Deja C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (630) 599-8202
You are tired of being misunderstood. People see your reactions but not the hurt behind them. You feel intense emotions, quick anger, or a need to shut down to protect yourself. You do not trust easily, and staying guarded feels safer than being let down again. A part of you knows the way you cope is starting to affect your relationships and your peace. You want to understand why everything feels so heightened and how to get more control without feeling ashamed, judged, or blamed. You want someone who can handle your intensity and see past the surface.
I help people who have been judged for how they react instead of WHY they react. Together, we slow everything down and look at what is happening beneath the surface so you can feel more steady and less controlled by the moment. My style is calm and honest, giving you space to understand yourself and build healthier ways to cope.
If you want a space where you do not have to defend yourself or hide how strongly you feel, I am here. You are not "too much." You deserve support that helps you understand what is happening within you and feel calmer in your body. If a part of you is ready for that shift, call or email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. You are not alone in this.
Call or Email Deja C. Phillips now for a free 15 minute consultation - (630) 599-8202
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Deja C. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 599-8202
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.117080 Deja Capri-Marie Phillips
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Aurora University, Master of Social Work
- License: Illinois Division of Professional Regulation 270.010562 / 2025
- Certificate from Illinois Certification Coard 38212 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Deja C. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 599-8202
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Deja C. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 599-8202
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Deja C. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 599-8202
Location
Additional Location
Chicago, IL 60651
(630) 599-8202Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Deja C. Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call for a free consultation now - (630) 599-8202