Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

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Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW (she, her)

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Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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You want to be seen as easygoing, dependable, and successful, but deep down you’re exhausted from people-pleasing, over functioning, and pretending you’re fine. You’re the reliable one who rarely asks for much, but still carry everyone’s needs, hide your frustration, and feel ashamed when you can’t keep up. The outside may look polished while the inside feels close to collapse. But you’re ready to be honest about your limits, accept care, and stop performing wellness. Most of all, you’re ready to create a life that feels good—not merely one that looks good. I want to help you get there.

I specialize in working with capable women struggling with burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional exhaustion. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who understands the person beneath the polished exterior, because therapy should feel genuine and relieving. Sessions are warm, straightforward, insightful, and practical—with room for humor too.

I’ll meet you where you are and help you recognize your limits, ask for what you need, and stop carrying everything alone. A life where you can be dependable without being depleted is possible. You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine or waiting until you break down. Email me for a free 15-minute consultation

Call or Email Paulina Birgiolaite now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 997-5495

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(312) 997-5495

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

My website

I provide online therapy via Zoom for Illinois women seeking help with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, boundaries, and people-pleasing.

I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Stress

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Helping women struggling with people-pleasing and family wounds find their voice, set boundaries, and feel secure. Reach out today.

Let's Connect (312) 997-5495

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(312) 997-5495

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

My website

I provide online therapy via Zoom for Illinois women seeking help with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, boundaries, and people-pleasing.

I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Stress

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Helping women struggling with people-pleasing and family wounds find their voice, set boundaries, and feel secure. Reach out today.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna PPO
BCBS Federal Employee Program
BCBS IL
BlueCross and BlueShield
BlueCross BlueShield IL PPO

In-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO and Aetna PPO plans. I use a HIPAA compliant application called Ivy to collect co-pays and fees. I do not provide superbills for out-of-network clients at this time.

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.022978 Paulina Birgiolaite

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 13 years

Attended University of Denver

Additional Credentials

Certificate from National Association of Social Workers

Certificate from National Alliance on Mental Health

As an LCSW with over 10 years of experience, I offer holistic, person-centered care grounded in relational therapy and NARM. Together, we explore how trauma, attachment wounds, and survival patterns shape your present while honoring your strengths, autonomy, and capacity for lasting change.

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Women's Issues
Stress

Expertise

ADHD
Bisexual
Boundaries
Burnout
Burnout
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Neurodivergence
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD

I work with adult women navigating people-pleasing, CPTSD, anxiety, perfectionism, and the lasting effects of emotionally immature parents. My approach is warm, relational, and gently challenging. Together, we'll explore the roots of your patterns, strengthen your voice, and help you set boundaries without abandoning yourself or carrying everyone else's emotions.

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

4 Endorsements

Karen Hastings

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW, AAS

Paulina is an authentically caring therapist who brings great compassion and understanding to her clients.

Patricia Stern

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MBA

Paulina has always connected with those in the caring professions out of her own experience and compassion. Her insight as well as her focus and approach help renew and restore her clients. Her positive, collaborative approach is refreshing and effective.

Ali Feldman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Paulina is highly skilled at understanding a problem and coming up with a course of action to effectively resolve it. She takes the time to understand her clients and meet them where they are at. Paulina is kind, thoughtful, and truly trustworthy.

John A Knoerzer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Lithuanian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Lithuanian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

My holistic, person-centered approach integrates NARM, relational therapy, REBT, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness. We'll explore how early relationships and survival strategies continue to shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships today—while building practical tools to help you respond with greater choice, self-trust, and compassion.

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 997-5495

Location

Primary Location

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(312) 997-5495

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Additional Location

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

(312) 997-5495

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I provide online therapy via Zoom for Illinois women seeking help with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, boundaries, and people-pleasing.

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call for a free consultation now - (312) 997-5495

I provide online therapy via Zoom for Illinois women seeking help with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, boundaries, and people-pleasing.

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Call for a free consultation now - (312) 997-5495

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