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Melissa Goosmann, Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor

Melissa Goosmann, Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor

chicago, Illinois
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Professions: Life Coach, Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 708-715-8448 x0

My Approach to Therapy

My approach to healing is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe that each person has the inner strength and resilience needed for growth and change. In our work together, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, while tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I walk alongside you with compassion, helping you build insight, develop coping strategies, and move toward greater balance and well-being.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and general life stressors. I work with teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, and families, offering individual, family, and group therapy. My areas of focus include addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, anger management, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, coping skills, chronic impulsivity and relapse, codependency, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, impulse control disorders, life transitions, mood and personality disorders, oppositional defiance, parenting, peer and relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming behaviors, sports performance, stress, substance use, and suicidal ideation. I also have extensive experience providing trauma-informed care to adults managing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAdoption / Reunion IssuesAgoraphobiaAnxietyBipolarBorderlineBreakup

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Anger ManagementAuthentic MovementBreathworkCoachingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyCoherence Therapy / Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementProfessional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance Professionals

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