Tim Cullitan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning across a range of clinical settings. He holds a Master of Science in Human Services / General Counseling from National Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Loyola University Chicago.
Throughout his career, Tim has worked in hospital-based programs, private practice, and specialized treatment settings, including substance use and co-occurring disorders programs. He has extensive experience collaborating with physicians, psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary teams, and has provided supervision, consultation, and training to emerging clinicians. His clinical work has included both individual and group psychotherapy with adults navigating complex mental health concerns, addiction, and life transitions.
Tim specializes in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. He has particular experience supporting professionals and individuals coping with high levels of stress, relational strain, and significant life transitions.
He is especially interested in working with clients who value a thoughtful, reflective therapeutic process and who want to better understand emotional patterns while developing practical, sustainable strategies for change.
Tim’s clinical approach is integrative and grounded in psychodynamic principles, while incorporating evidence-based practices as clinically appropriate. His work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based interventions, and relapse prevention strategies. He emphasizes careful assessment, collaborative treatment planning, and interventions tailored to each client’s individual goals and circumstances.
Tim believes that effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust, respect, and curiosity. He values clarity, honesty, and compassion in the therapeutic process and works to help clients feel understood without being judged or rushed. His style is calm, grounded, and collaborative, balancing insight-oriented work with practical change.
Tim is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences. He approaches all clinical work with respect for each individual’s values, background, and lived experience, and maintains clear professional boundaries to support ethical and effective care.
Tim provides thoughtful, collaborative psychotherapy that supports insight, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
