"Joy. Transformation. Growth. Hope. Fulfillment. Connection. Is this what your heart is longing for? Most people, if connected to their desires, deeply yearn for these things but are limited in how much they can experience them due to pain and brokenness. My passion is walking alongside others as they journey towards healing and transformation. You don't have to struggle in isolation. Whatever your obstacles are to joyful life and fulfilling relationships, together we can begin working on overcoming those!"

"I believe that therapy is a gift that we give ourselves, and that it is a healing journey. It is an opportunity to explore the barriers in our lives that keep us from fully expressing our thoughts and feelings, in relationships, and in the world. Our work in therapy results in the ability to live a fuller, richer, and more authentic life. As a therapist, I see myself as a guide on your healing journey. My guidance comes from a grounded place of clinical theory, spirituality, compassion, empathy and caring, but it also includes the strength and honesty that is needed to confront those issues that block personal growth. Through the safety of our therapeutic relationship, you will be free to speak of the current struggles in your life, as well as explore the connection to your history. I will be there as a source of truth, hope, and support, while witnessing the full spectrum of your journey, whether it includes confusion, pain, shame, sadness, and anger or joy, happiness, clarity and serenity. Through this process, you will discover the awareness, skills and behaviors to change your life, for now and the future."

"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."

"Whatever circumstances you may be facing, I am here to walk with you through it. It is my desire to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, self-esteem/identity issues, life transitions, and women's issues. I provide a safe space for individuals to develop personal insight and awareness into the unique parts that make up their entire being. I am passionate about traveling with clients on their personal life path and empowering people to flourish."

"My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals."

"At The Marriage Clinic of DuPage we have been saving and strengthening marriages for over 25 years. We understand how hard it is for partners to feel alone in a relationship that was once so close, or to feel they are always letting their partner down or not good enough no matter what they do. We also know how difficult it is for couples who feel they constantly fight with each other, sometimes over seemingly small things or having the same fights over and over."

"I desire to provide a safe place for you to explore the issues of anxiety, grief or depression that keep you from living life more fully. You may be struggling with low self-esteem or a loss of identity due to changes, such as loss of a relationship, life transitions, or loss due to trauma. You may find it difficult to move past shaming messages and would like to learn how to find your authentic voice in order to live boldly and with greater self-acceptance."

"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 am passionate about helping children find their own unique voice, having consulted to teachers and parents and having worked extensively with children over two decades. I coach parents on effective ways to help their children. With children I treat behavioral problems, learning difficulties, anxiety, poor self-esteem, emotional and performance issues, social challenges, and trauma. I work with adults who experience anxiety, relationships difficulties, and trauma in their lives. I want my clients, children and adults, to reach their potential and goals. I enjoy helping them get to a place where life can be good, healing can happen and joy can be found."

"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."

"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."

"Alone, terrified, and worried that your life will never change? Ready for a change but apprehensive about the process? Sometimes getting help extends beyond family/friends. Addiction counseling includes addressing co-existing issues such as family, relationships, employment, education, spirituality, physical/mental health and legal concerns. Healing and growth begins with a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to change. I walk with you as you work to gain self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. I assist clients in finding hidden strengths, so they can overcome their challenges. My specialty includes addictions, co-occurring disorders - depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, etc."

"Welcome to my profile. Finding the "RIGHT" therapist can feel like a real challenge for most people. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice since 1986. My healing approach is dependent on the needs of each individual client. The areas of special interest to me are spirituality, relationship and self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, addictions and co-dependency, loss and grief, trauma, dissociation, (not necessarily in that order). I also offer group therapy, and have facilitated groups dealing with the aging process, self esteem/relationship issues, co-dependency, spirituality, grief/loss, and depression."

"I work with families, individuals, and students to help each person reach their ultimate potential. Whether it be a relationship issue, educational concern, or personal struggle, I believe we truly possess all the necessary power within ourselves to accomplish our goals. I help individuals explore, understand, and harness their unique strengths. Because no two individuals or families are alike, my treatment approach varies depending on presenting concern."

"It might not feel like it now, but you can make it through this struggle. You just need help. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, stressful and completely off balance. This can manifest as anxiety, depression, anger, emotional outbursts, isolation, relationship/school or work issues, and a change in personality that you don't recognize. It's tough to experience life in this way for adults and children alike. But it doesn't have to be this way. When we're given the tools to understand that the challenges we face aren't insurmountable, we begin to feel whole again. This strength is already inside of you. I can help you find it."

"I believe therapy is about safety and empowerment. Unique challenges emerge in every stage of life. My clients know they have a safe space to explore difficult issues. I seek to empower my clients as they discover new coping skills and work toward growth and healing. When possible, I find that deepening family bonds reinforces social interaction and helps navigate complex relational boundaries. Working collaboratively with families in the therapy process can lead to new bridges of understanding in the home."

"Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or normal life stressors? Then I am here to help you achieve stability in your life. They say that trials come to make us strong but, I understand that sometimes, you feel like you cannot make it. Well, I am here to tell you that you can make it and I will be here to help support you and facilitate the changes that need to be made to help you increase your personal strength, self awareness, and self esteem."

""Be as you wish to seem" ~ Socrates. We all deserve to be true to one's self and live our best life, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be on this journey with you. My passion and focus is to inspire trust and confidence, helping you reach your fullest potential. My philosophy to treatment is founded on integrity, balance, authenticity and inquisitiveness where your individual needs are the focus. Whether you are struggling with stress or anxiety, relationship conflict, depression, workplace issues or life transitions, we can work together to facilitate change and enhance your well-being."

"I assume you're here because you're struggling in some way, and that whatever you've been doing in your life to deal with your pain simply isn't working any longer. My clients usually find me through some kind of loss - a divorce or relationship upset, an illness or other transitional experience, often accompanied by difficult feelings and behaviors. For more than 10 years I've been working with individuals, couples and families, helping them to get in touch with their feelings and emotions, related to these painful experiences."