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Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR

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Available both in-person and online
1850 W Winchester Rd Suite 108 Libertyville, IL 60048
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my biography. I received my MS in Human Services/Community Counseling. I have over 20 year's experience in MH and have been successful in working with individuals, couples and families. I have a particular clinical area of strength working with First Responders. I am also trained in EMDR level I & II, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting and Sex Therapy. I can also provide short-term counseling. My clinical approach is evidence-based treatment as I am trained to work with various populations. We offer sessions in Libertyville, Gurnee and via telehealth.
I am a therapist dedicated to assisting my clients in achieving personal health and well-being. I am interactive in my approach and solution focused. I integrate research based methodologies and techniques to assist my clients on their journey of strength building and personal attainment. Together we will work towards achieving your goals.
I am a CFRC (Certified First Responder Counselor) and am a trainer mediator through Northwestern University. This allows for me to assist individuals, couples and business partners to effectively temper any differences that they may encounter, while learning to negotiate their wants and needs productively. Online Therapy is also available upon request.
Take the first step to help. Call or Cindy McKnight now - (847) 527-8511

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Living Pono Counseling

1850 W Winchester Rd

Suite 108

Libertyville, IL 60048 map

(847) 527-8511

Living Pono Counseling - North Campus

1800 Nations Drive

Ste 222

Gurnee, IL 60031 map

(224) 424-4194
My website
I specialize in First Responders, Veterans and Men's Issues 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (847) 527-8511
Photo of Cindy McKnight, Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Living Pono Counseling

1850 W Winchester Rd

Suite 108

Libertyville, IL 60048 map

(847) 527-8511

Living Pono Counseling - North Campus

1800 Nations Drive

Ste 222

Gurnee, IL 60031 map

(224) 424-4194
My website
I specialize in First Responders, Veterans and Men's Issues 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $160

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Dayforce
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Humana
  • Meridian
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (847) 527-8511

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180010886 Cindy McKnight
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended National Louis University, Graduated 2006
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Wisconsin 6912-125 / 2018
  • Certificate from Northwestern University Mediation / 2015
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (847) 527-8511

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • First Responders
  • Veterans
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Do these issues align with your needs? or (847) 527-8511

4 Endorsements

Heidi Wodrich
Heidi Wodrich
CounselorMALCPCNCC
Cindy is an experienced and exemplary clinician who connects with her clients in a warm, encouraging and understanding manner. A natural leader, Cindy is reliable, dependable and has a true passion for her work. I endorse Cindy wholeheartedly and recommend...
Kenny Close
Kenny Close
Pre-Licensed Professional
Cindy provides supervision that is both supportive and challenging in the best way. Her insight into first responder culture and commitment to their wellbeing sets her apart.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Debriefings (CISM)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (847) 527-8511
Photo of Cindy McKnight, Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (847) 527-8511

Location

Primary Location

Living Pono Counseling

1850 W Winchester Rd

Suite 108

Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 527-8511

Additional Location

Living Pono Counseling - North Campus

1800 Nations Drive

Ste 222

Gurnee, IL 60031

(224) 424-4194
Photo of Cindy McKnight, Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (847) 527-8511
Photo of Cindy McKnight, Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Cindy McKnight
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (847) 527-8511