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Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW

Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW

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Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Available both in-person and online
17732 Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
For the past 20+ years I have been working with couples, anxiety issues, grief and loss issues. Depression and codependency issues. I work with men and women. I am compansionate, caring and up to date on recent and effective treatments to help assist with these problems . I get positive feedback
After practicing for over 20+ years I have gone back for specialized training in couples therapy, IMAGO relationship therapy certification and Gottman Method Level two trained. I run two groups : codependency, grief and loss. Subspeciality substance abuse work. My hours are flexible to meet the needs of my clients.
Take the first step to help. Call Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro now - (708) 342-1773

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Professional Counseling

17732 Oak Park Avenue

Tinley Park, IL 60477 map

(708) 342-1773
Hi, I am available through phone, Doxy.me, use of video , I look forward to hearing from you, now trying a bit more of in office sessions
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Codependency 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (708) 342-1773
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Professional Counseling

17732 Oak Park Avenue

Tinley Park, IL 60477 map

(708) 342-1773
Hi, I am available through phone, Doxy.me, use of video , I look forward to hearing from you, now trying a bit more of in office sessions
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Codependency 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • APS Healthcare
  • Beech Street
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Guardian
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (708) 342-1773
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (708) 342-1773

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.007196 Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Graduated 1991
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Critical Incident Stress Management Basic 211004320561 / 2001
  • Certificate from Imago Relationships International Imago Therapist / 2006
  • Certificate from Certified AODA Counselor CADC16606 / 2012
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trained with advanced workshop in grief issues, Imago therapist and utilizing Gottman method work
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 342-1773
"
trained with advanced workshop in grief issues, Imago therapist and utilizing Gottman method work
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 342-1773

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Codependency

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • codependency womens issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (708) 342-1773
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (708) 342-1773

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

I also speak

Yiddish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

I also speak

Yiddish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • I also work with families
  • Imago
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Recently did mindfulness based stress reduction
  • Strength-Based
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I often use cognitive behavioral Therapy in my practice, I also utilize ideas and methods from Gottman trainings and IMAGO certification, some DBT skills tx and ACT skills tx,In therapy I will also look at how your thoughts affect your behaviors, emotions, choices and experiences I will also utilize resources, work with exercises with mindfulness,family of originexplorations, childhood wounding,
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 342-1773
"
I often use cognitive behavioral Therapy in my practice, I also utilize ideas and methods from Gottman trainings and IMAGO certification, some DBT skills tx and ACT skills tx,In therapy I will also look at how your thoughts affect your behaviors, emotions, choices and experiences I will also utilize resources, work with exercises with mindfulness,family of originexplorations, childhood wounding,
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 342-1773

Location

Primary Location

Professional Counseling

17732 Oak Park Avenue

Tinley Park, IL 60477

(708) 342-1773
"
Hi, I am available through phone, Doxy.me, use of video , I look forward to hearing from you, now trying a bit more of in office sessions
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 342-1773
"
Hi, I am available through phone, Doxy.me, use of video , I look forward to hearing from you, now trying a bit more of in office sessions
Photo of Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 342-1773