Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Depression and 10 more.
Christina Pizarro
(she/her)
About me
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience supporting individuals through mental health challenges, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I bring a culturally informed approach that honors the impact of identity, community, and lived experience on healing. I earned my Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health from the Jane Addams College of Social Work, and have worked in a variety of settings, including residential care for addiction, outpatient addiction treatment facilities, and community mental health care. My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for each person’s story. I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy while focusing on strengths and self-awareness. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking clarity, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered. You are valued.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our initial session begins with introductions and your interest in seeking therapy. We work together to define goals you'd like to process through in our sessions and discuss therapeutic approaches to support us through presenting concerns.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Anxiety, Mood Disorder, Substance Use Disorder and Addiction, Psychotic Disorder, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have had the pleasure working with various age groups. I have leaned into working with young adults transitioning through life challenges, defining who they want to be, and becoming comfortable with who they are. I also enjoy working with older adults in healing through complex trauma.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Serious Mental Illness
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Identifies as
Asian / Asian American
Christian
Hispanic / Latinx
Pacific Islander
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The CBT approach helps individuals become aware of how and why they perceive the world the way they do. It also offers an opportunity to challenge negative thoughts that contribute to anxiety and depression
Attachment-based
This approach helps us understand how our early experiences with caregivers shape the way we form relationships later in life.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard as they process traumatic experiences that impact their well-being.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2026
She is so open, kind and patient with me.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 4, 2026
Christina was easy to talk to and she actually listened to what I was saying in major details and she was very receptive and genuinely cared
Verified client, age 45-54
March 20, 2026
Christina is amazing! I loved our first session, she is a perfect fit. She takes time to listen to you, understand your needs, helps you feel supported and is very thoughtful. I feel better about moving forward in my healing journey.