Susan Pelton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
332 S Michigan Ave,, Suite 121, Chicago, IL 60604
Let's Connect (312) 436-0601
The clients who come to me are having difficulty creating the lives that they want for themselves. Sometimes this is due to trauma in their background and other times it is due to other things that are blocking their personal goals such as grief or a break-up/divorce. I show clients how our nervous system affects our ability to handle stress and past trauma. I use hypnosis and Somatic Experiencing techniques to help clients learn how to calm and regulate their system. Clients who work best with me are the ones who want to build their internal resources so that they can knowingly move forward in whatever direction they choose.
My practice is about empowering people. It is my job to create a safe space where each person can explore their issues, problems, wishes, and solutions and create movement toward those solutions. My approach includes being pragmatic, relational, and dynamic, but it is always client-driven. I have mastered supplemental techniques that might be needed.
I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma and grief. I work in person at a clinic in Jefferson Park in the afternoons, so my private practice is small, and evening hours are virtual. Lastly, every four or five sessions, we review progress and make modifications as needed.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Susan Pelton
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.005401 Susan Pelton
- In Practice for 29 years
- Attended Northwestern University, Graduated 1994
- Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.005401
- Certificate from SEP 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Susan Pelton
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (312) 436-0601
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Susan Pelton
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (312) 436-0601
Location
Primary Location
Private Practice - virtual only
332 S Michigan Ave,
Suite 121
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 436-0601Email me
Additional Location
Life Care Wellness, Inc.
5408 North Long Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(312) 436-0601