Samantha Kovac(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Illinois
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Relationship issues- Stress management-
Samantha Kovac
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Professional statement
Samantha Kovac is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), providing services in Downers Grove, IL. Samantha works with clients ages 13 and up, with a specialization in work with adolescents/teens, college students, and teachers.
Samantha believes therapy is an important aspect in building and maintaining a healthy, productive life. She uses a collaborative approach to meet clients' individual needs and help them to build healthy boundaries & coping skills. Samantha strives to create a non-judgmental environment for clients to allow clients to feel safe opening themselves up to change and vulnerability.
Samantha is available for appointments in the afternoons and evenings Tuesdays - Thursdays. Fridays she has availability late morning to early evening. Samantha is available for both in person and virtual appointments.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 3 years
Irving & Associates in Behavioral Health, Clinical Therapist, 2021 - Present
Irving & Associates in Behavioral Health, Office Manager, 2018 - Present
Benedictine Univeristy, MS in Clinical Psychology, 2022
Licensure
Illinois: 180.016804Languages
EnglishSpecialties
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
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- Optum
- UMR
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$160 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$50 - $160
- Initial session:$185 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$160 (50min)
Additional session information
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Insurance benefit verification is available upon request.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Client testimonials
"Samantha has been kind and helpful. Her knowledge and experience has helped me. She makes me feel comfortable and that I can say anything without feeling uncomfortable"
- Zencare client • July 2024Book a Free Initial Consultation
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