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Plamena Daskalova

Psychologist, Ph.D.
Last Updated 73 days ago

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor of Counseling Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. I specialize in treating mood concerns such as anxiety and depression, adjustment and acculturation challenges, and relational or family-of-origin neglect, abuse and attachment disruptions. This includes using EMDR to assess and treat both single-event and complex trauma. I also maintain a recognized subspecialty in career-development concerns, such as working with professionals navigating demanding careers, burnout, career uncertainty, and challenges with work-life balance.

My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative in nature, and I create space for self-reflection, guidance, and humor. I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates elements of contemporary somatic, cognitive and trauma-focused/informed theories to help you create meaningful and lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.

Finding the right therapist can be incredibly difficult to do and I commend you for taking the first step. Please contact me to schedule a 15-minute complimentary consultation to see if we are a good fit!


Specialties

Anxiety Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Infertility Life Transitions Perfectionism Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Plamena Daskalova is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Optum UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Rates

Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours


Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Emotion-focused therapy Existential Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Gottman Method Health at Every Size Humanistic Insight Therapy Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ People of Color Polyamorous Undocumented

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 10
  • License(s): IL-071.010666

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman