Clare McCarthy
Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
715 Lake St, Suite 703, Oak Park, IL 60301
Let's Connect (773) 906-4414
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Integrative art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
As a board-certified registered art therapist and counselor utilizing EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed mindfulness, I bring over 10 years of clinical experience to the holistic treatment of mental health. Together, our creative partnership provides a secure and supportive connection in which to experience solace, find joy, and regulate diverse emotions.
I practice a unique blend of approaches helps clients of all ages and creative backgrounds to safely explore their internal worlds, connect with their innate creative capacities for growth and resilience, and make meaningful change happen. A certified therapy dog brings an additional element of warm acceptance and non-verbal companionship to the work.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Clare McCarthy now - (773) 906-4414
Let's Connect (773) 906-4414
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- I provide assistance with out of network benefits
Clare McCarthy
Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (773) 906-4414
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180009111 Clare McCarthy
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Mount Mary University, MS
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 1619554 / 2021
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board ATR-BC 13-250 / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
Clare McCarthy
Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (773) 906-4414
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Greater Chicago Art Therapy
715 Lake St
Suite 703
Oak Park, IL 60301
(773) 906-4414Email me
Additional Location
Chicago Art Therapy Collective
1579 N Milwaukee Ave
Suite 210
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 906-4414