Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Chronic Illness, Grief, LGBTQ and 10 more.
Chuck Sternberg
(he/him)
New to Grow
About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work with over 40 years of clinical experience in healthcare and provided clinical interventions targeted with patients who are interested in a journey of personal growth through therapeutic interventions to assist with healing and good mental health. I specialize in HIV/AIDS, LGBTQI concerns, oncology, HIV/AIDS, end of life and life transitions. I am licensed in Florida and Illinois.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I utilize a person-centered solution focused brief therapy modality in my practice. We will be exploring what concerns you have about your mental health and healing journey. We will focus on Cognitive Behavioral approaches as well, to help to determine ways to appropriately assist you. I will help you unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors that are impeding your personal growth.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with a mental health concern that prevents them from growing and work to heal maladaptive behaviors. We will explore patterns of behavior and develop techniques for improvement over I time. My goal would be to assist you on this healing journey of self-discovery, to see gradual symptom improvement and sustained improvement thereafter.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client would be someone who has concerns about life transitions and personal growth through targeted interventions that are agreed upon as part of your individualized care plan. Seeking motivated individuals who may have some mental health concerns and are looking to work on your personal journey of healing. I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with a mental health concern that prevents them from growing and work to heal maladaptive behaviors. We will explore patterns of behavior and develop techniques for improvement over I time. My goal would be to assist you on this healing journey of self-discovery, to see gradual symptom improvement and sustained improvement thereafter.
Specialties
Top specialties
Chronic Illness
Grief
LGBTQ
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Older Adults
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Identifies as
LGBTQ
Man
White
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Florida
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Florida Blue
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Florida Blue - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medicare
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Compassion Focused
My ideal client would be someone who has concerns about grief and loss, LGBTQI concerns, end of life, life transitions and personal growth through targeted interventions that are agreed upon as part of your individualized care plan. Seeking motivated individuals who may have some mental health concerns and are looking to work on your personal journey of healing.
Eclectic
I think it is important that we work together to find a treatment modality that best fits your needs at the time of our sessions together. My approach is very eclectic in that I utilize a specific treatment modality based on presenting problems and concerns and identify a treatment plan based on our mutually agreed upon treatment methodology. I may at times use different treatment techniques that may be in your best interests to promote better healing through therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I also utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach which is a form of talk therapy that aims to challenge cognitive distortions present in your thinking and find better ways to cope and manage your stress through problem-solving. This tends to focus on changing behaviors and learning new ones that are healthier and allow for constructive ways of coping.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have utilized this therapeutic modality to intertwine cognitive behavioral techniques together with mindfulness and breath work to bring awareness to your present moment. The intervention focuses on observing distressing emotions non-judgmentally and separating your sense of self from negative messages to stave off depression.
Humanistic
This modality I have discovered focuses on the whole person, including their sense of purpose/potential and well-being. It takes into account what happened in someone's life but also focuses on the potential of changing it. I will assist you to empathetically validate your perspective while also offering you a safe space to reconnect to your true identity.