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Howard Kaplan

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) in IL Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPs, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Howard!

Clients I work with especially well are curious, introspective, willing to dig deep, and interested in becoming more compassionate towards themselves and others. They aren't afraid to look at their feelings in the here and now or reflect on how our relationship functions within the therapy while working towards improving and enriching it. Many of my clients have experienced complex trauma; almost all have felt disconnected or alienated, overwhelmed, confused, or misunderstood. They ultimately want to connect with others and life, despite sometimes being challenging and painful. And they can appreciate a bit of humor at times. My approach is strongly rooted in depth psychology (approaches that attend to formative experiences and the role of the unconscious, symbolism, and archetypal issues); however, I am also very well-versed in CBT. I tend to be quite active in sessions and give a lot of feedback. I combine empathy, compassion, and support with challenges toward growth. I have over 30 years of experience with diverse individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I am a caring and dedicated therapist who often goes the extra mile to explore new approaches, perspectives, and resources to help my clients. I highly value creative and artistic expression, and I help my clients tap into their strengths and passions.

About Howard

Specialities

Addiction
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Cultural Stress
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Marital/Pre-marital
Schizophrenia
Relationship Issues
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
LGBTQIA+

Methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Expressive Arts
Imago Relationship Therapy
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic

Practice

License

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPs, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Optum, and Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) Pacifica Graduate Institute 2010

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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