
Carli Recker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7399 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, IL 61111
Let's Connect (779) 213-5108

I believe deeply in the ability we all have to grow and create an engaged and meaningful life. My role as a therapist involves a steadfast commitment to developing an understanding of my client’s perspective. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance, and authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative, and neuroscientific theory to guide us... but healing doesn’t happen via theory. It lies in you—your hopes, hardships, successes, and infinite wisdom. Sometimes we’ll laugh. Often, we’ll cry. But either way... You won’t walk this path alone.
Understanding ourselves better can provide a kinder & less judgmental frame of understanding how we got here. But taking steps (both in life & during therapy) to heal and make changes is also essential. That’s why my approach combines the depth of insight-oriented psychotherapies & mindfulness with the action-oriented aspects of behavioral therapies.
I enjoy working with adults as well as adolescents on a wide array of issues (see below). I strive to work with compassion, intelligence, and warmth and aim to have my clients leave our work together with a deeper sense of purpose and a stronger zest for life.
Call or Email Carli Recker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (779) 213-5108
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Coventry
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Health Alliance
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint
- Zelis Healthcare

Carli Recker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (779) 213-5108
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.015799 Carli Recker
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Loyola University of Chicago, Master of Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Dementia
- Geriatric and Seniors
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas

Carli Recker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Call for a free consultation now - (779) 213-5108