Michelle Hooks
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I provide a grounding environment to explore past and present difficulties, using talk, sand tray, humor and expressive methods.
I approach therapy from an attachment perspective and acknowledge the value of the therapeutic relationship. Together, we will learn what helps you stay grounded during therapy and outside of sessions. By design, therapy is often uncomfortable, and I hope to make it the least uncomfortable it needs to be to see progress. I offer talk therapy, and you are welcome to participate in expressive modalities, such as art, journaling, sand tray and more when you want to.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicide attempt
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Sliding scale
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
149.026321, Illinois