Sandra Derks

Sandra Derks, L.C.P.C., C.A.D.C., C.C.J.P., received her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin and is a certified addictions counselor. She has over 18 years of experience in a university setting, community-based mental health, and private practice. She utilizes creative approaches to encourage positive change for adolescents, adults and families. Through these strategies she assists individuals and families recover from addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and loss. She also assists individuals to more effectively manage attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.

Services Children aged 9 and above Adolescents Adults Couples Families Parent Coaching	Therapeutic Orientation/Techniques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Psychodynamic 12-step integration /w addiction treatment Bibliotherapy Expertiential (e.g., activities, art, music) Motivational interviewing
Areas of Expertise Addiction/Recovery Eating Disorders Trauma Grief/loss Family system recovery from addiction Codependency Children of Addicts Anxiety and Panic disorders Attention Deficit Disorder Spectrum Mood Disorders: Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders	Training Professional Workshops Community Workshops Parenting groups Adolescent groups Corporate Training

Locations: Gurnee