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Introducing Licensed Professional Counselor Mercedes Compton in Gurnee, IL

therapist in Gurnee, IL
Education: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Phone: (847) 868-3435
Office Location:
Portrait Health Centers
1790 Nations Drive
Suite 214
Gurnee, IL 60031
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Specialties:  Including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Children and Adolescents, Trauma/Complex Trauma, Marriage/Family Conflicts, Crisis/Stress and Coping, Codependency, Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors, other Behavioral Issues, Bullying, Peer Conflicts, Anger/Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation/Self-harm Behaviors, Emotional Disturbance/Internal Issues, Self-Esteem, Loss and Grief, Personality Disorders, Parenting, Cultural Issues, Communication Conflicts, Life Coaching, Life Transition Issues, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Sexuality and Gender Issues, Dissociative Disorder, Mood Disorder


I believe every person of any age will experience some kind of emotional and psychological strains resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances in life at some point or another. Matters of mental and physical health states, healthy relationships, communications of all kinds are inevitable in our life journey as they determine one’s growth and functionality. Hence, when the path to a happy, secured life is interrupted due to conflicts -- emotional turmoil, a stressful transition, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or simple desire for personal growth, a therapeutic alliance between client and counselor can unruffle the way and puts the client ahead of the game.
 
My passion and aspiration in counseling is to work with children and adolescents and adults of different ages and culture. As a therapist, my priority is to build strong alliance with clients, provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe to challenge and express their deepest fears, self-doubt, shame, faith and trust issues, and interpersonal relationship issues. By utilizing empathic dialogue, I help the individual identify problematic thoughts and behaviors or self-limiting beliefs that interfere with living their best life. As well as help set realistic and achievable goals and treatment. I believe the fundamental principle of a therapeutic relationship includes a balance of support and challenge for growth and change to achieve.
 
My therapeutic approach is tailored to fit the needs of each individual client as each person carries a unique history, personality, and set of goals. There is no one theory or modality that fits all. In general, I employ practical, results-oriented treatments and integrated approach that are consistent with my clients’ core values. Therapy is a team effort, so I encourage collaboration in developing strategies and evaluating progress.  It is a fulfilling yet humbling endeavor to work alongside each client. 
 
I graduated from Trinity International University with a BA degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.  I also bring to the team an additional and unique asset. I have, before changing field, 30+years of experience within the business arena. As well as my own experiences and journey of healing and growth of which cultivated my passion for counseling -hence, devout to live my life fully by connecting with others intentionally and deeply. Not to skip, in my spare time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, listening to good stories and music, joining humanitarian missions, and exploring and enjoying nature’s beauty.
Specialties
  • Anxiety
  • Family Conflict
  • Depression

Issues:
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Mental Health:
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Thinking Disorders
Age:
  • Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults

Treatment Approach

Treatment Orientation:
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Accepted Insurance Plans:
  • Aetna
  • Aetna IL
  • Aetna Illinois
  • American Behavioral
  • Anthem
  • BCBS IL
  • Beacon
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • IL BCBS
  • LifeSynch
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • ValueOptions
  • Out of Network
Questions or to Schedule an Appointment Call (847) 737-8787 


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