Park Ridge
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Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
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Clark Marie Finkelstein

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT (she, her)

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Connect with Clark Marie Finkelstein
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Available both in-person and online
120 Main Street 200 Park Ridge, IL 60068
My website
I look forward to working with adolescents and adults seeking positive life changes and support through a somatic therapeutic approach. I work from a trauma-informed lens and support clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. With an openness to the process and willingness to do the work, I can help clients feel more connected to their whole selves providing a lasting impact. My clients find support in processing their emotions and learning personalized coping skills that they can utilize daily to work through life's ups and downs.
Sessions with me may include breathwork, meditation, body awareness, processing emotions through movement, guided self-touch, and more depending on what best supports the client's needs. Clients can address how trauma or various experiences are being held in their bodies and what they can do to find a release and feel aligned with their true selves.
We don’t need to do everything on our own and I am here to support you so please do not hesitate to reach out and start your somatic journey with me today. My passion is to help clients connect to the wisdom their body holds. In doing so I help my clients feel more empowered and in control to make positive changes in their life.
Clark Marie Finkelstein now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Center for Authentic Living

120 Main Street

200

Park Ridge, IL 60068 map
My website
I work weekdays in downtown Park Ridge and my office has space for movement and exploration alongside a couch in a clean, calming space
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Eating Disorders 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Connect with Clark Marie Finkelstein
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Center for Authentic Living

120 Main Street

200

Park Ridge, IL 60068 map
My website
I work weekdays in downtown Park Ridge and my office has space for movement and exploration alongside a couch in a clean, calming space
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Eating Disorders 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Please contact your insurance carrier before your first session to ensure you have the details of your deductible, copay or coinsurance. If you have any questions please reach out
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Please contact your insurance carrier before your first session to ensure you have the details of your deductible, copay or coinsurance. If you have any questions please reach out
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.020313 Clark Marie Finkelstein

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Naropa University, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Concentration in Somatic Dance Movement Therapy, Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Dance Movement Therapy Certification Board R-DMT 2904 / 2024
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I have experience working in community, schools, and office settings. Additional experience from dancing and being a yoga instructor have led me to a better understanding of how to work with the body in a trauma-informed manner and I feel confident of the benefits my clients walk away with.
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I have experience working in community, schools, and office settings. Additional experience from dancing and being a yoga instructor have led me to a better understanding of how to work with the body in a trauma-informed manner and I feel confident of the benefits my clients walk away with.
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders

Expertise

  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I use a client-centered, somatic approach. By incorporating body awareness and movement into sessions clients explore their needs and are given the space to process emotions verbally and non-verbally. This helps clients to open up at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for them and with time boosts their self-esteem
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I use a client-centered, somatic approach. By incorporating body awareness and movement into sessions clients explore their needs and are given the space to process emotions verbally and non-verbally. This helps clients to open up at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for them and with time boosts their self-esteem
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Max Harlow
Max Harlow
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Clark combines her knowledge of dance, somatics, and psychology in a way that is practical and approachable. Always kind, and direct when needed, she supports clients in meeting their goals with warmth and compassion.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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Dance movement therapy bridges the gap between the mind and body and supports clients in feeling a whole-body connection. Somatic work is versatile and provides the opportunity to meet clients where they are and to support them at a pace that feels safe to them while they build their understanding of their mental and physical needs.
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Dance movement therapy bridges the gap between the mind and body and supports clients in feeling a whole-body connection. Somatic work is versatile and provides the opportunity to meet clients where they are and to support them at a pace that feels safe to them while they build their understanding of their mental and physical needs.
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Center for Authentic Living

120 Main Street

200

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Email Me

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I work weekdays in downtown Park Ridge and my office has space for movement and exploration alongside a couch in a clean, calming space
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
"
I work weekdays in downtown Park Ridge and my office has space for movement and exploration alongside a couch in a clean, calming space
Photo of Clark Marie Finkelstein, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Clark Marie Finkelstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT