OUR PRACTICE

• Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families.

• Psychotherapy for LBGTQ and their families.

• Consultation and Training for mental health professionals, human resource professionals and physicians referring patient for psychotherapy.

• Consultation and counseling for organizations going through transitions, such as downsizing or crisis.

• Consultation and training for pediatricians and family care physicians on collaborative practice models and the benefits.

• Clinical Supervision and Consultation to Mental Health Professions

• Clinical Consultation for Primary Care Physicians

• Clinical Consultation for Pediatricians

• Clinical Service to First Responders/Police Officers

Abbie Cronin, M.A., L.C.P.C.
Psychotherapist

The most important thing I want potential clients to know is that I truly love working with people. My therapeutic style is rooted in mutual respect and understanding; believing that with a safe and nonjudgmental environment, a more satisfying life can be achieved. With compassion, understanding and humor, we address thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors to promote meaningful growth. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and couples.

Psychotherapy is a delicate balance of science and art. It is this balance that helps patients feel safe to share and explore their experiences. I integrate a strength based treatment style to motivate clients in making the changes they desire. My style is holistic: integrating psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness and Adlerian modalities.

Abbie Cronin, LCPC has been in private practice since 1999.

Professional License

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor 1998

Education

Aurora University:  Conflict Resolution and Divorce Mediation Training 1998
Governors State University: Master of Arts-Counseling 1994
Governors State University: Bachelors Degree of Social Work 1989

Professional Memberships

American Psychotherapists Association
American Counseling Association
Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
International Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
American Red Cross 

Hospital Affiliations 

Swedish Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem, Chicago, Illinois

Awards

Marquis Who’s Who Excellence in Counseling 2022
Magellan Quality Award 2005—2008
Magellan Behavioral Health Employee of the Quarter 2003
All American Scholar 1994
Thorton Township Regional Action Planning Project Leadership Award 1994—1997

Additional Projects

I work alongside pediatricians and primary care physicians to provide patients with integrated care, a highly effective treatment plan which allows both behavioral and physical health needs to be discussed and addressed. This coordinated approach is most successful when this multifaceted relationship is allowed to develop alongside the patient as they progress through life.

This project has been ongoing passion of mine and has assisted children with chronic issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorder in securing services in high schools and being placed into universities and colleges that offer supportive services to ensure their continuing success. Training and consultation is available to professionals interested in being a part of a team.

Professional Trainings

• Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist

• EMDR

• Sexual Harassment Prevention

• Ethics for Mental Health Workers

• Domestic and Sexual Violence Training

• Internal Family Systems trained

• Psychiatric Emergencies

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Trauma Informed Therapy

• Calming An Overactive Brain

• Understanding the Needs of they Dying

• Psychopharmacology: What You Need to Know Today About Psychiatric Medications

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

• Emotional Manipulators and Codependents: Understanding the Attraction

• Ethics for Counselors

• Personality Disorders: The Challenges of the Hidden Agenda

• Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment Using the DSM-5

• Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques

• Sleep Disorders

• Fundamentals of Trauma Processing

• Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissist and Histrionic: Effective Treatment for Cluster B Personality Disorders

• Strategies for Healing Past Trauma & Attachment Difficulties in Children and Adolescents

• The Pursuit of Happiness: Positive psychology Interventions for Anxiety and Depression

• Fundamentals of Trauma Processing

• Stress Management: A Psychophysiological Approach to Treatment

• The Aging Brain / The Rejuvenated Brain

• Understanding and Using Emotional Intelligence

• Helping Children with Behavior Problems

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

• Understanding Behavior and Communication Styles

• Internet Addiction: Practical Solutions to and Increasingly Common Problem

• Trauma, PTSD and Grief

• Drug Free Treatments for Mental Health Disorders: Improving Outcomes Through Brain Wellness, Nutrition & Mindfulness

• ADHD And The Processing Disorders