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Michelle Ferris

Therapist(She/Her)
22 years of experience
Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have 20 years of experience working with all kinds of people. My experience includes healthcare settings, working with families, and the LBGTQ+ community. People come to me for help with things like anxiety, depression, life stresses, and past trauma. My goal is for my clients to feel heard and respected, and to help them find the way to feel better. I'm glad you're here!

My approach to therapy

Once I understand someone's story, we work together to define their goals for therapy. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help my client get where they want to be.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to understand how their history and self-talk impact their present functioning. They will feel less, anxious, more hopeful, and equipped to take on life's challenges!

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at The University of Texas at Arlington
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, Illinois), LCSW-S (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
    Florida, Illinois, Texas
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5015 North Paulina Street Suite 310
    Chicago, IL 60640

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