Amanda Rios, PsyD, LCP, LMFT
Chicago, Illinois
Verified
Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist
Languages: English
Telephone: 312-470-4302 x18916
My Approach to Therapy
At CORE - Center of Relational Empowerment, PC, we believe in helping individuals, families and couples find the strength and resiliency in themselves and in their relationships to face and overcome a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and life transitions. We believe in helping people help themselves, and find value in recognizing the mind-body connection to help clients find ways of living in harmony with their internal and external environments. We take a collaborative approach with our clients, working on goals that they set for themselves, using a variety of interventions from systemic, multicultural, psychodynamic and holistic approaches.
My Practice & Services
We are in-network Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, and United Healthcare plans, as well as private pay. We do offer limited sliding scale when available. Rates: $210 - Initial intake consultation session (Individuals, Families and Couples) $155 - Individual therapy session, $180 - Family or Couple therapy session, $180 - Report, letter writing and testing. We also run several interpersonal process groups that clients have found to be helpful. Please ask me for more information!
Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist
I think it's essential for each client to feel comfortable with their therapist, as this is one of the key factors to successful outcomes. I encourage clients to have an open dialogue with me about how they feel being in my office and meeting with me specifically, as I think a strong therapeutic alliance that's based in trust and understanding can help clients to do their best work and meet their personal goals. Clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons and may feel vulnerable when they take the healthy step to enter therapy, which is why it is important for them to feel understood and comfortable with their therapist and the services being provided to them.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
ChildrenTeensAdultsElders
Groups I Work With
I specialize in working with clients who are interested in enhancing their lives and their relationships. I see individuals, couples, and families and practice from a family systems and multicultural framework. I also serve as a Divorce Mediator, separate from my clinical services.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Clinical SupervisionConsultationFamily TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual Therapy & CounselingMarriage, Couples, or Relationship CounselingPsychological Evaluation
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAdoption / Reunion IssuesAngerAnxiety
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Adlerian Psychology / PsychotherapyBody-Mind PsychotherapyBreathworkEmotion Focused Couples TherapyEmotion Focused TherapyEmotionally Focused Couples TherapyExistential PsychotherapyFamily Attachment Narrative Therapy
Industries & Communities
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