Business Details
42 Years
experience
Clinical Psychologist in River Forest, Illinois
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over four decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges. Since establishing my private practice in 1984, I have integrated psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and existential approaches to address anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other conditions. My training at APA-accredited institutions, coupled with academic appointments at prestigious universities, informs my commitment to evidence-based care.Fluent in English and Polish, I prioritize culturally sensitive therapy and collaborate with medical professionals when necessary. Every session emphasizes confidentiality, personalized attention, and empowering clients to achieve meaningful growth through self-awareness and behavioral change.
Services
Psychotherapy
Stress Management
Pain Management
Clinical Hypnosis
Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of clinical experience in evidence-based psychotherapy.
- Our practice integrates multiple therapeutic approaches for comprehensive care.
- Fluency in Polish enables culturally competent services for bilingual clients.
- Certified hypnosis consultant for specialized stress and pain management.
- Commitment to absolute confidentiality in all therapeutic interactions.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy addresses anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and chronic conditions. Using evidence-based techniques, sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness, modifying harmful patterns, and developing coping strategies. Treatment integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to meet each client's unique needs.
Stress Management
Mind-body techniques teach effective stress reduction through mindfulness and relaxation training. This service helps clients manage anxiety symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and develop practical tools for daily stressors in work and personal life contexts.
Pain Management
Specialized psychological approaches address chronic pain management by exploring mind-body connections. Treatment focuses on improving quality of life through cognitive-behavioral strategies, acceptance techniques, and coping mechanisms for pain-related challenges.
Clinical Hypnosis
Approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, this service utilizes therapeutic hypnosis for behavior modification, pain control, and accessing subconscious resources. Sessions incorporate evidence-based protocols for specific treatment goals.
Consultation
Expert consultation services provide second opinions, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration with medical professionals. This service maintains strict confidentiality while addressing complex psychological concerns.
People
Thomas J Rostafinski CP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rostafinski has practiced clinical psychology since 1984, holding academic appointments at Loyola University and other institutions. Specializing in psychotherapy and hypnosis, he maintains multiple professional certifications and serves adults through English and Polish language services.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and existential therapies tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I participate in traditional Medicare but not other insurance plans. Monthly receipts are provided for out-of-network claims.
Is psychotherapy confidential?
All services are legally confidential with no information released without written consent.
Do you offer services in Polish?
Yes, I provide psychotherapy and consultation services in both English and Polish.
What are your office hours?
Please contact the office directly for appointment availability and scheduling.
