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Alexis Pastyka, MSW, LSW

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Alexis Pastyka, MSW, LSW

Alexis Pastyka, MSW, LSW

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Location: Lemont, Shorewood

Addictions / Substance Abuse, Co-Occurring Disorders, OCD

Alexis Pastyka, MSW, LSW, is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Alexis offers therapy to individuals, families, and groups across a broad range of ages, from children (5-9) to older adults (65+). She specializes in helping people navigate the complexities of addiction and substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Alexis is also passionate about supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and eating disorders.

With over three years of clinical experience, Alexis has worked as a victim advocate, crisis counselor for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and behavioral health therapist at the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago. She has also provided therapy in outpatient and residential treatment programs. Alexis is certified in Mental Health First Aid and safeTALK suicide prevention training and draws on therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

At the heart of Alexis’s practice is her belief that everyone is capable of change. Her approach is rooted in collaboration, working alongside clients to uncover the patterns and behaviors that may be holding them back, and empowering them to build new coping strategies. She combines empathy with humor, allowing her clients to explore difficult topics while feeling safe and validated. Whether addressing substance use, trauma, or OCD, Alexis helps her clients gain insight, manage their symptoms, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

When she’s not in therapy sessions, Alexis enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Chloe and Charli. She also finds joy in dancing, exploring new creative projects, and staying active.

If you’re ready to begin your journey of healing, Alexis is here to guide and support you.

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Locations
lemont
shorewood
Patient Types
Older Adult (65+)
Adult (22-64)
Young Adults (18-21)
Teens (14-17)
Adolescents (10-13)
Children (5-9)
Specializations
Addictions / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Co-Occurring Disorders
Depression
Eating Disorders
OCD
Trauma / PTSD
Session Type
Individual
Family
Group
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