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 seems like he genuinely enjoys his job which makes my appointments far easier
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
I would highly recommend Michael. He seems attentive and caring. I wish everybody the best!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 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
I began working with Michael at a pivotal low point in my adult life. Being able to speak openly with someone with his expertise and experience has helped me immensely to take better care of myself, which has helped me to shift the trajectory of my entire life. I can't recommend working with Michael enough.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem