Hi, I am Adris, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with over seven years of experience.
Today you have taken a very courageous and empowering step towards healing. Whatever brought you to discover my page, know that I am very thankful and proud of the strategies you are already using as you seek help. My goal as your therapist is to assist you with realizing your inner strength as you uncover your true potential and calling in life. Know that I am here to help and I aim to provide you with solutions and hope.
My approach is client centered, solution focused, and strength-based, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Theory techniques.
I believe in meeting the client where they are at and using reflective questions to guide sessions and change. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our discussion and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCSW 149023068
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Adris is a great listener and good at helping me get to the root of what’s going on on. I appreciate her patience and ability to walk me through what’s going on internally
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Adris for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
A mi me agrada mucho y me hizo sentir que mis sentimientos si son validos:))
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s very understanding and a great listener.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Adris for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Adris is kind, caring, and insightful! She’s a wonderful clinician, and I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Adris for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Adris has been a very strong source and f support to me as I have had a to deal with very tough times this year.
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Adris for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
My first therapist and she is great
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
