Amy  Owen
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Amy Owen

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Illinois, Connecticut Accepting Online
Evanston Accepting In-person
Updated May 18, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • College student mental health
  • Life transitions
  • Career exploration
  • Stress reduction

Professional statement

Amy Owen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor offering in-person sessions in Evanston, Chicago and online sessions for clients in Chicago or Connecticut. Amy specializes in helping clients who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, stress reduction, and college students' mental health. Additionally, she is well-versed in stress management techniques, often assisting clients learn to navigate feelings of overwhelm and challenging situations or relationships.

Clients often come to see Amy when they’re facing a major shift in their life. This could be a romantic breakup; graduation from college; making the decision to leave school or a job; or the loss of a loved one. When clients are feeling overwhelmed at such a crossroads, Amy helps them identify their values – and encourages them to use those values as a personal compass in their immediate and future journeys ahead.

Amy often teaches her clients how to live a life guided by values using tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, she is passionate about using mindfulness practices, and often helps clients implement these techniques into their everyday lives.

Amy welcomes young adults, adolescents aged 14 and up, and adults across the lifespan to her practice.


Message to clients

Welcome. I’m thrilled you’ve made it here. 

I am here to help—to help you move beyond the mental roadblocks and anxious feelings that seem overwhelming and are holding you back; to help you reset and reconnect with the feelings of comfort and calm that have gone missing; and, above all, to help you build your sense of empowerment to move through the world on your own terms with feelings of independence, confidence, and pride. 

I specialize in helping teens, families, and young professionals navigate life’s transitions. 

Maybe you’re struggling to find your feet at a new school or office. Maybe you’re ramping up to make a major decision. Maybe you’ve come to rely on a network of support, only to find it slipping lately. Or, maybe you’re just feeling a bit lost or out-of-sorts, and you’re not exactly sure why. 

If you’re a parent reading this, maybe you’re feeling like you don’t recognize your son or daughter anymore, or maybe your recent efforts to help your child cope and flourish have been coming up short. 

Whatever the case, I am here to help.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

College student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Career exploration - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying goals and steps to building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Stress reduction - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging interpersonal relationships




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Cigna
  • Magellan Health
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $125 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Therapist's note

Please note that Amy only accepts insurance from clients based in Illinois; Connecticut remote therapy clients are private pay/out-of-pocket pay only.


Location(s)

Evanston practice
708 Church Street, Suite 219, Evanston Township, Illinois 60201
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 10:00 am-6:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Connecticut)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private practice, 2018 - Present
Revive Center for Wellness, 2017 - 2018
School Counselor, 2012 - 2017

Northeastern Illinois University, MA, 2012
University of Wisconsin, BA, 2006


Licensure

Illinois: License #: 000854


Languages

English