About me
I have achieved my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Adler University in Chicago. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I achieved my undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University, majoring in Biology with Chemistry and Psychology minors. I currently work at a private practice in the Chicago southwest suburbs. I have been working in mental health for approximately 13 years.
I have a variety of different experiences serving diverse clientele with a variety of different issues. I have provided counseling in community mental health with the child and adolescent population, shelter services for DCFS for adolescents, crisis assessments in homes and ER settings with youth, worked with detained youth in individual and group therapy and within a private practice with families, youth as young as 5, and LGBTQ youth. I have provided group therapy in the areas of parenting skills, addiction and anger management.
I am open-minded, non-judgmental and take a holistic approach to helping individuals with life changing and life-long issues. I have worked with individuals diagnosed with adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, grief, substance abuse and anger issues. I utilize a variety of different approaches with therapy such as CBT, Adlerian/Individual Psychology, Solution -Focused, Emotional Focused Therapy, etc. in a integrative style.
I am a lifelong learner and we are always becoming. I am a parent of 2 children 26 year old and 21 year old. This is my third life career. I began in with career in business and customer service, was a stay at home mom and volunteer before becoming a licensed therapist. I look forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 13
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IL LCPC 180.010744
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Alice Fitzgerald. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
We’ve been working with Dr Fitzgerald for around 5 months and I can’t be more happy with her. She is really involved in our issues and she always tries to find a way to meet our goals. We’ve tried three different counselors and she is definitely the best. I strongly recommend her!
Dr. Fitzgerald is clearly an experienced professional, with expertise on a wide range of issues. I feel she is attentive to my concerns, and tailors our approach to solutions based on what I connect with better.
Alice is very patient and is great at balancing listening and offering suggestions. She is one of the most validating therapists I’ve ever had and that’s very important to me.
It took me several tries to find the right therapist, but finding Dr. Fitzgerald was worth the effort. She is the right blend of empathy and no nonsense that makes me feel validated while also keeping me moving forward on my journey. She’s an amazing therapist!!!
Dr. Alice has helped me find the tools to make me become a stronger person
Alice is great. She listens and remembers what is important to me. She has my best interest in mind even when I myself seem to get distracted away from what I know matters most to me.
She is caring and understanding, very knowledgeable
Dr. F is a pleasure to speak to, she gives me insightful advice with my well being as her primary concern.
Dr. Fitzgerald is a good doctor, gives good advice and pushes you to do best in life. Will continue psychology classes with her once I have the money again! Thanks Dr.fitzgerald! If you ever want to write to me it's elsycarranza@hotmail.com :)
Dr. Alice really provides logical, empathetic, and real advice and tools to help. She takes time to listen, understand, and get to know you. One who shows a different pov to aid the process of healing and moving forward. Thank You!
I have only worked with Dr. Fitzgerald for a few sessions, but she is very empathic and really tires to see you point of view. She firmly but kindly guides you towards more positive approaches when you mention your own negative behaviours, which makes you feel safe enough to disclose darker and uglier things you may need to get off your chest/ receive guidance for. Overall, you can tell she wants to help you, and she can.
Very attentive and asks great questions! Very respectful and supportive.
Amazing!
We just started using Dr. Fitzgerald and so far the interactions have been positive. My daughter likes her and is starting to open up.
Dr. Fitzgerald was timely and consummate in her advice and listening ear... it was a thrill to be able to electronically unload with an obvious professional on the other end of the technological engagement to seek help.. what a kind person, too - Thank you, Alice!