About
My name is Debra Schwarze and I am licensed counselor in Illinois and Wisconsin. I have over 25 years of experience in mental health settings including community mental health, school, faith-based, health system and private practice settings.
I hold master's degrees in counseling and art therapy. I utilize an eclectic approach in counseling, primarily utilizing cognitive behavioral (CBT), DBT informed, client-centered and expressive therapy modalities. If an individual is open to it, I use art making in order to provide a voice to issues that may not have words.
I have experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of major depression, bipolar disorder, all type of anxiety disorders, ADHD, life changing events, end of life issues, and cancer.
I know that is challenging to ask for help with the issues that impact your life. Congratulations on taking that important first step. It is natural and normal to feel anxious and fearful to begin counseling. It is my job as the counselor to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to be able to talk about the issues that led you to seek help. It is your job to be as open and honest as possible in order to better facilitate the growth and healing process. I cannot solve the problems that you face in life, but I commit to helping you make the changes that you would like to make.
I look forward to meeting you and joining you in your journey toward improved mental well being.
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Click HereBasic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hospice
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
Years in Practice
30 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YP2500X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Professional
Credentials
- Master of Science (MS)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCPC | 180-005252 Verify | IL |
LPC | 7605-125 Verify | WI |
LCPC | 180005252 Verify | IL |
Practice Locations
640 W South St Ste 1B
Freeport, IL 61032-6874
Phone Number: (815) 590-7758