Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
My name is Michelle Locke. I am an LCSW with over 20 years of experience ranging from work in the fields of child welfare, corrections, mental health, domestic violence, medical social work and hospice care. I am a practicing Christian who enjoys the use of scripture along with CBT, Strength’s Based Therapy and Trauma Informed Care when helping people work through areas of pain in their life.
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Michelle Locke is a licensed clinical social worker based in Illinois with 10 years of experience providing therapy. She has worked across settings that include child welfare, corrections, mental health, domestic violence services, medical social work, and hospice care, bringing a broad understanding of diverse life challenges.
As a practicing Christian, she incorporates scripture when it is helpful to a client’s goals, alongside evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based therapy, and trauma-informed care. Her practice focuses on helping people move through areas of pain toward greater resilience and functioning.
Michelle holds an Illinois clinical social work license (LCSW number 149.018164) and draws on her clinical training and practical experience to tailor care to each person’s needs. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
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