Therapists in 60060

I have worked with a variety of clients and multiple issues. This includes adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, family/relationship issues, and childhood and adolescent disorders. Having worked with a variety of different ethnicities and cultures including LGBTQ, I attempt to bring that cultural sensitivity to my practice. My work with clients includes helping them to identify patterns of problematic thought and behavior, and explore ways these patterns may have developed. My objective is to help clients find ways to enjoy and succeed in their lives.

I believe therapy is about helping you sort out the problem, rally your strengths, and learn the skills needed to move forward in your life. It can take incredible courage to recognize when help is needed, and then ask for that help. When you know you are ready, I will welcome the opportunity to work with you on your goals in an atmosphere of respect and support. Whether for depression/anxiety, managing stress, coping with loss or trauma, or becoming a more effective worker, partner or parent, you will grow in understanding yourself and meeting your needs.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression,or major life changes? Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about your future or the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead, I want to help. I view therapy as a collaborative process that involves you and I working side by side to understand what has led you to this point in life. I use an integrative therapeutic model that combines positive psychology with a strength based, insight-oriented approach which is uniquely tailored to fit your own personal needs.

Welcome! You've taken a great step by exploring new ways to care for yourself through therapy. Many situations and life circumstances bring people to this space, and I look forward to talking with you more about your story. If you're even wondering if therapy might be right for you, then the answer is yes! Over the years, I've developed a passion for working with young adults and supporting the unique challenges they face today. I've found that many young (and even not-so-young!) adults are dealing with major life transitions, and struggle to navigate those new changes at times. This is where therapy steps in!

North Star Counseling Group was founded on the idea that all people will find themselves in need of guidance and support at some point in their life. Various concerns can lead a person to counseling services. Stephanie Ardagh, LCSW works with children ages 3-18. She is experienced in addressing issues of: self esteem, self injury, body image, school refusal, adjustment to divorce and loss, social skills, and significant behavior disorders. Stephanie sees parents as a valuable resource and ally when working with children. She works well with other providers, such as school personnel, to get to know her clients and their unique needs.

I focus my work with clients on their wish to feel better both internally and with others in their lives. In order to provide therapy service that is useful to my clients I work to understand their unique needs. I want to know what brings them to therapy now. Sometimes it is due to challenging situations and relationships other times it is due to overwhelming feelings of anger, anxiety, depression or confusion. We will work together to understand your needs and to find ways to alleviate your negative feelings. Together we will find coping strategies to help you manage your feelings.

If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey of self-discovery. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity for change that reduces stress and increases your personal satisfaction. We all experience anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, loss of motivation or fear of change. How we cope and understand our behaviors greatly impacts how we work through these difficult times. Through the therapeutic relationship I develop with clients, they are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and engage in more fulfilling relationships with others.

If you have found yourself here, Thank you for your courage. In our quiet moments, we wish for a safe place to explore our darkness to discover our light within. A reduction in anxiety brings peace. Being soulful in humanness is our challenge. Often we find ourselves in confusion with negative voices in our head that pulls at our hearts. No matter what our circumstances, suppression of our true nature will result in anxiety, depression or relationship problems. Circumstances may change or even improve, yet self love eludes us. Acceptance and management of ALL feelings is the way to peace of mind.

Therapy is a brave step towards improving overall wellness. Individuals, couples, and families that are interested in working to increase their well being should read on. If your life has become overwhelming, your relationships difficult to manage, or if you are experiencing less satisfaction at work or home, then therapy may be a positive step to alleviate your current difficulties. Those who want to reduce the pain and frustration associated with depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, self doubt, and anger are appropriate candidates for psychotherapy. Therapy has the potential to improve your quality of life personally and within important relationships.

Seeking treatment is a sign of strength. When clients contact me they are looking to get a handle on areas of their life that may be feeling overwhelming. It is not uncommon for those entering therapy to report feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, anger, sadness, fear and disappointment. During times of stress people report experiencing increased fighting with or avoidance of the important people in their lives. Relationships that may be complicated at this time include family, peer, employer, school and significant others. Managing to hold it all together, plan for the future and maintain stability can feel overwhelming.

Therapy services are often sought when one is overwhelmed or desiring more satisfaction in personal and/or professional relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families. Presenting problems may be, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, interpersonal communication, teen and young adult transitions/stress, parenting, marital discord, divorce/blended families, body image and trauma. My ideal clients come to our sessions with an interest in better understanding themselves and the relationships they are in. It is through their hard work and willingness to trust the process that therapeutic changes are achieved.

Life doesn't always go as planned, and asking for help isn't always easy. My goal is to create a supportive environment for you to explore life's challenges. Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse are all manageable, and you don't have to deal with them alone. I work with individuals, couples and families and approach diagnosis and treatment from a collaborative place. In session, I am interactive as I work alongside to you reach your goals. LGBTQ+ ally. I am a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) and a CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). I have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Clients that suffer from substance use disorder can seek counseling to obtain a better understanding of their choices and/or disease. My vision with each client is helping them regain a sense of control through recovery and a positive outlook on life.

With over 15 years experience, I am dedicated to assisting children, adolescents and adults in developing and strengthening interpersonal skills, recognizing and regulating their emotional states, creating healthier relationships and achieving new and positive goals.

I am available to help guide you in living a more complete and satisfying life. Utilizing a warm, conversational approach, I am happy to assist with overcoming difficulties such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, behavioral concerns, and low self esteem. I can also provide an in depth psychological assessment to elicit greater insight and clarify your treatment plan recommendations. I look forward to opening doors so you may help you.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I use a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to help clients attain personal growth. I have experience working with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, women's issues, divorce, life transitions and relationship problems.

Dr. Benton strives to engage clients in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is empathic and attuned to their thoughts and feelings. She works to see the world through their lens. In this safe and accepting environment, clients are supported as they begin to explore the reasons that brought them to therapy. Dr. Benton guides clients as they gain insight and awareness to life patterns and themes. She encourages clients to give voice to their thoughts, feelings and reactions in hopes of interrupting painful cycles and creating a greater feeling of freedom, choice, flexibility, and empowerment.

The journey of life is not always easy. Personal struggles, relationship challenges, unexpected circumstances, and other obstacles can get in the way of who and where we hope to be. When faced with challenges, the possibility of change can be hard to see, but where there is challenge there is potential: potential for hope, growth, and a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my aim is to meet individuals wherever they are and help guide them in the process towards satisfying change.

I am an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) therapist who has been serving clients in Lake County for over 20 years. I have worked with families, children, adolescents, couples and adults with varying diagnoses and issues (i.e. major depression, bipolar disorder, self-mutilation, ADHD, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, chemical abuse and dependency).