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Gail Gabbert, D.Min., LMFT
800-905-3394
773-784-8905
fax: 773-784-8906

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Office Addresses:
Interactions Therapy Center
1945 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
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Appointments:
11am - 9pm Mon - Thurs;

Specific Areas of Practice:
Anxiety
general anxiety social anxiety panic attacks

Behavior - Physical Conditions
ADD & ADHD Anger management Behavior difficulties (impulse control; self/other injury; oppositional-defiant) Compulsive Gambling / Spending OCD Psychosomatic conditions Sleep Disorders

Cultural / Ethnic Issues

Depression
Life Transitions
life phase / developmental career divorce / widowed bereavement menopause depression

Relationship Issues
adoption attachment issues blended family family of origin / primary support system romantic relationships: dating - cohabitation - premarital - marital - divorce single parenting

Identity & Sexuality
bi-sexual gay heterosexual lesbian transgender transexual women's issues sexual dysfunction

Trauma
rape (date; stranger) incest terrorism war/crime related (military service; political refugees)

Spiritual Counseling

Substance Use
recreational drugs prescription drugs alcohol ACOA
License Number / State: IL/166-000220
Malpractice Insurance: Yes
Languages: English
Special Situations:
Primary Services Offered:
psychotherapy, counseling, supervision/clinical
Target Age Population:
adolecents, young adults, adults, seniors
Treatment Modality:
Individual 40%
Couple 40%
Family 20%
Theoretical Orientation:
Cognitive
Integrative
Systems Therapy

Additional Areas of practice

Dr. Gabbert is especially well trained in relationship issues such as marital/couple problems, affairs, divorce, remarriage & blended family issues, pre marital counseling, parenting issues, communication, conflict management, financial distress, family of origin issues, childhood trauma, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, sexual dysfunction, workplace issues, stress, life stage changes, coping with crisis, grief and loss, alcohol and drug addiction. She also has expertise in addictions: especially heroin addiction and abuse of other opiates (prescription medication).

Dr. Gail Gabbert, licensed in Illinois

Dr. Gabbert holds a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree in counseling and is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Additionally, she completed a two year certificate program in Advanced Studies in Couples and Family Therapy. She is an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapists. She has over 15 years of post-graduate clinical experience specializing in relationship issues and the array of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Interactions Therapy Center is located on the north side of Chicago in the Ravenswood community on the corner of Damen and Wilson Avenue. The fee is $100 per session for individual, couples or family therapy regardless of the number of persons attending. There is a missed session fee if you do not cancel your appointment within 24 hours of the session. Payment is due on the day of service. Sliding scale option: Dr. Gabbert supervises a graduate trained counselor who is available to provide therapy at a reduced rate while they work toward gaining their licensure. Most types of insurance will cover outpatient mental health counseling. Dr. Gail Gabbert currently serves on 50 different insurance (PPO, HMO or EAP) panels and is able to receive reimbursement from most types of insurance. To be certain, check your mental health benefits to inquire about deductibles, co-payments, pre- certification requirements and verify if they cover marital/family counseling if this is the service you are seeking.