Sylvester J Merritt
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Let's Connect (872) 219-2522
Clients want to be heard and validated. Clients want to feel their experiences and feelings are acknowledged and not judged for thoughts and behaviors they do not know how to manage. So often the view of therapy is someone telling someone what to do with their life, when the therapeutic space should be a collaborative space that helps a client identify their strengths and how they can become the narrators of their lives again.
I strive to create an environment of self-exploration that is nurturing and safe. My focus is providing clients a space to discover they have the capability to manage their mental health through introspection and reflection. It's important to provide services that not only teach but also help clients acknowledge their power and ability to overcome obstacles.
Society reinforces the notion that we must work through life alone, when so much of this life should be explored together in a safe space. When you are in need of it, please feel free to contact me.
Call or Email Sylvester J Merritt now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 219-2522
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Sylvester J Merritt
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (872) 219-2522
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.017033 Sylvester J Merritt
- Attended Murray State University, Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2013
- Certificate from Illinois Certification Board 38532 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sylvester J Merritt
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (872) 219-2522
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Alcohol Use
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sylvester J Merritt
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 219-2522
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Sylvester J Merritt
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 219-2522
Location
Additional Location
Best Therapies INC
2650 West Montrose Avenue
Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 219-2522