Meghan Caringella LCSW

Accepting Clients

I'm Meghan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Aurora, IL

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I specialize in providing services to children starting at age 3 through later adolescence, teens and adults. I have experience working with anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, school-related issues, emotional regulation, behavioral issues, self-esteem, social challenges, and family transitions and life stressors.

My Background and Approach

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of St. Francis and my Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University. I have several years of experience in school-based settings, where I have supported children and adolescents with diverse needs, including anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, social skills development, and crisis intervention. My clinical approach is strengths-based and client-centered, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. I will work with you to help you meet your goals in a nonjudgemental setting.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Depression

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Illinois · #149.027574
Years in practice
7 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Ascension
  • Ascension Illinois

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

3909 75th Street
Unit 101
Aurora, IL 60504
815-676-4688 x22

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.7457125°, -88.2203824°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Meghan
3909 75th Street
Unit 101
Aurora, IL 60504
24012 W. Renwick Road
Unit 204
Plainfield, IL 60544

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