Monique Cleminson, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)

Dr. Cleminson specializes in intensive individual psychotherapy with issues related to self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, loss, personal growth, and recovery.

Overview

Dr. Cleminson obtained her undergraduate degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA in both Psychology and Spanish. She subsequently obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL.

Throughout her career in the psychology field, Dr. Cleminson, has attained diverse experience working inside a variety of settings with individuals struggling with a vast range of concerns. Dr. Cleminson has treated adolescents and adults struggling with severe eating disorders within an inpatient hospital setting. She has also worked with individuals recovering from substance abuse both at a suburban substance abuse treatment program as well as within an inner city transitional program for individuals recovering form substance dependence, incarceration, homelessness and a variety of other complex issues. Additionaly, Dr. Cleminson has assessed and treated adolescents and adults dealing with issues such as behavior problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and relationship concerns, both within a suburban outpatient clinic and an inpatient hospital setting.

Currently, Dr. Cleminson is the head supervisor of a clinical training program in Chicago, IL, where she trains graduate students obtaining their masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. In addition, Dr. Cleminson has her own private practice in Skokie, IL, where she sees adults and adolescents in individual psychotherapy.

Monique Cleminson sees patients at the following location(s):

Skokie, Illinois

Monique Cleminson, Psy.D., P.C.
9933 Lawler Ave., Suite 324
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: (847) 673-9433
Fax: (847) 673-9431
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Personal Statement

Change is possible! My strength lies in helping you to grow personally and find emotional relief by providing support, insight, and opportunities for change within the context of a collaborative and warm therapeutic environment. My approach is genuine, encouraging, energetic, and insightful. I specialize in helping individuals gain resolution and clarity about distressing situations and emotions, uncover and develop personal strengths, generate healing of past and present wounds, and develop more personal freedom overall.

I work hard to create a safe, dependable, and open-minded therapeutic setting through sensitivity, perceptiveness, knowledge, and personal connection. Throughout the course of therapy, we will focus on both present and past concerns, enhance insight, and generate change and growth regarding the issues that you bring forward.

With a background of diverse experience, I am comfortable working with a wide range of individuals and problems including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, identity, self-esteem, transitions, addiction, and recovery. I invite you to contact me to set up a phone consultation. I will be excited to help you move towards your personal goals!

Treatment Areas

Dr. Cleminson has experience treating the following areas: Addiction Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Bulimia, Career Issues, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Chronic Mental Illness, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Overeating, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Growth and Development, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Gender Issues, Grief, HIV Issues, Identity Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Men's Issues, Multiple Personality Disorders, Procrastination, Relationship Issues, Stress, Substance Abuse and Traumatic Stress.

Treatment Modalities

Dr. Cleminson provides Art Therapy, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. She works with Adolescents, Adults and Seniors.

Affiliations

Dr. Cleminson is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Magellan Health Services.