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Kimberly Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTPII (she, her)
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2 Endorsed
3001 North Southport Avenue, Floor 2, Chicago, IL 60657
Let's Connect (872) 231-0528
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I am a therapist at Astute Counseling Services, a private practice on the north side of Chicago. We specialize in the management and treatment of mental health issues using the latest theories, practices and clinical data. I am a talented and passionate professional with experience in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal issues. I am an empathetic and compassionate Clinical Mental Health Counselor who utilizes my educational background and experience to work with a diverse population of clients.
Kim completed her Master’s degree in Forensic Counseling from Alder University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. She helps clients to identify and set realistic and achievable goals for treatment. Kim uses DBT techniques to build and maintain coping skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and distress tolerance skills.
Kim believes that success is defined by the client and takes a client-centered, strengths-based approach to empower her clients. She takes time building the therapeutic relationship to foster change and growth while providing the client with a safe space to practice new behaviors and life skills.
Call or Email Kimberly Thomas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 231-0528
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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Kimberly Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTPII
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Illinois / 178017659 Kimberly Thomas
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Membership with American Counseling Association 2021
- Attended Adler University, Master of Arts, Forensic Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Astute Counseling & Wellness Services
3001 North Southport Avenue
Floor 2
Chicago, IL 60657
(872) 231-0528Email me
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Kimberly Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTPII