Elizabeth Sickels, MA, LMHC
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Liz
About Me
My roots are in forensic psychology, working with individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system due to substance use. Through this experience, I feel I was able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds. I enjoy working with people who are at any stage in life. I have been at New Outlook Counseling for over a year and have had the pleasure of working with college students, parents, caregivers, and trauma survivors. I have developed a passion working with individuals who have complex trauma from emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse. I offer a collaborative and cooperative approach to treatment, utilizing harm reduction with many mental health concerns. I am fully trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and motivational interviewing (MI). I would be happy to meet with you to see how I can best help you on your next steps in life, in whatever changes you are ready to make.
Education & Experience
New Outlook Counseling Center-Therapist and Clinical Training and Development Specialist September 2021-present 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 (ACA) International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- 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
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealth
United Behavioral Health, HIP MHS, HIP Anthem, Optum