ABIGAIL CUTLER

GET TO KNOW YOUR THERAPIST

Abigail Cutler, MA, LPC

I BELIEVE THERAPY SHOULD BE A COLLABORATIVE, DYNAMIC, AND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY CLIENT.

SPECIALTIES

TRAUMA
ADDICTION & RECOVERY
TEENS & ADOLESCENTS
MAJOR LIFE TRANSITIONS
SELF-ESTEEM & SELF-ACCEPTANCE
RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES & BREAK-UPS

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Abigail Cutler LPC | Lincoln Park Therapy Group

WHY I BECAME A THERAPIST

Life can sometimes bring challenging moments, emotional discomfort, struggle and uncertainty. When we are overwhelmed or in the midst of a difficult life transition, it may feel like we will never get through it. Therapy can support you as you process uncomfortable feelings, build coping skills, and discover your strengths to help you through hard times.

I BECAME A THERAPIST TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN GROWTH, HEALING, AND ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS.

EVERY CLIENT HAS A UNIQUE STORY THAT THEY BRING INTO THERAPY, AND IT IS AN HONOR AS A THERAPIST TO HOLD EACH PERSON’S STORY WHILE WITNESSING THEIR GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION. THERAPY IS A SAFE SPACE TO HELP YOU HEAL FROM YOUR PAST TRAUMAS, WORK THROUGH LIFE’s CHALLENGES AND FIND THE SUCCESS YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED.

My priority as a therapist is to help individuals feel truly heard and known. I believe in the power of a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. My approach integrates elements of dialectical behavioral therapy, strengths-based practice, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a warm and inclusive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore and navigate their unique life experiences. Purpose and identity are also very important components of my practice.

When I work with clients, I incorporate THREE THINGS to create positive change:

trust | acceptance | strengths

I like to focus on the present symptoms that an individual is experiencing and address strategies and techniques to address and manage those symptoms. Once a level of trust and safety is established, I like to focus on any underlying trauma or events that may have prompted those behaviors or symptoms to take root.

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WHO I WORK WITH

I specialize in working with adults and teens dealing with trauma, addiction, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with those in the early stages of substance use recovery and addressing issues related to identity, self-acceptance, and relationship dynamics.

My area of expertise is helping individuals heal from past traumas and remove barriers to happiness and fulfillment.

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WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THERAPY?

The goal is whatever you want to make it. The time and space is yours to utilize in the way that best serves you. As your therapist, it is my job to help you get the most out of what you want your therapy journey to resemble. Together, we will collaborate to develop a plan that meets you where you are and gets you where you would like to be.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME & MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

I completed my Masters in Counseling from Colorado Christian University.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
I have completed a 27.5 hour Living Brave course by Dr. Brené Brown focusing on Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, and Empathy.
I have previous experience working at a drug and alcohol recovery center where I lead an intensive outpatient group and provided individual therapy to those in the very early stages of sobriety.

“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” – Viktor Frankl, author of Man’s Search for Meaning

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DO YOU WISH YOU WERE BETTER EQUIPPED TO HANDLE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS? DO YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS?

I would be honored to partner with you and help you discover the tools that can help make life more manageable. Together, we will find ways for you to meet your goals and increase your happiness and life satisfaction.

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