LCPC, 20 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello my name is Valentina Gasparro and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. I have over 20 years experience in working with Adults, children older adults and adolescents and providing individual therapy, group and family therapy. I use a very integrative approach blending dualities catered to the needs of each individual. My goal is to help enpower clients to become their best "selves". I believe each and every client has the potential to promote their "best selves" which will help them make healthy decisions in their lives which will offer more enrichment on their journey. My dedication is to help clients improve their well being and I am excited to start this process with you! I am looking forward to helping you on your path to healing and self discovery.....
Clients can expect a therapist whom is personable and will help clients feel secure in their therapeutic setting. Initial session is all about getting to know "YOU" better so i can help put some pieces of puzzle together for you and offer clarity in the process. Client will start feeling enpowered at initial session. My positve energy is very healing .
Empathic, non judgmental, positive energy, compassion and Authenticity. Famous quote "Authenticity is letting go of who we think we should be and embracing who we are."
Client encountering situational stressors such as work related stressors, relationship stressors, family stressors,etc. Also serving clients whom have been affected by depression and anxiety and have a history of trauma.
Using a technique that involves eye and hand movements to help change how trauma experiences are processed. This approach lessens the intensity of trauma experiences for clients
Helping client search for solutions which are more self directed in the process and enpowering for client.
Providing a supportive and empathic environment to delve into trauma based experiences which have had a negative impact on clients life and process such negative experiences in safe therapeutic settting