| Location: |
Melissa Carlson Counseling
2200 North Huntington Dr. N
Algonquin, IL 60102
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| Phone: |
(847) 232-6912
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| Email: |
Send email
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| Website: |
www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1094480
melissacarlsoncounseling.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Coaching
Couple's Counseling
Family Therapy
ADHD Focused Counseling
Emotion Regulation Focused Counseling
| Sessions are video based at this time. |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Family
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| Practice Description: |
Philosophy:
The decision to meet with a counselor is a powerful choice. We learn about ourselves via interaction with others. I believe clients thrive when the whole person is seen and recognized, then we determine collaboratively what would help to increase healthy action, peaceful mind, and emotional stability. I use a combination of client-centered therapy and behavioral techniques to assist client's to achieve their personalized goals. Behavioral strategies are taken from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and mind-body techniques. When clients can focus on their internal experiences and positively change their reactions to things outside of themselves, they tend to thrive, grow, and live fulfilling lives.
Experience:
I have 9 years of experience assisting various age groups and demographics to enhance their social, emotional, academic, professional, and family experiences. I work with university students from freshmen to Ph.D level. I have learned to incorporate mindfulness practices and the importance of emotion in the body to assist clients to better understand themselves and treat complex relationship and personal challenges.
Specialties:
ADHD, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Academic Concerns, Autism/Asperger's
Cognitive Behavior, Dialectical Behavior, Mindfulness, Experiential, Solution-Focused, and Mind-Body Connection via Movement
Client Fit:
I am a legally-blind counselor who listens very carefully to my clients. I encourage clients by focusing on identifying your strengths, goals, needs, and priorities. If you are looking for directness, empathy, and to be challenged in a healthy and productive manner, then we may be a great fit. A growth mindset is a powerful key to success. Clients who are open to challenge themselves, open to goal setting, and open to actively engage tend to do well with me.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Management
Asperger's Syndrome
Codependency
Crisis/Trauma
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
LGBTQ Issues
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Disability issues
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Black and African American
Blind and Low Vision
Caregivers
College Students
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
People with Disabilities
Single Parents
Trauma Survivors
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experiential Therapy
Integrative
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Movement and exercise
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| Education: |
Master in Education, Clinical Counseling
Northern Illinois University, 2015
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| License #: |
180013169 |
| Licensed In: |
Illinois |
| Professional Affiliations: |
IMHCA
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| Fee Schedule: |
$100 per session out of pocket fee
Sliding scale available with proof of income source |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Optum
United Behavioral Health (UBH)
UnitedHealthcare
BCBS IL HMO UIC
EAP Cigna and Optum
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
Insurance will be verified
Credit card -used for co-pay, no show fee |
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Telehealth only |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Free 15-minute Consult: Yes | | In Practice Since: 2015 | | Prescribe Medication: No | | Evening Availability: Yes | | Weekend Availability: Yes |
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