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Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker

Psy. D. Tenacity Psychological Services, PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Grief,
In network with BlueCross and BlueShield, Meridian Health Plan, Molina, Cigna, Aetna,

Introduction

Dr. Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling (MA) and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. She completed her predoctoral internship (APPIC) from the IPAPIC Consortium, focusing on chronic mental illness, neurodiversity, mood disorders, trauma, and grief. She wrote her dissertation on the formation of ethnic identity and social interest in American Indian peoples. Dr. Andrade-Bekker has worked with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. She has experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma, neurodiversity, LGBTQAA+ populations, grief, oncology issues, alcohol and substance abuse, and life transitions. Dr. Andrade-Bekker utilizes trauma-informed care and a brief solutions-focused approach in her treatment. She conceptualizes from an Adlerian psychology and systems perspective, as she believes that people are affected in many different circles of individuals, cultures, infrastructures, and experiences. She provides a safe environment for her clients to discuss sensitive issues and tailors treatment to their individualized needs. Dr. Andrade-Bekker empowers and advocates for her clients because she believes people are wired for connection and strengthened by community.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180.009455 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Pagan

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Molina
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • UMR

Pay out-of-pocket

Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Office
8 S Michigan Ave, Ste 1500
Chicago, IL 60603-3362
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Tenacity Psychological Services

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - Adler School of Professional Psychology

Certifications

  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Grief
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

FAQ

Is Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker offer telehealth appointments? Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker specialize in? Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues, College Mental Health, Depression, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Grief, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma, Women's Health, and Women's Issues.
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