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Cara McCanse
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chicago, IL 60661
Let's Connect (312) 257-3625
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A fundamental human need is to feel emotionally close to others. Difficulty connecting in a platonic or romantic way can leave one feeling sad, anxious, and lonely. Often, we retreat from attempted connection to avoid potential pain. Alternately, because we don't know any different or don't want to feel disconnected, we become involved with others who cause us more interpersonal stress. But isolating or engaging with harmful others can cause us to feel vulnerable, damaged, and upset with ourselves. This pattern often leads us to question if we are capable and deserving of joining and creating mutually beneficial relationships.
I will help you identify and change maladaptive patterns of relating while developing and sustaining healthy connections. Additionally, my expertise lies in treating depression, fears and anxieties and facilitating healing from painful life experiences. Through trauma informed treatment, we can make long-lasting transformations.
I am a Level 1 graduate of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. In addition to the above, I have special interest in resolving shame and perfectionism, developing self-compassion, and navigating dating.
Call or Email Cara McCanse now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 257-3625
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Cara McCanse
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois Cara McCanse
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Membership with Psypact 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (312) 257-3625
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Cara McCanse
Psychologist, PsyD