Thomas O’Grady, ACSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Phone 708-429-6999 to make appointmen
ts
Contact Tom by e-mail
As a recognized expert in diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional, severely at-risk adolescents and families my primary healing tool is my therapeutic relationship with my clients, provided in the safety and comfort of strictest privacy. My healing relationship is supportive, caring, trusting, engaging, proactive and non-judgmental.
TROUBLED ADOLESCENTS
Administer candid, frank at-risk assessment of adolescent and/or family’s level of dysfunction.
Provide vigorous, proactive, problem-solving treatment plan for adolescent or family.
PARENTING AND FAMILY PROBLEMS
Administer candid, frank at-risk assessment of parents’ or family’s level of dysfunction.
Provide vigorous, proactive, problem-solving treatment plan for parents or family.
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Administer alcohol/substance assessment.
Provide vigorous, proactive, problem-solving treatment plan which includes participation in AA and/or NA.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Administer PTSD assessment. (Combat Veteran, Police Officer, Fire Fighter, EMS, Adult, Adolescent)
Provide vigorous, proactive, problem-solving treatment plan which includes PTSD group therapy.
CLIENT BENEFITS
Over and over again, my clients tell me – no matter how serious their problems – I care and give them hope by helping them:
Discuss and resolve troubling emotions
Explore, understand and solve personal or family problems
Learn useful life skills and effective coping strategies
Practice new thinking patterns and/or behavior patterns
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS
For 38 years I have dedicated myself to becoming the very best helping professional. A broad range of clinical, educational, administrative and consultation experience has provided me a wealth of invaluable wisdom that I bring to my work as a psychotherapist.
Psychotherapist, Clinical Consultant (34 yrs)
University/College Lecturer, Guest Speaker (34 yrs)
Clinical, Residential, Special Education Administrator (28 yrs)
Clinical Director, Adolescent Treatment Program (14 yrs)
H.S. English Teacher, Social Worker, Football Coach (10 yrs)
I also Provide Clinical Consultation, Staff Development & Training, Public Speaking and Court Testimony (Expert Witness Re: At-Risk Adolescents)
