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Meet Fanisha (She/Her/Hers)

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Thank you for stopping by! I am so happy you are here taking the dive to find a good match for you and your needs!

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I specialize in Grief and Loss, Trauma, Transitional/Stress Management and Child Development. I offer individual and family therapy to adults, adolescence and young children. I have been in the mental health profession for over 10 years and have held many hats throughout my career.

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Before settling in my career as a Psychotherapist, I started my career in mental health working with children whose mothers were incarcerated, experienced trauma, and had an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol but were able to reside with their infant or young child in a residential rehabilitation program. I have facilitated various groups, provided head-start services, support and education to parents, advocacy for children and families who were experiencing child sexual abuse, and served as a medical social worker in multiple different clinic settings. I have provided psychotherapy services for over half of my career and have found a deep passion for helping individuals reach their full potential.

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My experience with different levels of severity in the mental health field and therapy allows me to meet you where you’re at. I take on a strength-based supportive approach to therapy where we work as a team - you’re the expert on your life and I’m here to help you learn more about yourself and give you the skills that you need to keep moving forward.

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I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Person-Centered, grief and trauma-informed therapy, talk therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR, Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescence, Behavioral Modification, Psycho-Education, and Crisis Interventions modalities with individuals ages 2 and up. However, I tailor my approach to the needs of each client and make use of other therapeutic techniques depending on each learning modality.  

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I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship contributes significantly to therapeutic success. If you feel like we would be a good fit, let’s connect!

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More About Me

Training & Background

  • Master’s of Social Work (MSW) – Loyola University

  • Master’s of Science in Child Development (MS)- Erikson Institute

  • Bachelor’s of Art (BS) Psychology- Western Illinois University

Certification & Additional Trainings: 

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Trained in Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCTA)

Associations & Memberships

  • National Alliance for Grieving Children

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