Shimon Gendelman

Shimon Gendelman accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Shimon Gendelman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Shimon is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Shimon’s Illinois license number is 180.014166, 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.

Shimon Gendelman has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Shimon’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, North Park University. Over that time, Shimon has worked closely with Parents.

Shimon Gendelman works with Parents and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Therapy, Grief, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Shimon spends most of their clinical time. Shimon also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shimon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shimon Gendelman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Shimon’s style is calming, empowering, energetic, humorous, and warm. In Shimon’s words: “Whether you want practical coping skills, to explore deeper emotions and long-standing patterns, or simply a place to process life's challenges, I meet you where you are and tailor our work to your needs.”

Shimon Gendelman offers therapy in English. Shimon identifies as White.

Shimon Gendelman offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 8150 McCormick Blvd in Skokie. Shimon 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 Shimon Gendelman is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Shimon 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 Shimon’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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