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Michael (John) Hoag, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

I am a licensed therapist in Illinois with a master’s degree from the University of Illinois. Since 2006, I have worked with foster families as a social worker and at a county mental health center as a therapist. I currently have a private practice.

My approach is first to listen and then ask the right questions. I try to ask the right questions so you can formulate your own advice. After all, you know your life situation better than anyone. Huge problems such as thoughts that won’t stop, emotions that can’t be controlled, sadness, panic, abuse and trauma, habits that won’t go away…these are problems you have to talk about because thinking about problems sometimes is just not enough.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Codependency, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IL LCSW 149.011860