HelpPRO: Fran Abramson, LCSW

Fran Abramson, LCSW	Last Updated: 02/10/2010


Office and Contact Information

Life Change Resource Center skokie, IL 60077	Phone: (847) 663-0632 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Fran Abramson

Northshore Wellness Services 3000 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062	Phone: (847) 663-0632 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: northshore wellness services Contact: Fran Abramson

Center for Independent Futures 743 Main St. Evanston, IL 60202	Phone: (847) 663-0632 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Fran Abramson

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 2pm - 4pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 4pm - 9pm
Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: 9am - 6pm

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: 10

Licensing:

IL - LCSW [149010529]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Case Manager, Certified

Gerontology, Certified in


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $120
Group: $100
Family: $140

Sliding Scale: Yes

Free Services:

Community Education

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

Insurance:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Aging	Domestic Violence	Multicultural Issues
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Dual Diagnosis	Neurological
Asperger's Syndrome	Education/Personal Development	Pain Management
Attachment Disorders	Elder Abuse	Parenting Issues
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Family Dysfunction	Personality Disorders
Autism	Gender Identity	Physical Illness/Impairment
Behavioral Problems	Grief/Loss	Sexuality Issues
Bipolar Disorders	Infertility	Sleep Disorders
Career/Employment Concerns	Interpersonal Relationships	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Couple or Marital Issues	Learning Disabilities	Trauma/PTSD
Depression	Life Transitions	Women's Issues
Developmental Disability	Men's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

AIDS/HIV+	Children of Divorce	Grandparents
Alzheimer's	Chronic Illness	Interracial Families/Couples
Biracial	Disabled	Step Families
Brain/Head Injured	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Transgendered
Cancer Patients	Gifted	Twins
Caregivers


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Education Consultation	Long-Term
Behavioral	Ericksonian	Meditation/Relaxation
Body Work (Massage, Touch Therapy)	Existential Psychotherapy	Narrative Therapy
Case Management	Feminist	Psycho-Educational
Coaching	Geriatric Consultation	Relational
Cognitive/Behavioral	Holistic	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Contemplative	Humanistic	Social Support
Crisis Intervention	Information and Referral	Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)	Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


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

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Hindu	Muslim
Christian	Jewish

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Haitian	Irish
Asian	Hispanic	Russian


Professional Associations