Therapists in 60201

Much of the work of any talk therapy is trying to do things differently. Which is hard work! And often long-term work. I specialize in treating young and middle-aged adults with longstanding difficulties, including depression and anxiety, unstable self-esteem, and loneliness. The people I work with often struggle in their interpersonal relationships and many have histories of trauma.

I view counseling and therapy as a conversation. It is my goal to help my clients identify and define what they value in life. Most negative emotions that we experience in life are due to frustrated efforts at achieving the things we value. Often we stand in the way of our own happiness due to unexamined expectations. I believe progress comes through increased awareness and understanding of one's core beliefs about self, others, and the world. I purpose to serve as a sounding board to this growth in awareness and understanding.

It can be tough to feel seen, heard and understood. Even day-to-day life experiences can be painful if you're feeling alone and vulnerable and the idea of starting or restarting therapy and finding the right fit can be intimidating. You may worry that you wont find a therapist who takes time to understand you and what you're going through without judgement.

With over 15 years of experience working with children and their families I bring a wealth of knowledge and resources to my work. My experience includes helping children improve communication and problem solving skills, cope with anxiety, and building confidence in relationships. The family work focus's on parenting and communication skills and strengthening relationships. In addition to individual and family therapy I have expertise in social skills groups for children 3-11 years old. I help children with no formal diagnosis who experience social and behavioral challenges as well as children with Asperger's, learning disabilities, ADHD, and Anxiety.

Life, with all its challenges can be overwhelming. Finding a trusted professional to process and explore these experiences can be helpful and meaningful. Therapy should be a non-judgmental experience so you can feel comfortable learning more about yourself. I view therapy as a partnership, you are the expert in your life. We can work together in discovering more effective ways to confront life's challenges.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My focus is to help my clients reach their full potential, through emotional stability. I look at the therapeutic relationship as important ground work to establishing the emotionally safe environment required by clients as they face many challenges in the therapeutic process. I provide a counseling experience that allows the client to grow by identifying and using their own strengths to achieve their goals.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) & Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) with 14+ years’ experience, serving individuals on the gifted, twice-exceptional (2e), public figure, anxiety, LGBTQ+, depressive, obsessive, ADHD, professional, & autism spectrums. I offer evidence-based 1:1 counseling; asexual, monogamy, & ethical non-monogamy therapy; as well as parent consults. If you struggle with major life stressors; feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, lost, confused, frustrated, stressed, or depressed; and desire a professional who facilitates more optimal functioning & well-being, then please call to schedule an appointment.

Congratulations on taking the first step in investing in your future mental wellness! It takes courage to seek out treatment and can be daunting to find a therapist who is a good fit. Many of my clients arrive at my doorstep feeling stuck in old patterns of coping, shamed by their inner critics, in conflict with loved ones, and above all else, in incredible pain. I specialize in coping with traumatic experiences, such as abuse and neglect, assault, domestic violence, chronic invalidation from others, feeling unsafe or threatened, sudden or unexpected loss, systemic racism/discrimination, or even living through a global pandemic.

For over 25 years I have companioned adults and teens through life's ordinary and traumatic challenges towards growth and healing. I am a relational, culturally- sensitive therapist, committed to a therapeutic process that fosters human dignity, expands resiliency, and honors each individual's unique path toward personal development. I approach this work with humility, deep respect, and a fierce commitment to my clients' well-being. I am known to hang in there when things get tough, and I enjoy a healthy dose of playfulness and humor in every relationship.

The most courageous and compassionate act one can perform is the request for help. People often believe if they pay attention to a problem that they will make it worse or that the pain associated with the problem will overwhelm them. Yet in my clinical experience and in my own life, the opposite is in fact true. The longer we ignore pain or a problem, the worse it gets. I believe it is in the confronting of our problems that we begin to heal and discover that we are much stronger than we thought.

You may be coping with a recent crisis or struggling with a longstanding sense of stuckness. You may have tried different resources but are still feeling lonely and frustrated. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help you connect your current struggles to the larger context of your life's story. I offer perspectives that allow clients to understand what may appear to be irrational or maladaptive behaviors or feelings. Creating new meaning out of past challenges is an important part of therapy. We will identify patterns that in the past

Offering daytime, evening, and weekend hours! I work with individuals & couples to help them with the stressors of life; addictions, sexual issues, mental health issues and abuse all take a toll on our relationships. My approach to therapy is based on the care that I have for my clients and desire for them to feel understood. I strongly believe in establishing a relationship of equals and mutual respect between therapist and client.

I am an experienced clinician who works with couples, families and individuals to address a range of issues that impede their ability to have the relationships they want or experience a sense of satisfaction. My training as a substance abuse counselor gives me the skills to help couples, families and individuals examine the impact of substance use on their behavior, their relationships and their families. I will help you feel welcome and secure in our work together. You will identify your goals, explore your strengths and make decisions about how to move forward during and after our work together.

Making the decision to seek therapy, and finding the right provider for yourself are the first steps on the path to change. I do not take for granted the significance a therapeutic relationship can hold and see the work as a privilege. Like any healthy relationship, the therapeutic connection has to be rooted in trust. I hope to earn that trust with you by being present and engaged in our work. Life very rarely leaves anyone without the experiences of anxiety, sadness, stress, and pain at times. As well as joy, excitement, and satisfaction. You are not alone, and I would like to help you toward a positive leaning balance.

During these unusually stressful and challenging times more people than ever are experiencing anxiety, depression, fatigue, social isolation, sleep problems, feeling stuck in life and other difficulties. My many years of experience in the field of mental health have given me the training and skills to help people develop effective ways to cope with their current struggles while also helping them work towards their personal and professional goals.

I help entrepreneurs, innovative leaders, coaches/therapists, and other creative people stalled in important work or life pursuits. You've become "stuck:" there's something you want to do, have the skills for, yet struggle with. Your block doesn't make sense, and you're FRUSTRATED and maybe even overwhelmed or ashamed. Examples include entrepreneur's block, writer's block, getting past bad job experiences, networking, building executive presence, seeking courage to build new relationships, and other workplace phobias. The work transforms what you struggle to do into what you'd love to do, and rebuilds a sense of purpose.

With over thirty years of experience, I love working with couples and individuals who are in all seasons of the life cycle - from young adulthood to later life. I specialize in helping people resolve complicated relationship issues and interpersonal problems. "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results..." is a saying in 12 Step programs. If those words resonate with you, I will be glad to help you try to understand what your patterns are about and how to change them. I am especially sensitiveto understanding clients in their cultural and faith contexts.

My goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable space where together we can cultivate a path toward greater fulfillment. I will honor your individuality and capitalize on what is already working for you, so you can utilize this as your foundation for building greater insight and more effective skills. My style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I consider it an honor to sit with my clients during their hardest times and witness their journey toward a healthier and more positive future.

My training, research and clinical work have been dedicated to working with and on behalf of older adults. Through my personal and professional experiences, I have become very familiar with the unique challenges that go along with aging - and the ways getting older can test a person’s mind, body, and spirit. I have also seen firsthand how therapy can help people find new ways of coping or reconnecting with strategies that have been helpful in the past. When effective, therapy can help people live more satisfying lives - even in the face of adversity.