Thomas R Pickens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CADC, MS
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I have worked with people from all walks of life for over two decades. I am goal-oriented, like to get to the point, and work with you to offer real-life solutions, instead of staying stuck in the past. Yes, I'm compassionate and gently curious too, but I like to get down to nitty-gritty and get you feeling better ASAP. I also have a degree in philosophy and enjoy helping people look for meaning in their lives if that is what they need to feel better about themselves
I am well versed in the pharmacology and neurobiology of addiction, alternative approaches to the 12 steps, anger management, CBT, the Matrix approach to addictions treatment (evidence based) and mindfulness-based approaches. I personally practice meditation and find it instrumental to my own well being.
I am constantly studying the newest research in counseling, mindfulness and neurobiology. I'm willing to admit when I don't know something but then motivated to learn more. I am unique, open, curious and not afraid to tell you what I think without being a "know-it-all."
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $160
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, PaypalInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Out of Network
Thomas R Pickens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CADC, MS
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180016568 Thomas R Pickens
- In Practice for 36 years
- Attended National Louis Unversity, Graduated 2000
- Certificate from Evergreen Certified Specialist in Anger Management 577293 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Thomas R Pickens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CADC, MS
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Dual Diagnosis
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Mood Disorders
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Thomas R Pickens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CADC, MS
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- 12 Step and Related Addiction Systems
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
Thomas R Pickens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CADC, MS
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Groups
Anger Management
10-week group will explore when anger is appropriate, the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness, and how to differentiate between anger, fear and frustration. We?;(tm)ll practice being able to express ourselves so that others are able to truly hear us versus being intimidated or afraid. We?;(tm)ll use mindfulness skills to identify emotions and be able to ?;oejust feel?; these rather than reacting inappropriately. This group is not someone talking at you about how to be less angry. It?;(tm)s interactive and results in a real shift in how you experience and express the often helpful emotion of anger.
Expertise
Anger Management
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30
Location
5537 N Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
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Location
Primary Location
Andersonville Mindfulness & Psychotherapy
5600 N Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
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Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Thomas R Pickens
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CADC, MS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 313-9785