Locations Illinois Therapists Fred Waltzer

Fred Waltzer

Master of Social Work, MSW

Illinois Accepting Online

Lincolnwood Accepting In-person

Updated May 2, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety

Message to clients

Optimism is important to me. In fact, my faith in the worth and resilience of others is why I choose to be a helping professional. Everyone faces life's struggles.

I respect each individual's struggles. . I have faced my own challenges. These experiences have shown me the importance of humility and striving to be aware of the needs of others.

My efforts as a therapist are to help you make the changes you desire. With mutual respect and a shared vision of desired growth, we can work together to create the future you desire.

My approach is practical and focused on the here and now. Progress is measured by reaching the outcomes you desire.

If you are comfortable with my approach, I encourage you to contact me. I am open and ready to discuss your concerns and move towards change and a resolution of your concerns.

Specialties

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

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Couples
Families

Parents
Seniors (65+)
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Amita Health-BCBS HMO
Magellan Health
Medicaid
Medical Assistance
Medicare
Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Medicare (through United Health)
Meridian Health Plan
United Healthcare
Wellspring EAP

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $120 (55min)
Sliding scale: $85 - $120
Initial session: $120 (55min)
Couples sessions: $120 (55min)
Group sessions: $50 (60min)
Family sessions: $120 (55min)

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:

Direct billing

Payment options

Check
Credit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
As needed

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 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Tue 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Wed 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Thu 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Fri 10:00a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Lincolnwood practice

6600 N. Lincoln , 312, Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

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

Regular Hours

Mon 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tue 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wed 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thu 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fri 10:00 a.m.-2;00 p.m.
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun 10:00 a.m.-2;00 p.m.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 47 years

Washington University George Warren Brown- Social Work , MSW, 1974

Licensure

Illinois: 15900078

Languages

English