My name is Brigid and I am a board-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Illinois and New Jersey. I work with adults and seniors struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, coping skills and life transitions. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with those diagnosed with chronic illnesses and chronic pain. I have practiced in multiple healthcare settings including inpatient behavioral and medical. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and interactive. I am person-centered and utilize a strengths based approach in practice. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, comfortable, supportive and safe therapeutic environment where my clients will take away a feeling of being heard, seen and respected during our sessions.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first initial session will be a rapport building session that will allow us to get to know one another and to help me learn more about you. My goal is to ensure that our therapeutic relationship is the best fit and that your needs can be addressed in our sessions. Once we have made the mutual decision to move forward, we will create a treatment plan based on your identified needs and goals and set a schedule for your sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe one of my biggest strengths is my ability to connect and develop therapeutic relationships. Clients have described me as authentic, easy-to-talk-to, and warm. I enjoy helping my clients set goals and tackle challenges that impact their quality of life.

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