Robert J Bania, M.A.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Robert Bania, LCPC, specializes in effective treatment and management of depression/anxiety/stress, relationship problems, anger management & self-esteem/co-dependency.

Overview

Mr. Bania obtained his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University in Chicago. While there, he served for two years as a Graduate Research Assistant in the School of Counseling Education, where he worked on a federally-funded research program examining adolescent views and attitudes on peer pressure, family relationships, sexuality, alcohol and drug use. In 1998, Mr. Bania obtained his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. His graduate thesis focused on the relational component in treatment of high-functioning adults with schizophrenia. While obtaining his Masters, he completed a ten-month practicum at Grant Hospital, where he trained in individual and group psychotherapy. For two years, Mr. Bania provided individual, marital and family counseling as a Clinical Therapist for Central Baptist Family Services. Over the past five years, Mr. Bania has served as a Clinical Assessment Specialist at both Michael Reese Hospital and Chicago Lakeshore Hospital. Currently, Mr. Bania is employed as the Intake Coordinator for Behavioral Medicine at Lincoln Park Hospital in Chicago. In 2001, Mr. Bania founded Lincoln Park Counseling Group, where he currently works with adult individuals and couples in therapy.

Robert J Bania sees patients at the following location(s):

Chicago, Illinois

Lincoln Park Counseling Group
Lincoln Park Hospital
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: (773) 612-6848
Fax: (773) 883-3968

Personal Statement

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and my practice. In order to communicate a "personal statement," I believe it is important to learn about me as a person. I have lived in Chicago nearly my entire life, having emigrated to the United States from Poland when I was 6 years old. While an undergraduate student at Loyola University, I became interested in Clinical Psychology, and sought out Research Projects with the School of Counseling Education. These projects reinforced my interest in therapy. I decided to continue my education in Psychology, pursuing a Masters in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. While a student at ISPP, I gravitated to the "Client" or "Person-centered" clinical approach developed by the late Carl Rogers. This theoretical orientation sets the groundwork for an effective therapeutic relationship, where interpersonal issues can be resolved and personal growth can continue along its natural course. Rogerian theory is a therapeutic philosophy based on empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. I believe that everyone has the potential to find resolution to their personal and inter-personal issues, and to improve their overall mental health. My personal style is to facilitate that natural process in the therapy setting.

Treatment Areas

Mr. Bania has experience treating the following areas: Addiction Issues, Adolescent Issues, Antisocial Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Issues, Childhood Sexual Abuse Offenders, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Chronic Mental Illness, Co-Dependency, Couples' Issues, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence Offenders, Domestic Violence Victims, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Gender Issues, Grief, Identity Issues, Insomnia, Life Management Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Manic-Depressive Illness, Men's Health, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Peak Performance, Performance Enhancement, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Procrastination, Psychosis, Relationship Issues, Sexual Assault Offenders, Sexual Assault Victims, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Behavior, Suicidal Ideation and Vocational Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Mr. Bania provides Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Coaching, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Psychoanalysis and Sex Therapy. He works with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families.

Affiliations

Mr. Bania is a provider for Beech Street PPO and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Non-English Languages Spoken

Mr. Bania is fluent in Polish