John K. Schlesinger, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone 708-429-6999 to make an appointment.
Contact Dr. Schlesinger by e-mail

People seek counseling for all sorts of reasons, mostly because they find that their attempts to find their own solutions to their problems have been unsuccessful. Some people begin psychotherapy because they are feeling unsettled after a significant event or life change, to deal with unresolved family issues due to problems with children or a spouse. If you or someone you love is suffering from serious mental health issues such as clinical depression, stress or anxiety or is having behavioral problems such as getting into frequent fights or school failure, you or they could benefit from therapy.

I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. My training has included inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and early intervention programs for children, adolescents and adults. I have completed advanced training at Tufts University School of Medicine and the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research in Boston, MA.

The primary goal of treatment is the resolution of a presenting problem or problems. My practice focuses on relevant, solution-focused approaches to treatment based on a cooperative relationship between myself and the client, couple, or family. I firmly believe that people have the power to change their lives for the better.”

• Psychotherapy for stress, anger management, affective and cognitive disturbance
• Consultation for healthcare professionals regarding the emotional and behavioral components of serious mental illness
• Group therapy for adults struggling with depression, affective disturbance, and adapting to transitional life experiences
• Industrial program evaluation and business consultation
• Clinical supervision and consultation for pre-licensure mental health providers

Special Services

• Trauma treatment for older adults
• EMDR (level 1 certified)
• Hypnotherapy
• Psychodynamic therapy

Education

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology ( Psy.D.) The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2004
• Masters in Clinical Psychology (M.A.) Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 1999
• Masters in Counseling Psychology (M.A.) Lesley University, Cambridge, MA 1996
• Bachelors of Science (B.S.) Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL, 1989

Experience

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice (Evanston, IL; South Holland, IL)
• Supervising Psychologist, Tri-State Wellness Management, Chicago, IL
• Post-Doctoral residency: River Valley Juvenile Detention Center, Joliet, IL
• Trauma Fellow: Tufts University School of Medicine / United States Department of Veteran Affairs, The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research, Boston, MA
• Advanced therapy practicum, Under The Rainbow Program / Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Child Psychiatry, Chicago, IL

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