Cathy Lyons

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I am a LCSW with 20 years of experience. We often encounter struggles and hardships in life, and therapy can help overcome those struggles.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Inverness, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you experiencing depression or anxiety and unsure how to deal with life's struggles on your own? Maybe you’re going through a stressful time in your life and unsure how to manage everything. You are not alone. I offer a supportive environment in which you can process life’s issues. I will help you develop healthy ways of coping to empower you to achieve your goals.

My Background and Approach

I have 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse. I focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative, and mindfulness. I provide a safe and supportive environment to help you explore and process the struggles you are experiencing at the moment. We will explore any thoughts or beliefs that may be hindering your growth. I will help you to develop a mindfulness practice to help reduce anxiety and depression. You will develop better coping skills to be able overcome obstacles and struggles in your life, so you may feel more empowered to attain all your life goals.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have experience working with individuals with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar, women’s issues, chronic illness, grief/loss, and codependency. I provide individual therapy to pre-teens, teens, and adults. I believe everyone encounters struggles in life. I believe some issues may be genetic while others are caused by our environment. I do believe we can overcome these issues with the right tools and support. I believe everyone should be taught healthy coping skills to be able to fulfill their dreams and not hold themselves back.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 23 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

Info

Email Cathy
1642 W. Colonial Parkway
Suite 100
Inverness, IL 60067

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