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Dr. Sara Shotsberger

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

There are countless methods for healing & moving forward. I provide a judgement free place to find your way & figure it out. Commitment to my clients begins with a belief in the ability of individuals to advocate for themselves & choose their own path. You decide how you want to live your life. I have worked with individuals, families and children for over 15 years.

My approach to therapy

We all get stuck. Let me help you move forward. The best work is done when we are honest and open about who we are, and where we want to be. Counseling is guided through your ideals & values. This is your time.

Our instincts, emotions & feelings are a gift; they are the natural barometer for navigating our lives. Often we misinterpret or fear those emotions & fall into a holding pattern as to how to move forward.

What you can expect from me

The first session is simple. Let's connect, share information and see the best way to move forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Science at Southern Illinois University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Indiana), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
    Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Adv (Plus Blue), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Priority Health, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Experiential, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Play, Strength-Based, Relational, Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Structural Family, Somatic, Multidimensional Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Behavior Modification, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Biofeedback
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    4949 Forest Avenue Ste 2
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
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