Robert Smith, LCSW, BCD
Improving Your Life Through Compassionate Thoughtful Care
Adult Counseling and Psychotherapy
I am a professional Licensed and Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. I also hold certification in Clinical Hypnosis. I have specialized training in Solution-Oriented Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been providing clinical services since 1977. My primary focus is working with adults and older adults. I work with clients to find solutions to their concerns. Sometimes solutions are making changes and at other times, it may mean understanding yourself or accepting your life situation. Therapy is a collaborative process focused on reaching your goals and purpose.
I have been married since 1978 to my wife, Nancy, who is a Special Educator and a Vision Therapist. We have two adult children, Michelle, who is married and has two children and works as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, and Daniel who is married and is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private group practice at Brightland Health in Chicago.
Education/Training
Washington University in St. Louis MSW 1979 Family and Marital Therapy Specialty
Bradley University Majors Sociology and Social Services 1977
Ericksonian Clinical Hypnosis Training for medical conditions 1985-1986 and Ongoing
Gestalt Therapy Training 1981-1983
Certified Master Addictions Counselor-Active
Bio
I have been in full-time private practice since 1999. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to adult clients. The clients I see often experience problems with mental health, coping with and managing medical conditions, trauma, pain, grief and loss, family, marriage, personal, school, job stress, and alcohol and substance abuse.
I have specialized psychotherapy training in couples and family therapy, utilizing clinical hypnosis for managing stress, depression, anxiety, pain, and insomnia. I am presently on the Allied Health Staff and Faculty member of the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Department of Psychiatry where I taught psychotherapy, trauma, and clinical ethics to resident psychiatrists. I am also a professional affiliate staff member through NorthShore University Health Systems where I treat patients referred by primary care physicians and psychiatrists. I was a member of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Board of Directors and the Northeastern Illinois District Chair from July 2015 - June 2017, and continue to provide consultation.
I have taught and supervised graduate and post-graduate students in clinical social work, psychology, counseling, and psychiatry through university placement and at community hospitals. I have held management positions in hospital inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment settings. My psychotherapy practice includes helping clients in Chicago and in the Northern and Northwest suburbs including Skokie, Niles, Park Ridge, Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, and Des Plaines.
Memberships
National Association of Social Workers
National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
International Association of Trauma Professionals
Payments Accepted
Cash, credit card, insurances: blue cross blue shield ppo, hmo illinois sites 124 advocate aurora healthcare and 447 northshore university health system, aetna ppo, united healthcare ppo.
Hours:9 am-6 pm
License:149.000032
Helpful Links
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Men's Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Online / Teletherapy
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Family Conflict
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Stress Management
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Hypnotherapy
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Work and Career Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Licenses/Certifications
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Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD)
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Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (NBCCH)
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
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Diplomate, Clinical Social Work (DCSW)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
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