
Illinois
Pete Temple, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome challenges and create more fulfilling lives.
I believe that, as a client, you already possess many of the tools you need to thrive. Life’s challenges can sometimes obscure those strengths, and therapy is the process of reconnecting you to your potential and building the confidence to live the life you want.
Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we identify your goals and work toward them as a team. Even small, positive changes can create meaningful momentum. Subtle shifts in how you think and act can lead to profound and lasting improvements in your quality of life.
My approach is pragmatic and personalized. We’ll use proven methods in a way that fits you, combining evidence-based strategies, my clinical experience, and your unique strengths to develop healthy, practical solutions to the challenges you face. The ultimate goal is not just to feel better, but to do better.
Are you ready to begin? Let’s get to work—together.
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
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Therapy
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- General Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar
- Bullying
- Work or Career Stress
- Depression
- Divorce or Separation
- Financial Stress
- Grief and Bereavement
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive Therapy
- Faith Based - Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Interpersonal
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Career Counseling
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Communities I work with
- Military/Veteran Allied
- First Responders/Law Enforcement
- Healthcare Professionals
Education
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyGraduated 1995