Ena M. Gardner, LPC, MA, NCC

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago, IL. Works with Anxiety, Behavioral Issues and Chronic Illness. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• School Issues
• Self Esteem

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Geriatric and Seniors, Grief, School Issues, Self Esteem, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Meridian, UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education & qualifications