Elaine Flockerzi (she/her)

MA, LPC
Accepting Clients

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience working with clients.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients have shared that I quickly put them at ease, do not judge them, and care about their well-being and growth.

My Background and Approach

Feeling anxious, having counterproductive thought patterns, and experiencing trauma can hinder your ability to enjoy life, achieve your goals, and become the person you want to be. Additionally, feeling like you don't belong or are not good enough or deserving of happiness, love, respect, and success can also stand in your way. I believe everyone has strengths and the ability to grow, overcome challenges, and heal, but sometimes, we may need someone to support us on our journey. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to discover, use, and expand your strengths. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to help you gain insight and develop coping strategies.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

At age 12, I became interested in psychology and becoming a therapist. As a child, my family said I was uniquely attuned to the feelings of others and that I always rooted for the underdog. As a young adult, I was flailing and directionless. Eventually, it became clear I needed a neutral, objective person to help me find my way, so I began seeing a therapist. My therapist helped me find my path and thrive. As your therapist, I will invest time in learning about your background and current situation. Learning about your upbringing, life experiences, and nature and nurture factors will help us understand what may shape your thoughts, behaviors, values, beliefs, personality, strengths, and coping abilities. Together, we will explore what you hope to gain from our work together. Though we will explore what makes you who you are, our focus will be on building upon and using your strengths and gaining insight to help you achieve your goals.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Integrative Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Healthlink
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $135 - 155/session

Reach out to Elaine