Personal Statement

I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with multicultural identity issues and Third Culture Kids. I have developed a uniquely integrative approach to Psychotherapy resulting from my training and experience as a therapist and a religious minister. I am a systemic-oriented therapist with the purpose to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each customer. With compassion and understanding, I work with each to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Faith

  • Christian

Therapy Specialties

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Gender Identity
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Systems Theory/Therapy

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Group

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark

Years in Practice

20+ years

Services Fee

  • Initial Consultation $180-$200
  • Special Consultation $200-$250
  • Standard Report $350-$450
  • Therapy Session $150-$180

Payments Accepted

Cash, Check, Paypal, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) 180.008757 IL 2013

Associations

Name Duration
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) 2012

Education

School Degree Major Year
Northwestern University MScMarital & Family Therapy2012
Trinity International University MACounseling Psychology1998
Seminario Biblico Alianza del Peru MDivPastoral Theology1992
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru BAPhilosphy1990

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Office Address


Ivan Velasco, LCPC

Ivan Velasco, LCPC

5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 5

Skokie, Illinois 60077

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