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 2020 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
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicare
- UnitedHealth
