Lydia Schatzel
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Illinois therapists accepting new clients
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About Lydia
I believe in maintaining a strong and positive rapport because through that trust, we can really get work done. I treat everyone with respect and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and mindfulness with a solution focused approach that is client centered. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
As a therapist, it is my job to provide the tools and coping skills to navigate this thing called life. I will work diligently to be that empathetic and supportive hand to help you through tough times and emerge on the other side feeling stronger and more capable to take on whatever new challenges come your way.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with over 10 years of experience working as a crisis worker, care coordinator, and therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including various behavioral health conditions, substance abuse, history of trauma, relationships, and stages of development. I have additionally addressed abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
What Lydia helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Lydia works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Lydia is the best. She is straightforward, listens intently and gives recommendations for help to problems. She checks in on me by text when I have big events where I have the potential for high anxiety. She truly cares. She is a great therapist!!”
- “Lydia is the best ! Listens with patience. Good feedback. Gets me out of those spiraling loops. She is like a dose of Prozac. Oh wait. Better! Strongly recommend.”
- “Very knowledgeable and understanding.”
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- “Only a few sessions thus far , but really listens. And doesn’t make me feel rushed. My previous therapist after about 30m -40m she ended things. Also Lydia asks a lot of good questions. And has good range of availability. Highly recommend her!”
- “We have never need happier as a couple. Therapy isn’t a fix all but it has given us the tools necessary to have a stronger communications and bond to get thru any couple conflicts that may arise! We were skeptical but now realize the value in virtual couples therapy! Thank you for your help Lydia!”
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