I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and starting where they are at. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.010301
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Cindy Cook. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
It has been a positive experience and has helped me work through some difficult things
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, and compassion fatigue
I always feel better after a session!!
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Working with Dr. Cook has been very beneficial for me. Availability for video sessions and responsiveness to messages and journal entries fit my needs. Dr. Cook provides an empathic ear and worksheets for certain skills if desired. I felt confident in sharing aspects of my life that I am sensitive about because she provides a very nonjudgmental and compassionate ear.
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Cook has always been kind and thoughtful. I love how this app helps me and helps her so I don't feel like I have to repeat myself on situation and everyone is always on the same page. She responds on a timely manner and has comforting words, helpful criticism, and guiding advice.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Cook is amazing, she always listens and understands the issues and problems that I face in my life. Cares about how my week went and remembers about things coming up and asks about them the week after to see how it went. She is very helpful and sends the best worksheets.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and lgbt
Dr Cook is a great listener. She is kind, warm and patient. She has been so helpful in helping me heal and has given me many tools to move forward. I am very thankful to have met her.
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Cindy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues