Calista Pecoraro (she/her/hers)

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm Callie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5+ years experience providing individual therapy.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Park Ridge, IL

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About My Clients

Knowing what needs to get done doesn’t make it easier to start, follow through, or stay organized. ADHD, complex trauma, and addictive behaviors can show up as overwhelm, avoidance, impulsivity, low motivation, or coping patterns that have become difficult to change.

How I Can Help You

My approach is warm, compassionate, and direct. Together, we will look beyond the surface to understand the patterns behind current challenges, while building practical, personalized tools for change. The goal is not to fit expectations, but to develop strategies that feel realistic, sustainable, and aligned with what matters. Therapy can be a place to slow down without needing all the answers first. I aim to create a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere where honesty is welcomed, challenges can be explored without judgment, and clients feel genuinely understood. Each step bringing greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose and direction.

My Values as a Therapist

I hold a strong belief that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health, and I am committed to using a variety of techniques to meet clients where they are at. As someone who personally struggles with executive dysfunction, I know how isolating, frustrating, and shaming it can be. I enjoy using modalities that promote long-lasting, fundamental change which can be applied throughout life circumstances. Outside of therapy, I love nature, astrology, music, baking, and animals! I am a proud ally of all marginalized communities - treat people with kindness.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MSW, LCSW, State of Illinois · #149029077
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
5 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Optum Health
  • United Healthcare Optum
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

1550 N Northwest Highway
Suite 360
Park Ridge, IL 60068
224-764-0725

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 42.0346161°, -87.8652315°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $50 - 150/session

Info

Email Calista
1550 N Northwest Highway
Suite 360
Park Ridge, IL 60068

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