Photini Sikaras - MS, LCPC, NCC, CTMH

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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Licensed Professional School Counselor, who is passionate about helping my clients grow and live full and meaningful lives.  I have dedicated the last 13 years of my life to serving adolescents and young adults.  By creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing climate, and by building trusting and meaningful relationships, my clients know they are working with a counselor that cares deeply about their well-being.  I help my clients to feel seen, validated, and heal emotionally, on their journey to becoming their best selves.  I approach each client with empathy, genuineness, and compassion and provide a safe space where they can be heard without judgment.  I believe it is the relationships I have built and the growth my students have made that led to me being named the 2018 Middle School/Junior High Illinois Counselor of the Year by the Illinois School Counselor Association.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, in a life transition, struggling with relationships, emotions, school, or feeling hopeless, there is hope.  I can help you through your emotional pain, develop healthy coping skills, and focus on your strengths to feel empowered from within to live a positive and fulfilling life. 

I use an eclectic treatment approach, which allows me to use the most effective research-based interventions available, tailored to your individual needs.  I have pursued additional training in evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Mindfulness.  

I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults and have worked significantly with the Latino population over the course of my career.  

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It would be an honor to serve you, and I look forward to our journey together.