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Jerry Blecha

Therapist
29 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have worked for over 50 years in Community Mental Health and in private practice. I have worked with a diverse population and myriad problems,

I have been educated in a variety modalities, including, client centered, rational emotive, dialectic behavioral, and behavior modification.

I have worked extensively with alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics and run groups for the adult children of alcoholic population.

My approach to therapy

I will meet the client where they are at. I will try to learn as much as I can about their life and situation. I will look for imbalance in work/life and mind/body.

What you can expect from me

Hopefulness to the future, direction and coping skills to navigate life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Creative, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    29 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Gannon University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Stress management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    135 North Greenleaf Street Ste 208
    Gurnee, IL 60031