Evaristo Rios, LSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Evaristo Rios

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Evaristo Rios

Evaristo Rios, LSW, helps individuals navigate lifes challenges with a compassionate, affirming, and collaborative approach. Serving clients across Illinois through LifeStance Health, he offers individual therapy to adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns. Whether someone is managing anxiety, coping with past trauma, or struggling with depression, Evaristo creates a welcoming space where each client feels seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change. Evaristo specializes in helping clients work through ADHD, PTSD/trauma, and depression”drawing from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices. His approach is rooted in trauma-informed care and designed to be both flexible and goal-oriented. Evaristo is particularly skilled in working with individuals navigating school avoidance, sleep issues, and major life transitions, and he supports clients in building practical tools to regain control and confidence in their daily lives. Evaristo is especially passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those exploring gender identity. His clinical work prioritizes providing an affirming, inclusive space where clients from diverse backgrounds”including those with foster care or adoption histories, military and veteran communities, and first responders”can heal from past experiences and connect more deeply with their authentic selves. Outside of his clinical work, Evaristo enjoys creative writing, playing video games, spending quality time with family (including his cat), and listening to music.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Evaristo Rios, LSW also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

180 W Park Ave, St 150, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1679457147

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Evaristo Rios?

Generally, Evaristo Rios has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Evaristo Rios's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Evaristo Rios accepting new patients?

Evaristo Rios generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Evaristo Rios's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Evaristo Rios online?

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What practice does Evaristo Rios work with?

Evaristo Rios works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Evaristo Rios's office located?

Evaristo Rios has 2 office locations in Elmhurst, view full addresses on Evaristo Rios's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Evaristo Rios?

Evaristo Rios frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Evaristo Rios on their profile.