Barney Straus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCGC, CGP
Location
25 East Washington Street
1811
Chicago, IL 60602
Finances
- Cost per Session: $50 - $150
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- License: Illinois / 149.009621
- School: Loyola University Chicago
- Year Graduated: 1999
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: International Registry of Group Psychotherapists / CGP
- Certificate Date: 2006
- Certificate: IAODAPCA / PCGCProblem Gambling Counselor
- Certificate Date: 2006
Barney Straus's Groups
Mixed Gender Psychotherapy Group
This is an open-ended interpersonal process group offered to men and women in the early and middle stages of recovery from various addictions, including drugs and alcohol, gambling, and sex and pornography. Mutual support for maintaining abstinence and enhancing coping skills is emphasized. New goals consistent with sobriety are encouraged.
MIxed Gender Psychotherapy Group
This group meets on Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. It is an interpersonally focused, mixed gender process group. Group members work primarily on recovery from addition and relationship issues. This group is currently meeting online.
Men's Psychotherapy Group
This group is designed to support men recovering from addictions to drugs, alcohol, pornography, and gambling. Participants create accountability with each other and offer ongoing support for the recovery process. This group is currently meeting online.
Location
Specialties
- Addiction
- Gambling
- Sexual Addiction
Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- 12 Step Facilitation
- Adventure Based Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Group Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Relational
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
- Group
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