Therapists in 60068
Trauma, PTSD, or LGBTQ+ identity can leave you feeling unsafe, split between identities, and unsure who to trust. You might wrestle with memories that surface unexpectedly, shame from spiritual or relationship wounds, or a cycle of coping that numbs pain but deepens isolation. Therapy can help you make sense of what happened and find healthier, achievable ways to cope. In session, my work taking into account the whole person from neurodiversity to LGBTQ exploration in doing so I provide a queer-affirming, person-centered space to process painful memories, rebuild trust, and practice tools that reduce overwhelm.
Trauma, PTSD, or LGBTQ+ identity can leave you feeling unsafe, split between identities, and unsure who to trust. You might wrestle with memories that surface unexpectedly, shame from spiritual or relationship wounds, or a cycle of coping that numbs pain but deepens isolation. Therapy can help you make sense of what happened and find healthier, achievable ways to cope. In session, my work taking into account the whole person from neurodiversity to LGBTQ exploration in doing so I provide a queer-affirming, person-centered space to process painful memories, rebuild trust, and practice tools that reduce overwhelm.
In a world filled with uncertainty, we often struggle to find peace and stability. One way we can feel some sense of relief is simply by having a safe space. I believe one of the key elements of success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I prioritize trust, boundaries, and communication to foster healthy relationships for clients in and outside of therapy. Rather than exclusively treating symptoms, I am passionate about uncovering the "why" behind our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by exploring early childhood, attachment style, relationships, and physiological wellness.
In a world filled with uncertainty, we often struggle to find peace and stability. One way we can feel some sense of relief is simply by having a safe space. I believe one of the key elements of success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I prioritize trust, boundaries, and communication to foster healthy relationships for clients in and outside of therapy. Rather than exclusively treating symptoms, I am passionate about uncovering the "why" behind our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by exploring early childhood, attachment style, relationships, and physiological wellness.
Trauma Recovery Solutions at The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Do you sometimes feel like you can't get beyond events that have happened in your life? Do you feel troubled or haunted by them despite your best efforts to move on? Are you withdrawn, unpredictable or irritable, releasing your feelings on the ones you love most. You may feel like you can't control your emotions or life. We work to help you understand what is happening in your brain and body that prevent you from digesting what has happened and to help you put it in the past, to move on. At The Juniper Center, we're helping you live your best life.
Do you sometimes feel like you can't get beyond events that have happened in your life? Do you feel troubled or haunted by them despite your best efforts to move on? Are you withdrawn, unpredictable or irritable, releasing your feelings on the ones you love most. You may feel like you can't control your emotions or life. We work to help you understand what is happening in your brain and body that prevent you from digesting what has happened and to help you put it in the past, to move on. At The Juniper Center, we're helping you live your best life.
Park Ridge Psychotherapy and Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I believe that as individuals, our journeys are vastly unique, but we aren’t so different. We all deserve to experience our emotions and heal from our past, present, and for our future. Whether you’re seeking services to find possible solutions to a past or current issue, a space where you can untangle behaviors or thoughts without judgment, or a place to continue your journey of self discovery, I am here to provide you with guidance and support. My passion is to provide individuals with opportunities to grow in a safe and validating environment while using integrative therapeutic approaches, a holistic lense, and authenticity.
I believe that as individuals, our journeys are vastly unique, but we aren’t so different. We all deserve to experience our emotions and heal from our past, present, and for our future. Whether you’re seeking services to find possible solutions to a past or current issue, a space where you can untangle behaviors or thoughts without judgment, or a place to continue your journey of self discovery, I am here to provide you with guidance and support. My passion is to provide individuals with opportunities to grow in a safe and validating environment while using integrative therapeutic approaches, a holistic lense, and authenticity.
It can be difficult to find a place where you feel comfortable, seen, and safe enough to be real without fear of being judged. I want our sessions to be that place for you. I know that one size does not fit all and that everyone has their own unique experience and needs. I want to hear your story and create a plan together that promotes well-being, healing, and self-acceptance.
