Tonya Vander, LCSW

Tonya Vander, LCSW

Psychotherapist
356.8 mi · 2071 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

At a glance

4.65 stars (20 reviews)
93% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 37 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at LifeStance Health - Illinois
2 office locations · View practice profile
Speaks English
4.65
20 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
5.0

Recent reviews

Tonya Vander is professional, personable and provides information/references that are helpful for greater results in the counseling process. She gets to the point, however also will point out and support things you may not realize require attention as well
Tonya is great. She had shared information with me about people who have experienced trauma and the intricacies that go along with it. This has been very helpful in my understanding of the me. Highly recommend her for counseling.

Office location

Southport
356.8 mi · 2071 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

Tonya Vander does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time

Search similar providers

In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

More about Tonya Vander, LCSW

Tonya Vander, LCSW, understands what trauma and grief look like when life is severely altered, and she offers a strong, empathic ear and tools to guide clients through healing. She creates safe spaces for individuals to feel heard, encouraged, and accepted. She supports clients age six and up struggling with depression, family conflict, mood disorders, stress, and is especially skilled at treating: Trauma/PTSD: Tonya is highly skilled at treating trauma and supporting clients through the tremendous repair work needed to heal. She helps clients focus on hope and resiliency no matter what barriers they're facing. Tonya understands change takes time, but there's possibility to overcome anything and move forward. Traumatic Brain Injury: Tonya knows how brain injuries affect physical function, thinking ability, behavior, and living day-to-day life. She provides tools to improve function and ease the anxiety, depression, and stress that come with such injuries. This includes helping families cope with life changes. Severe Mental Illness: Tonya can help clients with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders progress and better function in their daily lives. ADHD and ODD: Tonya has a background working with children and adolescents who demonstrate disruptive behavior at home and/or in the classroom. She takes a systems approach including parents, foster care, and teachers to help support the child. She also incorporates art and play therapy to engage children. Tonya earned an undergraduate in sociology degree from Columbia University, New York, and a graduate degree from University of Chicago SSA. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized depending on the goals and needs of the client. She combines TF-CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychotherapy, and more to meet client needs. In every case, Tonya finds a treatment plan that brings the results clients desire.

Education & experience

Education

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

Practice

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1134710825

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.65
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.88
Trust Banner Shield
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
20 reviews
Most relevant
Amazing therapist! Has completely reversed my hopelessness.
Tonya Vander is professional, personable and provides information/references that are helpful for greater results in the counseling process. She gets to the point, however also will point out and support things you may not realize require attention as well
Tonya is great. She had shared information with me about people who have experienced trauma and the intricacies that go along with it. This has been very helpful in my understanding of the me. Highly recommend her for counseling.
Tonya is caring and thoughtful, and has helped me greatly with processing some recent traumatic events, as well as strategies to deal with my stress and anxiety. I feel like I've made a lot of progress in our sessions, and that's in no small part to her empathy and friendly manner. I highly recommend her!
Tonya is an especially gifted therapist with multiple research interests and specialties. She brings a socially and culturally responsive perspective to allow for nuanced discussion, combined with demonstrated and readily apparent care for the client and their loved ones.
N/A
Verified patient
Video visit
Verified patient
Verified patientVideo visit
Video visit
Verified patientVideo visit
Video visit
Verified patientVideo visit
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Tonya Vander work with?

Tonya Vander works with LifeStance Health - Illinois.

Where is Tonya Vander's office located?

Tonya Vander has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Tonya Vander's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tonya Vander?

Tonya Vander 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 Tonya Vander on their profile.

What languages does Tonya Vander speak?

Tonya Vander speaks English.

How do patients rate Tonya Vander in reviews?

20 patients have reviewed Tonya Vander. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.65/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

Zocdoc›Chicago, IL Psychotherapists›Tonya Vander, LCSW

Tonya Vander does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time.