"I am a Licensed Profession Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I am currently completing my sexual health training from the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator. In the summer of 2015 I also completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training and I am a certified yoga instructor. I have experience working in a variety of locations ranging from residential to private practice with an array of populations and their concerns."

"I believe that counseling can be a space for you to explore the obstacles that are getting in your way of achieving your goals. In treatment we will focus on what is working in your life and build from those successes to help you make the change you want to make."

"You are undoubtedly tired of having the same argument over and over again without any resolution. Or your relationship may have lost it's spark and you really want it back! Perhaps you and your partner have different interests sexually and you want to work those out. Or, if there has been infidelity, you may want to repair, heal the wounds before you decide to end the relationship for good. For some, relationships just don't seem to work out and you want to figure out why. Whether you come alone or with your partner,We are here to help."

"I (Dr. Crystal Bauer) am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of the Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland. I have been specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to individuals across the lifespan for nearly a decade. I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, specifically exposure therapy/exposure and response prevention (ERP), behavioral activation, behavior modification, mindfulness and other CBT techniques. Through these modalities, you learn how to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, respond in a more effective manner, and learn how to tolerate and accept discomfort."

"I provide positive and action oriented, directive therapy to help you through depression, anxiety, relationship,and school and work issues. Treatment is focused on achieving goals-emotional, spiritual and physical to live an abundant life. Life does not have to be hard! I am an advocate of positive psychology and the Law of Attraction--there is no upside to negativity, I help my clients get back on a positive path."

"There are times when everyone needs support, advice, and new ways of coping. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just feel "stuck", I can help. As a licensed clinician and the CEO/founder of PRP, I have spent the last 10 years studying integrative and research-informed approaches to psychotherapy and the treatment of emotional/psychological issues in some of the country's best universities, including Northwestern University and UW-Madison. These experiences have allowed me to develop a comprehensive therapeutic approach where I integrate complementary modalities and techniques to offer highly personalized treatment tailored to each client's unique needs."

"We're glad you found us. Rainbow Grief Counseling is here to support you. Our counselors are licensed clinical professionals with expertise in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, living with advanced illness, sudden or traumatic loss, and prolonged/complicated grief."

"Trained in codependency, addictions, trauma and life transitions, I view my clients as part of the greater whole of their families and relationships. I enjoy working with people seeking assistance to make changes in their lives to benefit themselves and ultimately improve their relationships. I see individuals, couples, and families. I work well with people making life transitions."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist who will offer you a safe, caring, and supportive environment. In my 20 + years of clinical experience, I believe having a mutual and reciprocal therapeutic relationship is one of the first steps for growth and change. I value your input and will work with you as a team to help you identify and achieve your goals. I have a strong background in treating children, adolescents and adults with issues related to mood, relationships, adjustments to life transitions, anxiety, work or school performance, medical issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, stress, parenting, and other psychological disorders."

"Although I work with clients of all ages, I most usually work with young and emerging adults. Ranging from adolescence to adulthood, this broad age group has relatively unique tasks, challenges and opportunities. This stage in life is one of the most exciting, and yet also overwhelming as major changes and decisions are frequent and looming. I enjoy helping clients "un-pack" the various aspects of their experiences and difficulties, in order to develop a deeper and more authentic sense of personal meaning that transcends previous understanding. "

"You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues, We understand you & the LGBTQ communities. We welcome you to be fully who you are and we want you to feel understood, accepted, safe."

"Judy Sperling is the addictions director at Center for Authentic Living in Park Ridge. Judy has 18 years of experience treating adults, adolescents and families suffering with addiction issues. She is experienced in conducting interventions and treating the whole family. Judy is a certified sex addiction therapist including working with the trauma associated."

"I am a clinical therapist who specializes in treating PTSD/trauma, depression/mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, grief/loss and OCD. I am also skilled in addressing the challenges of life transitions, relationships, body image, self-esteem, personal growth and issues of sexuality, spirituality and gender. I began working in the mental health field in 1998 and have provided services in the following settings: outpatient behavioral health centers (hospital-affiliated and community-based), employee assistance and behavioral health managed care programs, nonprofit organizations, residential and transitional living centers. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, teens, children and groups."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). Many years of my training and clinical work focused on providing trauma informed services to under-served and at-risk populations (children, youth, and adults). Most recently, I worked with refuges and asylum seekers, which required great sensitivity and an unconventional approach to providing psychotherapy. I view psychological difficulties from a holistic perspective. I believe behavior does not exist within a vacuum and healing involves several participants including the therapist. I employ multiple modalities of treatment: Adlerian interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy."

"My theoretical approach is based on an eclectic, holistic approach to help individuals reconnect with themselves, so they can thrive and go beyond surviving day to day. I understand that every client's personal journey is unique; therefore, my approach is tailored to fit the specific needs of each client. I work collaboratively with clients to promote emotional and somatic awareness and incorporate DBT skills to empower clients to feel a greater sense of agency in their journey. My clinical experience includes working adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and eating disorders."

"Relationships, family issues and work are demanding. I can be objective and compassionate, identifying problems and possible solutions. Managing stress better will make a big difference in things that are important to you. I have daytime, evening and weekend hours that are arranged by mutual agreement. You may request a free 15 minute phone assessment if you wish."

"I have been helping people overcome life's challenges for 20+ years. I utilize a strength-based individual supportive approach to life stressors, family conflict, and behavioral issues. I work with adults, adolescents, and families struggling with a full range of issues, including those related to drug and alcohol addiction. I have experience with the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems, drug courts, the Health and Human Services systems, and the local school systems. I have provided individual and group therapy to the criminal justice population, as well as group therapy to those involved in out-patient substance abuse programs."

"I use a holistic, systems approach utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and an Adlerian perspective (positive, goal-oriented) to providing therapy. I work with a wide variety of problems from depression, anxiety, stress management, recovery from substance use, relational problem including helping couples divorce amicably. I also work with people struggling with physical health, and help them manage related stress and lifestyle illnesses such as weight management and building healthy sleep patterns."

"I have experience working with a variety of mood (depression and bipolar), anxiety (phobias and panic) and adjustment disorders as well as the impact medical and psychiatric conditions can have on one's life and family. I enjoy helping people get to the other side of life transitions, like healing from divorce, changing jobs or careers, or caregiving stress. And for people already recovering from addiction (yours or someone else's), I bring a deep understanding of 12 Step recovery to the therapeutic experience."