I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over thirty years, of which sixteen have included working as an equine-assisted psychotherapist. My expertise ranges from counseling individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various issues, including anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and so forth. I practice from a strengths-based theoretical orientation. I also am an equine-assisted psychotherapist and use horses for all issues,. My goal is always to help clients recognize and utilize internal strengths for growth and change.

Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change."- Jim Rohn. People seek counseling when their emotional pain becomes too much to bear on their own and they want to be free of it. How we deal with life's pain defines who we are. While we don't choose to undergo misfortune, we do decide how we react to those events. I have found that negative experiences can also trigger something positive within us. Crisis offers opportunity for change, and pain can be the catalyst for transformation.

I consider myself to be a professional problem solver. When clients contact my office, I work with them to identify what is causing them distress if they do not already know and help them learn new coping strategies to deal more effectively with problems in the future. I treat each client's problems on an individual basis and believe in treating clients with respect. I know it is difficult to contact a professional with a problem which is causing distress and try to make the process a good experience. It is possible to live a happy life.

Our practice is comprised of sensitive, caring professionals who will treat you with compassion and respect. Our mission is to help our clients create positive and lasting changes. Let us help you to confidently and effectively address life challenges. Together we'll explore emotional road-blocks and unhealthy attitudes, such as anger, fear, guilt, and blame. If you are feeling "stuck" we can help you eliminate problematic emotions, thoughts, or behaviors that have been obstructing you from moving forward. The healing process can include gaining new awareness, processing emotions, and new "meaning" construction.

Whether you're a man trying to pick up the pieces of your life and move forward or a couple trying to hold the relationship together because of built-up resentments and hurt, know that you're not alone. We all have wounds that hold us back from feeling whole and being close to the ones we love. I get it. This is hard. Life has a way of knocking us around so much that you may have wondered when your relationships will feel meaningful and enjoyable again. I’ve spent my career helping men and couples through tough times in their lives.

My goal with counseling in to take people from surviving to thriving. I work with children, teens and adults in all of life's stages. Whether you are considering counseling for yourself, child or teen it is my motivation to facilitate a therapeutic relationship in which hope, joy, emotional healing and positive change can be implemented in the lives whom I work with.

We have all been there. Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or just stuck.Though it may seem out of reach, relief is possible. Together, we can utilize therapy to gain an understanding of your current concerns and build on your strengths to achieve lasting improvement in your experiences and relationships. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is an integral part of creating healthy, lasting change. I will work hard to build a trusting, collaborative relationship with you. Ultimately, my hope is you will leave therapy with the skills to advocate for yourself, face challenges, and establish and maintain satisfying relationships.

Most men face challenges and carry emotional and mental burdens that are nothing like what their father or grandfathers experienced. One of the obstacles that may keep you from asking for help is the mistaken notion that to be a "real man" you must be able to handle your problems on your own. Unfortunately, that kind of isolation actually makes it harder to find satisfaction with yourself, your relationships and your career. None of us were ever intended to face our issues or challenges alone. To seek counsel and support is a sure sign of wisdom, courage and strength.

Are you ready for change in your life? But something is keeping you from reaching your greatest potential? Are you feeling anxious or confused about how to get started on your new path? Whether you are looking to heal and move forward or simply to feel and function better in your life; know that counseling helps! Let go of old habits or relationships that are no longer working for you. Start feeling more balanced and more trusting of yourself and your decisions. Live life fully and with purpose. Get ready to create the life you deserve!

No, I don't think you are the same as anyone else. I don't think I have all the answers. I don't even know you yet. What I do know, is that I am willing to work with you to change the course of the next chapter of your life. I know that I truly appreciate the uniqueness of your life story. I know I want to help you meet YOUR goals, not the goals someone else has for you. I know that together we could create something different if you are tired of every day being the same.

We are a child and family psychology practice. My associates and I believe in a cooperative treatment experience where client and therapist share responsibility for the identification and mutual direction of problem solving strategies. We are convinced of the importance of involving significant others in the treatment process when possible. Often children and adolescents react to problems in the context of school and family. We value feedback from teachers and staff professionals and look for collaborative relationships in pursuing the best needs of the child or adolescent.

We believe that every woman deserves to have a safe, confidential and accepting place to focus on and care for herself. Women often focus their energy on taking care of everyone else, leaving them feeling lost and alone. In therapy we can help you to find balance in your life while learning skills to cope with daily stressors. Our approaches are ones that incorporate a number of therapeutic interventions, depending on the individual situation. These may include psycho-education, skills to handle difficult emotions, relaxation techniques, and deeper therapies for things that feel stuck from trauma to every-day issues.

I strive to find solutions that are "Skills Over Pills". I am passionate about helping preteens, teens, and adults that are struggling to better themselves. It can be scary to feel that you are “behind others” in work, school, or relationships but I can help you refocus on the positive aspects of yourself and what you are truly capable of. I have experience with LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, life changes, and trauma. I have worked with individuals, groups, and in hospital settings. I also taught parenting classes and have experience with career counseling. All this experience in life is focused on guiding others along their journey.

After 10 years in marketing, I pursued my calling to work with individuals, couples and families as they re-imagine their lives and relationships. Together, we address concerns like anxiety, chronic illness, grief, marital issues and family conflict. I also work with postpartum depression including traumatic births and parents of children with special needs. I know that taking a step into the unknown can be scary and overwhelming, but I believe that beginning this journey will change your life.

My objective is to empower my clients' by tailoring therapy to each individual based on their needs and goals through a client-centered, strength-based, approach to therapy. I believe that therapy is a journey we take together. Life can often take unpredicted turns that can cause us to lose direction and I feel that being able to walk alongside my clients through those turns is a privilege that I am grateful to have. I specialize in addictions, chronic illness, chronic mental illness, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, grief and the unique issues caretakers face.

Maegan Jenkins is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. Dr. Jenkins received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Bradley University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University. Dr. Jenkins trained at the Center for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and at the Anxiety Centers of Illinois. She has treated anxiety in various environments including inpatient settings, outpatient settings, group therapy formats, as well as completing in vivo exposures within the home and community settings.

Are you a parent of a youth who struggles with behavioral difficulties, anxiety, sadness, low self-esteem or concentration? I am here to support you and guide your family from frustration and power struggles to emotionally balanced, calm & well connected family who laughs together. I believe that the healing process starts by building and restoring healthy connections, boundaries, trust and playfulness. Keeping these four elements in mind, my clinical focus is on guiding children and their parents, who have experienced balance disturbing events in life (trauma, grief, divorce, stress, change of schools), into well being again.

Cesar has years of experience working with the military, veterans, and civilian populations, having served in the US Army as a clinical combat chaplain and assigned to reserve and active duty positions at the Battalion, Brigade, and Division levels where he was also given responsibilities with the army’s suicide and substance abuse prevention programs. He received training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), and Moral Injury/Spiritual Resiliency and Reintegration from the US Army. He uses a combination of treatment approaches such as CBT, Narrative, Existential, etc.

Conflict with your partner or spouse? Unproductive communication? Recurrent episodes of anxiety or depressed mood? Overconsumption of alcohol and/or substances in an attempt to self medicate against your out of control emotions? These and many other mental health challenges are both treatable and resolvable. In my 35+ years as a therapist to residents of the greater Fox Valley area I have observed that most of my clients choose therapy when they have utilized and exhausted all coping tools and problem solving strategies. As therapist it is my role to facilitate the increase of both coping tools and problem solving skills.