Ms. Seong Cho-Ju, LCSW, MA
About Me
I incorporate spirituality in my work with clients. I specialize in Christian psychology and am trained in EMDR therapy for treating a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, grief, and stress reduction.
Education & Experience
I have over 20 years of experience with a special focus on working with depression, anxiety, couples, family difficulties, career counseling, college planning, and work-related problems. I am a certified Cook County divorce mediator and trauma professional. Also, I specialize in conducting cognitive impairment tests and evaluations for older people regarding decision-making capacity and advance directives such as the living will, medical power of attorney, and Do Not Resuscitate orders(DNR).
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers National Association of Social Workers and the North American Association of Christians in Social Work.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Dementia
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Harm
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- Immigrants
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
- Korean
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Visa/Master/American Express credit & debit cards, personal check, and cash.
