Crystal Lake
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Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
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Ally Blum

Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA (she, her)

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44 North Virginia Street, 1st Floor Suites, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(224) 296-0198
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I've been in the field since graduating from The Adler School, with 12 years experience! I have a passion & dedication to assisting my clients through all of life's difficult transitions. My client centered approach allows me to form an individualized plan for you. I work to see that all your needs are met; at a pace that you set! I am extremely open, friendly, and happy to work around your busy life! Some of my specialities are: Anxiety, Depression, Couples & Families, Teens/Pre-teen, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss & much more! Please contact me to get started on the life you want to live!
I offer in person & virtual services based on client preferences! We begin by developing an initial therapeutic relationship, that will grow throughout your journey. I specialize in client centered care, so each client has a specific treatment plan & goals. I often pull from many theoretical approaches to help you meet your goals.
I invite you to reach out to me with any questions, as you start this journey. I say once you've reached out and walked through the door on that first visit, you've completed the hardest part! I am here to guide you through your therapy. My goal is to tailor a specific plan to meet your needs. I will be there every step of the way! Please reach out anytime!
Call or Ally Blum now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 296-0198

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

ECH Counseling

44 North Virginia Street

1st Floor Suites

Crystal Lake, IL 60014 map

 (224) 296-0198

Dynamic Direction Counseling

207 South Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 map
I offer Office & Virtual sessions, to meet your needs! I'm available weekdays & Saturdays. I have Immediate availability! Please reach out
I specialize in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Depression 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (224) 296-0198
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

ECH Counseling

44 North Virginia Street

1st Floor Suites

Crystal Lake, IL 60014 map

 (224) 296-0198

Dynamic Direction Counseling

207 South Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 map
I offer Office & Virtual sessions, to meet your needs! I'm available weekdays & Saturdays. I have Immediate availability! Please reach out
I specialize in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Depression 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aither
  • BCBS Community
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • MultiPlan
  • Multiplan/1st Health
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Our practice attempts to utilize your insurance. If you do not see your provider listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first call. We also accept self-pay, and do our best to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198
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Our practice attempts to utilize your insurance. If you do not see your provider listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first call. We also accept self-pay, and do our best to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Jennifer Cox (Illinois / 180.011082) Ally Blum

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Adler School of Professional Psychology, Masters in Couple's & Family Therapy, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Indiana University B.A. Psychology, Sociology & Spanish / 2010
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I have 12 yrs experience in assisting Individuals, Couples, Teens & Family's. I start with Client Centered Therapy, to give you the most individualized treatment plan and goals. I have training in CBT, EFT, Couples/Family Dynamics, Gottman Method, Parent Ed., Trauma Informed Tx, ARC Model & more!
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198
"
I have 12 yrs experience in assisting Individuals, Couples, Teens & Family's. I start with Client Centered Therapy, to give you the most individualized treatment plan and goals. I have training in CBT, EFT, Couples/Family Dynamics, Gottman Method, Parent Ed., Trauma Informed Tx, ARC Model & more!
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with clients who may be struggling with many issues listed & much more! During our initial session, we will develop the start of a therapeutic relationship, working hand in hand, creating an individual plan to address all your needs. Clients can expect to feel gradual relief of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvements thereafter.
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with many issues listed & much more! During our initial session, we will develop the start of a therapeutic relationship, working hand in hand, creating an individual plan to address all your needs. Clients can expect to feel gradual relief of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvements thereafter.
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198

Endorsement

Abby Kwayzer
Abby Kwayzer
Counselor, LCPC
Ally is a wonderful therapist who connects with her clients and gives them the guidance and treatment that truly makes a difference in their lives. She has an empathetic nature and her experience extends to a variety of presenting issues.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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In the first session we explore what brought you to therapy & then decide the most important goals for you, and form an individualized Treatment Plan. I utilize CBT & EFT in most treatment plans. This Tx allows you to look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. In sessions, I'lll help you to retrain your thought processes, to increase more positive experiences in the future.
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198
"
In the first session we explore what brought you to therapy & then decide the most important goals for you, and form an individualized Treatment Plan. I utilize CBT & EFT in most treatment plans. This Tx allows you to look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. In sessions, I'lll help you to retrain your thought processes, to increase more positive experiences in the future.
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 296-0198

Location

Primary Location

ECH Counseling

44 North Virginia Street

1st Floor Suites

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(224) 296-0198

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Dynamic Direction Counseling

207 South Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(224) 296-0198

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I offer Office & Virtual sessions, to meet your needs! I'm available weekdays & Saturdays. I have Immediate availability! Please reach out
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 296-0198
"
I offer Office & Virtual sessions, to meet your needs! I'm available weekdays & Saturdays. I have Immediate availability! Please reach out
Photo of Ally Blum, Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Ally Blum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 296-0198