About

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the Social Services field for over 14 years. I have had the pleasure of working with various populations and clients of various backgrounds. I truly enjoy the growth that takes place through the therapeutic process.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Essential Counseling Group LLC

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples Therapy
  • Couples

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • University of Chicago, Master's in Social Work
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

14 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 149020514 Verify IL
LCSW 34008279A Verify IN

Practice Locations

7942 S Evans Ave

Chicago, IL 60619-3907

Phone Number: (773) 669-6582

Therapists Near Chicago, IL

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Rasauna Riley-Brown

Master of Arts (MA)

Chicago, IL 60616
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Anna Lyman

Professional Counselor

Chicago, IL 60640
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Krystal Fowlkes

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Chicago, IL 60612
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Dr. Chelsea K. Dumas

Doctor of Psychology (PSY.D)

Chicago, IL 60613
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Karina Rodriguez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Chicago, IL 60641