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Paula Savarese

LCSW · Illinois · Online sessions

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About Paula Savarese

I am licensed in Illinois with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Paula Savarese is serving from:

Illinois

Years in practice

17 years

NPI number

  • 1356153829

License Details

IL LCSW 149027586

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