Geri Helfand, LCSW, Chicago, IL | Psychotherapist

About Geri Helfand

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychological Trauma

Depression

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Life Transition

Women's Issues Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Geri Helfand

Geri has over 35 years of combined academic, professional and clinical training and counseling experience. Geri's experience ranges from hospital settings, middle school and high school educational settings, leadership and administration and private practice. Geri specializes in treating women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, relationship struggles, trauma related symptoms, including complex trauma and those looking to explore their relationship with alcohol. Geri’s approach is warm, compassionate and direct. She believes that each individual is an expert in their own experience and that every person already has the capacity to change, heal and grow. Geri helps her clients to become curious about habits, patterns of behavior and thought, to better understand themselves, to create space to feel and to take steps to make meaningful change.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Ongoing session: $175 for 55 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

Group Therapy

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

Group Therapy

New Patient Visit

Office locations

Geri Helfand, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Move Therapy and Wellness (1 of 2)

2135 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60618

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Move Therapy and Wellness (2 of 2)

3808 N Ashland, Chicago, IL 60613

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Education and background

Practice names

Move Therapy and Wellness

Education and training

Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1851014427

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Geri Helfand?

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

Is Geri Helfand accepting new patients?

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

Does Geri Helfand accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Geri Helfand online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Geri Helfand using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Geri Helfand work with?

Geri Helfand works with Move Therapy and Wellness.

Where is Geri Helfand's office located?

Geri Helfand has 4 office locations, including in Chicago, Spillertown, and Mt Chase, view full addresses on Geri Helfand's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Geri Helfand?

Geri Helfand frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Geri Helfand on their profile.