It can be difficult to find a place where you feel comfortable, seen, and safe enough to be real without fear of being judged. I want our sessions to be that place for you. I know that one size does not fit all and that everyone has their own unique experience and needs. I want to hear your story and create a plan together that promotes well-being, healing, and self-acceptance.
I am an emerging therapist with a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I specialize in helping individuals with their fears of flying, and other phobias. I believe in utilizing the wisdom of the body in our approach to mental health, and taking a collaborative approach with clients, ensuring that clients feel empowered in charting a course through their own healing journey.
I am an emerging therapist with a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I specialize in helping individuals with their fears of flying, and other phobias. I believe in utilizing the wisdom of the body in our approach to mental health, and taking a collaborative approach with clients, ensuring that clients feel empowered in charting a course through their own healing journey.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 25 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 25 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma.
My focus is to empower individuals to navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and PTSD while building confidence and a greater sense of control in their lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, drawing from diverse clinical settings to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I strive to create a warm, genuine, and trusting environment where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated to make meaningful change.
My focus is to empower individuals to navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and PTSD while building confidence and a greater sense of control in their lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, drawing from diverse clinical settings to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I strive to create a warm, genuine, and trusting environment where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated to make meaningful change.
My top priority as your counselor is to understand you as a whole individual and then reflect that understanding back to you. By focusing on the many unique identities that make up who you are, I work with you to tailor specific interventions that work for each individual I see. I firmly believe that hope comes from the development of skills and it is my job to help the hopeless develop and strengthen their skill set to face the challenges that work, life, and relationships may bring.
My top priority as your counselor is to understand you as a whole individual and then reflect that understanding back to you. By focusing on the many unique identities that make up who you are, I work with you to tailor specific interventions that work for each individual I see. I firmly believe that hope comes from the development of skills and it is my job to help the hopeless develop and strengthen their skill set to face the challenges that work, life, and relationships may bring.
Dr. Beltramo is a life-long native of the Chicago area. He earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in psychology. He went on to pursue his Masters and Doctoral degrees at Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Beltramo has worked in the behavioral health field in a variety of capacities since 1993, obtaining his doctoral degree in 2003. From multipally-diagnosed, residentially-placed adolescents to domestic violence offenders to private practice settings, the range of his experience is broad, varied, and comprehensive.
Dr. Beltramo is a life-long native of the Chicago area. He earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in psychology. He went on to pursue his Masters and Doctoral degrees at Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Beltramo has worked in the behavioral health field in a variety of capacities since 1993, obtaining his doctoral degree in 2003. From multipally-diagnosed, residentially-placed adolescents to domestic violence offenders to private practice settings, the range of his experience is broad, varied, and comprehensive.
Physical, sexual and mental abuse as well trauma history, domestic violence, communication and relationship improvement, problems arising from pornography, and depression are a some topics that I have focused my practice on. Success in therapy is ultimately the result of the collaboration of you and I - the client and the therapist. There are no set number of sessions. You are a unique individual and you work at your own pace. I am committed to working with your needs and timetables.
Physical, sexual and mental abuse as well trauma history, domestic violence, communication and relationship improvement, problems arising from pornography, and depression are a some topics that I have focused my practice on. Success in therapy is ultimately the result of the collaboration of you and I - the client and the therapist. There are no set number of sessions. You are a unique individual and you work at your own pace. I am committed to working with your needs and timetables.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
My areas of focus include life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, problems in relationships, and emotional regulation. I want to provide support that will help you experience greater fulfillment in life. I feel passionate about helping clients identity their strengths and values to be able to live intentionally, strengthen relationships, and experience personal growth and healing. For clients who desire to include their faith in the counseling process, I provide counseling that integrates Christian spiritual practices. I also speak Russian and have lived overseas in Japan, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
My areas of focus include life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, problems in relationships, and emotional regulation. I want to provide support that will help you experience greater fulfillment in life. I feel passionate about helping clients identity their strengths and values to be able to live intentionally, strengthen relationships, and experience personal growth and healing. For clients who desire to include their faith in the counseling process, I provide counseling that integrates Christian spiritual practices. I also speak Russian and have lived overseas in Japan, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
I work best with clients who are troubled by depression, trauma, loss, relationship issues, and life transitions. I provide therapy for adults of all ages. I use a variety of treatment techniques including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies. My research on coping with traumatic life events has prepared me well to work with clients who have experienced trauma and crisis. Life challenges can be debilitating at first, but can lead to a search for meaning and dramatic new growth. I enjoy accompanying clients in this process!
