Patrick Keclik, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I believe meeting you where you’re at in life enables us to build a strong rapport and connection to take on any of life’s challenges. Through collaborative work, we will uncover the roots of where the struggles begin and aim to build from the ground up to give you lasting change.
Through my work within the school system and within private practice, I have discovered that putting your life and challenges at the forefront of care allows us to develop a roadmap to allow for lasting change, all while offering you the utmost support and understanding, ultimately helping you to truly thrive and be successful in your journey.
My therapeutic style combines solution-focused approaches, along with active skills to help you find the right path forward, while also being able to deal with any setbacks that may come your way. With children and adolescents, I continue these methods while also utilizing play therapy to help foster communication when words or explanations may be difficult to express.
My ultimate goal is to make you feel heard, understood, and confident that there is nothing in life you can’t face with the right tools and building blocks set in place.
Areas of Expertise:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- PTSD
Credentials:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts Social Work, University of Wisconsin Whitewater
- Masters of Social Work, Aurora University
Therapy Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Play Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Exposure Response Protocol (ERP)
Experience:
- School Social Worker for four years
- Individual Therapist for three years
- Conducted therapy with kids, teens, adults, parents, and families
Services:
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Parent Coaching
- In-person Therapy in Glen Ellyn, IL
- Virtual Therapy
- Teen therapy
Fun Facts and Hobbies:
- Working out
- Spending time with my young year old son and dog
- Legos
- Video games