"I assist individuals and couples in building and repairing their relationships by working to increase authenticity, honest communication, and habits that match personal values. This work not only improves relationships but also decreases depression and anxiety, improves self esteem, eases difficult life transitions, and enhances family living."

"Life is hard. None of us gets through unscathed. There are journeys to take, decisions to make, losses to endure. Sometimes confusion reigns. Sometimes we get stuck ... at work, within personal relationships, with our children. I am passionate about helping people understand themselves better, and figure out how to face the issues that may be keeping them stuck. I believe that problems have their roots in the past, and that uncovering the origins of your feelings will allow the healing to begin. Ultimately, it IS possible to feel stronger, improve your sense of Self, deepen relationships and rediscover your sense of well-being and optimism."

"I believe in using an empowering approach with kids, teens, couples, adults, parents, and families. With effective tools and strategies, I help you achieve success within yourself, your family, school, work, peers, and with all your relationships. You and your child/teen/spouse will not only feel supported, you'll learn several ideas/techniques to manage stress, conquer communication difficulties, and emotional/behavioral responses. You'll feel more confident and be able to ask for what you need. We will work together to set goals and learn strategies to be successful throughout life, so you can succeed without needing me."

" James Ogle, LCSW, is a highly skilled therapist who works with adolescents, families, and couples. He has over 15 years of clinical work experience in various settings. James has a gift of being able to quickly identify effective behavioral strategies that resolve problems for adolescents in trouble, couples in conflict, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress. James uses motivational therapies to help people with addictions, substance use problems, and anger management issues implement behavior change in order to stop struggling and get their lives back on track. "

"Compassion-focused psychological care is available to you, now. I am committed to strengthening your psychological health, and believe it is a critical part of your overall wellness. As a guardian of your psychological wellness, I listen to you and partner in your care to address psychological and relationship challenges using science-based approaches to therapy. I practice according to the latest science in psychology to help diagnose, treat and prevent psychological symptoms, bringing applied science and data to work to make it accessible for your life, and bring about real, lasting change."

"I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who are looking to make positive changes in their self-esteem, relationships, and effectiveness in the world. I look to help them understand the context in which their unhealthy behavior patterns emerged, and then use this understanding to make practical, lasting improvements. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client based on their personality, needs, and goals. In my 20+ years of practicing, I have seen the life-changing work that can be done by a well-matched therapist and client."

"As humans, we always contemplate the "what ifs" in life. What if I could be happier? What if my fears no longer held me back? What if things could be different? Those "what ifs" signify our desire for change. Alone such a task may seem daunting and impossible. However, with the right support system and resources in place, one can start to take the necessary steps towards realizing the life you have always wanted. Allow me to guide you on this courageous journey of personal growth, providing you with the insight and tools essential to your empowerment and commitment to change."

"Would you like to: grow and heal as an individual? Learn how to understand, make sense of and enhance your current relationships? Let go of past difficulties and patterns that continue to overshadow your life? If so, I can assist you on this journey. I have worked with people who experience a variety of emotional issues. Most commonly, people I see suffer from depression and/or anxiety. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to allow for exploration, insight, and emotional growth. The pace of treatment is set by you and together we will overcome obstacles that stand in your way."

"The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy is a specialty outpatient treatment center located on the North Shore of Chicago that provides a DBT-Linehan board certified comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. The program serves teens and adults by providing evidence-based treatment for disorders of emotion regulation. Parents, partners, and families of our patients in our program are provided the opportunity to learn skills, receive support (including phone coaching), and improve the quality of their relationship with the patient. That is exactly where I, the Marriage and Family Therapist here, come into the program! I also offer couple and family therapy utilizing DBT independent from the comprehensive DBT program."

"I view myself as both a guide and partner in the growth process which I believe involves exploration and reflection on current and historical issues that keep you feeling depressed, anxious, stagnant or unfulfilled in your life. Understanding current coping strategies and the ways in which they may have been useful in the past, but are no longer serving you well is my focus. While I believe reflection on early experience is important, I also remain grounded in the present and provide more direct interventions when needed. My style is warm, engaged, non-judgmental, empathic and active."

"Life is complicated. Why complicate it more? My goal is to help you find easy solutions to everyday challenges that affect your personal life and relationships. For a very affordable fee you can achieve peace of mind for yourself and find satisfaction in relationships with people you love. It is often difficult to find time to get help while managing a busy lifestyle, which is why I offer a specialized, no commitment, pay-as-you-go system. I offer a first-time consultation for $110 and all future visits are only $55 per hour."

"It is my honor and delight to assist people in using their own wisdom to balance their lives. Clients say I am easy to be with and talk to, and I do not judge. We explore the cognitive, physical, spiritual and emotional realms of life experience. And we find patterns, identify core values and can focus on specific challenges. My professional goal is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental and protected place in which we can explore your life and your concerns freely."

"The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy at Segal Behavioral Health (SBH) is a specialty clinic that serves teens and adults who are exhibiting self-endangering behaviors and/or emerging/established borderline personality traits, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, and/or emotional instability. Our goal is to teach every patient how to recognize and face their emotions skillfully with confidence and courage. Our scientifically-based interventions incorporate skills to help patients overcome the self-destructive coping behaviors that have plagued their lives, to create new perspective and a greater level of self-control."

"We all experience emotional, physical, and psychological difficulties in our lives. If we cannot find relief, or achieve change on our own, professional help is appropriate. My approach to therapy is insight-oriented, with an emphasis on exploring patterns in clients' belief systems, emotional experiences, and behaviors. My ideal clients are those that desire to truthfully investigate themselves. With a further understanding of yourself, you inevitably increase your opportunities for growth and positive change. I offer assistance in beginning and continuing this process."

"In today's climate of professional, familial, and social pressures, we are constantly confronted with overwhelming challenges that over time, impact us in profound ways. These experiences can often leave us feeling entrapped with fear and worry, and deeply deprived from our true sense of self. The struggle and suffering we endure during this period is an indication that something significant is being called to our attention that requires our care and attentiveness."

"I work with individuals from all walks of life: adults, couples, adolescents, children and families in addressing a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, identity issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, and life transitions (i.e. divorce, immigration, illness), family planning, family relationships, and parenting. I am also experienced in doing mental health and substance abuse evaluations for courts and administrative purposes. My approach to therapy takes on psychodynamic perspective based on the belief that person must attend to the whole self -mind, body, and environment- to achieve understanding and self-realization."

"I treat adolescents and adults, specializing in ADHD, substance abuse, anxiety and depression."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to treat disorders of emotion regulation in teens or adults. As part of our comprehensive DBT program, clients participate in individual psychotherapy, group skills training, and have 24/7 availability to phone skills coaching. DBT is an evidence-based practice and the gold standard treatment for teens and adults exhibiting self-endangering behaviors and/or emerging or established borderline personality traits, such as self-injury, suicidal thinking, impulsivity, conflictual relationships, chronic depression or anxiety, substance abuse, or emotional instability."

"I value understanding my clients' concerns as fully as possible. I will work collaboratively with you towards clarifying and meeting your treatment goals. I see Adolescents (middle school and up), Adults, and Seniors in individual and/or group therapy. With teens, I integrate parents into treatment as appropriate to age and situation. As an eclectic, creative psychologist with training in a variety of treatment methods, your particular concerns and personality will inform my individualized approach. I truly enjoy working with each of my clients and am inspired by what we can accomplish together!"