Joan Merlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Highland Park, IL 60035
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You are not alone! We all face challenging and painful times when we might feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure about how to cope, survive and move forward. You may be in such a place right now. Perhaps you are struggling with managing depression, anxiety, and relational problems; handling family and parenting difficulties, adjusting to painful grief and loss, or navigating complicated life shifts and transitions. Your willingness to search for therapeutic help is a courageous first step toward positive change. It is a testament to your resilience and your hope to live a happier, more authentic, meaningful and fulfilling life.
As a psychotherapist with over 34 years of experience, I have had the privilege of assisting many successfully on the journey toward positive transformation. I have expertise, training and deep commitment in faciitating your growth, healing, self awareness, insight & healthy changes as we work together empowering you to begin to define and achieve your goals
My style is relational, empathic, interactive, and sensitively attuned. If you are seeking a seasoned counselor to work with you collaboratively, creatively, and compassionately, yet in an honest and direct way which I believe will challenge and empower you, I invite you to take the next brave step & reach out to call or email me to explore working together.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Joan Merlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.005880 Joan Merlo
- In Practice for 36 Years
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 884347642
- Attended Loyola University Graduate School of Social Work - Chicago, MSW, Graduated 1990
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 558-1404
Joan Merlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 558-1404
Joan Merlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 558-1404
Joan Merlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (847) 558-1404
Joan Merlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW