Liliana Gomez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Naperville, Illinois
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Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Social Worker
Languages: English, Spanish
Telephone: 708-797-6941
My Approach to Therapy
I provide individual therapy emphasizing strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma informed approaches for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I generally practice from a relational lens and integrate evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy, and internal family systems (IFS). I also like to incorporate community resources and collaborate with natural supports.
My Role as a Therapist
As a trained clinical social worker, my role is to partner with you along your healing journey. Since research shows that the most important aspect of therapy that improves outcomes is the relationship I use a relational approach and integrate other therapy models and skills that might help you. What makes clinical social work different from other mental health professions is we focus on community and systemic barriers that might be exasperating mental illnesses. Therefore, aside from the work I do with you in session I also spend time advocating for systemic changes like housing affordability. I also help you identify ways that capitalism, racism, and ableism might be limiting your potential.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
AdultsElders
Groups I Work With
Since 2013 I have worked with immigrant communities in various roles including preschool settings (Early Head Start & Head start programs), community mental health clinics, nonprofit settings, and through various volunteer opportunities. I have worked with immigrants from different African countries, Latin American countries, and European countries. I have also worked with folks with various disabilities including fibromyalgia, scoliosis, osteo arthritis, chronic back pain, and folks who are immunocompromised for various reasons including having HIV and long-term COVID.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAging and Geriatric IssuesAnxietyCareer Issues Caregiver Issues / StressChronic Illness / DisabilityChronic PainDepression
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Motivational Interviewing Relational PsychotherapySolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Strength-Based Therapy
Industries & Communities
BIPOCFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementUnion First