Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Mental Health Group Practice

Dr. Chickerneo specializes in depression, anxiety, panic, abuse recovery, trauma, women's issues and personal growth. Certified for addictions, EMDR and art therapy.

Overview

Dr. Chickerneo has a Ph.D. in Art Therapy with an Addictions Counseling/Spirituality specialization from The Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling is from The Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Il. She also holds a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Mundelein College in Chicago. Dr. Chickerneo works both verbally and with the therapeutic use of creative disciplines to facilitate the client's growth into wholeness. She has worked in the counseling field for over 20 years.

Nancy Barrett Chickerneo sees patients at the following location(s):

Geneva, Illinois

Intermission Therapies, Ltd.
22 Crissey Avenue
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Phone: (630) 232-7770
Fax: (630) 232-7773
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Personal Statement

It has been one of the great honors in my life to work as a therapist and a privilege be invited to know and work with people deeply. I enjoy being present to the lives of others and find people complex and interesting. My focus is on possibilities for the lives of the clients I work with. I like working with both men and women.

Many years ago, I worked for several years at an addiction treatment center. Since that time I have worked extensively with clients in my counseling center setting to look at the underlying issues that contribute to all addictive tendencies from co-dependency to other addictions to the current rise in internet addictions. I worked at a pastoral counseling center for 17 years where the therapists were theologically and psychologically trained. I am very willing to discuss spiritual issues or not as a part of the therapy process depending on what the client wishes and where he or she is in life.

I like to approach therapy in a creative way using interventions such as art or journaling. I think that getting to the symbols and meaningful metaphors in our lives can facilitate the therapy process. I, myself have an art background and have worked as a professional watercolor painter, although art therapy requires no experience and is often better without!

I have been married for 37 years and have both children and grandchildren. I am grateful for my life and feel blessed for all I have learned. I like being useful, facilitating healing in others.

Treatment Areas

Dr. Chickerneo has experience treating the following areas: Addiction Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia, Chemical Dependency, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Co-Dependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, Life Management Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Midlife Issues, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Peak Performance, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Relationship Issues, Traumatic Stress and Women's Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Dr. Chickerneo provides 12-Step Programs, Art Therapy, Christian Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Coaching, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, EMDR, Guided Imagery, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Counseling. She works with Adolescents and Adults.

Affiliations

Dr. Chickerneo is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield.