Therapists in 60137

Emotional suffering does not need to be our regular experience. We can and deserve to feel content, happy, even joyful. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 15 years of experience who is passionate about collaborating with individuals to create meaningful, satisfying lives. I provide tangible tools for the concerns and issues that my clients face, while establishing a warm connection that supports and encourages people. Though therapy can be challenging at times, my goal is to help people experience a sense of relief and well-being that then carries into their everyday living.

As a therapist who works with adults, I use a collaborative, very direct and insight-oriented approach to therapy, so that our time together is effective. This allows growth potential for my clients, whatever the reason bringing them to therapy may be. I believe the therapeutic process differs for each individual, and in working together, it is possible to identify the areas of oneself that could benefit from healing, change and improving emotional maturity.

I’m a therapist who specializes in perinatal issues including postpartum depression and anxiety, adjustment to motherhood/parenthood, intrusive thoughts, infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss. I have training in working with gender-based violence such as sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence. I also have experience assisting clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-harm, and trauma. I have experience working with different genders, sexual orientations, racial/ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic status.

Brian has been in the addiction/mental health field since 1993. He has been described as practical, realistic, and down-to-earth therapist who is naturally inquisitive and goal oriented. He brings his warm and light hearted sense of humor to the therapy process, as he has learned that the best way to lead a person toward wellbeing and happiness is to make the psychotherapy process relaxed, enjoyable and non-judgmental. But when necessary, Brian has a serious side, as addictions are for many, can be a life or death problem.

At Dupage Counseling Associates, we provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to allow clients to share their story. We have worked with several individuals who are struggling with a life transition, grief/loss, trauma, relationship difficulty, anxiety, or depression. The most difficult part of therapy is making that first call. We are available to answer any questions or concerns you might have before making the decision to start the therapy process.

I have been in private practice for twenty-six years and work with individuals, couples, and families. In person and telehealth appointments are available. I work with children, adolescents and adults at every stage of their lives. I have a diverse practice and have greatly appreciated the diversity of my clients' life experience. My work focuses on supporting growth and individual development as well as symptom relief. I have offices in Glen Ellyn and Chicago and would be happy to speak with you regarding my practice.

I know how difficult it can be to take those first steps in seeking out a new therapist. Life can be challenging in many ways and can be difficult navigating alone. I take great care in providing a safe and collaborative environment for my clients to explore their lives and various obstacles in a nonjudgmental and compassionate way. Some of the modalities I use include CBT, DBT, ART, IFS, Psychoanalytic, and Holistic. Building a trusting relationship and witnessing each client's journey is what I find most fulfilling about my work as a therapist.

Therapy is an inherently vulnerable and collaborative process. I believe effective therapy begins with building a foundation of trust through open communication and compassion. I see my clients as the drivers of their own experience, their values, and their goals. My role is to work with you to identify and develop insight, awareness, creative strategies, and tools, to support your personal growth and healing. As an integrative therapist, my work is primarily based in CBT/DBT, Mindfulness-based therapies, and is trauma informed. My perspective is grounded in self-compassion, kindness, and the inherent worth of all human beings.

Sometimes life can be filled with stormy skies, let Janet be your rainbow in the clouds. Janet Hecht is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Human Services and Counseling from DePaul University. She centers on navigating life's challenges, both personally and professionally. With a focus on families, parents, and adolescents seeking guidance, she brings a unique perspective to counseling sessions. Drawing from her background as a teacher, certified school guidance counselor and mother of three, she understands the intricacies of life's challenges that individuals and families often encounter.

Anna enjoys working with adults in individual and couples counseling settings. In her couples work, Anna specializes in helping clients in established relationships who are working through a crisis, betrayal issues, or life transitions, as well as newer couples who are seeking assistance with communication struggles. In her work with individuals, she assists clients who are navigating relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and struggles in parenting.

I believe that life is a journey, full of joys and disappointments, successes and setbacks. While the extent and nature of my interventions may vary, I strongly believe that all people possess the personal strength and the means to improve their own lives if provided with the necessary guidance and support.

With over 20 years experience as a licensed psychologist, I think of the therapeutic relationship as a method for understanding the self. To that end, behavior patterns can be explored, internal experience can shift with the movement towards change. Perhaps you are caught in the same cycle and feeling frustrated. You may be adjusting to a life or career transition. Stuff from the past is triggering and you might not understand why you feel the way you do. We can explore and understand the meanings in a safe and creative way.

I have 30 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families navigate through the distress in their lives. Anxiety, stress, anger, depression, and conflict can rob anyone of peace of mind and closeness with family members and friends. I work from an emotionally focused and holistic framework to affect lasting desired change. I create a comfortable setting to help clients feel at ease in talking with a therapist. Whether you are familiar with the process of talk therapy, or this is the first time seeking a therapist, I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about what will best suit your needs and goals.

A motivator and engaged clinician from the beginning, Miles is serious about helping his patients achieve high levels of functioning and emotional well-being. Hailing from Sacramento, California - Miles started his clinical career in the co-occurring disorders treatment environment. At the heart of his approach is a desire to help ground his clients in gratitude and optimism for life. In his family and couples counseling, Miles seeks to foster supportive relationships through the practice of radical honesty with the people his clients care about most. Miles’ style is a blend of cognitive and humanistic therapy.

Are you feeling lost, stressed or overwhelmed with your life's challenges? Finding a therapist who can truly understand and help you navigate through the complexities of life can be truly life-changing. That's where I come in. With my expertise in Psychology and Counseling, and my 20 years of experience in making a lasting difference in people's lives, I am committed to helping you achieve a life filled with purpose, grace, freedom and ease. Starting from our very first session, I will take the time to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our sessions accordingly.

There are situations and events in life that are challenging and that can create anxiety and depression. The coping strategies that have helped during troubling times may no longer work. Through these experiences, it is easy to lose a sense of identity and self esteem. There is hope. It is an honor to assists clients with turning their pain into growth. Through my compassionate support and skills, I can accompany you into the journey of becoming a healthier and happier person. My goal is to provide high quality, individualized and evidence based treatment to each client.

My passion is understanding stored childhood trauma and the long-term effects it can have on adults; particularly as it relates to addiction issues. Unresolved traumatic experiences very often render a person with feelings of anxiety and depression; particularly for those who were never given the appropriate tools and support to process their trauma. These emotional states can lead to poor coping skills in our efforts to meet life’s challenges, and very often anxiety and depression can lead us to feeling incapable of helping ourselves or ever changing our circumstances and clearly seeing our potential.

I aim to help children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with academic/social success. Whether dealing with ADHD, Learning Disorders, social skill deficits, motivation, or limited access to support services - a neuropsychological evaluation is the first step on the road to success. Children are often referred by their pediatrician, neurologist, classroom/ resource teacher, or school psychologist due to concerns regarding their functioning. Comprehensive evaluations are tailored to your child's individual needs. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations typically include : intelligence, achievement/academic skills, executive functioning, learning and memory, language, visual spatial skills, coordination, social skills, behavioral and emotional functioning, and personality.

I have been in practice in the Chicago suburbs for years experience serving individuals from adolescence through adulthood in individual psychotherapy couples therapy. Although my practice is a general psychological practice, I maintain specialties in the areas of anxiety disorders including phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions including process addictions and sexual addiction, and attention-deficit disorder in adolescents and adults. I am a licensed psychologist in Illinois, and hold certifications in the treatment of sexual addiction (CSAT) and multiple addictions (CMAT). For more information, please visit my website at http://www.garydecpsyd.com.