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Victoria Ann Kessinger
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
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Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

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123 W Madison Street, 2150, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 313-0481
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Victoria is the founder of Great Lakes Therapy Center (GLTC) and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist. At GLTC, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to providing DBT, Victoria uses the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
She works with clients who struggle with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, self-injury, depression, binge eating disorder, bulimia, substance abuse disorders, and PTSD. She helps clients build insight into destructive habits and develop effective skills to understand and change their problematic behaviors, thoughts and emotions.
One of her greatest passions is seeing her clients reach their goals and live the life the they’ve always desired. Though she is focused on delivering evidenced based treatments and maintains a structured approach, she also brings playfulness, humor and spontaneity into the therapeutic process.
Call or Victoria Ann Kessinger now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 313-0481

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 313-0481
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders and Suicidal Ideation 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (312) 313-0481

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 313-0481
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders and Suicidal Ideation 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Out of Network
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AT GLTC we are able to submit insurance claims directly to BCBS.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
"
AT GLTC we are able to submit insurance claims directly to BCBS.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180010904 Victoria Ann Kessinger
  • In Practice for 11 Years
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I'm a DBT- Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
"
I'm a DBT- Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Personality Disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Feminist
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC

Groups

DBT Skills Group for Adults and Teens

Victoria Ann Kessinger
Hosted by
Victoria Ann Kessinger

Great Lakes Therapy Center currently has seven DBT Skills groups. The program is designed for clients who would like to develop healthy habits and enhance their psychological and emotional stability. It is designed to encourage healing and acceptance, build insight, improve relationships, and prevent relapse. The skills taught in this class include mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Emotional Disturbance

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$100

Group Meets

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

Suite 2150

Chicago, IL 60602

Email Victoria Ann Kessinger about this group or call - (312) 313-0481

DBT Skill Graduate Group

Victoria Ann Kessinger
Hosted by
Victoria Ann Kessinger

This group is for adult individuals who have graduated from a comprehensive DBT skills group and are looking for additional support. The function of the group is to provide ongoing accountability for adults who are interested in improving their ability to apply and practice DBT skills.

Expertise

Anxiety
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Depression

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$100

Group Meets

Every Mon, Wed 4 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

Suite 2150

Chicago, IL 60602

Email Victoria Ann Kessinger about this group or call - (312) 313-0481

Skillfully Sober Group

Victoria Ann Kessinger
Hosted by
Victoria Ann Kessinger

Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUDs), this group offers a combination of DBT skill-building and process work to help participants make and sustain the changes needed to get and stay clean/sober. This group is open to adults who struggle with addiction and would like to build skills to sustain and enhance their recovery. BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO are accepted. Out of pocket rates are also available.

Expertise

Addiction
Substance Use

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Thu 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 West Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

Email Victoria Ann Kessinger about this group or call - (312) 313-0481

Location

Primary Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 313-0481

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Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (312) 313-0481
Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2023