Dr. Rae K. Watkins
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
1519 W Irving Park Road, Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60613
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Dr. Watkins is a Clinical Psychologist who's profession experience includes psycho-diagnostic assessment and counseling of children, adolescents and adults in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, marital guidance, sexuality, juvenile delinquency and phase of life transitions. Dr. Watkins practices from a client-centered framework, focusing on genuineness and unconditional positive regard for clients, with the belief that all persons are capable of functioning at their full, yet personal, potential. Dr. Watkins has served as an Investigator on clinical trials in the areas of Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
While earning her Doctorial degree, Dr. Watkins focused on forensic psychology, community mental health and under-served populations. Having work on numerous psychiatric clinical trails, Dr. Watkins is well versed in medication management of Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia & related disorders.
At The New Center Chicago, all clients are appreciated for their individual needs and presentation. Dr. Watkins attempts to foster a since of trust, seeing authenticity in the therapeutic relationship as an essential aspect to her work.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicare
- Out of Network
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Dr. Rae K. Watkins
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Illinois Rae K. Watkins
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from Illinois Dept. of Finance Professional Regulation 071.009266 / 2016
- Certificate from Illinois Dept. of Finance Professional Regulation 071.009266 / 2016
- Attended Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
The New Center, LLC
1519 W Irving Park Road
Suite 1
Chicago, IL 60613
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Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
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Dr. Rae K. Watkins
Psychologist, PsyD