Ivette Bracken, LPC – Bilingual

Office Locations: Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake and Hoffman Estates
Phone: 847-913-0393 x148
Email: ibracken@arborcounselingcenter.com

Ivette Bracken, LPC, earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College, along with a trauma certificate and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy. She has experience working in inpatient, PHP, and IOP hospital settings with children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about working with individuals, families, and couples to support healing, connection, and growth.

Clients Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples

Biography

I believe every person has a unique story—one that is shaped by their past and influenced by the many seasons of their life. As a therapist, I’m deeply honored to walk alongside individuals and families as they explore these stories, find healing, and move toward growth. My approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity, and I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for all clients. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, but my passion lies in supporting young people and their families. I’ve worked in both outpatient settings and higher levels of care, including PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), which allows me to bring structure and a deep understanding to treatment. I offer psycho-education to caregivers to help extend the therapeutic work beyond sessions and into the home.

I specialize in supporting clients navigating:

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Low self-esteem and identity development
  • Behavioral and emotional challenges
  • Family and peer relationship difficulties

In addition to individual work, I also enjoy working with couples to strengthen communication, build connection, and work through relational challenges. I also offer Christian counseling for those who wish to integrate their faith into the healing process.

As a bilingual therapist fluent in Spanish, I’m honored to serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive care and honoring the unique background and experiences each client brings. Whether you or your child are facing big emotions, life transitions, or long-standing challenges, I would be honored to support your journey toward healing and hope.

Spanish Profile:
Cada persona tiene una historia única. Como terapeuta, me siento honrada de acompañar a personas y familias en su camino de sanación y crecimiento. Trabajo con compasión, curiosidad y respeto cultural para crear un espacio seguro para todos.

Tengo experiencia con niños, adolescentes y adultos, pero me enfoco en apoyar a jóvenes y sus familias. He trabajado en clínicas externas y en programas más intensivos como PHP e IOP. También guío a los cuidadores para que el trabajo continúe en casa.

Apoyo a personas que enfrentan trauma, ansiedad, depresión, baja autoestima, problemas de conducta y dificultades en relaciones familiares o sociales. También trabajo con parejas para mejorar la comunicación y la conexión.

Uso terapias como CBT, DBT y ACT. Estoy entrenada en trauma y uso Terapia de Juego con niños. También ofrezco consejería cristiana si el cliente lo desea.

Como terapeuta bilingüe, sirvo con gusto a clientes que hablan inglés o español. Es un honor acompañarte en tu proceso de sanación.

Treatment Issues:
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adjustment-Life Stages
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Co-Dependency
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depression
  • Disability-Adjustment to
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Executive Functioning
  • Family/Relationship Conflict
  • Gender Issues
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men’s Issues
  • Mindfulness
  • OCD
  • Pain Management
  • Panic Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Physical Abuse
  • Post-Partum Depression
  • PTSD
  • Trauma
  • School Refusal
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sleep Problems
  • Social Skills
  • Stress Management
  • Women’s Issues
Treatment Models:
  • Brief Treatment
  • CBT
  • Christian Counseling
  • Couples Counseling
  • DBT
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play-Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Spiritual Counseling

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Location & Phone

Office Locations: Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake and Hoffman Estates
Phone: 847-913-0393 x148