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Kristina Skof

(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, 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 (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified EMDR therapist. I specialize in individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, and navigating major life changes. As someone who has managed major life changes in my own life numerous times, I understand the multitude of emotions that come with it. I am a career changer, have worked in the field of education and the corporate world, and have lived abroad. My vast life experience has made me open-minded and compassionate towards everyone I meet.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I provide a warm and inviting space for clients to feel comfortable. I want your therapy session to feel like a conversation with someone you trust, free of judgement and full of understanding and empathy. In my sessions, I use a range of talk therapy and EMDR trauma processing. Together, we can explore your inner thoughts, hopes and fears, recognize choices within your control while adapting to changes that are not, and resolve disharmony with others and within yourself.

What you can expect from our first session

After an initial introduction, we'll create a treatment plan that works best for you. Within a few sessions, I'll help you gain insight to yourself and the patterns in your life that may be attributing to your situation, as well as how to tap into your strengths. I am passionate about helping you find the courage and motivation to move forward with the life you want and deserve to live.


Kristina's style is

Warm
Humorous
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Kristina accepts

Aetna
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
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
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Kristina

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Positive Psychology

Location

2835 North Sheffield Avenue Ste 310
Chicago, IL 60657