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Ronald Chew

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression

Great to meet you!

I would like for you to know that I'm a black male, born in inner city Chicago, Illinois. I'm compassionate about mental health in my community and culture and want us to grow mentally strong together. I graduated high school, I attended Southern Illinois University where I obtained a Masters degree in Social Work, then I continued to University of Missouri St. Louis for my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have worked in many fields over the course of my 21 year profession, with all populations and age groups. Also, I have a passion for serving the correctional populations as well as individuals who lack the means to engage in such treatment/therapy. I'm in the fight with you until progress is achieved for all involved.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is openness, honesty, integrity, and the willingness to face fears. I like to use a strength-based approach, as well as a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy. In reality, our thought processes initiate our path to success and failure.

What you can expect from our first session

I would hope that clients can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space where they feel heard, and empowered. Through our sessions, they will gain clarity, tools, insight, confidence, and progress. I truly believe in a collaborative approach in working through trauma to pursue personal growth.


Ronald's style is

Open-minded
Direct
Empowering

Insurance carriers Ronald accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Ronald

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Southern Illinois University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Family Issues, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, PTSD, and Diabetes
Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, and Positive Psychology

Locations

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1656 North Bluff Road
Collinsville, IL 62234