Meredith Schroeder, LCPC, ATR-BC

Did You Know

Meredith enjoys working with textiles, like crocheting and weaving, and is an avid reader, particularly of biographies and science fiction.

Insurance Taken:

• Aetna
• AMITA Health HMO (site # 197, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500)
• Anthem
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO or Blue Choice
• Cigna, Cigna EAP, Evernorth
• Fox Valley Medicine HMO (site # 199)
• Humana
• Loyola Physicians Partners (LPP) HMO
• Meritain Health
• NU-SHIP
• Ravenswood Physician Associates HMO
• Resurrection Physicians Provider Group HMO
• United Healthcare, Optum, UMR, United EAP

Specialties:

• Anxiety/OCD
• Art Therapy
• Caregiver Support
• Depression
• Difficulty Regulating Emotions
• General Life Stressors / Transitions
• Grief
• Identify Related Stressors
• Relationship Stressors
• Self Esteem / Self Doubt
• Trauma Work

Therapeutic Approach

Therapy is rooted in a strong connection, one that flows naturally, where there can be meaningful words but also silences. I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership between myself and the client, requiring the co-creation of a safe and honest space. My approach to therapy is focused on the individual and involves the creative process as a tool for self expression and exploration. Making art can be used to learn about yourself, it can be a place to play, or a way to communicate beyond words. I incorporate art making into my sessions with clients and invite clients to join in that creation, no expectations or prior experience necessary.

Specializations & Interests

As a white therapist, I work to recognize my own privilege and bias I bring into the therapeutic space, and I actively attempt to identify and challenge harmful systems. I have a background working with adults with physical disabilities and older adults living with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias as well as their family members. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety or stress, loss and the stages of grief. I am interested in discussing the creative process and how establishing/revisiting our own creative practices can teach us about ourselves.

Biography

I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University, and I am a registered art therapist. In addition to being a therapist at CIC, I provide art therapy services for skilled nursing facilities and community agencies around the Chicagoland area. When I am not working, I engage in my own artmaking. I work in a variety of mediums but particularly enjoy working with textiles like crocheting and weaving. I am an avid reader and especially enjoy biographies and science fiction.