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Shari Matthews Huizar

(she/her)

Hablemos Therapy and The Call to Resilience

LCSW

Currently accepting new clients. 

Clients I Work With

You’ve been trained to stay composed, act fast, and keep going no matter what you see. The calls come and go, but the images from the job aren’t filed away so easily. They make you irritable at home, distant in relationships, and constantly on edge – even when nothing is happening. Sleep is restless, patience is thin, and your body reacts before your mind catches up. People don’t know what it’s like to carry so much responsibility. Asking for help can feel like weakness or risk, but let’s face it: Pushing through isn’t working anymore. What you want is relief, control, and a way to feel steady without staying on constant alert.

Approach

You don’t need to relive everything to move forward. With the right support, the nervous system settles and clarity returns. You sleep more soundly, feel present with the people you care about, and move through your days without bracing for impact. Healing can go hand in hand with strength and professionalism.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

When repeated exposure overwhelms your system, emotion and reasoning stop working together. I help first responders slow things down in a way that’s respectful and grounded. Our work focuses on restoring internal coordination, reducing reactivity, and rebuilding trust in your instincts. Therapy becomes a place where you feel at ease and in control again. I have worked in the law enforcement community for more than 25 years as a Police Social Worker. With my own lived experiences responding to horrible situations, I know the benefit of self-care and professional guidance. I would be honored to join you on this path.

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parenting Therapy

Specialized Experience

BIPOC clients
First Responders & Medical Professionals
Law Enforcement
Veterans / Military Service

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Specializations

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused Therapy
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Energy Psychology
Family Systems Therapy
Mindfulness
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)

Specialties

Aging
Anger Management
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Gender Identity
Hoarding
Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health
Perfectionism
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma & PTSD
Women’s Mental Health

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Cash
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale

Session Fees

$160
-$200

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Cigna
Medicare
Optum
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Illinois