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Ava Blalark

(She, Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Stress
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Great to meet you!

Ava is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 2006. Her pronouns are she/her/hers.

A bit about my approach to therapy

She has worked as a school social worker for 14 years and has extensive knowledge working with children, adolescents, and their families .In particular, she has knowledge in special education, and emotional and behavioral disorders.

What you can expect from our first session

She has worked with a variety of people of various backgrounds, ages, and concerns. She has clinical experience working with adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Ava uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strengths-based approach to help her clients recognize unhealthy thinking to change behavior and change their lives.

Ava's style is

Warm
Empowering
Direct

Insurance carriers Ava accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Carelon Behavioral Health
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Ava

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anger Management, Women's Issues, and Identity Issues
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Location

1010 Jorie Boulevard Ste 112
Oak Brook, IL 60523