Silvija Barisic

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About Silvija Barisic

A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience in the USA and 2 years of international exposure in working in the filed of mental heath. Earned M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in the treatment of addiction disorders from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Received B.A. degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia.With over 10 years of experience and more then direct service hours I have gained extensive experience in working with adult individuals and couples who have suffered from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, adjustment disorders and addiction disorders. Cultural awareness has a central peace in my practice. My clinical approach is tailored in accordance with the clients’ unique needs. Motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy are some of therapeutic approaches I use in working with my clients.I strongly believe that individuals have to be separated from their problems in order to open space for new and more constrictive views of themselves. My interests include multicultural counseling, group therapy, and DBT.Besides English, I am fluent in Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian.