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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, self-esteem, and <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/trauma\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">trauma</a>.</p><p>They work with LGBTQ+ people and those affected by high-demand religious environments. VanderStel's therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and nervous system regulation.</p><p>They integrate EMDR techniques to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences. They uses Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based techniques, providing a comprehensive toolkit for personal growth.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied · Sex-Positive; Kink Allied · Transgender Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Illinois</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/chicago-il\">Chicago, IL</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/casey-vanderstel#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/casey-vanderstel#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/casey-vanderstel#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/casey-vanderstel#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Gender Dysphoria</li><li>Self Esteem</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li><li>Sex-Positive; Kink Allied</li><li>Transgender Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>LPC</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Illinois</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Chicago, IL</h3><address>2150 W Lawrence Ave<br>a<br>Chicago, IL 60625</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7738876447\">773-887-6447</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Casey VanderStel?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/casey-vanderstel\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Casey VanderStel Casey VanderStel Licensed Professional Counselor LPC Chicago, IL AboutContributionsCare Casey VanderStel is a licensed professional counselor in Chicago, IL. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, self-esteem, and <a href=\"/library/trauma\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">trauma</a>.</p><p>They work with LGBTQ+ people and those affected by high-demand religious environments. VanderStel's therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and nervous system regulation.</p><p>They integrate EMDR techniques to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences. They uses Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based techniques, providing a comprehensive toolkit for personal growth.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied · Sex-Positive; Kink Allied · Transgender Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Illinois</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/chicago-il\">Chicago, IL</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Gender Dysphoria</li><li>Self Esteem</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li><li>Sex-Positive; Kink Allied</li><li>Transgender Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>LPC</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Illinois</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Chicago, IL</h3><address>2150 W Lawrence Ave<br>a<br>Chicago, IL 60625</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7738876447\">773-887-6447</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Casey VanderStel?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/casey-vanderstel\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}