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Linda Walker, JD, MSW, LCSW

Last Updated: 02/20/2012

Psychotherapy, Private Geriatric Care Management and Geriatric Consultation

I am a licensed clinical social worker and former health care attorney. I specialize in the needs of mid-life and older adults.  I use a relational model of therapy, based on the premise that healing and change occur directly as a result of the unique relationship that develops between therapist and client.  Within the safety of this nurturing relationship, I take a common sense approach to treatment, and tailor my style and techniques to the needs of each client. Together, we will develop a plan that identifies your goals and outlines steps to achieve those goals. I have a deep respect for the power of the human spirit and help my clients focus on their strengths, rather than their weaknesses. My ultimate aim is to help each person to feel better and live the fullest life possible.  

In addition to my work as a psychotherapist, I provide geriatric consultation services to families looking for guidance on the best way to approach the care of a loved one.  In some cases, I also become the private care manager for the family.  If the family is in disagreement about how best to meet the care needs of their aged parent or other relative, I can help bring about  consensus, using my skills both as social worker and attorney.   

To read more about my practice, please visit my website at www.wilmettetherapist.com

SPECIAL AREAS OF FOCUS

Interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, mid-life issues and transitions, aging issues, grief and grieving, caregiver stress, family conflicts, chronic illness or disability.  

CREDENTIALS

Loyola University of Chicago, MSW

University of Michigan School of Law, JD

University of Michigan, BS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Illinois Lic. # 149-012514

Office and Contact Information
Linda Walker, LCSW
3330 Old Glenview Road
Suite 15
Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: (847) 866-8865
Call for a brief telephone consultation Free Phone Consultation: Click Here
Email your question Email: Click Here
Link to website Website: www.wilmettetherapist.com
Contact: Linda Walker
Gender: Female

Office Hours:
Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:
Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: 6 Hours

Accessibility:
Are Accessible by Wheelchair
Can Make Home Visits
Can Provide Telephone Counseling
Have Emergency Appointments Available
Offer Evening Office Hours
Offer Weekend Office Hours

Qualifications
Years of Experience: 12

Licensing:
IL - LCSW [149-012514]

Degrees:
JD
MSW

Credentials and Certifications:
Certified Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (C-CSW Gerontology)

Fees and Payment Options
Individual: $110
Group: N/A
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicare: Yes
Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:
Brief Phone Consultation

Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO) UNICARE Health Insurance Company (PPO)
MultiPlan/PHCS

Problems Served (focus areas are bold)
Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.) Elder Abuse Personality Disorders
Addictions/Substance Family Dysfunction Phobias
Aging Gender Identity Physical Illness/Impairment
Anxiety/Panic Disorders Grief/Loss Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Behavioral Problems Interpersonal Relationships Sexual Orientation
Bipolar Disorders Life Transitions Sexuality Issues
Career/Employment Concerns Men's Issues Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Couple or Marital Issues Multicultural Issues Stress
Depression Neurological Trauma/PTSD
Domestic Violence Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder Women's Issues
Education/Personal Development Parenting Issues

Populations Served (focus areas are bold)
Age Groups:
Adults (26-59) Seniors (60 +) Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:
Alzheimer's Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Obese or Overweight
Caregivers Grandparents Sensory Impaired (hearing, vision, etc)
Chronic Illness Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Transgendered
Disabled

Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)
Theoretical Approach:
Behavioral Information and Referral Prevention
Case Management Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psycho-Educational
Cognitive/Behavioral Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.) Psychodynamic
Crisis Intervention Long-Term Relational
Evaluation/Diagnostic Mediation Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Feminist Meditation/Relaxation Social Support
Geriatric Consultation Parent Guidance

Methods Used:
Couple/Marital Family Systems Supervision/Consultation
Educational or Psycho-Educational Individual

Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)
Religious Experience:
Christian Jewish Muslim

Multi-cultural Experience:
African-American Armenian Hispanic
Arabic Asian Russian

Professional Associations
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)





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