Steve Spaccarelli, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)

Dr. Spaccarelli specializes in children's behavior problems, couple's & family therapy, & helping individuals and families cope with conflict, divorce, & compulsion.

Overview

Dr. Spaccarelli received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University in 1989. He did internship training focused on brief therapies for adults and children at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles in 1987, and was a Post-doctoral Fellow in Clinical Child Psychology at UCLA in 1990. He is the author of several research articles on parenting, children's mental health and coping with abuse, and was a member of the Psychiatry Dept. faculty at University of Illinois at Chicago (1994-1998), before becoming the Clinical Director of an agency providing therapy to child and adult victims of abuse.

Steve Spaccarelli sees patients at the following location(s):

Oak Park, Illinois

Steve Spaccarelli, Ph.D.
6551 W. North Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Phone: (708) 969-2575
Fax: (708) 445-0495

Personal Statement

I believe that times of crisis can also be times of learning and personal development. I also believe that good psychotherapy helps put family and individual crises in the proper perspective, so that clients can begin to mobilize their own resources for healing and growth. This is true for adults and for children, regardless of their age.

My approach to psychotherapy is solution focused, but not simplistic. We are all practicing the "art of living," and it is challenging, especially in today's world of remote controls, instant gratifications, great demands on our time, and high expectations of self and others. I offer clients active support, as well as specific information (i.e. suggested reading), and have years of professional experience in helping clients cope with the most difficult challenges, including separation, loss, bereavement, and abuse.

I am a parent of two children myself, and understand very well the mighty challenges of parenting in both single and two parent families, and the extra challenges of parenting a difficult child.

I encourage internet readers to come in for a free consultation when they are ready, and to not postpone taking a look at what the current crisis or issue can mean in terms of opening up your future or your child's.

Treatment Areas

Dr. Spaccarelli has experience treating the following areas: ADHD, Addiction Issues, Alcoholism, Antisocial Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement, Career Issues, Childhood Sexual Abuse Offenders, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Chronic Mental Illness, Compulsive Gambling, Compulsive Overeating, Compulsive Spending, Couples' Issues, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence Offenders, Domestic Violence Victims, Infertility Issues, Men's Issues, Parenting Issues, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Sexual Assault Victims and Weight Management.

Treatment Modalities

Dr. Spaccarelli provides Child Advocacy, Christian Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, Custody Evaluation, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Parent Training, Play Therapy, School Consultation, School Intervention and Sex Therapy. He works with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Couples, Families and Seniors.

Affiliations

Dr. Spaccarelli is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield.