Lashaun Dumas, LCSW — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Lashaun!

I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy includes implementing active listening skills and providing positive regard in an effort to establish a rapport that may allow for genuine information sharing.

My focus

I typically engage clients from low, moderate, and high social economic backgrounds, those who have been strongly recommended to engage in therapy via, child welfare systems, restorative justice programs, conditions of maintaining employment, and those who may be adjusting to a life change.

My approach

I help you recognize your ability to make desired changes using reality-based techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral modification.

My communication style

I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space free of distractions where you can express emotions, process feelings, and work through what brought you here.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have seemingly always been the individual called upon by family members, friends, and other social settings to be a listening ear or sounding board.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting by reminding clients of their desired outcomes, encouraging them to participate in the process of establishing their goals, as well as helping them to understand that goals can be accomplished incrementally.

Our first session

During initial sessions, clients are congratulated for taking steps to address concerns relative to their lives, warm up conversations are initiated, they are asked how they are doing at this particular time, and asked for background information, such as demographics.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

Coping Skills

Stress

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Community Case Management/Social Services/Therapist from University of Illinois at Chicago.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lashaun Dumas