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Marie-Pierre Sernatinger, LCPC

Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello! my name is Marie-Pierre. I’m a native of France. I am bilingual but I have lived my entire adult life in the US. I have also raised a family here and have adult children.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a Minor in Women’s Studies, and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois since 2003.

Before starting Private Practice, I worked for many years in programs for Chronically Mentally Ill, Chemically Dependent or Dually Diagnosed individuals. These were adults and young adults, men and women both, who, typically, struggled with many other issues as well: chaotic lifestyle or upbringing, traumatic experiences, and often significant health and/or legal problems.

No one needs to reach such extremes before seeking help. Pain and suffering come in different forms and degrees, but all are worthy of attention.
In my private practice I have been seeing clients for issues such as relationships, family, parenting, work, and stages of life (from the newly graduated to the soon to retire...) Anxiety and depression are often present, as may be AOD use. Whether you feel overburdened, isolated, face difficult decisions, or lack support — There is no need to go it alone.

I am Client-Centered in orientation: Establishing a climate in which you feel comfortable and safe, and where trust can develop, is essential to me. But depending on the issues we’re dealing with, I am likely to use a variety of approaches, whether cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, or perhaps insight-oriented, to help you some resolution.

You are in charge: At a concert, if you were the conductor, holding the baton, and I the instrument, I would follow your lead attentively to help express the music — as many variations are possible. Likewise, in therapy, it is crucial that I attend to you with care and mindfulness. I may be mirror, validator, support, resource... But the course is yours to mark.

Would you tell me no what's going on in your life? Should we get started? Let me accompany you a bit... I would be honored to work with you!

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

Services offered

Video
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License information

IL LCPC 180005253

Reviews

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Marie-Pierre was very attentive to my needs and concerns.

Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Marie-Pierre for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Good listener with great advice, I look forward to our weekly appointments.

Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Marie-Pierre for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She always makes me feel comfortable and understood.

Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Marie-Pierre for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and self esteem

I really feel like Marie listens to me and meets me where I am with building coping mechanisms to manage my grief.

Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Marie-Pierre for 1 month

MP, has given me ideas and exercises to help me cope with everyday life, while dealing with traumas I've had bottled up for a long time. With that I appreciate her listening to me and giving me perspectives. Helping me find good qualities and to utilize them.

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Marie-Pierre for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr Marie is the best. She listens with her heart and expertise, which is so helpful

Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Marie-Pierre for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts