Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
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6 Endorsed
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The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.
Couples Work: Completed Level 1 &2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Transitions to Parenthood/Marriage, Pre-marital counseling,Communication Issues, Family Conflict Management, Trust Issues, Individual Work: Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, Depression,Anxiety,Relationship Challenges,Executive Coaching,Traumatic Experiences,Grief
I am a workshop presenter and a former graduate student instructor and consultant at the University of Chicago, SSA. My practice approach: Relational, EFT, Gottman Informed, Collaborative partnership, Strengths-based approach, Empirically validated interventions, Client-Driven, Insight Oriented, Custom-tailored and Individualized, Motivational interviewing
Call or Email Kim Vander Griend now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 492-8422
Let's Connect (773) 492-8422
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Medicare
- Optum
- Self Pay/Out of Pocket
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 492-8422
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149013997 Kim Vander Griend
- Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2005
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 886424343 / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (773) 492-8422
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Infertility
- Men's Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 492-8422
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Completed Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Completed Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (773) 492-8422
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Nearby Areas
Cities
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Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 492-8422