Therapist
Alison Zdarsky
LPC
Alison Zdarsky: Ed.S., M.Ed., LPC, PEL-SC, ASDCS
I am passionate about supporting youth and families seeking assistance with mood disorders, executive functioning difficulties, learning challenges, and parent coaching. I incorporate multiple approaches in my work which facilitate the best treatment outcomes. I tailor my approach on an individual basis and am skilled in a variety of therapeutic approaches. Throughout your care, I account for developmental strengths and areas for growth by continuously assessing an individual’s physicality, sociability, emotions, personality, cognition, intellect, and perception. When working with your child, I involve the parents as I believe that building support around the child leads to resilience and healing.
I completed my Master’s degrees in School Counseling in 2013 and Mental Health Counseling in 2015 and have experience providing mental health therapy to children, adolescents and families in the public behavioral health and private outpatient settings. I recently completed my School Psychology Educational Specialist degree in June 2024 and will work as a full-time school psychologist in the fall. I additionally hold certifications in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma and Resilience Life Coaching and Infant Toddler Mental Health.
I balance my dedication to professional growth and a strong work ethic by spending time traveling (favorite destination is Switzerland!), in nature (hiking, gardening, and walking my dog) and with friends and family. Although I have lived outside of Illinois, I grew up and currently live in Chicago’s western suburbs where I feel the most “home.”
WHAT I TREAT:
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment/Separation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavior Management
Bullying
Children of Divorce
Communication
Coping Skills
Depression
Executive Functioning (EF)
Family Issues
Grief and Loss
Intellectual Disability
Learning Disorders
Life Transitions
Parenting
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
School Related Issues/Refusal
Self-Esteem Issues
Social Skills
Stress Management
Teen Issues
Trauma
HOW I TREAT:
Individual
Family
Couples
Group
WHO I TREAT:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
CLINICAL APPROACH:
o Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
o Attachment-Based Therapy
o Bibliotherapy
o Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
o Eclectic Therapy
o Executive Functioning Coaching
o Family Systems Therapy
o Mindfulness
o Motivational Interviewing
o Parent Coaching
o Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
o Person Centered Therapy
o Play Therapy
o Psychoeducation
o Sandtray and Sandplay Therapies
o Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT)
o Strength Based Therapy
o Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
LOCATION:
Oak Park
