Dori Bowling, LCSW — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Dori!

I am a client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet you where you are and support you through the change process. No one knows you better than you do; sometimes, you just need a little help figuring it all out.

My focus

I work with adults looking to make changes in their lives. You may not know what you need to change or how, but you are mostly ready and motivated to do the work. I have worked with clients who suffer from mood, anxiety, and mild substance abuse issues, and I am comfortable treating clients who want help.

My approach

My treatment style is rooted in Self Psychology. When the focus is on self-esteem regulation and maintaining a solid sense of self, you learn your full capabilities and gain trust that you will be okay. When you care about yourself and feel solid in that sense of self, you increase the desire to take care of you.

My communication style

I like to consider myself very down-to-earth, open, and inviting. This is a judgment-free zone, and as long as all parties remain respectful, the conversation tends to flow. I am all about connection and empathy, and sometimes about pushing the boundaries to achieve growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

When I was in high school, my psychology teacher asked me to stay after class. She talked to me about how what I was experiencing was not okay and asked if I was okay. I wasn't, but she was the first person to ask. I knew that I wanted to be that resource for someone.

My goals for you

I want people to know and understand that they matter and that they have every right to feel and be okay. It is a very simple goal, but sometimes the journey to getting there can feel daunting, and there are times when we all need a little help along the way.

Our first session

Your first session with me will look like all the rest, and it will be about you. You will be given a chance to discuss why you are here and make sure that I am the person who can help you get to a better place. We will explore how and now, and will work together to develop concrete and attainable goals.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

+ 9 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 42 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Loyola University, School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dori Bowling