Abby Vidal
About Abby Vidal, LSW
Abby Vidal is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, with an emphasis in Family and Individual Development, from Northern Illinois University. She later completed her Master’s in Social Work at Aurora University.
Language and Cultural Experience
Fluent in both Spanish and English, Abby is deeply committed to supporting the Latino/Hispanic community. She values being a trusted resource for individuals and families who prefer to receive services in their native language.
Clinical Background and Specialized Training
Throughout her career, Abby has worked extensively with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her experience includes case management, residential care, and group therapy settings. Previously, she held certification as a Domestic Violence Professional and completed a 60-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault training program.
In addition, Abby has experience working with perpetrators of domestic violence. She previously served as a Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) facilitator. Abby is also trained in crisis intervention and has completed CPI (Crisis Intervention Institute) training, which focuses on de-escalation, safety planning, and crisis response.
Work With Children and Families
Abby enjoys working with children between the ages of 3 and 8. She provides both individual and family therapy to support emotional well-being and healthy development. Through her work, she helps families strengthen relationships and build effective coping strategies.
Therapeutic Approach
In her clinical approach, Abby treats each client as a unique individual. Building rapport with both clients and their families is a central priority. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges and strengths.
To meet each client’s needs, Abby integrates several therapeutic modalities, including Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art Therapy. Throughout treatment, she aims to empower clients while gently challenging them to grow and reach their potential.
Outside the Therapy Room
Outside of work, Abby enjoys spending time outdoors, walking her dogs, trying new restaurants, and solving puzzles.
