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Thalia Anderen, PhD, MSW, LCSW

(she/her)Accepting Referrals

Social Worker

Experienced Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Consultant, and Clinician

Naperville, IL · Telehealth · In-person

Clinical bio

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, Connecticut, and New York with over 25 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, and other mental health challenges. I also have extensive experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, grief and bereavement, and major life transitions. My background in trauma and disaster relief includes providing support following 9/11, the Sandy Hook school shooting, and the 2013 Alberta floods. I am Linehan-trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I believe that effective therapy begins with feeling heard, understood, and accepted. I take the time to get to know each client and understand their unique experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach draws from a variety of evidence-informed practices, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and psychoeducation, allowing me to tailor therapy to each person's needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe strongly in empowering clients to recognize their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and build skills they can draw on in many areas of their lives. I welcome clients of all genders and identities and strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where people feel comfortable being themselves.

Specialties

  • • Women's Issues
  • • Anxiety
  • • Depression
  • • Relationship Issues
  • • Trauma & PTSD
  • • Complex Trauma
  • • Self-Esteem
  • • Life Transitions
  • • Religious Trauma
  • • Career & Burnout

Treatment modalities

  • • CBT
  • • DBT
  • • EMDR
  • • ACT
  • • Mindfulness-based
  • • Motivational Interviewing
  • • Psychodynamic

Populations served

  • • Students
  • • First Responders
  • • Veterans
  • • Postpartum
  • • BIPOC
  • • Adults
  • • LGBTQ+

Age groups

  • • Young Adults (18-25)
  • • Adults (26-64)
  • • Older Adults (65+)

Insurance & billing

  • • Aetna
  • • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • • Optum
  • • United Healthcare
  • • Sliding Scale
  • • Out-of-network / Superbill
  • • Self-pay (contact for rates)

Licensure

  • IL·LCSWActiveTelehealth
  • CT·LCSWActiveTelehealth
  • NY·LCSWActiveTelehealth

Telehealth available in: IL, CT, NY

Identity & lived experience

Gender identity
Woman
Pronouns
she/her
Race / ethnicity
Race
Languages
English
LGBTQ+ affirmingNeurodiversity-informedVeteran-informed

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