Mrs. Iwona S Florianowicz MSc., CCTP., LCPC, LCPC, CCTP
(She, Her, Hers)
Preferred Name: Iwona
About Me
I'm a certified clinical trauma professional and a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience. I specialize in complex PTSD and other forms of trauma, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality disorders (NPD, BPD), and relational issues. I work with a diverse population from all walks of life and run an LGBTQ+ and anti-discriminatory practice. I work with individuals and couples ages 16 years and above, integrating trauma-informed interventions, EMDR, CTP, EFT, EFTI, IFS, and PC.
Education & Experience
EDUCATION: Trained EMDR - since 2019 Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - 2018 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - 2018 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) -Since 2017 E-Therapy Level 1 - 2015 Mindfulness for Professionals - 2014 MSc in Counseling and Psychotherapy - 2014 BSc with Honours in Counseling and Psychology - 2012 ABC 2 Certificate in Counseling Concepts - 2010 Access to HE Diploma in Social and Community - 2009 EXPERIENCE: Life Coaching, Illinois and Arizona- since 01/2022 Compassionate Healing Psychotherapy, Illinois and Arizona - Founder - since 01/2022 Mind's Eye Psychotherapy and Consultation, Chicago, Illinois - LPC & LCPC - since 06/2022 till present Empowered Connections Counseling, Chicago, Illinois- Associate Therapist and LPC - 11/2018 to 04/2022 Swedish Covenant Hospital - Crisis Counselor - Chicago, Illinois - 02/2019 - 06/2019 ISF-Therapy, Oakville, ON, Canada - Founder and Register Psychotherapist - 09/2017 - 07/2018 I.F-Therapy, Founder/Director, Bolton, UK - 10/2014 - 03/2015 1 Point Bolton, Bolton, UK - Independent Contractor - 12/2014 - 03/2015 MHIST - Bolton, UK - Intern and Volunteer as Independent Contractor - 03/2013 - 03/2015 Trafford Extended Services (TES) West Mental Health NHS, Manchester, UK - Intern and Support Volunteer - 12/2011 - 05/2013
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I'm a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
Language
- Polish
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Sliding Scale
