Phyllis Gould is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor in private practice in Chicago, Illinois, providing clinical counseling and chemical dependency treatment since 1982. She is recognized as a Substance Abuse Professional by the U.S. Department of Transportation and offers culturally focused services in English, Spanish, Polish, and French, with extensive experience working with Hispanic and Polish clients.
Chemical Dependency Treatment and SAP Evaluations
The practice provides chemical dependency treatment as part of its clinical counseling services. As a DOT-recognized Substance Abuse Professional, Phyllis Gould conducts evaluations for clients who have tested positive for drugs and alcohol in the workplace, fulfilling SAP requirements under federal regulations. Psychotherapy is available for individuals, couples, families, and children, and the practice accepts most managed care plans, private insurance, and employee assistance program referrals.
Culturally Focused Approach
The practice brings a multilingual and cross-cultural perspective to its work, informed by language and cultural studies at universities in Spain, France, and Poland. Services are delivered in English, Spanish, Polish, and French, and the practice’s long history of working with diverse populations shapes its approach to treatment and evaluation.
