Dr. Gretchen Skoog, PsyD, IL | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Gretchen Skoog

Focus areas

Anxiety

Insomnia

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Burnout

Mental Health Problem

Stress

Depression

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Gretchen Skoog

Dr. Gretchen Skoog is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions, trauma, ADHD, sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. She specializes in working with young adults through midlife and emphasizes a collaborative, client-driven therapeutic process. Dr. Skoog integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. She is dedicated to affirming care for diverse populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those managing chronic illness or trauma. Outside of her practice, Gretchen enjoys hiking, reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

The Chicago School, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1174601165

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Skoog?

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

Is Dr. Gretchen Skoog accepting new patients?

Dr. Gretchen Skoog generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Skoog's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Skoog online?

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What practice does Dr. Gretchen Skoog work with?

Dr. Gretchen Skoog works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gretchen Skoog?

Dr. Gretchen Skoog frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gretchen Skoog on their profile.