Theodora Insaidoo

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” by Maya Angelou

This is one of the bases for my work in mental health. Feelings are often ignored and discarded yet they guide our growth. Emotions not well regulated pose a stumbling block for healthy growth. Allow me to come alongside you as we unravel/untangle the knots of emotions accumulated through life’s experiences.

Theodora is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), majoring in psychology with a minor in speech and communications. She further obtained her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University with focus on child and adolescent and addiction studies. Theodora comes with vast experience working in community mental health, Charter schools, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and private practice setting. She believes in partnering with patients and views the family unit as the core of the individuals she provides services for.

Theodora works with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, and their families dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, certain personality disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideations, conduct disorder, ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder. She also focuses on inclusivity/diversity of her clients and reaching the marginalized in society.

Theodora draws inspiration from utilizing historical modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Client Centered Therapy, Motivational Interview, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and parent coaching.

My approach to therapy is very eclectic drawing from different therapeutic modalities such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Client Centered Therapy, Motivational Interview, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and parent coaching. My approach is also seeks to meet the clients where they are focusing on the their strengths and values.

I view the therapy room as an alliance between provider and patient. My aim is to empower and provide hope for the patient. Expect hard work, commitment, acceptance and also laughter during sessions while building rapport with the patient.