You're drowning. Anxiety is pulling you under, and you feel utterly alone. Every day is a battle, and you're barely keeping your head above water. You long for a lifeline, a safe harbor where you can finally breathe. Hi, I'm Corrie Brickey, an LCSW with 12 years of experience helping individuals overcome anxiety and other mental health challenges. But beyond my professional experience, I’ve also walked the path of anxiety and depression myself. I know what it feels like to be trapped in your own mind, to wonder if relief will ever come. It's through my own struggles that I've learned the importance of reaching out, finding support, and doing the work to heal. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to help you reduce anxiety and improve your mood, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience and a stronger sense of self. As a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, I've dedicated my career to helping adolescents and adults navigate psychiatric crises. Having worked and managed successfully crisis programs throughout the Chicago area, I have firsthand knowledge of the devastation of mental health challenges. I create a safe and supportive space where you can heal and thrive. Let’s start your healing journey today, together. You're not alone in this.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I like to begin by talking about what your life could look like after treatment. I call it working on your 'life worth living.' Everyone has their own dreams and goals, and together, we’ll figure out a plan to help you get there. For some people, this might take a few months, and for others, it might take a bit longer—and that’s completely okay.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I'm really looking forward to our first session. It's just you and me – a safe space for you to share what's been happening. We'll connect, talk about what's been difficult, and then work together to create a plan to help you move forward, employing solutions and strategies tailored to your needs. I'm here to listen and support you. Listening is a craft, but hearing is an art.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work with both young people and adults who are going through tough times, whether it’s feeling low, losing motivation, battling anxiety, or dealing with heavier stuff like self-harm, thoughts of suicide, or relationship struggles. I totally get that life can be overwhelming, and I’m here to help you get through it. Together, we’ll explore some practical tools—like CBT and DBT—that can help you break free from negative thinking and build healthier ways to cope. My goal is to help you heal from the past, get unstuck from unhealthy patterns, and find your way toward a brighter, more hopeful future.
About Corrie Brickey
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that builds on the foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but it’s more focused on helping you deal with difficult emotions, manage stress, and improve your relationships. I work with people who struggle with emotional ups and downs, teaching them skills to better cope with tough feelings, communicate more effectively with others, and stay present in the moment. By using DBT, you can learn to keep your emotions in check, strengthen your connections with others, and create a more meaningful life. Right now, I’m working on becoming officially certified in DBT (DBT-C), and I’m excited to finish that process by the end of March 2025.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Over the years, through lots of practice and learning, I’ve really come to understand how powerful mindfulness can be in everyday life. I’d love to share some simple techniques with you that can help you stay in the moment, ease stress, and boost your overall sense of well-being
Strength-Based
As a Social Worker, I believe it's really important to understand what you're great at. We all have areas we want to grow in, but by focusing on your strengths, we can work together to create a plan that builds on those strengths. This way, we can make real progress towards your treatment goals, at a pace that feels right for you.