Maureen Ryan, LCSW (she/her/hers)
Therapist
maureen@counselingsolutionschicago.com

My Style

I work to create a space that is warm, inclusive, and supportive. I use several different models of therapy, and work to tailor each session to the unique needs of my client(s). I want people to feel safe and supported in therapy, as they work on whatever it is that brought them to therapy.

My Specialities / Area of Focus

My practice area spans from young adults to seniors. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, health and aging, family conflict, and end of life/bereavement. I have extensive experience working with diverse client populations and work to incorporate cultural sensitivity into my practice. I I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA community and their family members/partners. I have personal and professional experience in working with neurodivergent populations.

What I Want You To Know About Therapy

I believe strongly in the work that I do, therapy is transformational. My hope is that we can partner on your therapy journey and find tools to help you become the best version of yourself.

Professional Background

I have been working as a social worker in varying capacities for over 20 years. I graduated with a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have spent time working with refugees and asylum seekers, victims of domestic and sexual abuse, providing community mental health, as a medical social worker, a hospice and palliative care team member, and as a therapist within a primary care office. I have completed training in CBT, ACT, and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR).