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QUALIFICATIONS

Ioanna K. Chaney, LCSW, CPCC, MBA is a psychotherapist and a certified life coach.  She is skilled at motivating and empowering people to clarify and achieve their goals.  Ioanna has extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and client-centered therapy, life coaching and executive coaching.  Over the years, Ioanna has worked with a diverse client base, including adolescents and families on a variety of psychosocial and professional issues.

 

Her qualifications include:

  • LCSW, MA in Clinical Social Work, Univ. of Chicago
  • CPCC (Certification in Professional Co-active Coaching)
  • Certification in Client-Centered Therapy, Chicago Counseling & Psychotherapy Research Center.
  • MBA, University of Chicago
  • Successful business owner with 20 years of management experience.
  • Seminar leader and public speaker.
  • Trained in personal financial needs assessment.
  • Member of NASW (National Assoc. Of Social Workers)
  • Member of APA (American Psychotherapy Association)
  • Member, UCWBG (University of Chicago Women's Business Group) where she served as VP of Professional and Personal Development for two years.

Her approach to Coaching:

  • Treat your life as your primary business
  • Believe in yourself
  • Articulate your dreams and define your primary values
  • Make sure your relationships work
  • Identify and eliminate your energy drains
  • Set clear boundaries
  • Get in touch with your spiritual self
  • Clarify your vision or life purpose
  • Put together a compelling plan
  • Manage your "quirks" and negative thoughts
  • Maintain balance and harmony in all areas of life

Her approach to Therapy

  • Always start with where the client is, and let the client guide you where they want to go.
  • Have respect and unconditional positive regard for all clients.
  • Believe that all clients are capable of making the changes they wish to make.
  • Guide clients through self-recovery of past traumatic experiences
  • Work with the client to help them gain insights into recurring negative thoughts and patterns of behavior.
  • Assist clients in improving their interpersonal relationships.

For a FREE Introductory Session:  Call (773)244-0900

Or e-mail: ichaney@forwardalliance.com