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Carolyn Braverman
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Areas of Specialty
Mood disorders in both adults and adolescents/teens, gambling, self-injury, parenting and alcoholism. Relationship
issues, marital and family counseling and adolescent issues, depression,
anxiety, and ADD, self-esteem, bi-polar disorder, school problems, and
addictions.
Professional Experience
More than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Specialize in mood
disorders, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and family and couples counseling.
Have worked in the area of aging as well as parenting and anger management.
Certified and licensed in the state of Illinois as a Professional clinical
Professional counselor as well as a movement therapist. Have spent many years
working with expressive therapies including art and music. A great deal of
experience in dementia and helping families cope. Have worked in-patient as well
as case-management and private practice. Also worked many years for hospitals
and agencies.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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I graduated from The University of Illinois in psychology and went on to receive my Master’s degree from Columbia College. I see individuals, couples, families and children. I believe that therapy is a process in which the therapist and client must first build a trusting and therapeutic alliance. I follow an eclectic approach and therapy is different with each individual. I believe that people can make life changes by looking at their lives and setting goals. I do not run the sessions, but believe that each client has the capacity for positive decision making and choices toward a more fulfilling life. I am there to help guide the road to personal growth and healing or recovery. It takes a great deal of courage to begin looking at one’s life or one’s issues, but I am a strong believer in the therapy process. I have many years of experience in the field and I know many people suffer a long time before receiving help. When I do family therapy or when I work with adolescents, I believe in educating and involving the whole system.
I have very flexible hours and am easily accessible. I make presentations in the community as well as advocacy in the schools. When I think of an individual making the decision to enter into the therapy process, I refer to one of my favorite books, "The Road Less Traveled". I think of this as the foundation of my philosophy because some individuals will go through life and never make the choice to take a more challenging path. By taking a personal risk and making positive changes, you can create a whole new life. I work with my clients to help them create a life with more joy and less pain. I love what I do and believe that the process of therapy is a wonderful growth experience.
Education
- Bachelor's from University of Illinois
- Master's degree from Columbia
- Licensed
as a Professional Clinical counselor and a movement therapist
Professional Affiliations
- American Professional Counseling Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Dance Therapy Association
- Illinois Counseling Association
- The Bipolar Foundation
- The Alzheimer’s Association
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