About George
Dr. George Savarese helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience and a calm, steady presence for difficult conversations.
He listens first and asks practical questions to clarify what matters most to each person. He treats clients as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on usable steps between meetings.
How George works
His work covers relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. He also supports people facing grief, major life changes, stress, and eating and food-related issues. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and recovery after traumatic brain injury.
Across decades of practice he has worked with a wide range of concerns and life stages. He favors approaches grounded in evidence and tailored to each person’s goals. Conversations tend to be direct but respectful, with attention to real-life problem solving.
Clients can expect clear talk about goals, options, and next steps. The pace adjusts to what someone needs in the moment, whether that means steady weekly sessions or shorter check-ins during a hard week. He practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
What George works with
The areas below are the ones George selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Stress, Anxiety
- Traumatic brain injury
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach uses structured, goal-focused work to break down worries and depressive patterns into small, manageable steps people can practice between sessions; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories and develop coping strategies to reduce their impact in daily life. These methods emphasize practical tools and steady progress rather than abstract theory.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions are paced to the individual, and feedback guides whether to continue, adapt, or try different techniques together.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other daily routines.
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