Hi, my name is Adriana. I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor with over 16 years of experience. I studied Clinical Social Work at UIC Jane Adams School of Social Work. I also practice yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
This is my second career and my passion. I have the honor, and privilege, of providing mental health services to young adults, adults, families, and couples, as well as working with children from 4-12 years of age. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, anger, domestic violence, career challenges, and parenting.
My counseling style focuses primarily on empowering clients to lead better lives, and in so doing, treat them with respect and dignity in a safe, supportive, encouraging, and warm space. My role as a therapist is to understand you as an individual, listen, provide a non-judgmental safe space, guide, advocate, advice, and educate those in need as they find their voices and healthier lifestyles, meeting them where they are at – believing that clients are the experts of their lives.
I strive to establish rapport through understanding, honesty, and positive regard towards the individual while applying person-centered, person-in-environment theoretical orientations, and motivational interviewing. I use an integrated approach, based on the client’s needs through the course of therapy, established on client-therapist collaborative treatment plan development. This plan might integrate a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, meditation skills, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy, grounded on the client’s preferences and needs.
You are here, you have taken the first courageous step on the path to building a healthier, responsible, joyful life. I believe I could help you to succeed in this journey. I would love to get started working with you and am happy to answer any questions you may have for me.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Control issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149020986
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Adriana was very helpful and informative about the situation I was/am going through. She wasn't judgmental and made me feel comfortable sharing my issues with her. I would recommend her to all my family and friends as she has a very welcoming spirit. Thank you for everything!!!
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Adriana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is amazing! Along with Christ, she has helped me feel like I finally have control over my food addiction.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Adriana for 2 months
Adriana has been a great help for me working through many issues in my life. She listens and takes time to identify why an issue is so important to me and helps me plan a way to work on it. It’s been a great experience.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Adriana for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Adriana is very good at listening and helping guide me mentally through different issues I have.
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Adriana for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Adriana is a kind, compassionate therapist. She has helped me get through some dark times.... Helped me through depression , grief and to realize my own inner strength. I would highly recommend her as a therapist!
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Adriana for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
When I first heard of BetterHelp I was scrolling through Instagram and thought it was a cool idea but at the time I didn’t think I needed counseling. Fast forward a couple of months and little did I know BetterHelp would introduce me to an amazing person named Adriana. I can confidently say she has changed my life in so many ways. She has given my the tools to manage and prevent panic attacks. When I first started experiencing these horrific attacks I feared that my future would be filled with dark days. I felt hopeless. My first video FaceTime with Adriana I already felt a small glimpse of hope knowing there was someone always there for me. I plan on continuing to see Adriana for a long long time. I know realize BetterHelp is for EVERYONE. Even if you feel like you don’t NEED counseling I urge you to just attend a couple of sessions. What could it hurt? I promise you will feel refreshed.
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Adriana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd