HelpPRO: Joanne M Medak, LCSW

Joanne M Medak, LCSW	Last Updated: 07/04/2011



			Licensed Clinical Social Worker
	My goal is to form a partnership with my clients to guide them through the process of change and personal growth. I work collaboratively with each client to understand the issues, provide strategies to resolve them, and create goals that help foster emotional growth. I work to establish a therapeutic relationship that is built on a foundation of trust and openness. Please contact me to discuss how we can work together. Call me at: 847-256-1645 or email me at: j.medak@att.net


Office and Contact Information

Joanne M. Medak, LCSW 1211 Elmwood Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091	Phone: (847) 256-1645 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Contact: Joanne M. Medak

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: 4pm - 9pm
Friday: 4pm - 7pm
Saturday: 7am - 4pm
Sunday: By appointment

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: 6 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Provide Telephone Counseling

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 30

Licensing:

IL - LCSW [149-000499]

Degrees:

Credentials and Certifications:

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABECSW)

Board Certified Diplomate (BCD)

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW)

School Social Worker, Licensed


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $125
Group: N/A
Family: $125

Sliding Scale: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Brief Phone Consultation

Information & Referral

Outreach

Insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)	First Health (Network, The)
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	Humana Health Plans (PPO)
First Health (CCN Network)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Domestic Violence	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Dual Diagnosis	Personality Disorders
Aging	Eating Disorders	Phobias
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Education/Personal Development	Postpartum Depression
Asperger's Syndrome	Family Dysfunction	Psychosomatic
Attachment Disorders	Grief/Loss	Runaways
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Interpersonal Relationships	Self Abuse
Behavioral Problems	Learning Disabilities	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Bipolar Disorders	Life Transitions	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Multicultural Issues	Trauma/PTSD
Couple or Marital Issues	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Women's Issues
Depression


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Seniors (60 +)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Children of Divorce	Step Families
Cancer Patients	Chronic Illness


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Holistic	Prevention
Coaching	Humanistic	Psychodynamic
Crisis Intervention	Information and Referral	Relational
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)	Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Education Consultation	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Social Support
Existential Psychotherapy	Parent Guidance

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Group


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian

Jewish

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Hispanic	Russian
Asian


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Joanne M Medak, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker