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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LCP Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsI have PSYPACT authorization to conduct remote therapy sessions in 39 states, including Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. See the full list at the PSYPACT website.
Dr. Thora DevlescHoward is a licensed clinical psychologist in Chicago's Lakeview. She sees clients ranging from their 20's, 30's, and 40's, and up. She is passionate about improving the lives of clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship problems.
Dr. DevlescHoward tailors her therapy to each client from cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and positive psychology perspectives. Understanding how strengths, thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact propels change. She teaches calming skills, because problem-solving becomes successful when greater peace has been achieved.
Her interpersonal style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. She brings a sense of humor and a pragmatic approach to therapy. She views her clients as experts in their current states and goals.
Dr. DevlescHoward treats clients in-person and via telehealth. Her office is conveniently located near public transportation at 2835 N. Sheffield, Suite 302, in Chicago, Illinois.
In her free time, Dr. DevlescHoward enjoys spending time with family, biking, and scuba diving.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate 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.
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
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
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:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Telephone sessions are available in addition to in-person and online sessions.
Years of Experience: 26 years
Private Practice, Chicago, 2012 - Present
Private Practice, Florida, 2004 - 2012
Private Practice, Chicago, 2000 - 2004
Various hospitals, clinics, and college facilities, 1990 - 2000
Miami University of Ohio, Ph.D., 1997
Loyola University of Chicago, BA, 1988
Illinois: 071.005876
Florida: PY7071
Indiana: 15187
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