Therapists for Teens in 60193

My ideal client is the individual adolescent, individual adult or family system facing challenging experiences and needing skilled guidance getting back to homeostasis. Homeostasis are the needed variables that help regulate the individual and or family system toward stability. I encourage clients to form an alliance with me, allowing safe, and vulnerable therapeutic experiences to occur . Once our alliance is safely formed, we will work interactively, to gain understanding, develop skills and revisit challenges. Challenges that are safely exposed, processed and skillfully revisited, allow self-awareness and self - acceptance to become incorporated into the whole self, increasing the quality of ones' life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice, with offices in Northbrook, Chicago, and Schaumburg. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples consciously resolve the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space in which we can work collaboratively to explore the challenges you are facing. It is my goal to facilitate a supportive therapeutic relationship in which healing, insight and growth can take place.

Coming to therapy can be an intimidating process. I do my best to make my clients feel comfortable whether we are meeting online or in person. The last thing people want is an uptight, professional that makes them feel like they need to censor themselves. I am conversational, warm, and look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with adolescent and adult clientele. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and create a safe space where clients can be vulnerable to share anything they may need to - expletives and all.

Hey there! My name is Claudia and I'm the owner of CST Counseling & Consultation. I’m happy you’re here and made the decision to seek counseling! I know it can be an intimidating one. I am excited to work with clients who are eager to learn more about themselves through a multifaceted life lens. Through our sessions we will learn to understand our barriers and how to navigate them. And laughter; humor is key! - Additionally, we have several therapists at our practice each with their own specialties including eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, adolescent treatment, substance use, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, etc..

As individuals we are constantly creating ourselves and evolving through time. Our stories and life experiences all differ in some capacity, and I truly believe that understanding our values and beliefs stem from our own narratives and perception. As a therapist, I aim to collaborate with clients and assist with driving a healthy narrative, relying on their own skills and strengths. I believe in providing a healthy, non-blaming, safe space for clients to process their thoughts and feelings and encourage personal growth.

I am passionate about working with individuals on illness education, symptom management, cognitive restructuring, affect regulation, behavior modification, and interpersonal skill development. My goal is to provide a safe environment for people to learn about themselves, begin to love who they are, and overcome social, emotional, economical, and vocational struggles while reaching their full potential in life. I want to help those who feel unloved and broken return to feeling whole again with active encouragement and support.

Change can be difficult, especially if you think you have to endure the journey alone. Making a choice to ask someone to assist you in making changes is a brave and honorable request. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to engage and approach change. I look forward to assisting you in your journey of healing.

I am a passionate empath who is looking to help individuals, couples, and families grow and better themselves through goal oriented objectives and personalized interventions. I hope to help clients navigate through their journey and to utilize the therapeutic relationship to process their thoughts and integrate positive change.

Lucy Scott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who originally trained as a Trauma Informed Art Psychotherapist in New York. She has since become a certified trainer in the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) framework, trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy (SMART). I have traditionally worked with clients and family systems impacted by complex trauma. I work with clients struggling from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, negative self concept, parental concerns and relationship challenges.

I enjoy working with kids, teens and young adults, and it is my mission to empower all my clients to express themselves emotionally in a non-judgmental environment. As a clinician I encourage all my clients to be honest and vulnerable by helping them build their confidence and increase their self-awareness. Together, we will achieve these goals and more by utilizing a range of different therapeutic modalities, that includes CBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, DBT, and solution focused therapy. Play therapy techniques are also used for those of my younger clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I specialize in the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and focus on working collaboratively with clients to create lasting change in their lives. Whether it’s counseling for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family therapy, or Christian counseling, I empower clients by using their strengths to evaluate areas of improvement.

My goal for you is to find comfort in therapy and to be your full self without feeling any judgment. My passion is helping people find their strengths, reach their goals, and become their best self. Throughout helping people in high schools, hospitals, and community mental health, I have learned that every individual requires a different approach.

I am a seasoned psychologist with a broad range of experiences. I have worked with all ages, regardless of their presenting problems. Their issues vary depending on age, family situation, employment, disability challenges, social experiences, and unmet needs. Regardless of what problems the clients present, there is almost always a pathway that can be found to improve one's life situation.

Don't know where to start? That is okay. We can start with a conversation and start processing together. To me, counseling is a place to grow a relationship, to learn about what is going on, and to have a conversation to broaden self awareness without judgement. It can be about family, work, relationships, season of life and feeling stuck, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, or numb. It's most important to me that the environment feels safe and for us to think about how change and growth can happen, how to reframe and take control of the environment around them, and to find strength and confidence to take care of yourself.

I want to take a second to acknowledge how brave you are for seeking therapy. If you are reading this, I hope you feel encouraged by your decision to receive support and grow as a person. It takes a lot of courage to share your story and experiences to a stranger! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a BSc (Hons) in Psychological Studies in Singapore. I also have an MA in Mental Health Counseling at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) in Deerfield, Illinois. Additionally, I am a certified Illinois Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP).

My therapeutic approach is compassionate, validating, and empathic. I believe that everyone wants to feel heard, understood, valued, and validated and I work with you to gain an understanding of who you are and what you want. I believe therapy is a very personal journey and I strive to ensure every client feels incredible support. I believe that therapy is a healing process. We find the parts of ourselves that need healing to lead us to a better quality of life. I work with all races, sexual orientations, and genders. A favorite quote that I relate to therapy is, "Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway."

I help my clients find peace of mind, gain insight, and be more present and grounded in their life to attain their goals and life purpose. I offer a therapeutic environment where clients learn to relax, feel safe, and then peel off the layers of a problem to become aware of the answers each client seeks. My specialties include stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, women's issues, academic problems, and chronic/health concerns. Together, we will examine how your thoughts, feelings, behaviors/actions, bodily sensations, and internal images affect the way you respond to others and within yourself (e.g., inner voice).

During my career as a therapist, I have gained the expertise in joining a person "where they are at" while developing an environment of safety, security and mutual respect. I have been told that my voice and manner quickly communicates friendliness and kindness, and that people overall, find that I am not at all intimidating and very easy to talk to. I provide an integrative supportive approach that allows for healing and growth. I combine Motivational Enhancement with Cognitive Behavioral interventions to assist in identifying the unique qualities and strengths of each person I work with to evoke change and emotional wellness.

Roshni, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, holds a Master’s degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University). With a wealth of experience in Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, and Group Therapy, she specializes in addressing eating disorders, self-injury disorders, depression, anxiety, and adjustment concerns, among others. Roshni’s expertise extends to educating family members on supporting their loved ones in times of struggle.Roshni’s professional interests encompass a broad spectrum, including disordered eating, generational and cultural concerns, women’s issues to name a few.