Meggie Alpert Wessel (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Welcome! Wouldn’t it be nice if we embraced our thoughts and feelings with greater understanding and compassion?

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I am dedicated to crafting impactful therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals navigating life transitions, including relationship stress, academic pressures, family dynamics, and identity exploration. I offer practical tools and strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, anger, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

My Background and Approach

My approach is best described as welcoming, encouraging, and holistic. My down-to-earth demeanor and strengths-based approach allows clients the comfortability to work collaboratively in an accepting space. I embrace each client’s uniqueness and intersecting identities while simultaneously combining my experience and education to create an individualized approach for each client as they begin their healing process and development of radical acceptance. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, my aim is to foster resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth through collaborative and evidence-based interventions within a dynamic space co-created by you. I have additional expertise in the areas of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure-Response Therapy, Mindfulness, Yoga and Breath Work, Harm Reduction, Restorative Justice, Individualized Education Plans/504’s, Motivational Interviewing, Goal Setting, and Behavior Modification.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

In my belief, therapy is an active, collaborative process rather than a passive one. Together, we will shift your perspective, acknowledging the strengths and abilities you already possess while uncovering new skills within yourself. I advocate for embracing genuine authenticity; our therapy sessions transcend conversation to become a lived experience. I provide a safe space where you can bring your true self without fear of judgment or criticism. Let's explore what you are looking for and how I can support you on your journey. Together, we'll collaborate to identify your goals and develop a personalized plan that aligns with your unique needs and aspirations.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Family Conflict
  • Learning Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Reach out to Meggie