Allen S. Finkel, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Allen S. Finkel, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Profession(s): Clinical Social Work, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License Number:  149.013188

My Approach to Helping

Most of us possess wisdom and compassion which can help us be self-supportive and directive. Frequently, we are unable to recognize that we have this capability, and find that we are harshly self-judgmental and in conflict. This is often due to our harboring a set of obsolete beliefs about ourselves and the world which we are ruled by. These are almost always formed in childhood,usually for good reasons. As we become adults, we get caught up by the old beliefs, hence we do not use our wise and benevolent inner authority. My work with people often helps to identify this set of obsolete beliefs, and the ways in which they impact us. We then focus on uncovering the self-validating and wise part of ourselves. This renders us self-accepting and well able to make decisions in our lives. I have an extensive experience in art and in physical well-being. I make use of this knowledge and way of inner sensing in my practice, where we often tap into areas of creativity and cues from the body.

More Info About My Practice

Insurance Plans Accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Value Options, Cigna
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision
 

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 

Groups I Work With

  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Those Questioning Sexual Orientation. Non-straight Men in Heterosexual Marriages
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Body-Mind Psychotherapy
  • Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Focusing
  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Object Relations
  • Psycho-Physical Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Self Psychology
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Experiencing
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
137 North Oak Park Avenue Suite#327
Oak Park, IL 60301 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Addictions (Drug & Alcohol)
  • Addictions (Other)
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Aggression
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Career Choice
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsions
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating & Food Issues
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • End-of-life Adjustment
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, & Transgender Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Health/Medical Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Inadequacy
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Transition
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Physical Abuse
  • Physical Illness/Disease
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sex / Sexuality Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal (Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors)
  • Suspiciousness
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Violence
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness