Grant Swenson MHC Intern
I am a graduate counseling intern in the field of mental health. I am working toward licensure in the state of Illinois. I entered the field after 15 years of personal struggle with mental illness and a long journey of healing from hurt. Regardless of your experience, recovery and healing can be very difficult. My own journey to where I'm at today is a key reason for why I'm in this field and why I'm looking for an opportunity to help you with your own journey!
While I'm trained to help in numerous ways, some of key areas of expertise include ocd, depression, and anxiety. I practice counseling with a polyvagal, person-centered, and existential approach.
A key recipe to a healthy and whole self involves autonomy, ownership, awareness, and safety. I would love to help you explore and generate such conditions for your own life as you endeavor to take the difficult path towards healing. While we're working together, your privacy, autonomy, and best interests will be at the core of our work. In my office, there is no judgement. In fact, quite the opposite! Regardless of what you're struggling with, the feelings or thoughts you are afraid of sharing, or the weaknesses or strengths you bring to the table as you begin work on yourself, I choose to be present and supportive of your efforts. In addition, your safety and comfort while you tackle the work you have before you will be a centerpiece to our time. You don't need to be alone as you navigate your waters.
While I'm trained to help in numerous ways, some of key areas of expertise include ocd, depression, and anxiety. I practice counseling with a polyvagal, person-centered, and existential approach.
A key recipe to a healthy and whole self involves autonomy, ownership, awareness, and safety. I would love to help you explore and generate such conditions for your own life as you endeavor to take the difficult path towards healing. While we're working together, your privacy, autonomy, and best interests will be at the core of our work. In my office, there is no judgement. In fact, quite the opposite! Regardless of what you're struggling with, the feelings or thoughts you are afraid of sharing, or the weaknesses or strengths you bring to the table as you begin work on yourself, I choose to be present and supportive of your efforts. In addition, your safety and comfort while you tackle the work you have before you will be a centerpiece to our time. You don't need to be alone as you navigate your waters.