Dr. Vered Dor

I am a clinical psychologist, licensed to practice in both Illinois and Florida. My approach to clients and therapy sessions is that of a partnership, which starts with a level of compatibility, connection, and trust between client and therapist, without which no therapy can succeed. Clients must be respected and provided with a safe and comfortable environment to proceed with the complex work of psychotherapy. This has always been a key principle in how I conduct my therapy sessions. In my practice, I provide psychological counseling and guidance to teens (15 and older), adults, couples, and families. I provide care for clients with a large range of psychological problems, including Anxiety, Depression, familial problems, and workplace-related stresses to name a few. In addition to health psychology, I specialize in Health Psychology. Health Psychology is a field of Psychology focusing on helping clients, who have become ill with a medical illness or chronic medical condition. I help them cope with the illness and its implications and provide guidance and support in overcoming hurdles related to treatment(s) and interventions. I have earned a certificate in Health Psychology from UMASS. The goal of this approach is to help the client achieve a quality of life that is a result of allowing the patient a greater degree of participation and control over their medical decision making, while providing professional psychological intervention and guidance, resulting in relief of anxiety and removal of emotional barriers to medical care.