I work best with clients who are troubled by depression, trauma, loss, relationship issues, and life transitions. I provide therapy for adults of all ages. I use a variety of treatment techniques including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies. My research on coping with traumatic life events has prepared me well to work with clients who have experienced trauma and crisis. Life challenges can be debilitating at first, but can lead to a search for meaning and dramatic new growth. I enjoy accompanying clients in this process!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I am a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable exploring the reasons that have led them to seek therapy. Feeling connected and understood is crucial when working collaboratively with a therapist to help identify personal issues and moving towards a better self, marriage, or family life and improving overall functioning.
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I am a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable exploring the reasons that have led them to seek therapy. Feeling connected and understood is crucial when working collaboratively with a therapist to help identify personal issues and moving towards a better self, marriage, or family life and improving overall functioning.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO. Offices located in Park Ridge and South Barrington.
Are parts of your life starting to feel overwhelming or unmanageable? You're not alone—and change is possible. Together, we'll identify what's getting in the way, build on your strengths, and create a plan that moves you toward real, lasting change. Whether you're dealing with stress, negative thoughts, addiction, mental health symptoms, or a sense of imbalance, I offer a tailored approach to help you feel more in control and confident in your life.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO. Offices located in Park Ridge and South Barrington.
Are parts of your life starting to feel overwhelming or unmanageable? You're not alone—and change is possible. Together, we'll identify what's getting in the way, build on your strengths, and create a plan that moves you toward real, lasting change. Whether you're dealing with stress, negative thoughts, addiction, mental health symptoms, or a sense of imbalance, I offer a tailored approach to help you feel more in control and confident in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for 25+ years. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person because integrating the mind, the body, and the community is essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma and addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find the strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for 25+ years. I offer Counseling and Coaching Services to individuals and couples who are interested in personal growth. I believe in treating the whole person because integrating the mind, the body, and the community is essential in optimizing a person's quality of life. From complex trauma and addiction to learning everyday life skills, I try to help individuals find the strength and acceptance to overcome painful emotions. I strive for each client to leave sessions feeling empowered and confident in their abilities.
Garrett R. Pluhar-Schaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We come to understand ourselves through our relationships—with partners, friends, family, and even with our therapist. These relationships shape how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down and reflect on these patterns—how they’ve formed, what they protect, and where they may be limiting growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which means I’m interested in the deeper emotional layers of your experience, including unconscious dynamics and the way our therapeutic relationship itself can illuminate longstanding patterns.
We come to understand ourselves through our relationships—with partners, friends, family, and even with our therapist. These relationships shape how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down and reflect on these patterns—how they’ve formed, what they protect, and where they may be limiting growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which means I’m interested in the deeper emotional layers of your experience, including unconscious dynamics and the way our therapeutic relationship itself can illuminate longstanding patterns.
You may be feeling on edge, emotionally worn down, or caught in reactions and patterns that haven’t eased despite your effort and understanding. Many people in your shoes are looking for support that helps them feel steadier and more responsive to real-world demands and challenges, without repeating the same conversations week after week or relying on years of open-ended weekly therapy.
You may be feeling on edge, emotionally worn down, or caught in reactions and patterns that haven’t eased despite your effort and understanding. Many people in your shoes are looking for support that helps them feel steadier and more responsive to real-world demands and challenges, without repeating the same conversations week after week or relying on years of open-ended weekly therapy.
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Number of Therapists in 60068
200+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 60068 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 73% | Aetna |
| 56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 60068 see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |