Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

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Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA (she, her)

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444 N Northwest Hwy, Suite 220, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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444 N Northwest Hwy Suite 220 Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Hello, my name is Bernadetta Zawiejska. With a heartfelt commitment to nurturing healthy relationships and fostering family well-being, I guide couples, families, children, and individuals through their emotional and relational challenges, helping them find connection and healing. My training in Family Systems Therapy enables me to effectively work with diverse clients through a culturally competent, trauma-informed perspective. My priority is to build trust and create a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. I meet you where you are and honor your unique experiences.

Central to my approach is the creation of secure emotional bonds between you and your loved ones. I focus on empathy and understanding, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and experiences.

My goal is to support you in delving deeply into your thoughts and feelings, emphasizing self-worth, authentic communication, and boundless potential. Offering counseling services in both English and Polish ensures that language is never a barrier to seeking support. You can learn more about my work as a therapist on my Life Counseling Institute profile.

Call or Email Bernadetta Zawiejska now for a free 15 minute consultation - (847) 474-9567

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Life Counseling Institute

444 N Northwest Hwy

Suite 220

Park Ridge, IL 60068 map

(847) 474-9567

Life Counseling Institute

535 Plainfield Rd

Suite H

Willowbrook, IL 60527 map

My website

I offer therapy sessions in person or online, with both weekday and evening availability.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Anxiety and Child

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

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Let's Connect (847) 474-9567

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Life Counseling Institute

444 N Northwest Hwy

Suite 220

Park Ridge, IL 60068 map

(847) 474-9567

Life Counseling Institute

535 Plainfield Rd

Suite H

Willowbrook, IL 60527 map

My website

I offer therapy sessions in person or online, with both weekday and evening availability.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Anxiety and Child

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Bernedetta Zawiejska's video

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I'm in network with BCBS ppo, Aetna, and United and will submit claims for you to these insurance companies. You may use out of network benefits with other companies.

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 474-9567

I'm in network with BCBS ppo, Aetna, and United and will submit claims for you to these insurance companies. You may use out of network benefits with other companies.

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 474-9567

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.021587 Bernadetta Zawiejska

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Northeastern Illinois University, MA, Graduated 2024

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (847) 474-9567

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (847) 474-9567

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Anxiety
Child

Expertise

Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I love helping couples sort through conflict, feelings of disconnection, and infidelity issues using emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and Gottman methods.

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 474-9567

I love helping couples sort through conflict, feelings of disconnection, and infidelity issues using emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and Gottman methods.

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 474-9567

3 Endorsements

Andrea S Dresser

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CLE

Jill R Stevens

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC

Gia Hill

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA

I work with Bernadetta and can attest to her compassion for her clients as well as her skills. She is outstanding with couples and uses the form of therapy with the most research behind it, EFT.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Polish

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Polish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Exposure and response prevention
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Psychodynamic
Trauma Focused

I use an attachment lens in my work with couples, using emotion-focused therapy (EFT), which research shows is the most effective form of therapy for couples. I also utilize the work of John Gottman. With individuals I pull from a variety of forms of therapy, emphasizing CBT, ACT, and emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT).

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 474-9567

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 474-9567

Location

Primary Location

Life Counseling Institute

444 N Northwest Hwy

Suite 220

Park Ridge, IL 60068

(847) 474-9567

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My website

Additional Location

Life Counseling Institute

535 Plainfield Rd

Suite H

Willowbrook, IL 60527

(847) 474-9567

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Edison Park

I offer therapy sessions in person or online, with both weekday and evening availability.

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call for a free consultation now - (847) 474-9567

I offer therapy sessions in person or online, with both weekday and evening availability.

Bernadetta Zawiejska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Call for a free consultation now - (847) 474-9567

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