Annette Popernik, MSW, LCSW

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Free 15 minute phone consultation

Available to schedule within one week! I provide teletherapy to adults of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety,
life transitions, cultural issues, family dynamics, grief and loss, chronic illness/pain,
and various disabilities. Who are my clients? You're a perfectionist
and hard on yourself. Or maybe lately things are so tough that scrolling
feels like the only thing you can do. You’ve lost someone or something in your life and you’re struggling to cope with that. Or your culture and family mean a
lot to you AND you're struggling to prioritize yourself within that. You
might feel unseen and you want to empower yourself. Pain is a daily
part of your life and/or having a disability is something that informs
your identity. Do any of those sound relatable? 

Overall, I believe therapy is a conversation and a first step. My goal is to guide
you to use your strengths while believing in yourself and what you can
do on your own healing journey. I am here to shine a flashlight, to
guide, but you are and will be the person to create the change and
healing you need in your life. To support that emotional wellness, I
focus on promoting both physical and mental health and care. As a Latina
therapist and Mexican-American, my cultural identity is integral to who
I am and to my practice. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, I am
passionate about providing linguistically and culturally competent care.
I continue to serve individuals from various races and ethnicities
including many immigrant individuals and communities. Using this
culturally aware and strengths-based approach, I listen to your needs
and guide you based on your values and beliefs whether that be to
incorporate your culture, faith, identity, or simply your values as a
person.

If you have sessions with me, I will emphasize that YOU
are not your diagnosis. You are YOU and who you are matters. We help to
identify you inner strengths and qualities, using these to support you
as you tackle challenges. You might come to session with a lot to say or
you might come but have no clue what to say. That's okay; I can ask you
questions and guide you. Maybe our sessions involve building coping
skills and using a treatment modality OR maybe you just need a space to
talk it out. I don't believe there is a single therapist that is perfect
for everyone. If you'd like to work with me, wonderful. If you change
your mind later, that's okay. My priority is your well being; you get to
decide what that looks like and where your safe space is.

 (I accept BCBS PPO plans, Aetna, and Cigna. I also accept self-pay)

Annette Popernik Reaches


Clients throughout Illinois

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