Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

123 W Madison Street, 2150, Chicago, IL 60602

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Victoria is the founder of Great Lakes Therapy Center (GLTC) and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist. At GLTC, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to providing DBT, Victoria uses the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

She works with clients who struggle with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, self-injury, depression, binge eating disorder, bulimia, substance abuse disorders, and PTSD. She helps clients build insight into destructive habits and develop effective skills to understand and change their problematic behaviors, thoughts and emotions.

One of her greatest passions is seeing her clients reach their goals and live the life the they’ve always desired. Though she is focused on delivering evidenced based treatments and maintains a structured approach, she also brings playfulness, humor and spontaneity into the therapeutic process.

Call or Email Victoria Ann Kessinger now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 313-0481

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 313-0481

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders and Suicidal Ideation

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (312) 313-0481

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 313-0481

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders and Suicidal Ideation

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Blue Care Network
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Optum
Out of Network

AT GLTC we are able to submit insurance claims directly to BCBS.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

AT GLTC we are able to submit insurance claims directly to BCBS.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180010904 Victoria Ann Kessinger
In Practice for 11 Years

I'm a DBT- Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

I'm a DBT- Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Personality Disorders
Suicidal Ideation

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Impulse Control Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Substance Use

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

3 Endorsements

Kristina M Pecora

Psychologist, PsyD

Victoria Te You Moore

Counselor, LCPC, CGP, AGPA-F

Cynthia Holmes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Feminist
Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Groups

DBT Skills Group for Adults and Teens

Hosted by

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Great Lakes Therapy Center currently has seven DBT Skills groups. The program is designed for clients who would like to develop healthy habits and enhance their psychological and emotional stability. It is designed to encourage healing and acceptance, build insight, improve relationships, and prevent relapse. The skills taught in this class include mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Expertise

Behavioral Issues

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Emotional Disturbance

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$100

Group Meets

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

Suite 2150

Chicago, IL 60602

Email Victoria Ann Kessinger about this group or call - (312) 313-0481

DBT Skill Graduate Group

Hosted by

Victoria Ann Kessinger

This group is for adult individuals who have graduated from a comprehensive DBT skills group and are looking for additional support. The function of the group is to provide ongoing accountability for adults who are interested in improving their ability to apply and practice DBT skills.

Expertise

Anxiety

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Depression

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$100

Group Meets

Every Mon, Wed 4 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

Suite 2150

Chicago, IL 60602

Email Victoria Ann Kessinger about this group or call - (312) 313-0481

Skillfully Sober Group

Hosted by

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUDs), this group offers a combination of DBT skill-building and process work to help participants make and sustain the changes needed to get and stay clean/sober. This group is open to adults who struggle with addiction and would like to build skills to sustain and enhance their recovery. BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO are accepted. Out of pocket rates are also available.

Expertise

Addiction

Substance Use

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Thu 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 West Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

Email Victoria Ann Kessinger about this group or call - (312) 313-0481

Location

Primary Location

Great Lakes Therapy Center

123 W Madison Street

2150

Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 313-0481

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Chicago, IL

Counties

Cook

Zips

Neighborhoods

Call for a free consultation now - (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC

Call for a free consultation now - (312) 313-0481

Victoria Ann Kessinger

Counselor, MA, LCPC