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Teresa Barnes
LCSW

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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+
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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.