Mary (Molly) (Molly) Duran
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Reconnect. Heal. Thrive. Tailoring services to your individuals needs.
The downfalls of life can leave us feeling worried, helpless, or anxious. We try to protect ourselves from pain…albeit trauma, losses, or hardships. We may experience panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, endless worries and many doubts. Fear, anxiety, or depression take us farther away from ourselves and the fulfilled life we can lead. Healing can feel scary, alone, and overwhelming. It takes courage to reach out for support. As an experienced social worker for over ten years, I specialize in working with pre-teens, teens, college students, and adults struggling with anxiety, fears, OCD, depression, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I am also trained in Supported Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) which is a short-term evidence based-treatment. It is my priority to build a strong collaborative therapeutic relationship while creating a warm, inviting, and safe space where you can feel comfortable and supported. I am strength-based, attend ongoing trainings to enhance my skills, and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches. I am accepting new clients and would be honored to be a part of your journey towards healing, growth, and transformation.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Burnout
- College and School Placement
- Compulsive Exercise
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Behavior Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Door can be opened easily
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
149.022649, Illinois
Certificates
BTTI (Behavior Therapy Training Institute)
IOCDF (International OCD Foundation)
I am registered March 2023 for the BTTI training for OCD.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2006