Nancy Goranson, PhD
THE BASICS
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Licensed Psychologist
Insurances Accepted:
Quartz, GHC, BCBS/Anthem, The Alliance, Dean, Medicare
Adults 18+
Office and Telehealth Sessions Available
AREAS OF FOCUS
Trauma Recovery
Human Potential
Well-being
Chronic Pain
Illness
Medical Trauma
Grief & Loss
Mood Disorders
Adjustment Issues
Life Transitions
Spiritual or Religious Issues
Existential Concerns
The best way to get started with me is to email me so we can set up a phone or email consultation.
nancygoransonphd@gmail.com
More Info
My Specialties
Helping people cope with chronic and life-threatening illness and caregiver stress, the assessment and treatment of mood disorders, adjustment to life transitions, grief and loss, existential concerns, trauma recovery, and relationship concerns, especially those involving toxic relationship dynamics.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Energy Psychology
Thought Field Therapy (TFT or Tapping)
Intuitive Approaches: Dream Interpretation, Inner Child Work & Journaling
MY APPROACH
I aim to create a collaborative relationship with my clients, using the therapeutic relationship as an opportunity for guidance, feedback, insight building, and an inherently corrective experience with the ultimate goal of assisting you in creating the changes you desire in your life. I make it my goal that you experience a safe, inclusive, and supportive place to share your story and life experiences, whether we meet virtually or in the office.
Education & Training
Post Doctoral Fellowship & Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology, 1991-1993
Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke’s Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Preventive Cardiology
Clinical Psychology Residency, 1991
Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke’s Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
PhD Clinical Psychology, 1992
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelors in Psychology, 1980
Southern Illinois University Carbondale