Gabby Wnek (she/her)

MSW, LCSW, SEP
Accepting Clients

Hi, my name is Gabby Wnek and I am licensed clinical social worker and somatic experiencing practitioner with 8 years experience.

Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Does it feel like you have racing thoughts, tightness in your chest, and feel as though you have too much on your plate? Feeling as though anxiety, stress, and overwhelm are taking over your life and you feel completely stuck and you want to feel myself again. I know exactly what you are going through. Even though it does not feel like it now you can feel like yourself again. Holistic techniques can regulate your nervous system so that you can feel good again in your mind and body.

My Background and Approach

I help clients identify where they are feeling stuck, educate clients on the nervous system, help you create our "own formula" with tools and techniques. My approach with client is very practical so that clients can have a toolbox of skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Every tool that we will speak about in therapy is a tool that I either use in my life or have tried before. I want to help you create a toolbox that is customized to you so that you are able to know how use these techniques depending on what you are going through in any particular moment. I help clients understand moment to moment awareness and that in each moment you might need a different skill. We will address the symptoms, regulate your nervous system, and change subconscious thoughts. For the past 8 years I have helped clients with anxiety, stress and overwhelm, feel good in their minds and bodies. I use my training with somatic experience and other trainings along with my own personal experience.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

One of my favorite quotes is: "Nothing changes if nothing changes. If you want change create it" - Courtney C. Stevens. Change is scary and taking the first step to create change in your life is courageous and takes strength. I believe that in order to create change in our lives we have to do something different. That is what I had to do with healing my chronic anxiety, overachieving, perfectionism, and chronic pelvic pain. I believe that through consistency and showing up to your healing anything is possible with the right support and loving compassion towards yourself. That is my hope for you that you are able to find the right support with what you are going through and that healing is possible. I am 100% Polish, I am fluent in Polish, and I am first generation Polish. It has shaped who I am. I love working with anyone in any cultural, ethic, racial, sexual orientational background. I would love to support you on your journey. You got this!

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Burnout Chronic Pain or Illness
Other Issues
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Polski
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

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