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Rebecca Paruszkiewicz, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile! I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 5 years, working in a community mental health agency in Chicago. I'm originally from Wisconsin, but have an adventurous spirit that keeps taking me elsewhere!! I'm happy to have the chance to provide therapy to those that may not have the time or energy to go sit in someone's office for an hour a week!

Working in community mental health, I've helped individuals address a variety of mental health and environmental problems, such as life stressors, anxiety, depression, attention issues, family conflicts, parenting support, etc. In addition, the context of this work was with low-income families who had limited resources and high stress in meeting their families' needs. As human beings, we are never dealing with one thing at a time, and I believe as a therapist, it's important to understand the nuances of how someone's symptoms, environment, and other stressors interact in order to provide the best therapy.

I approach each of these issues with a very empathic ear, and learned what I could about the individual in order to provide the best care possible. I take a very strong psycho-educational approach, helping clients to understand the patterns that are ineffective for them, and helping them to develop and understand coping skills, what their function is, and how to utilize them effectively. I believe that the more empowered we are, the more control we can take over our own reactions to stressors and symptoms, and the bigger impact we can have on our own mental health.

Thanks for listening, and if you like what you hear, let's talk! I'd love to meet you and support you in the best way that I can!!

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

Services offered

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License information

IL LCPC 180.011015

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rebecca Paruszkiewicz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Rebecca gives me so many different ways of thinking about my patterns and actions. It helps me change the things that I need to so I can be better overall

Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Rebecca has had a very positive influence on my life.

Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

She is awesome and has helped me so much!

Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

She makes me feel understood. Rebecca makes me feel like my problems are cared about and want to help me overcome my battles and help teach me new ways of dealing with life in general.

Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

More than listening, Rebecca gave me some useful tools for self-help. It was just the kick start I needed for my mental and emotional well-being.

Written on Jan 24, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I would say I’m so lucky to have met Rebecca. She is very professional. With her guidance, I escaped from my emotional pains and horrible relationship. I learned how to take care of myself and love myself with the help of Rebecca. She checked in every week and she only suggested to take a break for our sessions when I feel completely better. I will always thanks to her for her big help ❤️

Written on Jan 01, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management