Meet Hazel Patel-Krueger, LCPC
Founder & Virtual Therapist in Illinois & Colorado
Hazel Patel-Krueger is a licensed therapist in Illinois and Colorado, and the founder of Bloomed Therapy. With expertise in treating OCD, anxiety, and depression, she has advanced training in clinical psychology, behavior analysis, anxiety treatment, and evidence-based therapy methods. Hazel’s approach is compassionate and practical, committed to holistic mental health care that considers the full picture of her clients’ well-being.
From Your Therapist: In Hazel's Words
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
I specialize in virtual therapy for adults navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with feel mentally exhausted. They constantly replay conversations, question their relationships, cycle through worry and self-doubt, or brace for the worst even when things are fine. Others feel overtaken by intense emotions, mood swings, low self-esteem, or difficulty setting boundaries.
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
As an online therapist, my mission is to foster a genuinely supportive therapeutic relationship where you can be fully honest without fear of judgment. Every online therapy session should feel like a space where you don’t have to hide your thoughts, emotions, or struggles. I balance evidence-based strategies with empathy, humor, and authenticity to help you better understand the patterns keeping you stuck and build real, lasting change.
In my sessions, I draw on several proven, research-backed therapy approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I focus on emotional regulation, reducing overthinking and intrusive thoughts, improving relationships, and helping you feel more confident and secure in yourself.
With over 10 years of experience, I’ve helped clients move from feeling like their emotions run the show to feeling calmer, more connected, and more in control of their everyday lives. Whatever you’re carrying right now, things can look and feel very different, and that’s exactly what we’ll work toward together.
Areas of Focus
As a licensed therapist, I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges through virtual therapy sessions:
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OCD and compulsive thought patterns
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Anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic overthinking
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Depression and low self-esteem
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Trauma and emotional overwhelm
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Relationship stress and difficulty with boundaries
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Mood dysregulation and emotional instability
Therapeutic Approaches
Based on my clients’ needs, I use several evidence-based approaches during online counseling, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Education & Credentials
Hazel holds two graduate degrees: a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from Brandman University. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at North Dakota State University. Her post-graduate training includes both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Hazel is licensed to provide telehealth and online therapy services in Illinois and Colorado.
Outside the Office
Outside of virtual therapy sessions, Hazel is usually spending time with her husband and daughter, exploring Chicago’s food scene, making matcha, reading thrillers, or traveling somewhere new. Look out for her cat, Raven; she’s been known to make a cameo or two during online therapy sessions.
