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Karen Cipriano

Therapist
11 years of experience
122 patients on Headway
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Maybe you’ve been holding everything together for everyone else, but underneath it all, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply unsure what comes next.

Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, confidence, motivation, difficult emotions, or a life transition that hasn’t gone the way you expected. Or maybe you know something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure how to make that happen.

Therapy can give you a place to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship—one where you can be honest, feel accepted, and explore the parts of your life that may be difficult to talk about elsewhere.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I’ll meet you where you are while helping you better understand yourself, recognize patterns, build healthier ways of coping, and make choices that align with the life and relationships you want.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. You just have to be willing to start.

My approach to therapy

My specialties include....~Parenting Strategies ~Anxiety~Depression ~Relationship Issues ~Divorce ~ ~Substance Abuse ~Trauma ~Thinking Disorders Treatment Preferences ~Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) DBT, Solution Focused - Coaching.

What you can expect from me

We will work together to define and examine your challenges, identify your strengths, and develop strategies to move towards the outcome that YOU are seeking. In person or virtual sessions available.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Concordia 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Anger management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    900 Jorie Boulevard Suite 22
    Oak Brook, IL 60523