My name is Michael Peterson, and I have been working in the field of Social Work for about 10 years. I I am licensed in Illinois and have done counseling for about three years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I have held a variety of different types of social work jobs (case worker, crisis clinician, therapist, and more), in a variety of different environments, which I feel gives me a deep, multifaceted approach to counseling. 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: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149019164
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Michael is always responsive and I appreciate his input that helps me reason my way through my concerns.
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Michael is always there for me and is able to provide perspective and advice no matter what situation I'm in. He's extremely attentive, listens and also just a great person to chat to. Would recommend him to anyone
Written on Dec 07, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Michael is a smart and thoughtful person. I ask a lot of him. I feel like he is paying attention to what I am trying to tell him. If I bring up something that was said previously, he usually remembers. That means something.
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michael's the best and is one of the only therapists I've ever felt heard by. He'll meet you where you are and is there for you.
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Michael is great. I can't express enough how grateful I am for his guidance and support. From the very first session, I immediately felt welcomed and understood. He has a genuine warmth and kindness that immediately puts me at ease, creating a safe space where I can truly be myself without fear of judgment. His empathetic approach has allowed me to open up in ways I never thought possible. I'm so lucky to have found him.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
We met once, he is a good person.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem