Gigi Garay-Adames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
9601 165th Street, Suite 02, Orland Park, IL 60467
Let's Connect (708) 809-3934 x0
Gilmarie Garay-Adames is a Licensed Social Worker, individual, and family therapist. She earned her Master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University in 2018. She believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect no matter what they are going through and what situation they find themselves in. Her experience in adolescent and young to middle adulthood settings, including high schools and victim recovery services, guides her focus toward those seeking general mental health services for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, perinatal, and relationships.
Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy she takes a patient approach. Gilmarie is fluent in both Spanish and English. She has extensive experience as a Chicago educator for 12 years, a youth services coordinator, and ministry work. For those who are interested, she is also happy to provide faith-based counseling as well.
Gilmarie practices flexibly and is guided by her client's goals and needs. As a therapist, it is an honor for her to walk alongside you and assist in navigating life's many complex circumstances. She is proud to serve her community and believes her well-rounded experience and calm, peaceful demeanor have prepared her to be the best fit for you.
Call or Email Gigi Garay-Adames now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 809-3934 x0
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Out of Network
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Gigi Garay-Adames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.110314 Gigi Garay-Adames
- Attended Northeastern Illinois University , Master's degree , Graduated 2018
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Personal Balance Counseling
9601 165th Street
Suite 02
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 809-3934 x0Email me
Nearby Areas
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Gigi Garay-Adames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW