Annaliese Spalink, LCSW
INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST
Locations: Online Only
Specialties:
Gerontology
Anxiety
Postpartum
Rate: $185 / session; BCBS PPO
annaliese@cultivatecounselinggroup.com
Hey there,
Annaliese truly loves her work as a therapist. Her laid back style emulates a space of acceptance and calm. Annaliese's primary objective as a therapist is to help clients identify their own goals for therapy, and work towards these goals together. Therapy appointments will be a collaborative experience in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
She has over 15 years of experience in mental health, with a focus in mood disorders and geriatric care. Annaliese primarily uses a Cognitive Behavioral approach to therapy, but believes in being flexible and finding what type of therapy works best for each client. Creative approaches, such as using writing and art exercises are easily incorporated if these work well for the client. Annaliese will also use humor, a client's spirituality, relaxation training and mindfulness techniques to help her clients as they work together.
Annaliese's passion for mental health started at a young age after volunteering at a homeless shelter throughout middle school and high school. Here she learned the importance of mental health treatment and the joy of engaging with people who are working to better themselves. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, she worked in psychiatric hospitals gaining experience with many disorders including mood disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders. She went on to earn Master's degree in Social Work from Chicago State University. Her specialties include gerontology, gerontology and postpartum.