Molly Stanek, LCSW
Molly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She then went on to receive her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Jane Addams College of Social Work. Prior to starting Root and Rise, Molly worked as a junior high school social worker, as well as worked as a therapist at a private practice.
Molly specializes in working with children and adolescents. Her interests lie in eating disorders, self-injury, depression, and anxiety, among others. She utilizes a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on mindfulness, DBT and CBT to overcome challenges and maintain emotional resilience. She believes in the power of our youth and strives to bring out the full potential of each client.
Personally, Molly enjoys spending time with her family, running and being outdoors, and practicing mindfulness in her everyday life.