Claudia Skowron, LCPC
Counselor | Mental Health
2130 Point Blvd Suite 200 Elgin IL, 60123About
Claudia Skowron is a licensed clinical professional counselor who has also attained her CADC certification. She graduated summa cum laude from Illinois State University earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology. Her previous experience consists of working in a community mental health center in Central Illinois on an outpatient basis. She then transitioned to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago where she began working with adolescents struggling with severe emotional and behavioral distress at the inpatient and partial hospitalization level. She has also trained, mentored, and supervised younger clinicians and enjoys teaching.
Claudia Skowron has extensive experience conducting Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical-Behavioral, and Motivational Interviewing therapies. Yet, her therapeutic approach is eclectic, meeting the needs of her clients. “A certain approach that works with one individual may not resonate with another; it’s my role as a therapist to meet each client where they are in treatment and adapt the most appropriate therapeutic interventions.” She enjoys working with adolescents and families, as well as young adults and young couples. Her level of expertise shines in individual and group therapy, and she is frequently attending conferences and training to stay up to date on the newest therapeutic treatment modalities.
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Claudia Skowron, LCPC's Expert Contributions
The Three Tenets to Create Happiness
“I just want to be happy.” This is arguably the number one treatment goal that clients have when they come into the office. Many have lost the feeling of happiness for quite some time and don’t know how to get it back. But what is happiness, really? And how do you tackle such a large goal...
Is Happiness Always a Good Thing?
Have you ever considered the idea that there may be such a thing as too much happiness and too much positivity? Our society has taken a radical shift towards emphasizing positivity; simply look on social media sites such as Instagram and you can see the flood of positive quotes, photos of...
Does psychoanalysis help with depression?
Psychoanalysis may help you understand your depression better. Getting an evaluation by a professional can help you find the right form of treatment. READ MORE
Can my family doctor treat anxiety?
Anxiety is common but shouldn't interfere with functioning. Counseling can be highly effective in treating anxiety. READ MORE
How effective is marriage counseling?
Marital counseling can definitely be effective. Nonetheless, both parties have to be willing to invest effort into making individual changes. READ MORE
My daughter's friend is abused by her parents. What should I do?
If you suspect any child abuse, please call DCFS or child protective services. They can begin an investigation and your information can remain anonymous. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Mental Health Unit
Professional Society Memberships
- Student Advisory Council
What do you attribute your success to?
- I utilize CBT and DBT approaches while incorporating motivational interviewing and acceptance-based interventions.
Claudia Skowron, LCPC's Practice location
Advanced Psychiatry of Elgin
2130 Point Blvd Suite 200 -Elgin, IL 60123Get Direction
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