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Amy Baur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
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1585 Ellinwood, 108, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Let's Connect (312) 857-8902
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My specialty is connecting! Connection is the key to all relationships and especially the therapeutic relationship. Also, as a Play therapist, I am uniquely qualified to treat children and teens and have special expertise in working with challenging behavior as well as trauma or difficult life circumstances. I also include parents in the therapy process in order to ensure they have the skills and support they need for success! Connecting in therapy, with both children and parents, creates lasting changes and positive growth!
Play Therapy is the most effecacious treatment for children. It help children feel safe to explore their feelings and change behaviors, while working with parents to find new and effective ways to create lasting changes. I have had particular success with teen and actually enjoy them! Adolescents can enjoy playful interventions, too!
I have over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to a wide range of clients. Although I specialize in working with children, I have had great success providing services to couples and adults. Healing and growth don't have to be difficult!
Call or Email Amy Baur now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 857-8902
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $60
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
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Amy Baur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149004873 Amy Baur
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist / 1998
- Attended University of Michigan, Graduated 1989
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adoption
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- transgender children and teens
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy/Attac
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Theraplay
Location
Primary Location
Amy Baur Psychotherapy
1585 Ellinwood
108
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Nearby Areas
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Amy Baur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S