About
If you've never been in therapy before, I know it can be a scary step. Be proud of your bravery. If you have been in therapy before, I'm glad you chose to return. Either way, my job is to help you find your strengths to learn to manage any issues you are dealing with so you can find your peace again. It is a journey and it won't always be easy but it will be worth it. I have been a therapist and a psychology professor for almost 30 years. I have worked with children, teens, and adults, although I have spent the majority of my career working with teens. I enjoy teens. I have a lot of patience for them. I believe in psychoeducation in therapy. I think that it's not only important to understand what you are doing but why you are doing it. Only by understanding both can you make the changes necessary for long-term happiness. I also believe in working on both the present and the past. I want to help you figure out how to make the present better immediately, while also working to understand anything from your past that may have helped lead to any current issues. Working on both in combination will give the most thorough explanation and avenue for effective treatment. Most importantly, I believe in working together. I may be the "expert" but only you know what is working and what isn't. I will ask you for feedback and I will listen to what you have to say.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: William F. Puga, M.d. And Associates, S.c.
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Person Centered/Rogerian
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Insurance
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Lewis University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
Years in Practice
29 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCPC | 180004331 Verify | IL |
Practice Locations
1644 W Colonial Pkwy
Inverness, IL 60067-1207
Phone Number: (847) 776-4500
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