REBECCA CHAJKOWSI, LPCC-S, CDCA
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A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is a mental health provider who holds a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and who has met all requirements set forth by the state licensure board to provide quality mental health care.
The second “C” (LPC“C”) denotes advanced clinical experience and knowledge as required by the state licensure board that allows for independent practice (meaning, without the need for supervision).
The “S” (LPCC-“S”) denotes advanced experience and knowledge in clinical supervision as required by the state licensure board that allows for supervision of LPCs and counselors-in-training.
A Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) is a professional who has earned certification from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to assist individuals seeking services for addiction.
Rebecca Chajkowski (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialty interests include: anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, gender issues, life transitions, adolescent issues, trauma, and ecotherapy. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based and uniquely tailored to each client.
Rebecca completed her graduate education at Walsh University earning her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Rebecca has also pursued advanced training in ecotherapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Prior to private practice, Rebecca worked with diverse clients in outpatient and school-based settings. She spent the first year of her career working with children and adolescents in the foster care system and those who were adopted.
Rebecca has dedicated much of her career to helping kids, adolescents, young adults, and families navigate life changes and work through trauma. She has a passion for working with those in the LGBTQ+ community and has helped clients through all stages of the coming out and transition process.
Rebecca’s approach to counseling is relational and trauma informed. She believes that if ready and empowered, clients can process life situations, identify tools, and find balance within their lives. Rebecca works hard to help clients feel comfortable in session by building rapport throughout the therapeutic relationship. She utilizes skills and tools in sessions to help clients feel empowered outside of sessions, to take ownership over their treatment. Rebecca frequently utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy when working with clients.
Her strengths include: humor, kindness, providing support, and compassion.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure & Certifications
- Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Supervision
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Supervisor (LPCC-S)
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)
- Mindfulness Based Ecotherapy Program Certified Facilitator
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Chi Sigma Iota
Rebecca’s supervision training included attending courses focused on assessment, counselor development, administration, and ethical considerations related to working with supervisees. She has received supervision throughout her career and continues to view supervision as an important part of her being a successful counselor and supervisor. She has experience supervising counselors at all levels of development in private practice settings.
Rebecca enjoys helping individuals grow as counselors and learn how to establish a healthy work life balance. She works to help her supervisees feel supported and encouraged as they navigate working with clients. In supervision, Rebecca tends to use a Rogerian approach to help supervisees feel comfortable in talking through problems and exploring concepts. She also enjoys helping supervisees learn how to utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy with clients.
AREAS OF COUNSELING
Wellness Grove
