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Janet Chandler :: Clinical Psychology

INTRODUCTIONS, PLEASE!

Dr. Chandler is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked as a clinician for over 25 years. She has worked with individuals, children, couples, and families and addressed a wide variety of mental health challenges including substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns and difficult life transitions. Dr. Chandler received her M.A. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She had extensive experience as both a therapist and teacher, both nationally and locally, presenting at National and State Conferences as well as numerous state and agency training programs. Dr. Chandler utilizes contemporary integrative psychotherapeutic techniques as well as cognitive behavior therapy for certain types of mental health issues.

SHOULD I SEE HER? YES!

A comprehensive integrated assessment will be conducted and based on the nature of the problem, the type of treatment will be mutually decided upon. I have an integrative, eclectic therapeutic approach. Often, Cognitive Behavior Therapy is utilized with certain individuals and conditions but for others, an intrapsychic approach may be required to explore deeper internal mediating processes that may impact behavior.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive or faulty thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and “negative “emotions. The treatment focuses on changing an individual’s thoughts (cognitive patterns) in order to change his or her emotional state. CBT is a short term, action oriented therapy effort whose goal is to help you learn a new way of reacting.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THERAPY?

• A comprehensive integrated assessment and based on the nature of the problem, the type of treatment will be mutually decided upon
• A collaborative, action-oriented therapy effort developed to meet the needs of the individual
• A therapist that is emotionally available and has the ability to resonate with the disquieting feelings of the individual with genuine concern
• An ability to work with members of your family or significant others on relationship issues if indicated
• Empowerment. You should be able to learn how to overcome emotional, cognitive and distress, set healthy goals, interact with harmony with others and learn how to lead a fulfilling life
• An integrated team approach with others at WholeHealth Chicago, as needed

OTHER SERVICES

Presentations and Training

AVAILABILITY

By Appointment Monday, Thursday and Friday

FROM DR. CHANDLER…

“I believe that everyone has an inherent ability to come to terms with their emotions, the past and their current lives. I also believe everyone can benefit from and is entitled to experience the full range of human emotions and capabilities. And I know from experience that anyone can change”.