Stephanie Diftler, M.S.W.,M.S.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Hypnotherapist

Stephanie is a psychotherapist whose second masters in preventive medicine uniquely positions her to understand the deep and subtle connection between mind and body.

Overview

Stephanie Diftler is a psychotherapist with 20 years in private practice. She trained at The University of Chicago and is licensed in social work through the state of Illinois. Her second master's degree in preventive medicine uniquely positions her to understand the deep and subtle connection between mind and body.

Stephanie Diftler sees patients at the following location(s):

Chicago, Illinois

Stephanie R. Diftler LCSW, MSS
Lincoln Park - contact for address
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: (312) 649-1606
Web: http://www.stephaniediftler.com/

Personal Statement

During my twenty years in private practice I have found my dual training to be particularly valuable in helping people adjust mentally and physically to their conditions and in regaining a sense of control over their bodies and their lives. I incorporate a variety of techniques including relaxation, diet and exercise as well as cognitive work in my practice.

As a trained hypnotist, I incorporate hypnosis into treatment when, along with the client, I believe it will be useful. I also use hypnosis for weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety reduction and phobias among other issues.

Treatment Areas

Stephanie Diftler has experience treating the following areas: Adolescent Issues, Adoption Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Alcoholism, Anger Management, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia, Cancer, Caregivers' Issues, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Chronic Physical Illness, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Overeating, Couples' Issues, Depression, Divorce, Dyslexia, Eating Disorders, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Fibromyalgia, Forgetfullness, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Gender Issues, Grief, HIV Issues, Hyperactivity, Identity Issues, Impulse Control, Inattentiveness, Infertility Issues, Insomnia, Life Management Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Nicotine Addiction, Obesity, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Perinatal Loss, Phobias, Physical Disability, Physical Injury, Post-Partum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Procrastination, Relationship Issues, Sleeplessness, Smoking Cessation, Stress, Substance Abuse, Traumatic Stress, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Women's Issues and Work Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Stephanie Diftler provides Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Divorce Mediation, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling and Nutritional Therapy. She works with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families.