she/her
Teresa BarnesLCSW

High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
I work with mothers, especially those who are also treatment providers, offering support and counseling for burnout, depression, anxiety, and traumatic loss. This is a unique population, and I aim to come alongside you with understanding and care. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all healing. When you feel safe and supported in therapy, meaningful change and positive outcomes can follow.
About Teresa
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Centivo, United Healthcare, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Affirming, Authentic, Engaging, Holistic, Humorous
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, Neurodivergence, Students
Years of Experience
25+
I work with mothers, especially those who are also treatment providers, offering support and counseling for burnout, depression, anxiety, and traumatic loss.
License number
#149009839
Approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
PhD - Clinical Social Work, Institute of Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL
CIMHP - Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional, Evergreen Certifications
MSW - Masters of Social Work, Aurora University, Aurora, IL
B.S. - Family and Individual Development, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
A.A. - Arts, Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Interests
Walking, spirituality, and travel.