Malinda A Steele, MA, LCSW, ACSW, BCD

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Chicago, IL. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Self Esteem. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self Esteem
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Grief
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Career Counseling, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Humana Medicare, Medicare, Optum, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $200, couple sessions $220

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

University of Chicago

Years in practice

50

Education & qualifications