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Inspired Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Elgin, IL 60123
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (224) 328-3648
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Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I provide individuals and couples with collaborative, brief, telehealth counseling, and coaching. Are you troubled by depression, anxiety, codependency, alcoholism/substance abuse or grief? Underneath whatever feels wrong, something is actually very right. Your feelings make sense and you can become your authentic self. Have you had too many nights when you're worried or too many days when you feel sad? I can help. My approach to therapy is evidence-based and holistic. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
I create a calm, relaxed, confidential environment that allows clients to engage quickly and maximize their improvement. I also work with clients who are on medication and help them to get the best benefit of their meds. I emphasize mindfulness and help clients learn skills to be in the moment rather than ruminating on the past or worrying about the future.
As a faith-based adult with a delightful sense of humor and whimsy along with a high level of skill, clients report that it is a joy to work with me in therapy. An initial consultation is free, so you get a chance to meet with me before you commit. This way we can start to get to know each other.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Inspired Therapy now - (224) 328-3648
Let's Connect (224) 328-3648
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Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- All Savers
- AvMed
- BCBS IL hmo- UIC
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna - Medicare
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
- Golden Rule
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Inspired Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melissa Pazen
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149026084 Melissa Pazen
- In Practice for 42 Years
- Attended Jane Addams College of Social Work, Univ. of Ill. at Chicago, Master of Social Work, Graduated 1982
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Couples Counseling
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Serious Mental Illness
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
Chicago, IL 60606
(224) 328-3648Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Inspired Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW