Leo W Lavender
12+ years experience

Leo W Lavender

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·Psy D, LCSW, CODP
12+ years experience
Blue Island, IL, United States
$130 - $160
Accepting clients

About

I am the owner and director of I Can Hea U Now Inc. I earned my Master of Social Work in 2012 from Governors State University. In 2014 I received my clinical license in social work and was ordained as a Christian Minister. In 2022, I received my Doctor of Psychology from Walden University. My practice was founded in 1993 and incorporated in 2023. Our mission is to “change lives one person at a time.” My focus is on helping people cope with mental illness, psychosocial issues, Relationship drama, Sexual trauma, and substance use disorder. I incorporate spiritual principles in therapy & we are LGBTQ friendly and knowledgeable. We specialize in teaching solutions to mental health dilemmas and providing evidence-based coping strategies that last a lifetime. If you are seeking help coping with life on your terms and have tried all you know to do, take one more step and call I Can Hear U Now. Let us assist you in building a life you will be proud of. Specialties: My therapy involves evaluating your support network and past successes. I also heavily emphasize teaching coping strategies and a varied perspective. Doing this allows you to see your dilemmas from a different point of view. Then we look at the role your thoughts played in your decision. I rely on you completing your homework. That's trying the coping strategies and reporting back. Credentials & Experience: I have been counseling a diverse population for over twenty years. I graduated at the top of my class for each degree.

"My preferred treatment models are cognitive behavioral therapy and Christian counseling."

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AddictionBipolar DisorderRelationship Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Christian Counseling
Trauma Focused
Supervision Services
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online, In Person

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$130

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$160

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · Psy D, LCSW, CODP

Leo W Lavender · Verified December 2025

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Walden University, Doctor of Psychology in , Graduated 2022

Additional Credentials

Membership from National Association of Social Worker

2009

Membership from Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification

2004

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

We are in-network for my listed providers, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Payment Methods

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Zelle

Location

Primary Office

Blue Island, IL, 60406

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

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My preferred treatment models are cognitive behavioral therapy and Christian counseling.

$130 - $160 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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