Dear Visitor, Welcome to the Consultation Office of Therasa Zito, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, with experience in providing consultation on design of a program, quality improvement, Council On Accreditation, and much more. I am also available to provide therapy online. If you are interested in online therapy you my click on www.mytherapynet.com and look for the section that reads, "If a particular therapist has referred you, please enter their name." Once you enter my name you will be linked directly to my virtual office through mytherapynet. Once you are directed to my virtual office please feel free to book a session. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you toward enhancing the quality of your life.
Consider therapy if, despite your best efforts and help from others, you are experiencing any of the following:
- sudden changes in mood
- persistent feelings of being overwhelmed
- a prolonged sense of helplessness and sadness
- lack of appetite or overeating
- sleeping too much or too little
- excessive fear or anxiety
- lack of energy
- excessive worry, i.e., expect the worst, constantly on edge, etc.
- a lack of enthusiasm
- inability to control emotions, i.e., despair, rage, sadness, etc.
- thoughts of wanting to harm yourself or others
- harmful behaviors toward yourself or others, i.e., drinking too much alcohol, abusing drugs, becoming overly argumentative and aggressive, etc.
- difficulty in caring out everyday activities, i.e., unable to concentrate on assignments at work or school, your job or school performance is suffering as a result, etc.
- questioning your sexuality or gender identity
- social isolation
- sacrificing yourself for others
- fear of your partner or fear of leaving your partner
- being hit, threatened, called names by your partner
Mission Statement
The mission of this counseling practice is to help individuals achieve the highest quality of life. We will provide therapy, advocacy, training, consultation and supervision to individuals and to their community. The values of this practice are to treat people with respect as well as appreciate diversity within individuals and communities. We value and understand that all people have the right to choose their coping strategies. Our practice will follow and adhere to all of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
