Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

Paulina Birgiolaite

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

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4 Endorsed

Springfield, IL 62704

(312) 997-5495

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Does saying no feel impossible, so you keep saying yes to work projects, family needs, and endless responsibilities? Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world? Many of the women I work with struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, and burnout. You’re the reliable one at work and at home, but inside you’re running on empty—overthinking, second-guessing decisions, and feeling guilty when you try to say no. Stress piles up, leaving you exhausted and unsure of your next step. Together, we’ll work on boundaries, balance, and confidence so you can stop people-pleasing and start living in alignment with who you truly are.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Deep down, you know something has to change—you want clarity, balance, and the courage to put yourself first. That’s where therapy comes in: together we’ll untangle the stress, quiet the overthinking, and help you reconnect with the strong, capable, and authentic version of yourself. You deserve support to.

You’ve spent so much time showing up for everyone else, but therapy gives you the chance to be cared for, heard, and understood. I know how hard it feels to break patterns of overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—together we’ll create a space where you feel safe, supported, and ready to grow.

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

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Springfield, IL 62704

(312) 997-5495

Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Telehealth Sessions Available!

I specialize in Anxiety, Burnout and Perfectionism

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (312) 997-5495

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Springfield, IL 62704

(312) 997-5495

Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Telehealth Sessions Available!

I specialize in Anxiety, Burnout and Perfectionism

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

BCBS IL
BlueCross and BlueShield
BlueCross BlueShield IL PPO

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

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

Qualifications

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

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended University of Denver

Additional Credentials

Certificate from National Association of Social Workers

Certificate from National Alliance on Mental Health

All the education and training in the world can't make up for a therapist that you can't relate to. My approach is encouraging, humorous, and curious- but I'll also give a healthy dose of reality when you ask. As I get to better understand you, you'll get to understand yourself better too.

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
Burnout
Perfectionism

Expertise

ADHD
Bisexual
Body Image
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
First Responders
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

We'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll work together to get you out of this funk. You didn't burnout overnight, and recovering from burnout won't happen in a day. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was Syracuse. But if you're motivated to make a meaningful change that will trickle down into other areas of your life, I encourage you to give me a call.

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 - Relationship & Trauma Specialist

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

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

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
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

My approach to therapy is person-centered and strength-based, and I draw on evidence-based practices such as rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

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

My approach to therapy is person-centered and strength-based, and I draw on evidence-based practices such as rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

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

Springfield, IL 62704

(312) 997-5495

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Additional Location

Lindenhurst, IL 60046

(312) 997-5495

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Telehealth Sessions Available!

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

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

Telehealth Sessions Available!

Paulina Birgiolaite

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, AASW

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

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