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Phyllis Dawson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
666 Dundee Road, Suite 1302, Northbrook, IL 60062
Waitlist for new clients
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Welcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My view of therapy is that you are your own best expert. As Carl Rogers said, “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves”. My role is to help empower you to overcome the obstacles that have been impeding you from making the changes necessary to meet your goals and live your best life.
Although the basis of my work is from a humanistic model, I regularly incorporate cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy and other evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to your needs. I aim to provide a warm, non judgmental, and safe environment as you work through the thoughts and feelings that are most difficult.
Contact me for a free phone consultation. If I am not the ideal fit for you or your loved one, I am happy to assist in finding someone who is. On a personal note, I am a wife and mom to two active boys, a hockey fan, an animal lover, a thrift store junkie, and always looking to discover a new band, recipe, or good book.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicare
- Out of Network
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Phyllis Dawson
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.006488 Phyllis Dawson
- Attended Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2001
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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Phyllis Dawson
Psychologist, PsyD