Amber Schwarz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (815) 559-5584
You're starting to see a pattern in your reactions, and it's not sitting right. Anger surges, sometimes before you can stop it. After, you're left replaying what happened, trying to understand why it felt so intense. At night, your mind goes back to moments you can't fully make sense of - experiences that still carry weight, even when you try to move past them. You know these reactions don't come out of nowhere. They're related to past pain, but you can't quite connect the dots. You're ready to face what's underneath, not just manage the surface, and finally understand why these patterns keep showing up in your life.
I'm here to give you relief from the chaos that's plagued you for so long. We begin by building stability so you're not overwhelmed as we explore deeper layers. You'll develop practical coping skills, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and make sense of your past. This creates clarity, reduces reactivity, and gives you a more grounded sense of control.
As you move forward, your reactions feel ess automatic and more intentional. You understand your triggers, respond with intention, and build relationships that feel healthier and more consistent. It's time to go deeper and figure out what's behind that patterns keeping you stuck. You don't have to do this alone. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Amber Schwarz now - (815) 559-5584
Let's Connect (815) 559-5584
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $275
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Adventist Midwest Health
- Alexian Brothers
- Ambetter
- Amita Health
- Anthem
- Asencion Smart Health Network
- BC Community/Medicaid
- BCBS of IL PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross
- Blue Precision PPO
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Bright Health Care
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- County Care
- Guidehealth
- Health Choice
- Humana
- IL Youth Care
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- Molina Healthcare
- PathwaysBehavioralHealthNet
- TriWest
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.116169 Amber Schwarz
- Attended Aurora University, Master of Social Work
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Men's Issues
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- First Responders
- Life Transitions
- Previously Incarcerated Individuals
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Forensic Psychology
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Amber Schwarz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 559-5584