Therapists in 60076

Sometimes it’s hard to begin to understand where your own thoughts and feelings are coming from. They can become so intimidating and overwhelming that you just want to run away from them. Therapy can help you begin to find some order in the chaos. Together we will work to develop insight around the underlying sources of feelings of worry, sadness, despair, anger, etc. I strive to provide a safe, warm, judgement free space where you can feel fully comfortable delving into your inner thoughts and feelings while working towards lasting positive change.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Night Eating Syndrome, Traumatic Stress, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I am particularly interested in the relationship between traumatic stress and eating pathology as well as trauma and sleep. I also specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT PE, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR. I am an Assistant Professor at the Northwestern University Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

I'm passionate about treating kids, teens, and young adults with a specific specialty in behavioral issues, anxiety & OCD. After working in schools for two years, I am intimately familiar with helping children and families manage academic stressors and navigate the school setting with minimal interference from psychological distress.

We all learn and grow in our own unique ways. We have strengths and challenges, and need to understand them to be successful. The North Shore Center for ADHD and Learning offers an opportunity to learn about your unique talents and needs, in order to maximize your potential. Our biopsychosocial approach integrates an initial comprehensive assessment followed by recommendations for various treatment and educational interventions. The treatment plan can include pharmacological (medication) and behavioral approaches to ADHD and learning disorders.

Skyway Behavioral Health offers outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programming for clients struggling with traumatic stress disorders (PTSD, attachment trauma, complex PTSD) and related symptoms (eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.) We offer full fidelity Dialectical Behavior Therapy including individual therapy, DBT skills groups, phone coaching, and a DBT consultation team for our staff. We also offer evidence based trauma treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy, and Yoga for Trauma.

We, at Associates In Psychiatric Wellness have a deep belief that there is always hope !! We believe no person should stand alone in their quest for mental health, clean, sober lifestyle, and improved quality of life. Client centered medication management, counseling and therapy offer a chance to become the person you were born to be.

I love working with individuals who are struggling to break free of old habits, patterns of behavior, or relationships that are no longer serving them. Often it takes getting to the "end of our rope" with things to find that we have the most motivation to change. Making changes can be really scary and anxiety provoking, even when we know what we've been doing up until this point isn't working. I like being that supportive partner that helps a client figure out what isn't working, what they might like to change, and how. I value moving at a client's pace, in their direction, and in pursuit of their own vision for their life.

People often search for a therapist when they feel like they've tried everything and it's just not working well enough. It can be hard to see a situation clearly when you've been immersed in it for so long. I help people to take a step back, so they can see things more objectively. Through psychotherapy, people can find internal strength and resources they didn't know were there. They can then start to see new perspectives, both of themselves and their situations, and can begin to make changes.

You are unique. Therefore, the struggles you are experiencing are unique as well. A one-size-fits-all approach to therapy will not work for you because no person is alike. Each individual has a unique set of experiences, values, context, goals, and needs. I work to tailor the therapy process to meet the needs of my client. Together, in a judgment-free and supportive environment, we explore what aspects are contributing to your discomfort. My goal, as your therapist, is to understand you within your unique situation to provide individualized care for what matters most to you.

I often say it is my job to help make life better. Whether you are worrying too much (anxiety), feeling sad (depression), or dealing with trauma, I will do just that: Help make life better. I have experience with children, adolescents, adults and families and have worked in both the school system and in full-time private practice. My style is practical, and focuses a lot on coping mechanisms and strategies. I have had much success working on a variety of issues as noted below. I enjoy assisting in the progress and achievement of attaining goals. My COVID mission has been "always an opening" and now have associates too!

Open to seeing clients of all ages and presenting concerns, I specialize in treating mood and anxiety issues in teens and adults. My aim is to practice therapy that works! Therapy that is evidenced-based, goal-driven, and collaborative. I will work with you to identify concerns, create transparent treatment plans, and efficiently move toward healing and growth.

I believe change occurs in the context of our relationships, with our own self and with others. Oftentimes, when people seek out therapy, they are feeling lost, discarded, and may be filled with self-doubt and negative thoughts and feelings about themselves in the world. I work with clients to forge new ways of relating to ourselves and others to engage more fully in the world. We do this by learning a range of new skills and processing past experiences, but at its core, it is about connection with another human being and being seen, heard, understood, respected, and known.

I am excited to offer my services as a private psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker. In my practice, I treat adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and issues associated with adjustment to change and loss. I strongly believe in the power of support, education, and self care as necessary factors for wellness..

I believe in the profound power of resiliency and that we all have the capacity to heal, to recover, and to thrive after we endure painful experiences, loss, and trauma. I am committed to the co-creation of a safe and trusting relationship that can support healing connection and an understanding of how to re-engage in relationships with new awareness. Whether you have experienced some recent stressors or are working to heal from bigger losses and trauma, I can support you in navigating what comes next.

From the moment a teenager or young adult becomes my client, I am dedicated to providing expert, optimal care as well as empathy and accessibility. As a psychotherapist and an advocate, my collaboration with additional health providers, psychiatrists and school administrators and educators is often pivotal to my clients' success.

When life becomes difficult or overwhelming, reaching out for professional support can be intimidating, but worth it in the end! I'd love to be able to walk with you through this challenging time in your life. As a therapist, I am relational and tailor treatment to your unique needs. I have years of experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I have been in practice since 1998. I earned my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and trained at University of Chicago Hospitals and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

As a second-generation woman of color, I have extensive experience working with clients from various diverse backgrounds. Some of my specialties include PTSD, complex/intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, family/relationship conflicts, postpartum issues, self-esteem, stress, etc. Coming from a community health background, I invest in the needs of clients that come from traditionally underserved communities. I also have considerable experience and strengths in spiritually-integrated holistic psychotherapy, incorporating values one holds into their therapeutic needs and goals.

Do you know you have more to offer and could live a better life but need more tools and support to get there? Maybe trouble with relationships, depression, anxiety, ADHD, childhood trauma, or other issues are hindering you, including suppressing motivation and hope. Behaviors and mindsets which helped to survive childhood hardships often CAUSE hardships in your life today - and you may not even realize how they are at work.