"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."

"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 work with people to understand themselves more deeply and gain better insight into themselves and their difficulties. By doing this we can create an individualized strategy to overcome the challenges and difficulties that have brought them into treatment. I provide guidance, support, insight, and encouragement in this process as people resolve conflicts and overcome difficult situations in their lives."

"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!"

"I believe you are the expert of your life. Within you are the answers to many of the problems you face. My role is to come along side you to help clear the obstacles that are preventing real growth and change. We establish a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust. I provide an environment where you will feel safe, supported, heard and understood. Clients describe me as empathetic, genuine, and direct."

"My goal is to help people change the ways in which we keep ourselves stuck, unhappy, and functioning below our potential. I have extensive training in and use a variety of different approaches/models tailored to the individual(s) and their concerns. I work with people who have intimacy and relationship issues, chronic illness, self-esteem issues, conflicts, pervasive feelings of unhappiness, loneliness, loss, anxiety, depression and/or emptiness, self-defeating patterns or just a general sense of being out of sync with themselves, their feelings and the other people in their world. My style is warm, non-judgmental, empathic, collaborative and direct."

"I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment for my clients and I value client-therapist alliance above anything else. I have a direct yet empathetic therapy style, pushing my clients to be the best versions of themselves with utmost compassion and understanding of the constraints that may interfere."

"I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 23 years clinical and 15 years teaching experience. (Please see the SEMINAR page of my website for list of courses). In my practice I utilize both, new effective treatment techniques as well as traditional psychotherapeutic models. In many cases I focus on solution oriented, effective, symptom relief. I understand that individuals are complex and psychological concerns cannot be separated from family dynamics, personal history, identity issues, work related stress, and physical health. When necessary, and with client's permission, I collaborate with all healthcare professionals to create a 'think tank' approach to treatment."

"If you are struggling to feel confident and secure in your relationship or career, Rebecca Wolf can help you find a greater sense of peace. Rebecca has comprehensive experience working with adults and couples regarding addiction, anxiety, self-esteem, workplace and relationship issues. She primarily sees professionals and parents in their mid-twenties to mid-forties dealing with relationship issues - getting into relationships, managing relationships, and getting out of relationships or divorced. She frequently works with parents and professionals in the accounting, marketing, finance, IT and legal fields."

"My work has ranged from treating children, adolescents, adults and couples. Areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, relational problems, disorders usually diagnosed during childhood, and difficulty with transitions between stages of life."

"I have an extensive background in psychotherapy and research. In my clinical work, I specialize in CBT for trauma, ADHD and mood disorders injecting positive psychology and DBT as needed. I'm familiar with psychodynamic therapy as well, but usually begin with clients on CBT principles and techniques as a way to get comfortable and build a better treatment relationship. I perform assessments of all types, ADHD, PTSD, Dementia, Brain Injury, Learning Disorders, and all mood, psychotic and anxiety disorders. I am a consultant Psychologist, invited speaker, inservice provider, and trainer of staff at several skilled nursing facilities in the Chicagoland area."

"Sometimes, we feel stuck in life and don't know what we can do to move forward. As a licensed clinical social worker, it is my goal to help people let go of patterns that get in the way of their ability to live a happy and satisfying life. I create a supportive, safe environment where together we can unravel inner struggles and explore feelings that may have been too difficult to manage alone. People often find greater mental clarity, direction, strength, and insight when working through their problems with me. I work best with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues."

"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."

"The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy - DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program(tm)- is a specialty clinic that serves teens and adults who are exhibiting self-endangering behaviors and/or emerging or established borderline personality traits, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, and/or emotional instability. Our scientifically-based interventions incorporate skills to help patients recognize and face their emotions skillfully and overcome the self-destructive coping behaviors that have plagued their lives, utilizing Mindfulness-based techniques to create new perspective and a greater level of self-control."

"You're tossing and turning with your mind churning over What Ifs or cringeworthy moments. Maybe you're snapping at people or pushing them away. You feel stressed or overwhelmed. It might seem like everyone else is able to do things so much easier or better. It doesn't have to be this way."

"In today's challenging environment, personal and career demands and changes can strain your ability to cope. People often experience a mixture of anxiety and depression. Relationships suffer. Finding new solutions and building resilience requires clarity and perspective. Clarity paves the way to develop new skills and enhanced resilience. An ideal match between you and a therapist provides guidance needed to find a new path. With over 25 years of experience, I bring deep passion and commitment to support you in resolving symptoms and issues that are barriers to well-being and success. My clients include individual adults and couples."

"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."

"The stressful world in which we live often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and struggling to manage the demands placed upon us. You may experience irritable moods, anxiety, depression, or unable to find joy in things. Your relationships may be affected and you may find you are unable to be the person you once were and know you can be. It is my goal, as a therapist, to create a warm, supportive, understanding, and collaborative partnership with clients. My clinical expertise includes: working with high functioning adults, people struggling with serious mental illnesses, and individuals with developmental disabilities."

"In today's climate of professional, familial, and social pressures, we can be confronted with profound challenges, that often leave us feeling depleted, isolated, and uncertain. This is a critical juncture that we can find ourselves in, and it is usually an indication that something is being called to our attention that requires our care and attentiveness. While we can experience great suffering throughout this period, there is often guidance to be found in these symptoms, ailments, stressors, and circumstances as they also provide us with distinct means for what is needed."