My name is Senait Gebretsadik. I am a licensed Clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois. I have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology and a masters degree in clinical social work. I have more than 20 years of experience in offering counseling services in mental health. I offer services to adults and the elderly who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, academic and work problems, relationship/ marriage conflicts. My commitment to my clients is to assist them to explore, develop, set goals to enrich their personal and spiritual paths.
During our initial session, I will listen to you and a gather information about what led you to seek counseling. I will provide a non judgmental and emphatic environment that would help you discuss your situations comfortably in identifying major challenges and set goals.
Recognizing each client's individuality and uniqueness, I build a positive therapeutic alliance with my clients by providing compassion, spirituality, self worth and trust.
CBT is an evidence based approach that benefits my clients to improve on how they view themselves and their world view and interns change their lives for the better.
identifying major challenges, setting realistic goals, taking incremental steps to changing negative thought process to positive self acceptance.
Learning and practicing grounded ness helps in reduction of anxiety and gain a balance when life gets unmanageable and chaotic.