Calista Pecoraro
What looks like impulsivity, anxiety, lack of motivation, or procrastination on the outside has a more complicated story underneath. Life may feel increasingly difficult to manage - staying organized, following through, regulating emotions, maintaining relationships, or stepping away from coping strategies that have become unhelpful or unhealthy.
I work with teens and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and complex trauma. My practice offers a space to feel understood, build self-trust, and create a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and direct. Together, we will look beyond the surface to understand the patterns behind current challenges, while building practical, personalized tools for change. The goal is not to fit expectations, but to develop strategies that feel realistic, sustainable, and aligned with what matters.
Therapy can be a place to slow down without needing all the answers first. I aim to create a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere where honesty is welcomed, challenges can be explored without judgment, and clients feel genuinely understood. Each step bringing greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose and direction.
Specialties
Addiction ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Depression Dissociative Disorders Drug Addiction Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Family Conflict Gambling Gaming Addiction Impulse Control Internet Addiction Learning Disability Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Personality Disorders Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Calista Pecoraro is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO ComPsych Optum Optum Partners Oscar United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1245976794Rates
| First session | $175 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Suite 360
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Practice Hours
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
Groups IndividualsAge Groups
Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented VeganismMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 5
- License(s): IL-149029077
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Nonreligious