Cydney Oakes
MA LPC
Counselor (she/her)
Verified by Psychology Today 4 Endorsements
About
I’m fascinated with the mind and empowering people’s sense of purpose to fulfill relationships and experiences.
I guide clients through challenging life experiences to help them heal and grow, drawing on experience from inpatient settings, various mental illnesses, and residential facilities.
My work most often uses Person-Centered, DBT, Gender Affirming, EMDR, and IFS approaches, specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.
Specialties & Expertise
LGBTQ+Trauma and PTSDAnxiety Behavioral IssuesDepressionMarital and PremaritalMood DisordersParentingPersonality DisordersRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingStressWomen's Issues
Treatment Approach
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)AdlerianCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Culturally SensitiveDialectical Behavior (DBT)EMDRExposure Response Prevention (ERP)Family/MaritalFamily SystemsIntegrativeInternal Family Systems (IFS)Motivational InterviewingMulticulturalSolution Focused Brief (SFBT)Trauma Focused
Client Focus
Age
- Preteen
- Teen
- Adults
Participants
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
Finances
Fees
- $150 per session
Payment Methods
- Cash, Check, Discover, HSA, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance Accepted
- Alliance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Health
- Humana
- Magellan
- Mercy Physician HMO
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Quartz
- TRICARE
- Zelis Healthcare
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Licensed by the State of Illinois (#178.019027)
- MA, Adler University, 2022
- EMDRIA Certificate, 2024
- In practice for 4 years
Locations & Availability
In-person counseling at new offices, plus virtual sessions. Free 15-minute consultation offered.