Briana Booker, LSW, Social Worker in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL

Briana Booker (she/her)

LSW
Accepting Clients

Your mind is always going, everyone needs something from you, and you’re tired. You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Social Worker in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL

About My Clients

Maybe your brain rarely feels quiet. You replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, and somehow feel responsible for making sure everyone else is okay. Maybe motherhood has stretched you in ways you didn’t expect, or you’re balancing family expectations with figuring out what you want. I especially work with women & moms, including first-gen women, navigating anxiety, overthinking, burnout, trauma, postpartum changes, people-pleasing, boundaries & relationships.

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Social Worker, but I don’t expect therapy to feel clinical or stiff. I want you to talk the way you actually talk. You can come in unsure where to start, jump between three things that happened this week, laugh in the middle of something hard, or say, “I know this doesn’t make sense, but…” We’ll make sense of it together. My approach is warm, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I draw from IFS, CBT, DBT, relational approaches, mindfulness, grounding, and nervous-system support, always adapting therapy to what works for you. We’ll look underneath the struggle while also working on everyday changes, like quieting some of the overthinking, understanding your triggers, setting boundaries without drowning in guilt, communicating what you need, and trusting yourself more. I don’t want you to just get better at coping with everything. I want us to understand why you’re carrying so much in the first place.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe a lot of us learned how to take care of other people long before we learned how to take care of ourselves. As a Black woman and first-generation professional, I understand that family, culture, identity, expectations, and relationships can shape how we move through the world. Sometimes choosing yourself feels uncomfortable when you’ve spent years putting everyone else first. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent clients. There isn’t one “right” way to think, communicate, process emotions, or move through the world. Therapy can be a place to understand yourself better and discover what actually works for you. And with couples, I’m not interested in deciding who’s right or wrong. Sometimes underneath the argument is really: Do you hear me? Do I matter to you? Are we okay? Whether you come on your own or with your partner, expect warmth, honesty, curiosity, and a little humor. You don’t need the right words. Just show up as you are. We’ll start there.

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults
Participants
Individuals, Couples
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LSW, State of Illinois · #150116612
Education
MSW in Clinical Social Work from Tulane University
Years in practice
5 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

7110 W 127TH ST
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
708-419-3171
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.6613634°, -87.7943932°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Palos Heights
Illinois
60463
Hometown
Illinois
60456
Evergreen Park
Illinois
60805
Alsip
Illinois
60803
Chicago Ridge
Illinois
60415
Oak Lawn
Illinois
60803
Crestwood
Illinois
60472
Oak Forest
Illinois
60477
Hickory Hills
Illinois
60457
Bridgeview
Illinois
60501
Bedford Park
Illinois
60638
Orland Park
Illinois
60487
Orland Hills
Illinois
60487
Blue Island
Illinois
60472
Calumet Park
Illinois
60827
Justice
Illinois
60501
Tinley Park
Illinois
60487
Markham
Illinois
60429
Cicero
Illinois
60804
Country Club Hills
Illinois
60478
Berwyn
Illinois
60402
Hazel Crest
Illinois
60430
Chicago
Illinois
60604
Matteson
Illinois
60443
South Holland
Illinois
60473
Burnham
Illinois
60633
Frankfort
Illinois
60443
Westchester
Illinois
60154
Calumet City
Illinois
60409
Richton Park
Illinois
60471
Bellwood
Illinois
60104
Chicago Heights
Illinois
60411
Lockport
Illinois
60491
Hillside
Illinois
60162
Melrose Park
Illinois
60163
Elmwood Park
Illinois
60707
New Lenox
Illinois
60491
Park Forest
Illinois
60466
Downers Grove
Illinois
60516
South Chicago Heights
Illinois
60475
University Park
Illinois
60484
Northlake
Illinois
60164
Elmhurst
Illinois
60163
Romeoville
Illinois
60544
Franklin Park
Illinois
60160
Bolingbrook
Illinois
60585
Sauk Village
Illinois
60411
Schiller Park
Illinois
60176
Lombard
Illinois
60148
Lincolnwood
Illinois
60712
Bensenville
Illinois
60131
Joliet
Illinois
60586
Skokie
Illinois
60203

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 175/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Info

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7110 W 127TH ST
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

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