Thomas Malczyk

Thomas Malczyk accepts Oscar IL, Centivo, Aetna, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Thomas Malczyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Thomas is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Thomas’s Illinois license number is 149015326, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Thomas Malczyk has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Thomas’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Illinois. Over that time, Thomas has worked closely with Geriatric clients and Neurodivergence. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Thomas is part of that group.

Thomas Malczyk works with Geriatric clients and Neurodivergence and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Thomas spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Thomas is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Thomas Malczyk draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Thomas’s style is affirming, creative, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Thomas’s words: “Together, we’ll explore your inner strengths and reconnect with your most authentic self.”

Thomas Malczyk (he/him) offers therapy in English. Thomas identifies as White.

Thomas Malczyk offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 219 W. 55th St in Clarendon Hills. Thomas is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Thomas Malczyk is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Thomas will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Thomas’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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