Joshua Kolakowski
MA LPC CADC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified by Psychology Today 2 Endorsements
About
I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, overwhelm, stress, feeling stuck, or depression. I also treat bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, substance abuse, addictive behaviors, relationship challenges, and crisis periods.
I draw from CBT, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples therapy (EFT), integrative, and narrative therapy. In a prior career I was a third-grade teacher and special education teacher, giving me extensive experience with kids and families on educational and behavioral issues and the autism spectrum.
Specialties & Expertise
Trauma and PTSDChildAutism AddictionADHDAlcohol UseAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesDepressionDivorceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisFamily ConflictInternet AddictionLGBTQ+Life TransitionsMarital and PremaritalMen's IssuesMood DisordersRelationship IssuesSexual AddictionSubstance UseSuicidal IdeationVideo Game Addiction
Treatment Approach
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)BrainspottingCognitive Behavioral (CBT)EMDREmotionally FocusedExperiential TherapyFamily SystemsIntegrativeInternal Family Systems (IFS)Motivational InterviewingNarrativePerson-CenteredTrauma Focused
Client Focus
Age
- Children (6–10)
- Preteen
- Teen
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Participants
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Communities
- Single Parent
Finances
Fees
- $150 per session · sliding scale available for eligible clients
Payment Methods
- Cash, Check, Discover, HSA, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- APS Healthcare
- BHS
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Magellan
- Molina Healthcare
- Quartz
Qualifications
- Licensed by the State of Illinois (#178.022899)
- MA, National Louis University, 2025
- CADC Certificate, 2023
- In practice for 3 years
Locations & Availability
In-person in Lake in the Hills, plus online therapy across Illinois; flexible daytime, weekend, and evening hours.