Cheryl Arata, M.S.W.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Cheryl Arata, LCSW has been in private practice for over 12 years working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples to improve relationships and general well-being.

Overview

Cheryl Arata, LCSW, received a Master in Social Work in 1987. She took additional coursework, post masters, to obtain her Type 73, School Social Work certification.

Cheryl Arata is also a Certified Leader in MAPP which is a training to prepare Foster and/or Adoptive Parents.

Additionally, she wrote curriculum and trained caseworkers on a national level in the art of engaging parents and families in treatment.

Cheryl Arata sees patients at the following location(s):

Chicago, Illinois

Cheryl E. Arata, LCSW
413 W. North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Phone: (773) 350-7700
Fax: (773) 395-4356
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Chicago, Illinois

Cheryl E. Arata, LCSW
333 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 801
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: (773) 350-7700
Fax: (773) 395-4356

Chicago, Illinois

Cheryl E. Arata, LCSW
3322 N. Ashland Ave, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Phone: (773) 350-7700
Fax: (773) 395-4356

Personal Statement

I believe in working with clients from a strengths perspective, helping people identify their own strategies to improve their current life situation. It is my belief that during the course of our lives we may encounter unusual stressors due to aging, life transitions, and physical changes which may impact our ability to optimally function in both our inner and outer worlds.

During our work together I may point out patterns that appear to be interfering with your functioning in order to help you gain clarity about how to impact your life. Ultimately, my goal is to assist clients in gaining insight about their lives in order to positively influence his or her future functioning.

Treatment Areas

Cheryl Arata, LCSW has experience treating the following areas: Addiction Issues, Adolescent Issues, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Career Issues, Caregivers' Issues, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Couples' Issues, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence Victims, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Grief, Inattentiveness, Life Management Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Midlife Issues, Organizational Issues, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Procrastination, Relationship Issues, Sexual Compulsivity, Stress, Traumatic Stress, Weight Management, Women's Issues and Work Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Cheryl Arata, LCSW provides Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Parent Training, Psychodynamic Therapy, School Consultation and School Intervention. She works with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Couples and Families.

Affiliations

Cheryl Arata, LCSW is a provider for Aetna, Bankers Life Insurance MS, Benefit Plan Administration, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Corphealth, HMO Illinois, Humana HMO, Humana PPO, Magellan Health Services, Private Healthcare Systems, Rush Prudential HMO, The Guardian, United Healthcare and Value Options.