Melissa Filippi, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.96

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Melissa has always been such a help to me. She is consistent, caring and supportive. I have always felt that she truly cares about me as a person. She has dedicated herself to truly getting to know me and I love meeting with and speaking to her.”

Less than 1 year ago

“Melissa feels like a safe space for me. She shows authentic concern for my well being and helps me dissect my thoughts and feeling. Her guidance and advice has been extremely helpful.”

More than 1 year ago

About Melissa Filippi

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Positive Psychology

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Person-Centered

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Filippi

As an experienced School Social Worker with an LCSW, I have a demonstrated history of working with children, preteens, adolescents, and adults in both education and private practice. I am also a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. I earned both my bachelor's and master's degrees in social work, having received my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University and my Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Addams School of Social Work. From the start of my career, I have been committed to working with children and adolescents. I am always striving to grow and improve my practice by researching, finding, and providing effective supports and using the most current best practices in the field. Using a strengths-based approach with Cognitive Behavioral Theory, a Person-Centered counseling approach, and the integration of other methods such as Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology, I work with clients to develop more positive, effective social and coping skills. Through my work, clients begin to see improvements in their relationships and their positive connectedness to the community. I specialize in working with clients aged 12 years to adulthood who struggle with self-esteem, depression, trauma, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), parenting, and behavior management issues. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and clients or students who have experienced trauma. I assist clients in learning distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and how to incorporate mindfulness and other coping strategies to manage their biopsychosocial environments.

What should a new client know about working with you?

When we work together, my goal is to help you figure out how to improve all areas of your life, but of course, we will address the goals that you want to work on. I often recommend books, podcasts, worksheets or other homework between sessions. This helps keep you moving toward your goals between sessions. Reviews from clients indicate that I am caring, skilled, authentic, resourceful and patient I will work hard to make sure you are well-informed about the therapeutic process, and that you feel comfortable but also challenged.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Depression

Life Coaching

Mental Health Problem

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Depression

Life Coaching

Mental Health Problem

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of Illinois, Chicago, Master's in Social Work
Southern Illinois University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1427790559

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.96

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Super helpful and articulate! Cares about patient and does a great job making it easier to come back to therapy