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Melissa Goosmann, Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor

Melissa Goosmann, Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor

chicago, Illinois
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Life Coach, Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 708-715-8448

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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.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

ADHD or Attention Issues, Anger Management, Addiction, Anxiety or Panic Attacks, Depression, Eating and Food Issues, Family Therapy, Grief, Children and Teens, Individual Therapy, Marriage/Couples Counseling, Psychiatry / Medication, Psychology, Sex and Sexuality, Trauma or Abuse, Christian or Pastoral Counseling

Focused Modalities

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adlerian Psychology / Psychotherapy, Anger Management, Art Therapy, Authentic Movement, Autogenic Training, Bioenergetic Analysis, Biofeedback, Body-Mind Psychotherapy, Body Psychotherapy, Breathwork, Clean Language, Symbolic Modeling, and Metaphor Therapy, Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy (CDOI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coherence Therapy / Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Conflict Resolution Therapy, Constructivisim, Core Energetics, Core Process Psychotherapy (CPP), Contemplative Psychotherapy, Continuum, Critical Incident Stress Management, Energy Psychology, Animal and Equine Assisted Psychotherapies, Family Attachment Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), InterPlay, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Relational Psychotherapy, Rubenfeld Synergy Method, Sand Tray Therapy, Time Line Therapy, Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Trauma Relief Unlimited (TRU), Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Expressive Arts Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Brainspotting (BSP), Collaborative Couple Therapy (CCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Bowen Family Therapy, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Coaching

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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