
Illinois
Ariel Gilmore, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma recovery and relational healing. I take a trauma-informed, systemic approach that integrates Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (amongst other modalities). I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including adolescents, adults, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ clients.
My areas of focus include trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, relationships, and life transitions. With experience in safety planning and crisis stabilization, I help clients find grounding in moments of distress.
If you are feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, struggling to manage emotions, or longing to improve your relationships, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your emotions, process past experiences, and create meaningful change toward a healthier, more connected life.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar
- Mood Disorder
- Relationship/Family Stress
- General Behavioral Issues
- Grief and Bereavement
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Attachment-based
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Career Counseling
- Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Crisis Intervention
- Culturally Sensitive
Communities I work with
- BIPOC Allied
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Currently/Recently Incarcerated
- Gay Allied
- First Responders/Law Enforcement
- Healthcare Professionals
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- LGBTQIA+ Allied
- Military/Veteran Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
Education
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Syracuse UniversityGraduated 2016