Kimberly Cecil, LCSW (she/her), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She uses a collaborative process to create a safe space and build connection while exploring each person's history and concerns with curiosity and compassion. By working together to find strategies and practices that promote healing and authentic living, Kim offers a non-judgmental approach, integrating methods from person-centered therapy, internal family systems, and trauma therapy such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Her goal is to help clients achieve their therapeutic objectives. Kim's journey into social work began during a volunteer year at a victim services agency focused on domestic and sexual violence, where she took on various roles. After attending the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, she accumulated extensive experience in several clinical settings, including 13 years in college counseling centers and 5 years in private practice.
Email: kim@flourishtherapy.net
Business Phone: 224-291-6746
In addition to addressing trauma and anxiety concerns, Kim has extensive experience working with individuals in the LGBTQIA community. Utilizing strengths-based and trauma-informed practices, Kim creates a safe space for clients to explore and process emotions and negative beliefs that can harm self-esteem and self-expression. With a diverse background in therapy, Kim has helped hundreds of clients from a variety of cultures, religions, and backgrounds.
Services offered:
- Individual Therapy for individuals ages 14-99 (Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, and Seniors)
- Family Therapy with individual clients who wish to include family members as part of their healing.
Insurance accepted:
- Aetna
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
Kim is dedicated to providing the support and guidance necessary for healing.
Kim is an avid kayaker who often paddles on her own to release tension and integrate exercise and nature for her self-care and wellness. As a proud mother of an adult daughter and grandmother to two (soon to be three!) grandchildren living in the Chicagoland area, she understands the importance of family and community support. Her creative efforts are now focused on caring for her home and garden.
