Alison Clark
LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About
Navigating life's transitions can be challenging, but with the right guidance, they can become opportunities for growth and empowerment. This is where Alison Clark, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, truly shines. With several years of experience under her belt, Alison has carved out a unique niche in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complex waters of life changes.
Alison's expertise spans a wide range of issues, but she has developed a particular passion for working with people experiencing transitional periods. Whether it's anxiety, depression, addiction, or family members coping with a loved one's struggle with addiction, Alison brings a wealth of experience to each client's unique situation. Her approach is highly integrative, drawing on her extensive background in working with adults and young adults on issues such as divorce, grief, and loss.
In her practice, Alison creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can process their thoughts and gain valuable skills to improve their lives. She employs a holistic approach, utilizing a variety of clinical tools including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Alison is also open to incorporating any tools that clients find beneficial, including family/peer engagement and faith or spirituality, demonstrating her flexibility and client-centered approach.
Alison's educational background includes a Master's Degree from Aurora University, where she concentrated on School Social Work and Substance Abuse. This specialized training, combined with her professional experience in shelters, hospitals, and private practice settings, provides her with a robust foundation to address a wide array of client needs.
Beyond her professional life, Alison values the importance of personal connections. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and takes particular delight in being an active and involved aunt to her four nephews and a niece. Her love for reading, music, day trips, and family game nights speaks to her well-rounded approach to life – a quality that undoubtedly enhances her ability to relate to and support her clients through their own life journeys.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work, Aurora, IL
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Illinois
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Locations
Polaris Counseling - Naperville Office
800 W 5th Ave, # 205A
Naperville, IL 60563
Polaris Counseling - Oswego Office
1 E Merchants Dr, 304
Oswego, IL 60543