Meet Zughey Flores, MA

Zughey Flores
Lakeview Virtual

Zughey Flores graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She is a bilingual counselor specializing in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, with a focus on trauma and anxiety. Zughey is certified in Trauma-Focused CBT and has additional expertise in working with neurodivergent children.

Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to meet each client’s unique needs, fostering a therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard and understood. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Zughey places a high value on cultural competency, ensuring her work is informed by the diverse backgrounds and experiences of her clients. She is dedicated to helping individuals build resilience and thrive, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve lasting well-being.

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Zughey Flores se graduó con una Maestría en Consejería en Salud Mental Clínica de la Universidad Northwestern. Es una consejera bilingüe que se especializa en trabajar con niños, adolescentes, familias y adultos, con un enfoque en trauma y ansiedad. Zughey está certificada en Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Centrada en el Trauma y tiene experiencia adicional trabajando con niños neurodivergentes.

Su enfoque se basa en prácticas basadas en evidencia y adaptadas a las necesidades únicas de cada cliente, fomentando un ambiente terapéutico donde las personas se sienten escuchadas y comprendidas. Fluida tanto en inglés como en español, Zughey valora profundamente la competencia cultural, asegurando que su trabajo esté informado por los diversos antecedentes y experiencias de sus clientes. Está comprometida a ayudar a las personas a desarrollar resiliencia y prosperar, empoderándolas para superar desafíos y lograr un bienestar duradero.

Learn about Zughey’s top tips to help your child obtain freedom from anxiety.

Excellence in thoughtful communication — especially in insights to look at problems in new ways.

— LOA Patient

Education:

Northwestern University

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Marketing 

Arrupe College of Loyola University

Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science 

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ADHD & Executive FunctioningAdolescent AnxietyAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)CBT for Chronic Gastrointestinal DisordersChild AnxietyComplex GriefContamination OCDDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Driving AnxietyFalse Attraction OCDFamily CounselingFear of DogsFear of FlyingFood Allergy AnxietyGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Habit Reversal Training (HRT)Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)Harm OCDHealth AnxietyLearning DisabilitiesLGBTQIA+ CommunityMen's HealthMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingMulticultural CounselingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Panic DisorderParenting Support & CoachingPerfectionismPerformance & Public Speaking AnxietyPhobiasPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Relationship OCDSchool Anxiety & RefusalScreen AddictionScrupulositySeparation AnxietySex & AnxietySkin Picking (Dermatillomania)Social AnxietySpanish Speaking TherapySports AnxietyVomit Phobia (Emetophobia)Women's Health

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