Colleen

Colleen Koncilja

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Through therapy we can work together to help you begin to: develop helpful coping skills, create new positive beliefs about yourself, process your past, identify and align with your own values, increase your ability to sit with and feel discomfort without having to numb or avoid, release shame, develop trust in yourself, and create connection, trust, and attachment to others. We can work together to help you create the life you’ve been waiting for. Growth and learning are values of mine and of our practice. I seek out updated research-based clinical practices that are proven to help people transform their lives. Actively reading, gathering information, improving my skill set, and seeking specialized training(s) allow me to offer the most appropriate and helpful services and care possible. ”

About Me

I work with adults and parents who experience anxiety, depression, chronic pain, chronic illness, trauma and/or are grieving and mourning. Most of the adults I have the privilege of providing therapy to have experienced traumas, childhood neglect, and/or were raised in a family where their physical and emotional needs weren’t met. Often, this caused them to not feel safe, understood, or emotionally supported. They may have had a parent who struggled with hoarding or an active drug, alcohol, or gambling addiction.

Approach

I use various types of therapies in my practice: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other trauma-focused approaches including Polyvagal Theory. The therapy and counseling services I provide focus on helping people learn, change, and grow while supporting their ongoing healing.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I work with adults who are navigating one or more of the following: ADHD (Hyperactive, Inattentive, Distracted) Adult Children of Parents who have an Addiction Anxiety Chronic Illness, Pain Complex Trauma and Dissociation Couples and Marriage Depression End of Life / Palliative Counseling Gifted Adults Grief and Loss Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) Life Transitions (Quarter-life, Mid-life) Parent Education and Support Parents who are navigating relationships with their adult children Partners / Family Members of those who have an addiction Perimenopause and Menopause Problem Gambling Relationship Trauma Relationships Substance Use Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

IDFPR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Illinois at Chicago

International Gambling Counselor Certification Board

Service Areas

Health and Healing Therapy

In-person & Online

Bartlett, Illinois

United States

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