Merek Poto, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.89

“For a first session I felt very comfortable talking to Merek. After looking back at our session, she seemed genuinely interested in helping me try to figure out what my own goals are.”

Less than 1 year ago

“Merek has consistently helped me feel more and more like my own person after each session! They're go with the flow approach has been perfect for my needs and I look forward to continuing our session far in the future!”

More than 1 year ago

About Merek Poto

Focus areas

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Personality Disorder

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Merek Poto

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana, with a license in Illinois. I received my Masters from Aurora University and I have been practicing for 5 years. I am a warm, empathetic therapist who helps adults become the best versions of themselves. I work to help people understand who they are and manage their various stressors, anxieties, and emotions. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused framework, I help clients recognize their resilience, build on what’s already working in their lives, and create achievable steps toward the future they want. I work with people of all identities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, and specialize in supporting those who are detransitioning or questioning a previous transgender identification. As someone who has destransitioned myself, I'm an advocate for you. I also work with personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and so much more. My biggest priority in therapy is honesty, as well as giving you a space you feel comfortable in so you can open up at your pace. I want to build a strong, lasting alliance between us so we can help you become the best version of yourself. I know that together, we are going to do great things. A little about me, I have a sphynx cat named Cupid and a black cat named Tofu. Behind me sits my spider, Marrow, who burrows and builds tunnels more than she spins webs. I also enjoy playing DND, I've been drawing since I was in kindergarten, and I play lots of video games, particularly fantasy RPGs.

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Aurora University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1730958711

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.89

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