Seth Gruenwald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with nearly 20 years of experience working with individuals with a spectrum of life experiences and diverse personal struggles, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and situational stressors. He utilizes person-centered, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and dialectical behavior therapy, attending to individuals’ goals, barriers, strengths, motivations, and resources. Seth approaches each person with unconditional positive regard and encourages authenticity both in relationships with others and relationship with oneself. He welcomes opportunities to cultivate safe spaces for sharing, thinking, and healing. Seth brings a gentle, respectful, and accepting demeanor to the therapeutic relationship, supporting emotional awareness, self-appreciation, humor, and celebration as cornerstones of a healthy and resilient foundation for personal growth. Prior to completing his Master of Social Work at University of Michigan, he found in his career as a full-time teaching musician many opportunities to employ creative storytelling as a path to healing.