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Overall rating
4.79
“Active communication between all interested parties, very actionable steps for patient to incorporate into daily life.”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Meena Dugatkin
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Meena Dugatkin
Dr. Meena Dugatkin received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Child, Adolescent, and Families track) from Spalding University.
Dr. Dugatkin has expertise in and a passion for working with children and teens aged 0-14. She uses evidence-based treatment of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat children struggling with anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, School anxiety/refusal, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder), Complex Grief, and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomina/Excoriation Disorders).
Dr. Dugatkin provides parent coaching and parent-child dyadic therapy to facilitate management of anxiety and comorbid disorders. She integrates Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Barkeley’s “Defiant Child” program within treatment. She works with parents to increase understanding of their children’s symptoms, manage behavioral problems in the home, respond rather than react, and increase parenting confidence, all with compassion for the struggles parents experience. During dyadic therapy, Dr. Dugatkin facilitates emotional communication and identifies solutions to conflict to strengthen parent-child attachment and provide both parties with skills to handle stressors.
Dr. Dugatkin seeks to build a positive bond with children and enhance their motivation in treatment by incorporating play, positive reinforcement and motivational interviewing techniques. She uses a non-judgmental, validating, and collaborative approach to treat anxiety and related disorders with particular attention to the child’s needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. She seeks to empathically challenge the children she works with to face their fears and engage fully in their lives.
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Office location
Dr. Meena Dugatkin, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Spalding University, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
- Murray State University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Professional memberships
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
NPI number
1336667872
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Active communication between all interested parties, very actionable steps for patient to incorporate into daily life.
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I always feel good when I leave and I get good coping methods and I feel comfortable talking.
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I've had a great experience - providers are personable, knowledgeable, and flexible
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Great communication, integration of medical theory and realistic application
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Child is implementing learned strategies in such a short time.
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The therapists I've worked with seem to care to help you.
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I like the therapists I work with. Dr. Meena and Sergei.
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We love our therapist!
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Ease of scheduling, quality of therapist
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My therapist is really nice:)
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Excellent patient care
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What practice does Dr. Meena Dugatkin work with?
Dr. Meena Dugatkin works with Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers.
Where is Dr. Meena Dugatkin's office located?
Dr. Meena Dugatkin has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Dugatkin's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Meena Dugatkin?
Dr. Meena Dugatkin frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Meena Dugatkin on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Meena Dugatkin speak?
Dr. Meena Dugatkin speaks English.