Business Details
Compassionate Psychotherapy Services
With over three decades of dedicated practice, I specialize in guiding individuals through emotional challenges using a psychodynamic framework combined with mindfulness techniques. My approach emphasizes compassionate self-acceptance and understanding interpersonal dynamics. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and have completed advanced psychodynamic training at the Institute for Clinical Social Work. My experience spans community mental health, corporate Employee Assistance Programs, and specialized support for LGBT individuals.I work with pre-teens, adults, couples, and families, addressing both acute crises and underlying psychological patterns. My practice integrates evidence-based methods to help clients cultivate inner peace, strengthen relationships, and achieve personal growth. I maintain professional affiliations with major insurance networks while offering flexible fee structures to ensure accessibility to quality mental health care.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Parenting Guidance
Workplace Communication Training
Supervisory Consultation
School Bullying Consultation
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience in psychotherapy
- Integrates psychodynamic and mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches
- Offers sliding fee scale for financial accessibility
- Specializes in working with LGBT individuals and families
- Provides professional consultation for mental health practitioners
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Specialized one-on-one therapy sessions addressing emotional struggles and mental health concerns. Utilizes psychodynamic principles to explore personal history and mindfulness techniques for present-moment awareness. Designed to help clients develop self-compassion and overcome psychological challenges through structured, evidence-based approaches.
Couples Therapy
Therapeutic support for couples seeking to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Combines psychodynamic insights with mindfulness practices to enhance relationship dynamics. Addresses both immediate relationship crises and underlying patterns affecting interpersonal connections through structured therapeutic interventions.
Family Counseling
Comprehensive therapy sessions addressing family dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Applies psychodynamic frameworks to understand family systems while incorporating mindfulness techniques for improved communication. Focuses on resolving conflicts and strengthening relationships through collaborative therapeutic processes.
Workplace Consultation
Professional development programs for workplace communication and conflict resolution. Provides evidence-based training in managerial skills and team dynamics. Specializes in reducing workplace conflict through psychodynamic insights and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques for improved organizational performance.
Supervisory Consultation
Specialized support for mental health professionals seeking clinical supervision. Offers psychodynamic framework application and mindfulness integration guidance. Designed to enhance therapeutic effectiveness through case review, professional development, and evidence-based practice consultation.
People
Breda Doak
Therapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience in psychodynamic and mindfulness-based therapies. Holds Master's in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and advanced training from Institute for Clinical Social Work. Specializes in individual and couples therapy with expertise in LGBT support and workplace mental health.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine psychodynamic psychotherapy with mindfulness techniques to address emotional challenges and promote self-awareness.
Do you accept insurance?
I am in-network with BCBS and Aetna, and can assist with out-of-network insurance claims for other providers.
What populations do you work with?
I specialize in working with individuals (pre-teens to adults), couples, families, and mental health professionals seeking consultation.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, I offer a sliding fee scale based on financial circumstances to ensure therapy accessibility for all clients.
What are your areas of expertise?
I have extensive experience in crisis intervention, LGBT support, workplace mental health, and psychodynamic therapy applications.
