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Annette Popernik_The Personal Development Group

Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Annette Popernik_The Personal Development Group
Accepting clients Last Updated 6 days ago

As a multilingual and Latina therapist, I provide psychotherapy to college students & adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, grief and loss, chronic illness/pain, racial injustice, and various disabilities. I have extensive experience using cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, & self-compassion. I believe therapy is a conversation & a first step. My goal is to guide you to use your strengths while believing in yourself & what you can do on your own healing journey.

I am here to shine a flashlight & guide, but you are & will be the person to create the change & healing you need in your life. To support that emotional wellness, I focus on promoting both physical & mental health & care. As a Latina and Mexican-American therapist, my cultural identity is integral to who I am and to my practice.

I am passionate about providing linguistically & culturally competent care. I serve individuals from various races & ethnicities including immigrants. Using this culturally aware & strengths-based approach, I listen to your needs & guide you based on your beliefs whether that be to incorporate your culture, faith, identity, or simply your values as a person.


Specialties

Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Phobias Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics

In-Network Insurance Plans

Annette Popernik_The Personal Development Group is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1467001610

Rates

First session $160
Ongoing sessions $160

Treatment Approaches

Anti-Oppressive Lens Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes Deaf or Hard of Hearing First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Undocumented Veganism

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 9
  • License(s): IL-149.021281

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Italian, Spanish
  • Race(s): Latina
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Catholic, Christian, Individual Spiritual Practice

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