Brooke K. Magers Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)
Dr. Magers has a broad range of clinical training, and has worked with a wide range of problems. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Overview
Dr. Magers received her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from Indiana University, and both her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Magers also minored in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Supervision as part of her Doctoral degree. Currently, she is enrolled in a two-year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, and in the fall of 2011, she will be a Candidate in Adult Psychoanalysis at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis.
Trained in many methods of therapy and psychological assessment, Dr. Magers' focus is on modern psychodynamic and humanistic approaches. Her graduate training included working with children and adolescents within therapeutic day schools, adults in an inpatient substance abuse unit, young adults in college, and adolescents in residential treatment. Dr. Magers also has experience with adults, couples, and families in an outpatient setting. Dr. Magers has also served as a Diagnostic Coordinator at a therapeutic day school where she assessed students for learning disabilities, as well as social and emotional difficulties.
Brooke K. Magers sees patients at the following location(s):
Evanston, Illinois
Dr. Brooke K. Magers
636 Church Street
Suite 420
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Contact Brooke K. Magers
Phone: 847-505-0900
Fax: 847-752-0566
Web: http://www.drbrookemagers.com/
Personal Statement
I believe individuals manage the best they can, but these efforts do not always naturally translate to happiness or self-fulfillment. Oftentimes, situations cause us pain and in response, we spend considerable energy safeguarding our vulnerabilities at the expense of our well-being. Managing emotional distress alone can feel overwhelming, which is why we often need help from a sensitive, knowledgeable professional.
Through the support and trust of a therapist, coupled with feeling understood in the process of sharing one's experience, an individual can gain valuable insight into their feelings and behavior, challenge previously held beliefs, make better decisions, and ultimately become more accepting and comfortable with who they are.
I also believe therapy is an intensely personal experience that needs to be tailored to fit an individual's needs, whatever the presenting concerns. This holistic approach also extends to my diagnostic work with psychological testing. For more information about me and my philosophy, please visit: www.drbrookemagers.com.
Treatment Areas
Dr. Magers has experience treating the following areas: ADHD, Adolescent Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Growth and Development, Gender Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD, and Panic Attacks.
Treatment Modalities
Dr. Magers provides Individual Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoeducational Assessment, and Psychological Testing.
She works with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Couples, and Seniors.
Affiliations
Dr. Magers is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO.