Annette Popernik
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
As a multilingual and Latina therapist, I provide psychotherapy to college students & adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, grief and loss, chronic illness/pain, racial injustice, and various disabilities. I have extensive experience using cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, & self-compassion. I believe therapy is a conversation & a first step. My goal is to guide you to use your strengths while believing in yourself & what you can do on your own healing journey.
I am here to shine a flashlight & guide, but you are & will be the person to create the change & healing you need in your life. To support that emotional wellness, I focus on promoting both physical & mental health & care. As a Latina and Mexican-American therapist, my cultural identity is integral to who I am and to my practice.
I am passionate about providing linguistically & culturally competent care. I serve individuals from various races & ethnicities including immigrants. Using this culturally aware & strengths-based approach, I listen to your needs & guide you based on your beliefs whether that be to incorporate your culture, faith, identity, or simply your values as a person
License
License(s)
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Zelle
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self Compassion
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Immunodisorders
- People with Disabilities
- Hispanic or Latino
- Deaf
- Biracial
- Immigrants
- Chronic illness and chronic pain
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
Website and social media