Therapists in 60004

We all go through life difficulties that affect us deeply and can leave us feeling alone or ashamed and off the path to fulfilling our hopes, dreams, and life goals. The "get over it" and "move on" mentality may leave you feeling temporarily more comfortable, but inevitably, the heavy weight of your struggles overflows into your daily life affecting you and your loved ones in ways that you never wanted or intended. No longer do you need to remain held back by your anxiety, depression, or other life difficulties.

I offer a welcoming and non-judgmental approach, emphasizing research validated problem-solving, Cognitive-Behavioral methods. I work with adults and adolescents as individuals, couples and families.

Couples therapy has been found to be least effective of all therapies, thus it is important for clients to seek out therapists who are versed in the latest research on couples and marital therapy. Besides having a knowledge base specific to couples work and extensive experience working with couples, I am trained in addiction work which has a strong comorbidity with couples issues. The unique couples approach I co-created with my wife, called Couples Synergy, works with couples over a 90 day period, and is not offered anywhere else in the country. Schedule your next appointment with our certified counselors in Schaumburg IL

I believe that change starts with awareness, which includes things that are working well for you and things you may want or need to change. I provide a supportive approach to helping those I work with, focusing on increasing resilience to help you live your best life despite the challenges that you may experience. I have experience working in various settings supporting children, teens, adults, and families.

Finding a therapist can be hard and following through can be even harder. If you are having difficulty working through a challenge or just don't feel like you want to, I encourage you to contact me. I am a compassionate and nonjudgemental psychologist who is easy to talk to. I provide a welcoming environment to assist with life's challenges. Many of my clients have said that the hardest part of therapy was making the initial contact and that once therapy beganthey are glad they came. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and adults.

Life can be overwhelming and stressful. Taking the first step to make changes in your life can be scary. Engaging in counseling is courageous. There is no need to have it together, or know where to begin. Your therapy is customized to you so it starts with learning your story and understanding your needs. We will then work together to create the life you want to start living.

"I appreciate that you are down to earth and real. You have a passion for life, for my life". If these are qualities you would appreciate in your therapist, then contact me. I will guide you through identifying and exploring your core concerns and issues, utilizing the expertise developed in 20 years of practice. My style of therapy is respectful, non-judgmental, practical, soothing and solution focused. Collaboratively we will create new, adaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.

Individuals seek out therapy to address a wide range of issues and struggles. However, I believe that everyone is looking for a place where they can feel safe and understood. I feel that I am able to provide this environment and that through our relationship, you will uncover your own strengths, develop new understandings, and grow and change in meaningful ways. As a seasoned Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience, I have had the privilege of taking this journey with many others and would love the opportunity to do so with you.

At times, everyone encounters a problem or crisis that makes them feel confused, depressed or frightened. When you or a loved one is seeking a better path, our team of highly-experienced professionals stands ready to help guide your journey. Since 1983, Lake-Cook Behavioral Health Resources has been providing accessible, high-quality mental health care. We carefully assess the individual needs of each client and tailor our wide range of services to meet your unique needs.

I have had the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages for over 47 years. I approach everyone I see with a lifetime of experience about countless others but see the uniqueness of each individual. I meet people on the road where they are and assist them in taking life changing steps toward where they want to be. I see myself as a "midwife", helping each person give birth to a better life. Ultimately I see "my job is to put myself out of a job...but I need your help."

Life can be challenging and reaching out for help can also be difficult. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients where they can expect to be met with compassion and understanding. I work with my clients to build the necessary skills that help them navigate their personal struggles. Along with this, I work to facilitate growth, insight, and self-compassion. I believe that these are core aspects in helping people feel better about themselves and the world around them. I have a diverse clinical background and have worked with people in various stages of their lives.

I have been deeply interested in the field of psychology from a very young age. My respect and commitment to this field have never wavered. For over 30 years, I have seen clients improve their lives in ways both large and small. Change may occur by learning new coping strategies, grieving a past loss, working through trauma or abuse, or by beginning to trust another.

Do you ever just feel like sh*t? If so, I can help you feel better. I provide a supportive therapeutic environment in which I actively work with my clients to help them increase self-understanding, and to learn new ways to deal with life's everyday problems. I am an experienced, non-judgmental, empathic therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.

My approach to therapy is both practical and positive. I work primarily with adults who are looking to make changes in their lives and are unsure of where to begin. I enjoy the process of connecting with my clients, who often experience anxiety/depression, and developing a relationship that supports movement and acceptance. Specializing in addiction and trauma work I incorporate evidence-based strategies that often facilitates healing. I have a mind and body approach that I believe promotes patience and encourages understanding to all aspects of a persons life.

You have reached your limit. You find yourself in a place between feeling too proud to ask for help and longing for the joy and contentment that others seem to have found in their lives. You aren't alone. The majority of my current and former clients struggled in silence for a long time, believing that they just needed to "be stronger" and push through on their own. When you are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, postpartum depression/anxiety, or facing a major life change, it's not a matter of strength. It's a matter of finding the courage to ask for help.

I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with adolescents and their families dealing with depression, anxiety, self-injury, substance use, school anxiety and school refusal, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, family conflict and more. While my background and passion is adolescent, family and young adult mental health counseling, I am also experienced with adults in all life stages. My goal in treatment is to help clients improve internal resources as well as external support to meet their goals.

I believe the counseling experience can be completely transformative, powerful and healing—especially for people who may not even realize there is something from which they need to be healed. By creating an environment and a relationship where people are heard and truly known, I help clients slow down to accept both their experiences and reactions in order to come to a place of true hope in the midst of tough circumstances or suffering. I work with adults or younger clients on issues like anxiety, self-image and self-esteem.

Direct and empathic, my goal is to confront the issues and get you back to your life as soon as possible. Offering many treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and comprehensive assessment. Assessment possibilities include neuropsychological testing, QEEG brain mapping, and psychological testing. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, state of the art neurotherapy, combining CBT and neurofeedback, is available.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and children having difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationships, stress management, chronic pain, and chronic illness. I use a cognitive behavioral approach supplemented as needed with interpersonal skill building, guided imagery, and education . I am solution focused. I provide clients with the tools they need to better themselves and/or their circumstances.

Are you struggling with painful experiences or uncomfortable emotions? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you experiencing any blockages in communication with your children? I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families dealing with various life's challenges and helping them heal and nourish deep connections in their relationships. I also love working with immigrants and minorities struggling with racial/cultural identity, acculturation, and various mental health issues. I offer sessions in both English and Korean to best meet the needs of culturally diverse populations.