Monica Berns
Pre-Licensed Professional
Inclusive Insight
Accepting clients
Last Updated 4 days ago
I help LGBTQIA+ students dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and issues around culture/LGBTQIA+ belonging. My approach is strengths-based, insight-oriented, culturally sensitive, and trauma-focused. I want you to feel seen as your whole self. We'll work together to build tools that help you cope, gain clarity, and grow in confidence. My aim is to create a supportive, affirming space where your story matters, and you can explore toward healing on your terms.
My pronouns are she/her.
Specialties
Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
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In-Network Insurance Plans
Monica Berns is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Student Health Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and EvernorthClaim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1124866934Rates
Rates not provided
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.
Locations
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Anti-Oppressive Lens Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Existential Feminist Holistic Humanistic Narrative Person-Centered Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25)Communities
Activists Artists Kink / BDSM Neurodiverse People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Video sessions available
In-person sessions available
Qualifications
- Supervisor(s): Maeve Raphelson, LCSW
- Supervisor License(s): IL-149.018579
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Sexual Orientation(s): Queer