Patricia Bardenett

PATRICIA BARDENETT, LCSW

Patricia Bardenett is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Chicago’s loop area, with certifications in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Grief and Loss Counseling, Grief Educator, Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Aromatherapy. For over 25 years, she has worked with those experiencing addiction, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life transitions. Another specialty includes working with women 50 and older.

In 2016 her youngest brother was critically injured in a motorcycle accident. Her shock at seeing him so badly injured threw her into a state of vulnerability, confusion and sadness. He lived 14 months and passed away in August of 2017. She says of the experience:

“Unexpectedly I found a level of strength and courage I did not know I had. I was thrown into the work of a Death Doula, honing skills to communicate with medical staff, lawyers, caregivers, and family on his behalf. I advocated for his wishes and sat vigil at the end. I took care of all matters after my brother’s death and contacted a wide network of his friends and colleagues around the country. I had always been interested in the process of death, loss, and grieving and now felt drawn to it more. As fate would have it, we met a wonderfully, kind, skilled, experienced death doula guide (Thanks Alua Arthur) with a huge heart who has motivated us to this point.”

“I have known Pat Bardenett, as a friend and colleague for over 16 years. I have often witnessed Pat’s dedication, passion, and commitment to her work. She is engaging, empathetic, and warm in any situation. I admire how she is applying her vast knowledge and experience to the field of Death Doula’s. I have referred to Pat in the past and will now be doing so for those grappling with the process of end of life preparation and decisions.”
Kathryn Doheny, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
“A testimonial, according to Merriam-Webster, is a statement testifying to benefits received, or a character reference- a letter of recommendation, or an expression of appreciation. All quite easy to do when it comes to Pat Bardenett. I first met Pat when she was an intern at Lifeline at Weiss Memorial Hospital circa 1993. I sensed then that she was probably going to be in the field for awhile and that she would be a person of high integrity, good ethics, and who would provide quality care. She has on all accounts. I know the women of RCOSA received profound benefits while working with Pat when she was with us at RCOSA as evidenced by ongoing feedback I received during Pat’s tenure with us. More importantly-and this is especially significant – and by what I measure as perhaps the main parameters effective a counselor/therapist is: the clients’ achieving long-term sobriety, peace, a sense of purpose, and the ability to discover who they can become- which Pat undoubtedly was a huge part of. I am happy to write this letter of recommendation for Pat- for whatever she does and commits to will be a success. Pat is honest, ethical, caring, and effective. I have referred many to her private practice and all have benefitted and shown great appreciation. I have great respect and appreciation for Pat as a person and as a therapist and have no doubt that her next endeavor will benefit many.”
Steve G., BA, CADC, Chairman, Founder-Executive Director RCOSA