Adam L. Maldonado, BA, MS, LCPC
Adam L. Maldonado is a fully licensed therapist who earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in both Psychology and Philosophy from Northern Illinois University in 2007. He served as a Research Assistant and conducted his own research in the Psychology Department of NIU. He obtained his Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and has been with Taking Control since June of 2014. He has received special training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Multicultural Counseling, and Play Therapy. He specializes / focuses on working with Borderline Personality Disorder, Adoption, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Attachment conflicts, relationship/family conflicts, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, anger management, self-injury, defiance and play therapy with children. Adam is experienced in adolescent, couples, family and group therapy, and works with people of all ages and identities. Adam adapts to the specific needs of each individual client with whom he works.
"Therapy can be intimidating, and the fact that you are here says you recognize the need and are brave enough to consider it. It is a journey you will not take alone. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone who can help you make sense of the chaos and lighten the load on your shoulders by teaching you how to face it all? You are the author of your life, and I consider my role as an editor helping you to see and make the necessary changes to make your life work for you as best it can. Things are never set in stone and can always change, sometimes we just need the right momentum, direction and inspiration to do so. I firmly believe that I can help you with that while addressing the very unique person that you are. There is no singular way with which I approach the issues that my clients face. My approach is always supported with evidence of its effectiveness but will vary depending on the specific needs you have. Together, we can revise your story to be the kind you want it to be, join me and write the next page!"
