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Shimon Gendelman

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a human being and a therapist too! I am here to provide a safe space to work through whatever is on your mind. We all have struggles, and I would love to support you and help you through it

My approach to therapy

I focus on creating a sense of safety so patients can settle into the moment and access what’s really happening inside. Skills are helpful, but the deeper work is about understanding ourselves, building compassion for our triggers, and cultivating awareness of our internal experience and our relationships. When people feel safe, they can explore honestly, connect with what they’re feeling, and move toward meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we will gather some basic information about your history and hopes for treatment, and together we will formulate a map for our journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at North Park University, MC (Masters in Counseling) at North Park University
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Ohio), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Indiana), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    8150 North McCormick Boulevard 234
    Skokie, IL 60076