Cara
Counselor, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (224) 496-4483
If you are looking to combine deep and meaningful healing with light-hearted humor and fun, you’ve come to the right place!
Therapy can be a space for both profound personal exploration and moments of lightness. While we’ll hold space for the real, sometimes painful parts of life (relationship issues, grief, anxiety, transitions, identity shifts, etc.), we’ll also make room for curiosity, laughter, and growth. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported without pressure to be anything other than yourself.
I believe we all carry different “parts” within us. Each of these parts has a purpose, even if that purpose isn't always immediately clear since they can often cause us pain or confusion. Together we will work to understand these parts, heal the wounds underneath, and move toward deeper connection with your true self.
Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experience. Together we will explore what’s holding you back, discover your inner strengths, and create a path forward that feels authentic and meaningful to you. So, whether you’re feeling lost, curious, hopeful, or all of the above - welcome! Let’s work through it together.
Call or Email Cara Stronsky now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 496-4483
Let's Connect (224) 496-4483
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Cara Stronsky
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-4483
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.016670 Cara Stronsky
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended National Louis University, MS in Counseling, Graduated 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Cara Stronsky
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-4483
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Cara Stronsky
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-4483
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Cara Stronsky
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-4483