Dr. Serge Sorokin, PsyD, Highland Park, IL

About Dr. Serge Sorokin

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Hypnotherapy

Person-Centered

Integrative

Positive Psychology

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Serge Sorokin

I combine evidence-based psychotherapy with clinical hypnosis — an integrative approach that works with both conscious insight and the deeper, automatic patterns behind anxiety and old habits. Clinical hypnosis isn't about losing control; it's a focused, relaxed state that can make therapeutic change feel more accessible. I work with clients to ease anxiety, loosen the beliefs and habits that keep them feeling stuck, and process trauma at a pace that feels safe. My aim is to help you build practical tools and lasting relief, so you can move forward feeling more grounded and free.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Our first session is mostly about understanding your story — your history, what brought you in, and the specific changes you'd like to see. From there, we'll set clear goals together, and that direction shapes the work going forward. I find that having a focus helps therapy feel purposeful rather than open-ended. I draw on evidence-based psychotherapy and, when it's a good fit for you, clinical hypnosis. Hypnosis here simply means a focused, relaxed state of attention — you stay aware and in control the whole time — that can help us work with the patterns underneath anxiety, stress, and old habits. I'll always explain an approach before we use it, and we move at a pace that feels safe to you. You can expect sessions that are warm but also organized around the goals we set. I check in regularly on what's working and adjust the plan as we go, so the work keeps moving in a direction that matters to you. From time to time I may suggest an optional practice to try between sessions — small, manageable things that can reinforce progress, never busywork. There's no pressure to have it all figured out before you reach out. My aim is for you to leave each session with a clearer sense of direction and practical tools you can actually use.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I begin with one or two sessions focused on assessment — talking through your history, current concerns, symptoms, and what you're hoping to change. This gives us a shared picture of what's going on and helps me recommend an approach suited to you. We then set specific, realistic goals that guide the work from there. A typical session usually starts with a brief check-in on how things have felt since we last met. From there, we move into focused work toward your goals. Depending on what we're addressing, that might be talk therapy — processing experiences, building skills, examining the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck — or, when it's a good fit, a segment of clinical hypnosis to work with those patterns at a deeper level. I'll always explain what we're doing and why, and nothing happens without your understanding and consent. We close each session by reflecting on any takeaways, and at times I'll suggest an optional practice to carry the work between visits. Periodically, we'll step back to review progress against your goals and adjust the plan if something isn't serving you. Throughout, the process is structured but flexible — organized enough to keep moving in a clear direction, responsive enough to meet what's actually present for you on a given day.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Office location

Center for Emotional Peace

210 Skokie Valley Rd, Ste C, Highland Park, IL 60035

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Education and background

Practice names

Center for Emotional Peace

Education and training

Adler University, PsyD in Child Psychology
Adler University, Master's in Counseling
Adler University, Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis

NPI number

1740540913

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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Serge Sorokin?

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Is Dr. Serge Sorokin accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Serge Sorokin work with?

Dr. Serge Sorokin works with Center for Emotional Peace.

Where is Dr. Serge Sorokin's office located?

Dr. Serge Sorokin's office is located at 210 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Serge Sorokin?

Dr. Serge Sorokin frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Serge Sorokin on their profile.