Briar Gartner, LCSW - Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Illinois # 149021194
I use an interactive, integrative, strengths-based approach promoting self-worth and self-love when helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationship. Collaboratively working with you and your partner, I will work toward removing barriers in communication and rebuilding trust.
Often as relationships progress, life stressors, interaction patterns, and our past become barriers to the relationship vision we once held. I truly believe within each partner resides the answers and tools to heal and improve the quality of their relationships. My strong desire is to create a collaborative, safe space fosters mutual respect, intimacy, and insight to help you and your partner overcome obstacles for greater fulfillment in many areas of your life.
My clinical background and passions include couple and family therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and victim advocacy.
Education: Master's in Social Work from Jane Addams School of Social Work
She lives in Chicago with my husband and two beautiful daughters.
Specialties include:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Coaching
- Conflict Resolution
- Couples in Distress
- Crisis Intervention
- Depressive and Mood Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Low Self-esteem
- Multiculturalism
- Phobias
- Premarital Counseling
- Relationship and Marriage Counseling
- Stress Management
Accepted Insurance:
- Aetna Behavioral Health (including Student Assistance Program)
- BlueCross BlueShield - BlueChoice PPO
- BlueCross BlueShield - Preferred PPO
- BlueCross BlueShield - Blue Options/BlueChoice Options
- BlueCross BlueShield - Participating Provider Organization
- CIGNA Behavioral Health
Employee Assistance Program Affiliate Provider:
Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC
Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC
Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC
Couples in Distress
EMDR / PTSD/ Complex Trauma
Gender & Sexual Identity Issues
Infidelity
Intimacy Issues & Sex Therapy
Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC
Michael Villarreal, Founder, LCPC
Our therapists receive specialized training, on an on-going basis,to provide the highest quality care with research-based workable solutions to improve the quality of your relationships and your overall well-being.
Begin your journey today!
Christine Badger, LPC
Michele Baldasti, Counselor
Michele Baldasti, Counselor
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Michele Baldasti, Counselor
Michele Baldasti, Counselor
Michele Baldasti, Counselor
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Hamzah Beydoun, LPC
Michele Baldasti, Counselor
Cara Brigandi, Counselor
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Clients in Distress or Crisis
Couples in Distress
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Cara Brigandi, Counselor
Cara Brigandi, Counselor
Cara Brigandi, Counselor
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Self-Esteem Development
Stress Management
Trauma/Abuse
Carissa Francisco, LPC
Cara Brigandi, Counselor
Carissa Francisco, LPC
Adults Coping with Trauma or Abuse
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy Clients in Distress or Crisis
Couples in Distress
Depressive & Anxiety Disorders
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Briar Gartner, LCSW
Cara Brigandi, Counselor
Carissa Francisco, LPC
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Cia Souleles, Intern
Offering Secure Telehealth Sessions
Offering Secure Telehealth Sessions
Conflict Resolution
Couples in Distress
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Offering Secure Telehealth Sessions
Offering Secure Telehealth Sessions
Offering Secure Telehealth Sessions
HIPAA Compliant
Secure Telehealth Video
and Phone Sessions
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