Vanessa Brinker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (708) 797-9836

Available both in-person and online
Chicago, IL 60655
Sometimes life can feel like to much to handle. Whatever you are experiencing in life, you do not have to feel alone. I strive to empower clients based on individual needs and unique backgrounds. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience. We work together to reach goals, enhance personal growth and cultivate healing. I want to know your story and tailor therapy to who you are
Call or Email Vanessa Brinker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 797-9836
Let's Connect (708) 797-9836

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Vanessa Brinker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 797-9836
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Dana Wick (Illinois / 180014539) Vanessa Brinker
- Attended Governors State University , Master in Clinical Psychology , Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Vanessa Brinker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (708) 797-9836
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Vanessa Brinker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (708) 797-9836
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa Brinker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (708) 797-9836