""Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try..." If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or having difficulties in your interpersonal relationships I offer more than 25 years of clinical experience and a creative therapeutic approach. Working with adults and children of all ages, my goal is to treat each individual based on the whole person, rather than simply a diagnosis or label. I employ a holistic and less threatening approach to working through challenges. You will have the opportunity to focus on areas of strength to foster growth, gain personal empowerment, and create life shifts."

"My goal is to form a partnership with my clients to guide them through the process of change and personal growth. I work to establish a therapeutic relationship that is built on a foundation of trust and openness. I work collaboratively with each client to clarify the issues and create strategies for problem solving. Please contact me to discuss how we can work together."

"Hello. I have had a practice covering Chicago and the North and Northwest suburbs for 40 years. I am considered a master in my field by many peers. I am a warm, loving, and caring person. I bring those qualities to every person who seeks my services. I do brief and long term deep therapy based on what my clients are looking to accomplish."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work with Children age 5 and older, Teens, Adults and Families. My approach to therapy varies based upon the needs of each individual. I provide therapy as we'll as psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents."

"I am passionate about providing quality mental health care and a highly personalized experience. I enjoy building long-term, professional relationships with my clients, and to serve as an available resource throughout life's many expected and unexpected transitions. I hope that our therapy can not only reduce your immediate feelings of distress, but also proactively strengthen a foundation for the future. As do your presenting concerns, my work as your doctor goes beyond the time we spend together in the office."

"Infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy complications, difficult deliveries, and postpartum struggles can stop you in your tracks. It robs you of the joy you should be experiencing during this phase of life. It makes you question your worth and suitability as a mother and as a partner. The plans and dreams you'd had for your family can begin to seem like cruel joke. You may be experiencing disruptions in other areas of your life as well: strained relationship with your partner, trouble focusing at work, feeling disconnected from friends and family. I understand this pain; I've felt it myself."

"As a therapist for over twenty-five years, I've learned that people are often unaware of how their current issues are connected to experiences and feelings encountered earlier in their lives. I work with patients to help them identify and explore repeating patterns in their lives and how these patterns can be evaluated and changed to improve personal and professional outcomes. My patients have found that therapy is a valuable experience and together we make the process productive and fulfilling."

"Val has woven traditional talk therapy and creative techniques to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals, youth and families to work through difficult life experiences. She has extensive experience working with youth and families managing the challenges associated with emotional and behavioral problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health concerns, and various traumatic life events. She believes in an empowerment and strength-based approach while fostering an environment that encourages self-acceptance, self-awareness and growth."

"Hi there, my name is Kannan Vinaitheerthan. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wilmette, Illinois. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide individual and family therapy. I have experience working with those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, school-related problems and more. During the week, I'm a program therapist at NorthShore's Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program in Deerfield, IL."

"I am certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and I have completed all levels of training from the Gottman Institute. In addition I trained with The Family Institute. I offer a one hour free lecture entitled the The Art and Science of Relationships. I am available to churches, synagogues, community centers, attorneys and physicians to offer this free lecture to their parishioners, attendees, clients or patients. In addition I am available to give a couple's workshop on The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and would consider any requests on topics that are deemed of interest."

"Life begins in relationships to others. Sometimes these relationships serve us well, and sometimes they do not.I strive to help families and individuals recover from those experiences that have not gone well. My goal is to work collaboratively with each unique family or individual to achieve wholeness. With 30 plus years of experience, I am skilled in a variety of Psychotherapy modalities in addition to Family and Individual Therapy. I work with clients of all ages, ethnicity, cultures, religious backgrounds, and gender identity."

"I work with adults (18 and over), men and women, couples."

"The foundation of my practice is a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental experience for individuals and couples to feel understood while processing the core issues that stand in the way of moving forward. People can feel lost or disconnected as they come into therapy, but the experience of emotional risk taking, opening up about fears, anxieties, malaise, within the individual or couple, can reinvigorate emotional connections and intimacy."

"I enjoy helping people find passion in their lives. If you are an adolescent or young adult and are looking for a path/career in life, I can help by focusing on your inherent strengths and personality. If you're someone for whom anxiety, depression or other issues seem to get in the way of enjoying life, we can work to uncover what's getting in the way so you can create a fulfilling life of your choice. For couples who are trying to rediscover that spark in your relationship, together you can move past hurts you may have to forge the relationship you want."

"I provide psychological therapy which focuses on the way that people think and behave. My practice specializes in working with children/adolescents and college/post-college adults who have problems adapting to their current life circumstances. Each person brings into treatment all their experiences, both joyous and problematic, which provides a base for the development of individualized goals and objectives."

"A no insurance practice. Available now and easily accessible, super-experienced anxiety / depression, highly trained (Cornell, Johns Hopkins, U of Chicago), independent caring MD uniquely weaves expert psychotherapy with meticulous medication management. Thorough, initial review consultation and planning followed by collaboration at each step, based on your individual issues, preferences, and building on your strengths. Rare 40+ years' experience as a leading clinician, teacher, researcher (PTSD), doubleboard certified / examiner. We willI immediately spend all the time necessary to know you and meet your needs, free of insurance hassles and meddling (please file your own insurance."

"Life presents us with many challenges - you do not have to struggle through it alone. Therapy offers an opportunity to address painful feelings, stressful events and difficult relationships in a warm, supportive way. Together, we will explore the challenges you have been facing and find the path forward to create the changes you are looking for."

"I enjoy working with families and individuals on relationship, parenting and family issues by developing an open and collaborative relationship with my clients. It is my belief that we all can feel frustrated in our lives at times and seeking help in therapy is a positive choice toward managing our stress better and ultimately improving our health. I use a combination of approaches including family systems theory, mindfulness practice, positive psychology and, when appropriate, humor to help coach clients to begin to observe the patterns of behavior that are challenging them and make thoughtful choices about what they would like to change."

"Today's environment makes many assumptions about the nature of psychological health, oftentimes seeing depression, anxiety, or other psychological concerns as problems to be avoided and eradicated. However, there is much that our symptoms can teach us about ourselves and our world. Many times, they hold the key to one's psychological well-being."

"I primarily work with parents, adolescents,and children. I utilize a combination of expressive therapies ( Sandplay,art, and play based treatment) and insight oriented ( talk Therapy). I listen carefully; together we discover what works best for your specific concerns. I specialize in trauma, anxiety separation,relational concerns,grief, loss depression and adjustment-identity dificulties. On This journey toward healing it helps to have someone you trust accompany you."