Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
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Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Let's Connect (847) 457-0283
Research and experience tells us that effective therapy is predicated on a truly meaningful relationship between client and therapist. I am confident that I can provide a time and space where you and/or your child will feel understood, accepted, cared for, and appropriately challenged to change. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, divorce, separated and blended families, life transitions, sexual health and sexual identity, conflicted family relationships, attachment issues, and emotion and behavior management.
I can strike a balance between my one-on-one work with the teen by coaching and addressing issues with parents. I can also work with schools to ensure they are doing what needs to be done to help your child.
I try to work around busy family schedules as I know life can be chaotic between homework, sports, and other scheduling conflicts. I graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a MA in Professional Counseling and have been working in the field for over 15 years.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.005210 Dustin F Makela
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Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (847) 457-0283
Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 457-0283
Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Location
Nearby Areas
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Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Last Modified: 29 Apr 2023