Veris Hawkins-Smith, Therapist
Veris Hawkins-Smith is a Psychotherapist who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL with a MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Veris believes in a Behavioral Approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Veris believes life is a journey full of obstacles that impact one’s well-being, however any challenge can be overcome with the correct tools. She treats each client relationship as unique and constantly evolving. Veris supports adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more. She is an expert at helping clients identify and understand unhealthy behaviors and create a plan for change. In her spare time, Veris enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, music, and journaling.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Drug/substance use
- Family conflict
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Retirement
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
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Northern Illinois University
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630-884-8648
877-428-7891
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Veris Hawkins-Smith. You can also call 630-884-8648 to have someone assist you.
Veris Hawkins-Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 630-884-8648 to find out Veris Hawkins-Smith's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Veris Hawkins-Smith:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 630-884-8648 to see how we can help.
Veris Hawkins-Smith is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Veris Hawkins-Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
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