Derek Conn, LCPC
Derek completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana,
and is a graduate of the Masters in Counseling program at Chicago School of Professional
Psychology. Before joining Progressive Psychological Healthcare, Derek worked in a variety of
clinical settings including an outpatient private practice, residential group home for teenagers,
IOP/PHP programs and a community mental health center. He also has significant experience
working for an Employee Assistance Program providing therapeutic support and coping skills
to professionals in a variety of industries.
Therapy Approach
Derek collaborates with clients to form individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans that help
clients get from where they are to where they want to be. Derek incorporates appropriate
empirically supported treatments to help clients understand themselves more fully. He
provides them with skill sets to achieve their current goals, and to empower them in future life
challenges.
Specializations: Generalized Anxiety, Work/life balance, Depression, ADHD, Oppositional
Defiant Disorder, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Specific Phobias, Life-
transition issues, Trauma, Grief/loss, Excoriation Disorder (Skin-picking)
Currently working with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Theoretical Lens: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention
(ERP), Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based
Stress Reduction, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy
(SBFT)
Specialties
ADHD Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Learning Disability Life Transitions Neurodevelopment Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury TrichotillomaniaInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Derek Conn, LCPC is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Better Health Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Medicare Optum United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $175 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Adlerian Attachment-based Body positivity Bowen Family Systems Theory Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Family Systems Insight Therapy Integrative Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Parent Coaching Person-Centered Positive Psychology Prolonged Exposure Therapy Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Meeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): IL-180.015101
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Man