Locations Illinois Therapists Betty Hailu

Betty Hailu

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Social Worker, LSW Practice: Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness

Illinois Accepting Online

South Shore Not Accepting In-person

Updated March 14, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Adjustment difficulties & disorders
Anxiety
Depression

Life transitions
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Conflict resolution

Professional statement

I believe you are the expert of your own unique experience. My work focuses on meeting my clients where they are and fostering a relationship that allows for positive growth and whole-body wellness. My compassionate and empathetic nature is revealed through genuine, non-judgmental, and collaborative spaces where possibilities can be explored. My approach has been fueled by focusing on “what happened to you”, instead of “what’s wrong with you.” I enjoy empowering clients by facilitating awareness, developing a plan for change to establish new patterns of behavior to move forward towards living their best life.

My experience working in various levels of care and with different populations has provided me with skills to provide support to clients with behavioral problems, experiencing challenges with mental illness, life transitions, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. I am especially driven to help adolescents, young adults, and women. My approach to healing is holistic. I utilize many techniques including, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength perspective to help to achieve your mental wellness goals.

Message to clients

I look forward to working alongside you to process your experiences, develop sustainable healing tools, and to support you in taking actionable steps towards living your best life.

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

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

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

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

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Conflict resolution - Learning how to effectively and compassionately communicate in the face of conflict, whether at work or in personal life

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $120 (90min)
Sliding scale: $90 - $120

Location(s)

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 Please inquire about hours
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South Shore practice

1817 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue Please inquire about hours
Wed Please inquire about hours
Thu Please inquire about hours
Fri Please inquire about hours
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Illinois State University, Masters in Social Worker, 2019
Northern Illinois University, Bachelor's in Health and Human Services, 2016

Licensure

Illinois: 150106920

Languages

Amharic

English

Tigrinya