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Morgan Peterson

(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

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, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Morgan Peterson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered—without judgment. I earned my BSW in 2013 and MSW in 2014 from Aurora University, and I’ve worked across diverse settings including juvenile probation, a homeless shelter, community mental health for chronic mental illness, senior care coordination, and now outpatient therapy.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I offer a flexible, down-to-earth approach tailored to your needs and stage of change. My work is integrative and includes Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Focused care, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, and Polyvagal-Informed work including the Safe and Sound Protocol.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect a supportive, honest, and laid-back space where they feel safe to show up exactly as they are—no pressure, no judgment. My goal is to help you gain insight into yourself, build healthier coping strategies, and feel more grounded and empowered in your daily life. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way and work toward meaningful, realistic change—whether that’s improving emotional regulation, setting boundaries, processing trauma, or just getting through a tough season. Sessions are tailored to your needs and paced in a way that feels manageable and respectful of where you’re at.


Morgan's style is

Empowering
Warm
Humorous

Insurance carriers Morgan accepts

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
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Morgan

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Aurora University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, PTSD, and Infertility
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Humanistic, Behavioral Activation (BA), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)