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- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About George
Dr. George Savarese is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 40 years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and eating-related problems. He also addresses aging and geriatric issues, personality concerns such as avoidant and dependent patterns, and conditions like OCD and post-traumatic stress.
He works from the view that clients are experts in their own lives and that their strengths matter in addressing hard problems. Sessions are straightforward conversations that build on what already works for a person. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of coping.
His style is practical and steady. He helps people make small changes that can affect relationships, mood, and daily routines. For trauma and grief he balances attention to painful memories with ways to manage distress in the moment.
For eating and obsessions he focuses on how behavior and thinking interact, and on gradual steps that reduce disruptive habits. For midlife, aging, and life changes he helps people sort priorities and plan manageable shifts.
Dr. Savarese offers care in English from Illinois. International clients are not accepted. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the service you use. To begin, follow the online matching and scheduling steps provided on the site.
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How his approaches translate to online care
Dr. Savarese uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions that focus on practical change. One common method is working with thinking and behavior patterns to reduce unhelpful habits; this helps with anxiety, OCD, and eating-related issues by teaching stepwise changes people can practice between sessions. Another frequent focus is trauma-informed work that balances attention to difficult memories with skills to manage distress in the moment, useful for post-traumatic stress and grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they try options and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful in real life.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list explicit options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and eating-related problems, among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative. He treats clients as experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.