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Annette Vander Ploeg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
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Des Plaines, IL 60016
Let's Connect (847) 423-6642
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For over 25 years, I have provided counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and couples. I am humbled by the courage it takes to reach out for help when faced with life's challenges. My approach is informed by my psychodynamic training, which acknowledges our early experiences, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help understand our thoughts, feelings and behaviors in the present day life. I work with a range of presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, loss and grief, relationship struggles, divorce and co-parenting issues and work place stress.
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I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with somatic symptoms, self esteem deficits, school performance, emotional swings, ADHD and behavioral difficulties. I have expertise in autism spectrum treatment and parenting consultation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Annette Vander Ploeg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149-002533 Annette Vander Ploeg
- In Practice for 46 Years
- Attended Loyola University of Chicago, Graduated 1978
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (847) 423-6642
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Annette Vander Ploeg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW