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Nicole McSuhm, LCSW

Trauma, grief, and the relationships carrying it. CLS Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Issues,
In network with Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out of Network, Out of Pocket, Highmark,

Introduction

You already know the pattern. You can name it, describe it, maybe even trace exactly where it started. You've read the books and done the reflecting. None of that has changed what happens the next time you're in it: the same argument on repeat, the same reaction you hate having, the same dynamic showing up with a different person. I work with couples who love each other but keep having the same fight, and with individuals trying to break patterns they can already see. Maybe trust has been broken, and you're not sure it can come back. Maybe you're not in crisis, but something isn't working, and you're ready for it to change, not just to understand it better. You don't have to bring a partner to do this work. Many of my clients come on their own: processing trauma, rebuilding after a hard relationship, working through anxiety or depression, or figuring out what keeps getting in their way. I also work with people who have experienced domestic violence or relationship harm. That history shapes you in ways that matter, and I bring more than a decade in that field to every session. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, including for trans and nonbinary clients, and I work with non-monogamous and kink-aware relationships. I'm also disability affirming, including for people living with chronic illness or a physical disability. You won't have to establish any of that first. actually change this, not just understand it better, reach out to see if we’re a fit.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, Asian American, White, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Licenses

  • LCSW #149027328 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

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

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Nicole McSuhm, LCSW accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Out of Network
  • Out of Pocket
  • Highmark
  • Optum
  • UMR

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $85 - $150
  • Couples Therapy $175
  • Initial Intake Session $200

Locations

CLC Counseling & Consulting Virtual Appointment

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Social Work - UIC
  • Professional Training, Clinical Social Work - IDFPR
  • Professional Training, Domestic Violence - ICDVP

Certifications

  • Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional
  • Completed Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy

FAQ

Is Nicole McSuhm, LCSW accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Nicole McSuhm, LCSW is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Nicole McSuhm, LCSW also offers a free consultation.
Does Nicole McSuhm, LCSW offer telehealth appointments? Nicole McSuhm, LCSW does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Nicole McSuhm, LCSW specialize in? Nicole McSuhm, LCSW specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Codependency, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Open Relationships/Polyamory, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.
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