Shari Matthews Huizar
LCSW
she/her
Hablemos Therapy and The Call to Resilience
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
Illinois
At a glance
Services Provided
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parenting Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parenting Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Spanish
About this provider
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.
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
AgingAnger ManagementAnxietyBurnoutDepressionDomestic AbuseGender IdentityHoardingImmigrant & Refugee Mental HealthPerfectionismSuicidal IdeationTrauma & PTSDWomen’s Mental Health
Therapy approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Cognitive Processing (CPT)Compassion Focused TherapyCritical Incident Stress Management (CISM)Energy PsychologyFamily Systems TherapyMindfulnessSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Specialized Experience
BIPOC clientsFirst Responders & Medical ProfessionalsLaw EnforcementVeterans / Military Service
Fees & insurance
Session Fees
$160
$200
Payment Accepted
Cash
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Choice PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)CignaMedicareOptumPremera Blue CrossUnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH