Melody Linnear, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Chicago, IL. Works with Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Family Conflict. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Not taking new clients right now.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Relationship Issues
• Family Conflict
• Anger Management
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Bowen Family Systems Theory
• Christian CounselingCounseling that brings Christian faith, scripture or prayer into therapy, for people who want their beliefs to be part of the work.
• 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.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• 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.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Accepting new clients

No

Specialties

Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Addiction, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Racism, Depression, Family Therapy, Older Adults, Geriatric and Seniors, Grief, Racial Identity, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Humana, Humana -Dual, Humana Dual, Humana-Medicare, United Health/Optum

Fees

Individual sessions $100, couple sessions $150

Payment methods

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

Ages

Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples

Religion

Christian

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Andrews University

Education & qualifications