Brendan Crotty, Therapist
Brendan Crotty, LSW, is committed to supporting clients as they work through life’s challenges using a collaborative, individualized approach. He begins by meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to identify meaningful ways they’d like to grow and improve. Brendan helps clients set clear, achievable goals and track their progress over time. Drawing from a range of evidence-based methods, including CBT and DBT, he equips clients with practical skills they can apply in their everyday lives.
Brendan works with individuals across the lifespan and adapts his approach to meet each client’s unique needs. When working with children and teens, he incorporates elements of play to build connection and create a therapy experience that feels engaging and rewarding.
He has particular experience supporting individuals coping with grief, emphasizing collaboration and empowering clients to become experts in their own experiences. Through a compassionate lens and evidence-based practices, Brendan helps foster resilience, healing, and personal growth.
In addition to his clinical work, Brendan prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ clients, as well as men and women from diverse backgrounds. He is dedicated to providing culturally competent care, so all clients feel heard, respected, and understood.
Outside of his professional life, Brendan enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and playing a variety of games. He also appreciates scenic walks as a way to relax and connect with nature.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Parenthood
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Grief & loss
- Men's health/issues
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
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Loyola University at Chicago
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University of Illinois at Chicago
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708-416-6475
877-428-7891
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Brendan Crotty. You can also call 708-416-6475 to have someone assist you.
Brendan Crotty generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 708-416-6475 to find out Brendan Crotty'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 Brendan Crotty:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 708-416-6475 to see how we can help.
Brendan Crotty 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, Brendan Crotty does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Brendan Crotty is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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