"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
- Helen Keller
Hi , my name is Alexandra Parker, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about providing therapeutic services to men and women of all races, backgrounds, and sexual orientations. I hold confidentiality in high regard and will always offer a safe place to share thoughts , feelings, values and emotions.
I specializes in depression, stress management, trauma and anxiety. I have been employed and have experience in various different modalities such as hospitals, nursing homes, private practice and managed care organizations. My therapeutic approach is centered around Cognitive Behavioral therapy and a strength based process. I believe in challenging the client's thought process (Cognitive Behavioral technique) combined with empowering clients. Hopefully, with my assistance, individuals realize that they have the knowledge within themselves to achieve personal goals. I just provide the tools necessary for optimum levels of success.
I make it a priority to actively listen and provide empathy, emotional support, and validation of feelings for all of my clients. I am honored that you chose to get assistance for your mental well-being and I am excited to assist.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149020826