Paige Boser, LCSW

Hi! I’m Paige, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and therapist at Head First Health.

My ultimate goal in our sessions is to create a foundation where you feel heard, understood, and safe. All paths to healing are unique- therefore my approach to therapy is fluid and therapy goals are made collaboratively. I utilize a strength-based approach- You are the expert of your own life. My overall approach helps you feel empowered, confident, and increases fulfillment and leads to a greater purpose in your life. 

I have years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and self-esteem. I am especially passionate about substance use disorders and I feel strongly about decreasing the stigmas/biases to increase the path to hope and recovery. As Brenee Brown states, “Shame can’t survive when matched with empathy.” I am well versed in a variety of approaches including, the 12 step model, SMART Recovery, celebrate recovery, and multiple evidenced based theoretical orientations that encourage healing mind and body. I also enjoy working with individuals who are questioning their relationship with alcohol, “sober curious”, and or loved ones that have been impacted by addiction in their families/friends.

Throughout the years this has looked like:

• Graduating with my Bachelor of Social Work from Illinois State University 

• Graduating with my Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago

• Completing 3000 hours of clinical supervision

• Passing my clinical licensing exams (LSW and LCSW exams)

• Years of experience working in a hospital setting in multiple levels of care (inpatient, outpatient, 1:1 therapy) treating substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem

• Completed training to be a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator

My style: Warm, empathetic, direct, down to earth (coffee in hand of course.)

My Framework: ACT, Strengths based, Humanistic, CBT.

Fast Facts: When I’m not at HFH, you can find me on my peloton bike, long distance running, loving on my pets (my two cats Norman and Parker & dog Leo), eating anything Italian with my Husband, and always looking forward to my next cup of coffee.