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Edilberto (Bert) Bibat, LCPC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Edilberto

Edilberto (Bert) Bibat brings three decades of counseling experience to his practice in Illinois, drawing on a long history of work with concerns such as addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He approaches clients with a blend of clinical knowledge and personal compassion, aiming to create a supportive space where people can explore stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, codependency, and communication problems. Bert uses practical, evidence-informed methods while emphasizing a warm, human connection.

His training in Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems informs the way he listens and offers tools - balancing skill-building with exploration of deeper emotional patterns. He maintains a independent practice in Illinois and offers a flexible mix of session formats to meet varied needs.

Bert frames therapy as a collaborative journey focused on building trust, developing insight, and creating sustainable change tailored to each person’s goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work; online sessions can preserve that supportive stance while allowing conversations about relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress, and anger, with online tools and exercises that can be practiced between sessions. Internal Family Systems explores internal parts and their roles in emotional patterns, helping people understand and change how they relate to inner experiences and to others.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss goals and preferences, and help decide whether a more skills-based method, a relationally focused approach, or a combination fits best. Over time they may adjust methods based on what is most helpful for the client’s needs.

Online therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for those balancing work, family, or geographical constraints. These formats support regular engagement, make follow-up between sessions easier, and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Bert works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also focuses on codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used in sessions?
The approach blends client-centered listening with structured interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy and elements of Internal Family Systems, allowing for both skill development and deeper exploration of emotional patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Bert has 30 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy, working across individual, couples, family, and group settings over the course of his career.
What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?
He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180.002057 and maintains a practice based in Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and payment structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problems

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Edilberto can help with

Edilberto (Bert) Bibat works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes.

Edilberto works with those suffering with chemical and behavioral addictions, anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.

How Edilberto approaches therapy

Edilberto's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Edilberto is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 30 years of clinical experience.