I’ve seen many therapists in my years and by FAR, Dr G has helped me the most!
Dr. George Savarese, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
George is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with George. View 20 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Fantastic man, exceptional therapist
More about George
- 40 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
I am licensed in Illinois with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Avoidant Personality
Dependent Personality
Eating and Food-Related Issues
Family Problems
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Licenses
Dr. George Savarese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497963128.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149.003107 · Expires November 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. George Savarese
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I’ve seen many therapists in my years and by FAR, Dr G has helped me the most!
Fantastic man, exceptional therapist
Very helpful and understanding, able to take what I say and get to the root cause of my emotions. Commits to helping me move foreard and take steps to do that. 10/10
I’ve seen many therapist’s over the years. Dr Savarese has by far been the best!
Dr. George is great. Continues to be a great guide through all of the good and bad that comes up in life. I like his insight and the tools he gives for the problems that come up. Highly recommend
I simply love him. He helped me overcome a lot of anxiety. He helped me build confidence in myself. He helped me see things more objectively. He helped get through a lot of difficult emotions. He helped me save my marriage. I will forever be grateful for him.
Dr. Savarese is very informal listens to my problems and helps me in many ways to deal with them I'm very happy and comfortable with Dr. Savarese
Dr Savarese is a trusted and wise man. Great help
I’m very grateful for Dr. Savarese. He’s been a huge help. He definitely has a lot of experience and a lot of empathy. I feel very comfortable talking to him.
You can count on George to be present, to be focused, to hear you and to help you find your way forward. He is amazing at what he does for others!
Understanding, caring, and intelligent. He will tell you what’s right after taking into consideration of your concerns. He tries his best to deduce what’s going on and will make a plan to help you address problems/concerns.
Dr. Savarese is knowledgeable and great to work with.
Dr. Savarese is very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with!
This man is the best
I feel like he understands me & is very compassionate to the things i talk about. He has guided me to have more confidence in myself which i have been lacking. He’s a great listener & i appreciate him so much as my therapist!
Dr. George is great. Listens carefully and responds with great insight and direction to help me with my goals of understanding and healing.
Dr. George is very knowledgeable, very helpful and gives me great insight on many levels. He has never left me to work a problem alone and following through on his advice has helped me out tremendously! Can’t thank him enough !
I haven’t spent too much time with Dr. Savarese yet, but he reassured me that he can help me with the troubles I’m experiencing and I feel confident in his work. Looking forward to get to know him better!
Very helpful. It’s going beyond what my concerns were at first and helping in a lot of places
He’s an excellent listener, very empathetic and dives deep in the problem to know the root cause of the issue to help us solve our problems. Very grateful and happy to have found him. He’s definitely someone who cares enough and wants to help and not just wants to work and make money
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. George Savarese offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. George Savarese works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. George Savarese speak?
Dr. George Savarese speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. George Savarese have?
Dr. George Savarese has 40 years of experience.
Where is Dr. George Savarese licensed to practice?
Dr. George Savarese is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Dr. George Savarese accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. George Savarese does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Dr. George Savarese?
Dr. George Savarese can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. George Savarese?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.