services, please contact her at 312.600.7693 or [email protected]. She offers in-person sessions at OSP’s John Wall Mission Center, 711 W. Monroe, as well as virtual and hybrid options. Mary accepts most Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO insurance plans. |
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Sarah Thompson, Parish CounselorSarah Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples
as they seek healing, growth, and deeper understanding amid life’s challenges. Her approach integrates each client’s values and spiritual beliefs into the counseling process and is grounded in openness, acceptance, and collaboration. At this time, Sarah’s counseling practice is full and she is not accepting new clients. As part of Old St. Pat’s Pre-Cana team, Sarah facilitates the Prepare/Enrich assessment, a research-based tool that helps engaged couples identify strengths and areas for growth as they prepare for marriage. She also assists couples who are completing marriage preparation outside of the Archdiocese of Chicago. This process includes building the prenuptial file—the canonical documentation required by the Church to ensure a marriage is valid, lawful, and free from impediments. Preparation begins 6 to 12 months prior to the wedding and supports couples in entering into this lifelong, sacramental covenant. Sarah began her professional career in the corporate sector and holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She later transitioned into entrepreneurial and nonprofit work before pursuing her vocation in counseling. She earned her Master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has been practicing since 2015. Her clinical training includes work in grief and trauma, Gottman Method couples counseling, and relationship enrichment. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and an Illinois-certified domestic abuse advocate. Drawing from her experience as a recreational triathlete, Sarah values a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to health and well-being. Sarah and her husband have been married for over 35 years and have four adult children. She can be reached at [email protected] People seek counseling for a variety of reasons, including…
If you think you could benefit from Sarah’s services please contact her at 773.234.9630 or at [email protected] to set up an appointment. She offers in person counseling at 711 W. Monroe as well as virtually and hybrid. Sarah accepts most Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO insurance plans. |