Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 39 ratings

Stefani Jivkova

LCPC, 7 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

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Empowering
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My name is Stefani and I am a therapist, practicing for 7 years. I have my senior counseling license (LCPC) in Illinois. I am also an EMDR trained therapist for trauma work. My professional background includes a wide range, from working with high acuity clients in inpatient and correctional settings to lower acuity clients receiving outpatient telehealth services. I have experience with treating multiple mental health disorders and issues, as well as managing life stressors and adjustments.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will begin by gathering relevant background information to gain better insight on you. We will also begin to discuss the main issue or situation that brought you to therapy. The session will end with establishing treatment goals and our plans for therapy moving forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My therapeutic approach is solution-focused. In my clinical experience, I have seen the best results when creating a treatment plan with clients that emphasizes their goals clearly and creating a succession plan that is detailed and accounted for. I am here to help by being a guide to discovering and defining your true wants and needs. Also, by providing you with therapeutic tools and perspectives that will aid in your treatment.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Adults seeking trauma-based therapy and are interested in EMDR. Clients who are experiencing stressors related to work, relationships, and/or school. Clients who are seeking guidance on the direction they want to take in life. Clients working through personal barriers, such as lack of motivation, poor self-esteem, time-management skills, and other depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 39 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

May 17, 2025

Stefani has a way of calming things down to put into a palatable perspective. She’s got natural anti-anxiety flowing through her. She has helped me grow to be sure.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 60 with Stefani

April 28, 2025

I have been working with Stefani weekly for about 15 months and she has helped me tremendously. Stefani is well-educated and continually brings new things that she's studied or read about in the therapy world. I have never felt judgement from her, instead she brings encouragement and positivity into sight even when it feels like only negative emotions and anxiety can exist. I really appreciate all of the progress that we've made together and am excited for the work left to come!

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 9 with Stefani

March 7, 2025

I appreciate Stefani's feedback from each session. She provides an open space and is direct with her therapy plan and makes you feel confident moving forward. She challenges me in new ways that I was unaware of. Its been difficult to face past things or needs negelcted (my biggest challenge) but she provides the support and feedback that feels productive. I couldn't be more appreciate.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Stefani

About Stefani Jivkova

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as composed of many different parts. Mindfulness and deep exploration is used to gain insight on parts that the client feels are problematic or controlling them. Understanding and working with these internal parts helps the client achieve greater self-awareness and healing.

Reality Therapy

Reality Therapy is a great approach to help re-center clients who are feeling "lost" or "stuck" in their path. This treatment method helps identify clear goals for clients and a clear path to reach them. It emphasizes the power of personal choices and highlights the client's locus of control. Clear goals are identified through exploring a client's current needs.

EMDR

EMDR is a highly effective and researched treatment method to help heal from trauma. It uses the brain's natural healing process to guide the client through resolutions of trauma or distressing events. It can help clients with PTSD, complex/lifelong PTSD or trauma, and even healing negative thought patterns. In addition to eye movements, other techniques such as tapping can be used for the process.