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Christine Young
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Stress

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker. I graduated with a degree in psychology from DePaul University in 2013, and earned my MSW from the University of Illinois in 2015. My decision to become a therapist was rooted in my desire to create a safe space for Black and Brown clients wanting to share their therapeutic experience with someone who looked liked them. I am a Chicago native where I currently reside with my husband and our children. I enjoy traveling, cooking, eating, and reading

A bit about my approach to therapy

As a clinician, my goal is to assist clients in exploring and defining their truest self to allow for self-acceptance. By working from a strengths- based perspective, I collaborate with my clients to equip them with individualized skills, so that they are able to achieve their personal goals.

I believe that we are the experts in our lives. My role is not to 'fix' my clients, but to foster a partnership that addresses their challenges and highlights their strengths in a safe space.

What you can expect from our first session

My hope is that clients leave their sessions feeling validated, feeling seen, empowered and hopeful about their abilities to achieve their goals.


Christine's style is

Warm
Empowering
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Christine accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Christine

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois Chicago
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
Modalities: Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Locations

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111 W. Jackson Suite 1700
CHICAGO, IL 60604