Dr. Howard Kaplan, PsyD, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. Howard Kaplan

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Couples Therapy

Relationship Struggles

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Stress

Cognitive Therapy

Relationship Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychoanalytic

Emotionally Focused

Psychodynamic

Expressive Arts

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Howard Kaplan

Clients I work with especially well are curious, introspective, willing to dig deep, and interested in becoming more compassionate toward themselves and others. They aren't afraid to look at their feelings in the here-and-now or reflect on how our relationship functions within therapy while working toward improving and enriching it. Many of my clients have experienced complex trauma; almost all have felt disconnected or alienated, overwhelmed, confused, or misunderstood. They ultimately want to connect with others and with life, despite it sometimes being challenging and painful. And they can appreciate a bit of humor at times. My approach is strongly rooted in depth psychology-approaches that attend to formative experiences and the role of the unconscious, symbolism, and archetypal issues; however, I am also very well-versed in CBT. I tend to be quite active in sessions and give a lot of feedback. I combine empathy, compassion, and support with challenge toward growth. I have over 30 years of experience with diverse individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I am a caring and dedicated therapist who often goes the extra mile to explore new approaches, perspectives, and resources to help my clients. I highly value creative and artistic expression and help my clients tap into their strengths and passions. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, which deeply informs my understanding of the unconscious and symbolic dimensions of healing.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Illinois

Education and training

Pacifica Graduate Institute, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1306973458

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5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Kaplan?

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

Is Dr. Howard Kaplan accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Howard Kaplan accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Kaplan online?

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What practice does Dr. Howard Kaplan work with?

Dr. Howard Kaplan works with Rula Health - Illinois.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Howard Kaplan?

Dr. Howard Kaplan frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Howard Kaplan on their profile.