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Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
25 E Washington Street, Suite 1835, Chicago, IL 60602
Let's Connect (773) 492-8422
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The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.
Couples Work: Completed Level 1 &2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Transitions to Parenthood/Marriage, Pre-marital counseling,Communication Issues, Family Conflict Management, Trust Issues, Individual Work: Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, Depression,Anxiety,Relationship Challenges,Executive Coaching,Traumatic Experiences,Grief
I am a workshop presenter and a former graduate student instructor and consultant at the University of Chicago, SSA. My practice approach: Relational, EFT, Gottman Informed, Collaborative partnership, Strengths-based approach, Empirically validated interventions, Client-Driven, Insight Oriented, Custom-tailored and Individualized, Motivational interviewing
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Let's Connect (773) 492-8422
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Elevance
- Humana
- Medicare
- Optum
- Self Pay/Out of Pocket
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149013997 Kim Vander Griend
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 886424343 / 2016
- Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Infertility
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Completed Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Completed Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW