Therapist profile
Edilberto (Bert) Bibat, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC - addictions and relationship concerns
Continue with EdilbertoWhere Edilberto stands
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180.002057
- NPI
- 1396380929
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Codependency
About Edilberto
Edilberto (Bert) Bibat is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 30 years of experience. He focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, parenting stresses, anger, coping with life changes, anxiety and mood concerns. He also lists codependency and communication problems among his additional focus areas.
Bert works in straightforward, person-centered ways. He listens first and helps people name what is happening in their relationships and daily life. Conversations cover practical steps - setting limits, managing reactions, and dealing with grief or past trauma that still affects behavior.
He uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and change what follows. Internal Family Systems ideas are used to help people understand different parts of themselves that influence choices and feelings. Those approaches are offered alongside a client-centered attitude that keeps the person's goals central.
Sessions often involve clear, short-term goals and homework between meetings when that is useful. Bert can help people practice saying no, manage stress related to parenting or work, and work through patterns that lead to over-giving or rescuing others. He also supports people dealing with addictions, bipolar symptoms, depression, grief, or compassion fatigue.
He maintains a private practice in Illinois and works in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options that fit their schedule.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. Online conversations follow the same idea - the therapist asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps people decide practical next steps. This approach helps when someone needs to work through relationship patterns or make concrete changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In an online visit CBT techniques can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior experiments, and reviewing what changed between sessions. This method is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.
Internal Family Systems helps people name different parts of themselves that drive actions. Online work can include guided reflection and paced exploration of those parts to reduce conflict inside and improve decision making. That can be helpful for codependency patterns and for reactions tied to past trauma.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and adjust techniques based on what works in real time. That makes sessions more useful for the person rather than rigidly following a single model.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Licensed professionals can also use the time to assign small between-session tasks and review progress remotely.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. He lists codependency and communication problems among his focus areas and works on boundary setting and related patterns.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered stance alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems ideas to identify patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a counselor and psychotherapist.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Illinois and holds the Illinois LCPC credential.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.