I am licensed in Illinois with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
40 yrs in practice
Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Video
Phone
Messaging
License information
IL LCSW 149.003107
Reviews
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Very good
Written on Jun 01, 2026 after therapy with George for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Savarese is experienced and has great insight, patience, thoughtful analysis and seems to care about his patients. I appreciate his thoughtful recommendations and willingness to listen carefully.
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with George for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Savarese is the best in the business!
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with George for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
After only two sessions, I can say I already trust the process with Dr. Savarese.
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with George for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Fantastic man, exceptional therapist
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with George for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues
Very helpful and understanding, able to take what I say and get to the root cause of my emotions. Commits to helping me move foreard and take steps to do that. 10/10
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with George for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh
Dr. George is great. Continues to be a great guide through all of the good and bad that comes up in life.
I like his insight and the tools he gives for the problems that come up. Highly recommend
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with George for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I simply love him. He helped me overcome a lot of anxiety. He helped me build confidence in myself. He helped me see things more objectively. He helped get through a lot of difficult emotions. He helped me save my marriage. I will forever be grateful for him.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with George for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Savarese is very informal listens to my problems and helps me in many ways to deal with them I'm very happy and comfortable with Dr. Savarese
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with George for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Savarese is a trusted and wise man. Great help
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with George for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
You can count on George to be present, to be focused, to hear you and to help you find your way forward. He is amazing at what he does for others!
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with George for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Savarese is knowledgeable and great to work with.
Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with George for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
This man is the best
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with George for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I feel like he understands me & is very compassionate to the things i talk about. He has guided me to have more confidence in myself which i have been lacking. He’s a great listener & i appreciate him so much as my therapist!
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with George for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. George is very knowledgeable, very helpful and gives me great insight on many levels. He has never left me to work a problem alone and following through on his advice has helped me out tremendously! Can’t thank him enough !
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with George for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I haven’t spent too much time with Dr. Savarese yet, but he reassured me that he can help me with the troubles I’m experiencing and I feel confident in his work. Looking forward to get to know him better!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with George for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Very helpful. It’s going beyond what my concerns were at first and helping in a lot of places
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with George for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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