Debbie Chirikos, LCSW
- Illinois
- IL LCSW 149.011586
Accepting new clientsVerified 4 hours ago
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Open 23 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 23 of the last 30 days
When Debbie was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 23 days, waitlist or full on 7 days. Most recent check, Oct 29: accepting new clients.
Days available
23/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Debbie has been open to new clients on 23 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Debbie
I have been a career clinical social worker for 40 years. I have chosen to be a counselor my entire professional, adult life, because I love it! I have done this in multiple states across America, Hawaii and Canada. I am curious and driven to expand my skills and knowledge, and be a change agent for my clients. I want my skills to be fresh and relevant in a changing social landscape. To me, there no distractions when I am engaged with my clients. I am as fully attuned to my client as I can be and want nothing more than for my client's success and resolution of their problems, and the things in their life that are painful or self-defeating. I have a Bachelor's and Masters degree in Clinical Social Work. I attended universities in Colorado. I think I can best help clients who want to do the hard work, look at themselves and with my support and guidance, make real changes in their life that move them toward their authentic selves. Clients who embrace non-judgmental feedback will be comfortable with me. Clients who have repeated self-defeating behaviors will find me patient and tolerant of their struggles. Clients who understand that humor is a tool to heal will be comfortable with me. I think mental health is something that we groom. Finally, working with a motivated client and reaching those moments of confidence and calm together is a satisfaction like no other. I believe all people who are suffering have the seeds within them to solve their own problems. Sometimes we just need a partner in that journey . Sometimes, we just want to talk to someone who will listen to us! Read more Show less
What Debbie helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues