Zack Sparkman LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- In-person Sessions
- Naperville & Downers Grove
Works With
- Teenagers 13-18
- Young Adults 18-25
Schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Afternoons
Areas Of Support
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Self-Injury
- Self-Esteem
- Disordered Eating
- Trauma
What I really love about therapy is helping people find comfort and acceptance of their lives and of themselves; being able to build a relationship that is healing and meaningful. It’s such a privilege to be let in on other people’s lives and to be trusted to listen and empower them to retake control and to treat themselves with kindness and understanding.
Zack specializes in providing therapy for teens and young adults who are struggling with PTSD, mood disorders, and disordered eating. With a gentle, non-judgmental, and direct approach, Zack weaves in humor and a respectful curiosity to assist his clients to retake agency over their lives. Through collaboration, Zack and his clients work together to identify thoughts and behaviors that are causing distress in their daily lives. Zack coaches and empowers his clients to make the changes they need to build a life worth living.
Zack utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help his clients effectively navigate issues related to self-injury, esteem, disordered eating, and suicidal ideation to become more psychologically flexible and live in accordance to their values.
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Trainings & Education
- Master of Arts (Counseling) - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - North Central College
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
More About Me
What’s a hobby I enjoy in my free time?
In my free time I love to be outside disc golfing as long as it's good weather. I also enjoy going to concerts, seeing movies, plays, and musicals with my friends and family. I'm also more than happy to spend a night in playing video games with my friends or reading on the couch with my cats.
What's my favorite holiday?
Christmas! Every year I go to my friend's parent's house to celebrate. We always go see a movie in our pajamas and enjoy lots of great food and drinks.
What’s my favorite type of music?
I like a lot of different genres of music but I'd say pop and electronic music tend to be my favorites. I love discovering and sharing music with my friends. Historically my favorite artists are Charli xcx, Porter Robinson, Geese, Black Country New Road, and Jpegmafia.
What are your favorite books?
The Night Circus - What My Bones Know - Lost Connections - A Man Called Ove - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
What’s a movie I can watch over and over?
My top 5 favorite movies in no particular order are
Shawshank Redemption; 12 Angry Men; Your Name ; Cabin in the Woods; Bottoms
