Molly Sider LSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

I have an LSW from Loyola University. I support life transitions, identity and relationship changes, aging, grief, loss, and anxiety.

Associate Clinical Social Worker in Oak Park, IL
Supervised by Lexus Garcia, LCSW

About My Clients

I work with adults in midlife and adults over 70 as they navigate life’s most significant transitions—times that can often feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. Together, we make room for grief and loss, relationship challenges and changes, anxiety about aging, and major life transitions. I also support clients as they rediscover who they are, build self-confidence, and find steadiness amid general unease or anxiety.

My Background and Approach

In 2021, I launched a podcast about people who have made major life changes after age 40, featuring conversations with adults about how they navigated hard emotions to make desired changes in their careers, relationships, health, and friendships, and, most importantly, how they viewed themselves in relation to the rest of their world. I am also a storytelling advocate, sharing personal stories on stage and speaking at events about the power of storytelling. Through this work, I have reaffirmed my belief in storytelling as a powerful therapeutic tool that helps people make sense of their experiences, reclaim their voice, and find meaning in change. I am also a certified life coach with a strong interest in addressing loneliness and fostering connection. My approach is grounded in empathy and curiosity, with a strengths-based perspective. I am committed to creating a supportive, reflective space where clients recognize their value, find their purpose, and live fully at any stage of life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe older generations are too often dismissed and undervalued, causing us to miss valuable opportunities to learn from their experiences. Every stage of life has value, and each generation has an important perspective to contribute. As a therapist, I'm passionate about challenging negative perceptions of aging and fostering meaningful connection through conversation, storytelling, and opportunities to learn and grow together.

Client Focus

Age
Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Groups
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LSW, State of Illinois · #150.131880
Education
MSW, Loyola University Chicago, 2026
Additional credentials
Life Coaching
Aging Issues
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Relationships
Supervision
Supervised by Lexus Garcia, LCSW
Years in practice
0 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Judaism

Hours & Availability

Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 2:04 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

1011 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
5105412015
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.8884607°, -87.8010897°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Elmwood Park
Illinois
60707
North Riverside
Illinois
60546
River Grove
Illinois
60171
Berwyn
Illinois
60402
Melrose Park
Illinois
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Broadview
Illinois
60155
Cicero
Illinois
60804
Bellwood
Illinois
60104
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Illinois
60165
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Hillside
Illinois
60162
Norridge
Illinois
60706
Franklin Park
Illinois
60160
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Illinois
60164
Schiller Park
Illinois
60176
Summit
Illinois
60501
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Illinois
60163
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
60131
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
60527
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Illinois
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Illinois
60457
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Illinois
60456
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Illinois
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Illinois
60191
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
60465
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Illinois
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Illinois
60091
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
60565
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
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Illinois
60439
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Illinois
60090
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Illinois
60133
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Illinois
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Orland Park
Illinois
60487
Oak Forest
Illinois
60477

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Info

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1011 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301

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