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Elexes Hetzel

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, as if you have lost control over your own life and are unsure how to get back on track? It happens to all of us sometimes. Our minds can be our biggest enemies, where our expectations get the best of us. Allow me to collaborate with you in order to unpack your thoughts and emotions to gradually make adjustments to help you become a stronger version of yourself.

Whether you are struggling with a life transition, pregnancy and postpartum, caregiving for a loved one, grief and loss, anxiety or depression; I will work with you to process and navigate through these difficult times. I will empower you to find your strengths and use them to make a little progress every day.

My approach to therapy

I collaborate with clients in a way that feels grounded, warm, and genuinely tailored to who they are. My style blends clear structure with plenty of room for exploration, helping people feel both supported and empowered as we work toward their goals. I tend to focus on understanding each person’s strengths, patterns, and lived experiences, and I bring a thoughtful, curious energy to every conversation. Whether we’re clarifying direction, navigating challenges, or building new skills, I aim to create a space where clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in shaping the process.

What you can expect from me

I strive to create an open and safe space where you can feel seen, heard and valued. During our first session, I will dive into your motivation for therapy. I am an inquisitive human by nature so I will ask questions in an attempt to get to know you as a whole person. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and in subsequent visits, I will work with you to set goals, to gradually make positive changes in life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Erikson Institude, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Iowa)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    End of life care, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English