Last edited 04/29/2026

Headshot of Maricela Fajardo Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Maricela Fajardo

Accepting New Clients
Online in Illinois
Headshot of Maricela Fajardo Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Identifies As
Catholicism
Get To Know Me
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyAttachment issuesCommunication issuesPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma
General Expertise
AnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentityCodependencyTrauma
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Family Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapySomatic TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingRational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthCare (UHC)Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisCarelon Behavioral HealthHumanaOscar HealthOxford Health Plans
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$215
Individual Therapy:$200
Professional Background
LicensureIllinois, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 149031417
Training/CertificationsIFS for EMDR TherapistsEMDR Emdria CertificationIFS PESI trainings
Education
UIC, Master of Social Work, Mental Health, 2022 — I was a grief counseling intern
UIC, Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 2013
Work HistoryI am a Bilingual LCSW and a Catholic Mental Health Therapist. For the past 5 years I've worked with individuals at faith-based practices. I’ve had the privilege to walk alongside many clients for some years now! I’ve seen transformation happen using a combination of IFS, EMDR, Somatic work, CBT, and Faith-based practices
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Maricela Fajardo, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.