Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Aaron Swerdlove, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.014774
- NPI
- 1831461359
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Aaron supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and trauma
About Aaron
Aaron Swerdlove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Aaron describes an integrative approach that adapts to each person rather than using one fixed method. He emphasizes the client's prerogative in deciding what matters in sessions and treats conversation and practical problem-solving as core parts of the work. Sessions are meant to clarify what someone is experiencing and to make small, usable changes in day-to-day life.
He connects practical steps with shifts in how people tell their life story. That can mean looking at patterns, testing small behavior changes, and trying different ways of responding to stress. Aaron uses straightforward language and focuses on what will help between sessions as well as during them.
Aaron trained at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work, where he completed his master’s degree in 2003. He brings years of front-line practice to conversations about burnout, career strain, and relationship trouble. The aim is to reduce immediate distress while building clearer ways to cope going forward.
People who choose him can expect practical conversation, attention to daily routines, and exploration of how past experiences shape current choices. He invites clients to decide the pace and priorities of the work together.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Aaron describes an integrative method that borrows from evidence-based techniques to address mood, stress, and relationship concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and testing small changes in daily routines; this helps with anxiety, depression, and managing bipolar symptoms by making concrete adjustments to how someone copes. Another approach looks at processing trauma and grief in stepwise ways that reduce their impact on current functioning while supporting emotional regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Aaron collaborates with clients to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort, and daily life. He checks in about what is working and will adjust strategies when needed so the plan stays practical and useful.
The specific session formats for online work are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins on difficult days. They also let people practice changes in the settings where problems actually occur, which can make skill-building more relevant to everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on practical conversation, pattern recognition, and steps people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including mood, addiction, and relationship stress.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers