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John Rutka
Licensed Professional Counselor (he, him)
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3660 North Lakeshore Dr, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613
Let's Connect (708) 270-0313
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In a time where the world is shifting toward isolation, I will guide you in new ways to help form closer relationships to yourself and to others no matter your orientation or relationship style. Whether you are challenged by self-esteem, emotional connection, body image, anxiety, sexuality, conflict management, (re)building intimacy, differing sexual desires, arousal concerns, or navigating the world of dating; huge transformations await you! I'll support and guide your efforts to become more aware of intruding patterns to embrace more understanding and meaning in your life and help you become closer to the people you love.
Rather than focusing on a specific technique to use with all my clients, I believe the client's experience comes first! I use curiosity and honest feedback and a non-directive/client-driven focus before using other techniques that may benefit the process. I am also trauma-informed and certified as a Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) professional.
I tend to work well with highly-sensitive persons, educators, academics, students, couples, and young professionals in competitive or demanding careers.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email John Rutka now - (708) 270-0313
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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John Rutka
Licensed Professional Counselor
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.017325 John Rutka
- Certificate from The Gottman Institute
- Certificate from Northwestern University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Kink-Allied and Relational Diversity
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Wellman Psychology & Associates
3660 North Lakeshore Dr
Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60613
(708) 270-0313Email me
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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John Rutka
Licensed Professional Counselor