Blake Paxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
840 Irving Park Road, Suite 302, Chicago, IL 60613
Let's Connect (773) 249-9233
Sometimes we might feel like nobody understands us or what we are going through. Life can present some major challenges, and it is hard to be trapped in what seems like an inescapable situation. I know what it is like to feel stuck. These types of situations are numerous: problems communicating with a partner, having low motivation in a job, missing a loved one that you have lost, paralyzing anxiety about making an important decision. Seeking the help of a mental health professional is the first step in getting unstuck. There is great courage in being able to ask for help. I am glad that you are embarking on this journey.
Before becoming a therapist, I was a professor of family communication. I spent close to a decade advising and teaching students. Though my primary clinical expertise is in grief, I help clients with many other challenges. My counseling degree is through Northwestern University and the nationally renowned Family Institute.
I always meet clients where they are. Some are experiencing therapy for the first time. Others have very specific goals for therapy. Some clients aren't sure of their goals, but they know they are in pain and need to be heard. No matter your experiences with therapy, I will be an advocate for you and help you live your best life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Blake Paxton now - (773) 249-9233
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Campus Care
- Cigna and Evernorth
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Blake Paxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.017922 Blake Paxton
- License: Iowa 118858 / 2023
- Degree/Diploma from University of South Florida PhD/ Family Communication / 2015
- Attended Northwestern University , MA/ Counseling , Graduated 2021
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (773) 249-9233
Blake Paxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Couples Therapy
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ Support
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (773) 249-9233
Blake Paxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (773) 249-9233
Blake Paxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (773) 249-9233
Blake Paxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC