Psychodynamic Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy
My work is less focused on symptom reduction or fixing what feels wrong and more on listening for what has remained unspoken, including the patterns of feeling, relating, and bodily experience that quietly organize one’s life.
I specialize in mood related suffering, including experiences of depression and anxiety, as well as with the lasting effects of childhood and complex trauma. These experiences often live on as an underlying tension, a persistent restlessness, or a nervous system that remains on alert, quietly shaping relationships and one’s sense of self.
I see adults and couples, meeting each person where they are. I see therapy as a relational process, one that unfolds over time within the safety of a therapeutic relationship and offers the possibility of discovering a different way of being with oneself and others.
About
Klaudia Badr, PsyD, is a pre-licensed clinical psychologist and practices under the supervision of David Hoover, PsyD, at Chicago Clinical Associates
Training & Experience
I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and am currently completing my post-doctoral fellowship with Chicago Clinical Associates. My clinical training has been grounded primarily in private practice, where I developed a way of working that attends to concerns as they unfold over time. I also completed a two-year fellowship at The Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis.
My training has drawn me toward working with forms of suffering that are often layered and longstanding. I work frequently with those navigating a life impasse or transition, self-esteem issues, and relational difficulties. I also have a particular interest in the lived experience of the body, including body image and disordered eating, sexual trauma, and the spiritual or existential questions that often arise across the life course.
Psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy focuses on understanding how past experience continues to shape present emotional life, relationships, and one’s sense of self. By attending to what emerges in the therapeutic relationship and to what has remained unspoken, this approach creates space for insight, integration, and meaningful change over time.
My Approach
Coverage & Fees
In-Network - I accept Aetna PPO, BlueCross BlueShield PPO, and Blue Choice Preferred PPO
Out-of-Network - I work as an out-of-network provider and accept all PPO insurance plans. Many plans offer reimbursement for therapy services when out-of-network benefits are included. I recommend contacting your insurance company to understand your specific coverage. For your convenience, I provide a monthly superbill that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Request a Consultation
Sometimes, taking the first step can feel unexpectedly difficult. Please feel free to send me a message, and we can schedule a brief phone consultation to talk about what brings you here and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Contact
email: kbadr@chicagoclinical.org
phone: (312) 796-6799
Address
111 N Wabash Ave, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60602