Dr. George Savarese, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 40 years in practice

Dr. George Savarese helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.003107 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1497963128 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About George

Dr. George Savarese helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes. He has worked in the field for four decades and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions.

He asks questions, listens closely, and helps people find ways forward that fit their life and goals. George believes each person knows their own story best and that small strengths can lead to real change.

Background and approach

He offers guidance and practical steps that are easy to try between sessions. He respects the courage it takes to reach out and begins by identifying what matters most to the client. Over forty years of work in Illinois have included help with eating and food-related issues, isolation and loneliness, midlife transitions, and aging concerns.

He also has experience with post-traumatic stress, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and traumatic brain injury. That background shapes how he notices patterns and suggests options. Sessions focus on where a person wants to get and on manageable tools to move toward that goal.

George uses conversational work and structured steps so clients can practice new ways of coping. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed. People seeking help are guided through clear next steps for starting care.

He offers a straightforward, respectful approach aimed at helping people regain balance, rebuild confidence, and face daily challenges with more ease.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything George lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Dependent personality
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Traumatic brain injury

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Two commonly used approaches in evidence-based therapy are behavioral techniques and trauma-focused strategies. Behavioral techniques break problems into small, doable steps and teach practical habits to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change difficult routines. Trauma-focused strategies pay attention to how past events affect current reactions and help people build safer ways to respond to triggers and reminders.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions let people meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills, phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited, chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief reflections between appointments. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family, and other responsibilities while keeping momentum between visits.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and eating or food-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Expect a conversational, practical style that focuses on small steps and real-life tools to manage stress and mood.

How long has he been practicing?

He has forty years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and works with clients from that location.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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