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Therapist in Barrington, Illinois Kaleb Pollum, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Kaleb Pollum, Therapist

Kaleb Pollum, MSW, LCSW

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
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Kaleb Pollum is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience helping individuals overcome obstacles such as depression, stress, anxiety, identity issues, interpersonal relationships, and effectively managing mood and personality disorders. He specializes in treating borderline personality disorder. Kaleb desires to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships so that his clients can feel at ease and find clarity in their thinking. He utilizes evidence-based and trauma-informed practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and adapted dialectical behavior therapy to accomplish this. Kaleb recognizes that people who are struggling in difficult situations need someone who can offer empathy, new insights, and encouragement so that they may achieve their goals and lead lives that feel intentional and satisfying. Kaleb obtained a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in advanced clinical mental health practice from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as a Bachelor of Social Work degree with honors from the University of Illinois Springfield. Some of his personal interests include philosophy, Latin American studies, and chess.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kaleb Pollum. You can also call 224-214-0738 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Stephen Pollum

Stephen is truly an amazing counselor. He’s easy to talk to and empathetic as well. He’s also great at helping to reframe thinking patterns, providing clarity and strength in different situations, and delivering specific guidance on otherwise stressful situations. He’s professional yet friendly and I would highly recommend him to others. He’s extremely knowledgeable, caring, and great at what he does.
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Joyce W.

Joyce W.

Nov 07, 2023
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Kaleb is an amazing therapist!! I have had no luck with therapists in the past but he makes it so easy to be open and honest about how I'm feeling and what I'm going through and also has a good sense of humor about things. He's very understanding and also will hold me accountable for my actions as well in the best way. He has helped me and my relationship so much! Would definitely recommend (:
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Samantha M.

Samantha M.

Mar 13, 2024
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Best therapist I’ve ever had! He has made me feel so comfortable to open up about anything and he offers not only an empathetic ear but great advice as well. I always look forward to our appointments because I know no matter what I need to talk about I’ll get some relief and a good healing laugh as well.
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rachel

rachel

Nov 10, 2023
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Counselor Pollum was chosen to help me earlier this year in a desperate time of need. With a patient and soothing demeanor, he helped me navigate a painful trauma that I was subjected to. He helped me take action and was very accommodating to my changing schedule during this time. I recommend him highly!
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Kevin B.

Kevin B.

May 14, 2025
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I really wish google allowed me to leave more stars on this review. Very compassionate and easy to speak too about anything. I wish more therapist would take a page from this man’s book. If your looking for someone to help you make lasting changes, this is your guy!
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Kamal S.

Kamal S.

May 12, 2023
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Kaleb is an excellent therapist. Very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. He's like talking with a friend. The insights have improved my life and identified areas that I need to work on that I didn't even fully realize. Highly recommended!
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Michael A.

Michael A.

May 05, 2025
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