Katy Cornell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Katy Cornell is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago. Ms. Cornell is an instructor at the School of Social Work at Loyola, edits two social work publications, has presented on child behavior issues at local preschools, and has provided clinical supervision for beginning therapists. Ms. Cornell is a doctoral candidate at Loyola University Chicago, with research interests in child therapy, parenting, and relational theory. She has advanced training in work with children under five, attachment issues, trauma, and adoption.

Personal Statement:
My years working with adults, children and families have convinced me of the power of authentic, responsive, and reflective relationships to help people of all ages to heal. I have repeatedly been honored by the being able to accompany individuals and families from the experiences of intense pain, anxiety, disruption and loss to a renewed sense of growth, strength, and joy. I believe that we all possess an innate ability to heal if we are given the opportunity through empowering relationships to reclaim our strength. My experience and my faith in human potential allow me to sustain my commitment to clients through even the most trying experiences, knowing that the kernel of hope and strength still exists even in our darkest hours.

Treatment Areas:
Ms. Cornell has experience in treating behavioral and conduct disorders, children’s issues, personality disorders, relationship issues, adoption issues, attachment issues, multicultural issues, trauma, sexual abuse, dating violence, adolescent issues, women’s issues, and family disruption.

Treatment Modalities:
Ms. Cornell provides play therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, parent consultation, and parent-child psychotherapy. She works with adults, children ages 3-18, young adults, and families.

Affiliations:
Ms. Cornell is in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO.

She a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the Illinois Society for Clinical Social (ISCSW), the International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP), and the Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health (IAIMH).

Ms. Cornell sees clients at the following locations: