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Amanda Connor(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Illinois
Anxiety -Identity development- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Trauma-Life purpose & meaning-
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Professional statement

Amanda works with adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking support through life’s challenges. She welcomes clients from all walks of life and creates a safe, compassionate space for those navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, or major life transitions. Amanda is passionate about helping clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful changes that lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Her approach to therapy is warm, connected, and collaborative. Amanda combines empathy with practical tools, offering psychoeducation and strategies that empower clients to take greater control over their emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors. She believes that lasting change comes from understanding both the “why” and the “how,” and she tailors her work to each individual’s unique needs and goals.

Amanda’s professional background spans both private and public settings, giving her a diverse and adaptable perspective. She has experience providing individual therapy as well as working in high-intensity environments, including crisis response and street-based community care. Her integrative approach draws from evidence-based practices and holistic elements such as mindfulness, ensuring that clients feel supported both mentally and emotionally.

Amanda sees clients at her Oak Park office, where she offers a calm and welcoming environment for in-person sessions. For those who prefer the flexibility of remote care, she is also available for virtual sessions to accommodate busy schedules or geographic needs.


Message to clients

I believe that therapy is a place for growth and change, and I’m here to help guide you through that process. You are the expert on your life, and I see my role as a supportive guide who can provide tools, perspective, and encouragement along the way.

Our work together will be collaborative and active. Change takes effort, and while I’ll offer strategies and insights, the real transformation happens when you engage with the process and apply what we explore in sessions to your life. I’ll be here to support you every step of the way, but you’ll be in the driver’s seat.

My hope for you is that through our work, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It won’t always be easy, but the effort you put in can lead to lasting, meaningful change. If you’re ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk alongside you.


Work and Education


Loyola University Chicago, Master's of Social Work, 2013
Loyola's University Chicago, Bachelor's of Social Work, 2012

Licensure

Illinois: 149.026284

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • First-Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare (through United Health)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Amanda Connor is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO
  • Medicaid


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$130 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $130

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