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Michelle Bielecki
MICHELLE BIELECKI, MSW, LCSW
michelle jest dwujezyczna i prowadzi terapie w jezyku angielskim i polskim.
I BELIEVE THERAPY HELPS US DISCOVER WHAT WE VALUE MOST AND BEGIN TO BUILD THE LIFE WE WANT TO LIVE.
SPECIALTIES
TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS
CHRONIC ILLNESS
SELF-WORTH & SELF-ESTEEM
COUPLES/RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
LIFE CHALLENGES & QUARTER LIFE CRISIS
Michelle jest dwujezyczna i prowadzi terapie w jezyku angielskim i polskim.
WHY I BECAME A THERAPIST
I BECAME A THERAPIST TO HELP OTHERS DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS AND UNIQUE TALENTS, AND WORK TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIENT AND THERAPIST ALLOWS CLIENTS TO TRULY BE SEEN, ACCEPTED AND CARED FOR, EVEN IN LIFE’S DARKEST MOMENTS.
I believe as the client, you are the expert of your own life and I am here to support you in discovering and revealing your most authentic self in order to achieve your goals. Therapy is a place where you can find support and reassurance as you explore what gives your life meaning and what might be holding you back from finding happiness and fulfillment at this time.
When I work with clients, I incorporate THREE THINGS to create positive change:
compassion | support | collaboration
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, life challenges, and major life changes. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in their relationship and those who want to prepare for marriage.
My area of expertise is helping individuals improve their sense of identify and self-esteem to discover happiness.
HOW LONG WILL I BE IN THERAPY?
A LITTLE ABOUT ME & MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- I completed my Masters in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago.
- I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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 am working towards becoming a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C).
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Prior to private practice, I was a medical social worker on the Mother & Baby Unit, NICU, PICU and Pediatrics. I have always had a passion for medicine and helping others.
Happiest when surrounded by family
Enjoys cooking
Loves to travel