Malissa Watters
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Illinois therapists accepting new clients
Lawrence “Larry” WestenbergLCSW · 42 years experienceStress, Anxiety · Addictions · Coping with life changesWork with Lawrence
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About Malissa
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Malissa helps with
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
How Malissa works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Very resourceful <br /> Positive outlook and encourages clients to reach for the stars <br /> Brilliant at brainstorming with”
- “Excellent therapist.”
- “You’re amazing!”
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- “Malissa is a fine therapist. Her counsel, advise and understanding have been extremely valuable to me.”
- “Malissa’s experience and ability to relate to what I’m going through has made it easier for me to get through a tough time. She’s warm, responsive, and direct. Highly recommend.”
- “Malissa has gone the extra mile in understanding my circumstances and counseling me accordingly. She's an absolute gem.”
- “Malissa is amazing! She’s patient and so good at giving advice. So glad she’s my therapist! I wouldn’t change it ever! :)”
- “Malissa has been a really great guide over the past few months. Our conversations have always been very enlightening, and she has helped me to recognise patterns within myself and has given me tools to counter recurring negative thoughts. She has been a great support.”
- “Malissa is extremely professional and is very attentive to what I say and gives great advice and shows compassion I am grateful and Blessed to have Malissa as my therapist she is GOD send may GOD continue to Bless Malissa for the awesome work she does. Thank you Malissa for everything”
- “She has been good so far. Helpful. Nice. Nothing bad to report”
- “My experience with Malissa has been extremely rewarding. She has helped me grapple with challenges from grandparenting to retirement to self-esteem. She is practical, upbeat, supportive, and helps me to stay grounded in the here and now, which is where I need to be.”
- “Malissa is wonderful! The first person I was able to open up to about everything.”
- “I found Malissa to be very timely, compassionate and respectful. I appreciated all the resources she provided me in addition to counseling. She was a great match for me and I am confident others will also benefit from her generous skill set!”
- “Polite, considerate and good with me patient and listens to my Deaf culture and incorporates in her sessions and ways to support help me”
- “I love my therapist so much. She's very experienced and is capable of leading the conversation in a very, comforting, smooth and clever way.”
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