Elizabeth Sickels, MA, LMHC
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Liz
About Me
Hi! I’m Liz. After 7 years of working in community mental health, group practice, and forensic settings, I made the leap to private practice. I have been fully trained in EMDR therapy since 2021 and feel it has been monumental in helping people recover from traumatic experiences. I enjoy working with adults from all walks of life and varying backgrounds. In my regular practice I work to allow you a space to heal at your own pace while also providing practical skills for navigating day to day life. During sessions with me, you can expect gentle direction, compassion, humor, and celebration of your milestones.
Education & Experience
Elizabeth Sickels LMHC LLC-Practice Owner August 2025-present Hamilton Center-Therapist August 2024-August 2025 New Outlook Counseling Center-Therapist and Clinical Training and Development Specialist September 2021-July 2024 Centerstone-Grant Based Therapist for Opioid Crisis Response Team and Stride Center February 2018 – August 2021 The Counseling Center of Illinois: Master’s Level Intern July 2016-June 2017 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Graduated 2017 MA Forensic Psychology Franklin College Graduated 2014 BA Psychology
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealth
