GRIEF CERTIFIED COUNSELOR
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
Melissa McGinnis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Melissa holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from Michigan State University. She also earned a Bachelor’s of Social Work with a Minor in US Multicultural Relations from Ferris State University.
Melissa is experienced in medical and mental health. She is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider and specializes in helping individuals with chronic disease that result from years of unhealthy lifestyle choices, genetic factors and stress. Melissa has over 20 years of experience working from a multidisciplinary approach in both an acute and clinic-based hospital setting. She sees the importance of integrating various aspects of the biopsychosocial model when it comes to the treatment process. This includes but not limited to physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual health.
Melissa enjoys working with individuals from early adulthood to late adulthood. She is also experienced in helping individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, women’s health, parenthood, couples issues as well as common life stressors and transitions. Melissa believes that every person and situation is different. She believes that understanding where one is coming from and where one wants to go is the main priority. Melissa’s approach is strength based, collaborative and is shaped to meet the needs of each client.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Masters in Social Work, MSW
Licensed Social Worker (IL)
Services Offered
Individual and Group Therapy for loss and grief
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
Masters in Professional Counseling
Masters in Educational Leadership
Licensed Profesional Counselor (LPC)
Services Offered
Individual
One on One
Virtual
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
I offer in-person, virtual and walk and talk therapy. I specialize in women only and grief and loss
Licensed Clinical Therapist
The Zen Therapy Room, LLC
Work Cook Willow Springs IL 60480 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 630-601-8660work
Work Email: thezentherapyroom@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Therapist in the state of Illinois – 149.009990
Certified Grief Educator
NASW – Member of the National Association of Social Workers
Services Offered
I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) for 30 years and offer virtual services to adults. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University. My private practice is “The Zen Therapy Room, LLC” and I specialize in the following services:
Ø Major depression
Ø Anxiety disorders
Ø Grief and bereavement
Ø Trauma
Ø Stress management
Ø Obesity
Ø Life transitions
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Work 1323 Butterfield Rd Suite 116 Downers Grove IL 60515 United StatesworkWork 1431 McHenry Rd Suite 105 Buffalo Grove IL 60089 United Stateswork
Work Phone: 708-364-0580work
Cell Phone: 773-844-3008cell
Work Email: jillscheurerlcpc@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois
Certified Grief Educator
Certified Hypnotherapist
Services Offered
As a counselor I offer services to adolescents through to adults. I am trained as a Family Counselor and work with multi-generational issues as well as couples. I am certified in Hypnotherapy as well as being trained in EMDR. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I work with clients on issues from grief and trauma to depression and anxiety. My philosophy is; I journey with my clients to help them find better health, peace and happiness.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, IL
Certified Grief Educator by David Kessler, grief.com
Services Offered
Individual online grief counseling in IL
Individual online grief coaching, US
Professional Certifications and Licenses
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with an Advanced Certification in Telehealth, is EMDR Certified, a Life Coach, a Pet Loss Specialist and a Certified Grief Educator. My clinical/consulting experiences include medical/community /residential mental health centers, religious organizations, law enforcement/governmental agencies. My international consulting includes a medical center in Peru.
Services Offered
I offer clients a specialized virtual setting where they can develop an understanding of how their past/current relationships, childhood and adult experiences have influenced their lives, career choices/satisfaction; and overall happiness. My treatment style is interactive and my approach includes exploring mental/emotional, spiritual, and physical needs and identifying your strengths and gifts. I embrace the importance and uniqueness of diverse cultural backgrounds and their influence on one’s life.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
LSW
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Certified Grief Educator
Services Offered
I work as a therapist with adults. My approach is trauma-informed and patient-centered. I combine Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamics, Attachment Repatterning, Sandplay, and Family Systems. I work alongside individuals to explore, process, and integrate grief and past experiences holding them back from the present moment to move toward life and the relationships they desire.
I see patients in Ravenswood and Northbrook, IL.

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