Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Dr. George Savarese, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.003107
- NPI
- 1497963128
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information George 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression and stress
About George
Dr. George Savarese is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, and life changes. He speaks English and works from practical, conversational sessions focused on what is happening now.
He sees people as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that fit daily life. He listens to the story, sorts out priorities, and suggests ways to try different responses to old patterns.
His background includes long experience across clinical settings in Illinois. That history gives him a lot of experience with aging and geriatric concerns, family problems, isolation and midlife challenges. He also has worked with obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and seasonal affective problems.
Therapy sessions often involve talking through recent events, testing small behavior changes, and tracking what helps. He explains options and offers straightforward feedback about next steps. The emphasis is on practical changes that people can use between sessions.
People who prefer a direct, experienced clinician who focuses on everyday problems may find his style helpful. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling before booking a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Savarese uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies a current difficulty, sets small goals, and tests new behaviors between sessions. This helps with relationship problems, stress, and daily functioning. Another approach is trauma-informed care that pays attention to past injuries and how they show up now, using steady discussion and pacing to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss different methods, and adjust the plan as you go. Clients and therapist work together to decide what feels useful and what to try next, with clear next steps after each session.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help when quieter surroundings or being off camera are preferred for a particular meeting. Ask about which formats are offered when you schedule to find the best fit.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, eating issues, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused approach that emphasizes strengths and small behavior changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience in clinical work.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers