Edilberto (Bert) Bibat, LCPC

Edilberto (Bert) Bibat is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Certified Counselor with more than 25 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy. He maintains a private practice in Des Plaines, Illinois, offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy for people coping with chemical and behavioral addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family problems, anger management, and parenting challenges.

His professional training provides the theoretical frameworks that guide his clinical work, while his practice is also shaped by personal life experiences and an ongoing spiritual journey. He describes his approach as counseling from the heart, aiming to create a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions and patterns. When trust is established in the therapeutic relationship, he helps clients develop insight and practical steps toward change and emotional healing.

Edilberto explains his credentials in plain terms: a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is a state license to practice clinical counseling, and a National Certified Counselor indicates national-level professional certification. He finds this work personally rewarding and welcomes contact from those interested in beginning therapy, including individuals, couples, and families.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and supports the client in defining goals and finding personal insight. This approach can be helpful for people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, grief, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with everyday challenges by teaching practical skills and structured strategies.

Internal Family Systems is an approach that helps people understand and relate to different parts of themselves - such as protective parts or vulnerable parts - with curiosity and compassion. It can be especially useful for addressing trauma responses, internal conflicts, and patterns that affect relationships and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or travel, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care across different locations, increasing accessibility for a variety of clients.