Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1400 Renaissance Drive, Suite 305, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Let's Connect (224) 223-1129
I have experience working with a variety of mood (depression and bipolar), anxiety (phobias and panic) and adjustment disorders as well as the impact medical and psychiatric conditions can have on one's life and family. I enjoy helping people get to the other side of life transitions, like healing from divorce, changing jobs or careers, or caregiving stress. And for people already recovering from addiction (yours or someone else's), I bring a deep understanding of 12 Step recovery to the therapeutic experience.
My style is engaging and affirming, and when we need to look at something painful, I strive to do so with compassion and courage. I believe we get better faster when we focus on solutions rather than problems.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 223-1129
Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.013065 Carolyn Schaefer Placko
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Certificate from IL 149.013065 / 2019
- Attended Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 2003
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (224) 223-1129
Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
Expertise
- Addiction
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Caregiving overwhelm & burnout
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (224) 223-1129
Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (224) 223-1129
Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Carolyn Schaefer Placko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW