Mary E. Cherullo, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Call (708)429-6999 ext. 514
Contact Ms. Cherullo
Self-awareness is a
supreme gift, a treasure as precious as life. This is what makes us
human.” -Irvin D. Yalom
It is important to me that you feel comfortable sharing your life story, perspective, and goals, at the pace you set, with some
appropriate encouragement and therapeutic challenges when necessary. I believe, as also taught by Yalom, “To care for another
individual means to know and to experience the other as fully as possible.”
It is a sign of strength that you seek clarity and new ways to cope when your stress is high. Change and stress provide opportunities for growth and the development of new skills to better adapt to life challenges.
I offer client-centered therapy with a foundation built on empathy and unconditional
positive self-regard. My therapy is informed by a strength-based and psychodynamic
perspective and utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and grounding.
What should you expect from your therapy with me?
- Respect of your dignity as you seek positive changes
- Objective listening
- An environment of unconditional positive self-regard
- A thorough evaluation that includes an assessment and treatment plan
- Concrete assignments or logs of
- between-session activities to add continuity to the therapeutic process when appropriate
- Discussion of progress and
- re-evaluation of goals
- Collaboration with you in assessing your readiness to end therapy when your goals have been achieved
Conditions treated
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Anxiety/stress
- Anger/emotional management
- Addictions
- Self-esteem/self-confidence issues
- Work and school-related issues
- Grief
- Adjustment disorders
- Life transitions
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship/marital issues
- Veteran-related issues
- Stress associated with chronic illness
- Adjustment after intensive care or long- term hospitalization/rehabilitation stay
- Caregiver stress
- Learning disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorders
Therapy services
- Individual therapy
- Couples therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Childhood through adulthood
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago–Jane Addams College of Social Work
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University
- Type 73 School Social Work Certification from Aurora University