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Plamena Daskalova

Psychologist, Ph.D.
Accepting clients Last Updated 1 days ago

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor of Counseling Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. I specialize in treating mood concerns such as anxiety and depression, adjustment and acculturation challenges, and relational or family-of-origin neglect, abuse and attachment disruptions. This includes using EMDR to assess and treat both single-event and complex trauma. I also maintain a recognized subspecialty in career-development concerns, such as working with professionals navigating demanding careers, burnout, career uncertainty, and challenges with work-life balance.

My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative in nature, and I create space for self-reflection, guidance, and humor. I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates elements of contemporary somatic, cognitive and trauma-focused/informed theories to help you create meaningful and lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.

Finding the right therapist can be incredibly difficult to do and I commend you for taking the first step. Please contact me to schedule a 15-minute complimentary consultation to see if we are a good fit!


Specialties

Anxiety Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Infertility Life Transitions Perfectionism Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Plamena Daskalova is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Optum UnitedHealthcare
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Rates

First session $300
Ongoing sessions $200
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Emotion-focused therapy Existential Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Gottman Method Health at Every Size Humanistic Insight Therapy Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ People of Color Polyamorous Undocumented

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 10
  • License(s): IL-071.010666

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman

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