I am licensed in Illinois with 8 years of professional work experience. I am an EMDR trained therapist and I do offer EMDR through my own separate private practice. I am an experienced psychotherapist offering supportive counseling, CBT and Trauma Focused CBT on Better Help.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse along with a multitude of co-morbidities. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.020226
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This is the first time I’ve reached out to do therapy and Prof.Abraham is an amazing therapist! He is very wanted in conversations and makes our sessions feel safe, warm and welcome. Even if I don’t know what to talk about, he knows exactly how to guide our conversations
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Alwin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Professor Abraham's counseling skills have been exceptional. He has helped me process my emotions and transform my distorted negative thinking patterns. His guidance has been invaluable in my personal growth. Highly recommend his services.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Alwin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Prof. Abraham has provided me with the support and strategies I need, to work through a very difficult time for my children and I. I greatly appreciate his expertise and positivity. Thank you.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Alwin for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Prof. Abraham has been a great therapist for me, is competent and knowledgeable, and communicates in a punctual and professional manner. I appreciate how receptive he has been to the issues I wanted to discuss.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Alwin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd