Kristen rexha (SHE/HER/HERS)

LCSW

Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Aurora University in 2012 and Masters Degree in Social Work from Aurora University in 2013. 

She has worked in various settings including  community mental health, ER/crisis evaluation, group therapy, and worked at nationally recognized Linden Oaks Hospital for 7 years before going into private practice. 

Kristen sees patients 12+ and specializes in anxiety, depression, relational issues, self harm, life transitions, trauma and mood disorders. 

Kristen is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as well as DCFS Trauma Certified. She uses evidenced based treatment practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). 

She believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals by providing a safe space to process and move forward with skills to build and maintain healthy relationships. She meets clients where they are at and helps empower them by using a strengths based practice.