First Step NOTICE: Dr Patricia Petersen is currently unavailable to take any new cases until further notice. Any emails or phone calls may go unanswered. We apologize for this inconveneince, she will be back in touch as soon as she is able. This is your first step in getting help. In order to provide the personalized and confidential attention you seek I just need your name email address along with answers to a few questions below. How Do I Get Started? Send me an E-mail or call 847-548-0300 to set a FREE initial interview. We will determine whether this is a good “fit.” You will fill out some initial forms which include some background information and ways to reach you if necessary. There may be additional inventories as well, depending on the situation. Face to Face counseling: forms can be done at my office at the first scheduled session. Distance Counseling: these can be faxed, e-mailed or mailed to me. Click here for FAX and Mailing Address. An appointment will be set and we will begin. Fees and Appointments                                            CASE STUDIES DISCLAIMER: Your information is for my use only. I will never share your name or e-mail address.