Lucas Byron Swenink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
4433 N Ravenswood Ave, Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60640
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Lucas specializes in working with individuals and couples who identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer population. Within the LGBTQ population, he has further expertise in working with those who wish to address the implications of their trauma history, HIV/AIDS-related health and wellness, Depression, Anxiety, issues related to Aging and Substance Abuse and Dependance related disorders.
Lucas practices from an integrative approach with groundings in psychodynamic theory. He believes that insight, awareness and the therapeutic relationship are key parts of any treatment experience. Lucas understands that each client is unique and integrates other techniques to meet the specific personal needs of each individual or couple.
Prior to founding Catalyst Psychotherapy, Lucas worked in mental health for the LGBTQ community in Chicago. Lucas was a psychotherapist at Howard Brown Health and the clinical training manager at Center on Halsted. Lucas has advanced clinical training in working with trauma survivors, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
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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, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Harken
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Lucas Byron Swenink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.015898 Lucas Byron Swenink
- Attended Loyola University-Chicago, Graduated 2011
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Lucas Byron Swenink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 221-6391
Lucas Byron Swenink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 221-6391
Lucas Byron Swenink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
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Lucas Byron Swenink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC