Locations Illinois Therapists Mary Claire Schibelka

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Mary Claire Schibelka

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Master of Arts, MA

Illinois Accepting Online

Chicago Accepting In-person

Updated January 19, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Relationships
Sex therapy & sexual health
Eating disorders

Career counseling
Spirituality & religion

Professional statement

Mary Claire Schibelka specializes in working with young adults in areas including dating, building/maintaining relationships, sex, career development, work stress, disordered eating/body positivity, faith/spirituality, and life transitions such as moving to a new city and making friends as an adult.

Mary Claire uses strengths-based approaches such as positive psychology, mindfulness training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and more to help you identify your values, set appropriate goals, and utilize your inner resources to achieve them.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mary Claire has the knowledge and expertise to help you understand your thoughts and emotions, how and why they formed, and how you can use them to your advantage instead of letting them get in the way of what you want. Mary Claire earned her Master's of Arts in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and completed her internship at The Awakening Center in Chicago, IL, where she worked specifically with eating disorders, anxiety, and relationship struggles.

Message to clients

Whether you're down in the dumps or on top of the world, therapy can help you take your life to the next level.

Fifty years ago, therapy was seen as something only "crazy" people needed. Oh, how times have changed. Now, therapy is a tool used by the most successful people in the world! Therapy and life coaching are about specifically identifying the life you want to live and the person you want to be, setting goals, and crushing the barriers getting in the way of accomplishment.

Maybe your goal is to improve the quality of your relationship or take a new step at work. Therapy/life coaching can help you fine-tune the skills you already have while learning new skills and strategies to replace the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are no longer working for you.

Interested in learning more? What are you waiting for?! Take the next step and schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation today.

Specialties

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Sex therapy & sexual health - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life

Eating disorders - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

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

Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $140 (55min)
Initial session: $140 (55min)
Couples sessions: $140 (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:

Super billing

Payment options

Cash
Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

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

Weekly
Every other week
Multiple times a week
As needed

Location(s)

Chicago practice

30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1009, Chicago, Illinois 60602

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

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

Regular Hours

Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
Wed 9:00am-7:00pm
Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
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 9:00am-7:00pm
Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
Wed 9:00am-7:00pm
Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Elevated Life Counseling, 2019 - Present
The Awakening Center, 2018 - 2019

Languages

English

Client testimonials

"Mary Claire was prompt, responsive, and knowledgeable."

- Zencare client • November 2020