Illinois
Dr. Gerald McCallum, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Gerald McCallum, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He completed his training at APA-accredited programs, including the University of Illinois, University of Memphis, University of Arkansas–Arkansas Children's Hospital, and University of Tennessee–Health Science Center. He is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Dr. McCallum specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and families, with a focus on emotional and adjustment concerns, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
He uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Modification, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems interventions. His approach emphasizes building on clients’ strengths to improve daily functioning and help navigate life’s challenges.
Dr. McCallum is passionate about helping adolescents and young adults address emotional and career-related difficulties, and he tailors counseling to meet each client’s individual needs. Sessions are scheduled consistently according to the client’s preferences and goals.
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
Treatment approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Schema Therapy
- Faith Based - Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Positive Psychology
Communities I work with
- Military/Veteran Allied
Education
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of MemphisGraduated 1992
American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, American MENSA