Debbie Chirikos

Debbie Chirikos has devoted her entire professional adult life to clinical social work, bringing 40 years of experience to her role as a counselor. She has practiced in multiple states across America, in Hawaii, and in Canada, and continues to pursue growth so her skills remain current and relevant in a changing social landscape.

Trained with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from universities in Colorado, she approaches therapy with curiosity and a commitment to be a change agent for the people she works with. When engaged with a client she strives to be fully attuned, focused, and present, aiming to help them resolve problems and reduce patterns that are painful or self-defeating.

Debbie is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois (LCSW #149.011586) who seeks to support clients willing to do the hard work of self-examination and change. She is comfortable offering non-judgmental feedback, remaining patient with repeated setbacks, and using humor as one of many tools to support healing.

She believes mental health is something to be nurtured and that people who are suffering often carry the seeds of their own solutions. Sometimes a collaborative partner is needed in that process, and sometimes a person simply benefits from being listened to. For Debbie, helping a motivated client reach moments of confidence and calm is a deeply rewarding outcome.