Matthew Marder, LCSW

10/05/2026

This is spot on. One thing I learned from a wise teacher was this, “When someone gives you a compliment, all you need to do is smile 😀, and say “Thank you.”

10/05/2026

I am available to assist you at this time. Please do not let life's challenges hinder your focus on personal growth, especially during difficult periods. Click the link below to schedule an appointment if you have commercial insurance. I also accept Medicare and "cash" payment. Contact me at 847-420-5103 for more information.

Matthew Marder, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. MSW (Master of Social Work), Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work. Other, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Bl...

10/03/2026

"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness."
— Peter A. Levine

10/02/2026

Humor IS funny.😉 If you or someone you care about is struggling to find the laughter in life's chaos, don’t hesitate—reach out, I'm here for you. Call me at 847-420-5103 or email me at [email protected]

09/30/2026

Parental Alienation hurts the child the most. 💔

No child should ever be put in the middle.
No child should ever be told to choose.
No child should ever feel guilty for loving their mom OR their dad.

A child needs their MOM.
A child needs their DAD.

Even if the parents can't be together anymore, the child still needs BOTH to feel whole.

If you are co-parenting - thank you for putting your child first.
If you are being kept from your child - we see you, your love still counts.
If you are the child who went through this - it was never your fault.

To every mom and dad trying to do the right thing even when it's hard: You are breaking the cycle. 💙

Have you seen this happen? Let's talk about it .

09/29/2026

Don’t let anyone gaslight, undermine, or dismiss your experience, especially when you know your body best. If you’re genuinely struggling, please reach out to me now! I’m here to support you on your journey. 🛤️ 🙏

Medical gaslighting, when doctors dismiss symptoms of ADHD, is caused by lack of knowledge, bias, or confusion with co-occurring conditions. Learn how to …

09/26/2026

Welcome to the latest episode (September 2026) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in  to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the September ...

09/17/2026

Are you in a dumpster🔥, or smooth ⛵️ing? 🧐

09/17/2026

💙 CIGNA COVERAGE? THERAPY MAY BE MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN YOU THINK!

I’m now accepting Cigna for 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙨.

🧠 ADHD
💙 Chronic Illness
🌱 Trauma & Life Transitions

Couples & family therapy are available through private pay and other eligible coverage.

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