As the parent of a struggling child or teen, you may wonder what you can do to help them feel better. I’m here to provide you and your family the support and guidance that will help you gain a deeper understanding of your child, and feel more connected to them. I am passionate and experienced in helping children, teenagers, and their families overcome life's challenges. I have seen many children and teens struggle to express or articulate their emotions. That’s what I am here for. I find playful ways to help children express their inner world while guiding parents to also be curious to what is under their behavior.

I have been practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. My clinical work centers around helping people develop satisfying relationships and lifestyles. We will work collaboratively to help you heal old wounds and make insightful meaning of your patterns of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors as they impact your current functioning and relationships. I will help you develop inner strength and creativity to remedy depression, anxiety, and unhappiness. Ultimately, you will ably make intentional choices about managing your life, goals, work, and relationships.

I came into the field of therapy because I have always been curious to how and what makes a relationship (romantic, friendship, or family) healthy and successful. Throughout my professional career I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. It’s been a joy for me to empower my clients to develop and become more aware of their triggers, needs, and wants. In every client interaction, I learn the things that you need help with and we work together to put your story together in a meaningful way.

Whether triggered from within ourselves or from our environment, we often grapple with questions of identity, intimacy, isolation, change, and mortality. These 'deeper' themes may manifest as problematic behaviors (e.g., addictions, patterns of relating), rigid thought patterns, uncomfortable emotions, and feelings of emptiness. We may come to therapy searching for symptom relief, understanding, connection, and change.

Feeling stuck? Former Chicago Social Worker of the Year (National Association of Social Workers). Published, award-winning author in the field. 25 yrs experience. English/Spanish.AAMFT clinical member/supervisor. Respectful, skilled, organized, friendly, approachable. Model based approach. Male/female; gay/lesbian. Goal based, non-pathologizing strength-based model. Highly recommended as humanistic, safe, therapist/supervisor. Workshops/training/consultation/training /supervision (LCSW,AAMFT):"How To Improve Your Marriage," "Thriving as a Working Mother," "Sexual Abuse Treatment/Prevention" "Child Abuse Treatment/Prevention" "Family Systems," "Life Coaching," "Postpartum Depression: Treatment/Prevention," "Latinas-Postpartum Depression: Treatment/Prevention."

Hello, and welcome! I am passionate about providing support for concerned parents/family members, teens, and children. Often times it can be hard for kids to express themselves, so parents are left wondering why their child is behaving in a certain way, or why they might be feeling down, angry, or distant. I work together with families to figure out what has been going on within the family, and what we can do to improve and strengthen those relationships.

As a caregiver, you want a meaningful relationship with your child that helps them to thrive, succeed and feel safe. But parenting can be difficult and feel overwhelming! Your child’s behavior may be impacting your relationships, work, and sleep. You may even feel stuck trying to figure out how to best connect with your child to help them grow. When I work with families, I meet with the caregiver first to gain a deeper understanding of the current challenges you are experiencing. Ultimately, you are the expert of your child, so together we will set goals and work together every step of the way.

In my practice, I specialize in four areas: anxiety, anger management, marriage and family counseling, and coping with depression/sadness. I have a directive, practical approach that balances understanding, with support, guidance and direction. I believe that in order for therapy to be meaningful, it is important to work together create an individualized approach that meets your needs, and is a unique match for your concerns and style. Many people who have felt little or no progress in therapy before, have made positive changes with my active, engaged approach.

You would be a great fit for working with me if you are looking to explore and understand your difficulty and, with that understanding, make appropriate changes that will help you become who you imagine yourself or your situation. I am passionate to work with issues related to grief, life changes, identity, spiritual crisis, self-awareness, assertiveness, relational conflict, communication, overcoming fears, anxiety, depression, vulnerability, shame/guilt, and other everyday life difficulties. I work with adults and provide pre-marital counseling and assessments.

I have 20 years of experience as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor/teacher. I work with people with a wide range of emotional issues including: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and early attachment difficulties. I believe psychotherapy is powerful tool and works best with people who are committed to deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. I will work collaboratively with you and listen closely as we examine both old and emerging ways of being and managing life's challenges.

Dr. Brietzke specializes in the neuropsychological evaluation of a wide range of disorders of the brain including head injuries, ADHD, learning difficulties, emotional problems and memory disorders. The neuropsychological testing offered by Dr. Brietzke provides a more specific understanding of brain functioning than psychological, psychiatric or school-based testing does, resulting in more accurate diagnosis and more effective treatment. He also integrates the cutting-edge neuroimaging and brainmapping tools with traditional neuropsychological tests. This allows for unprecedented levels of understanding of an individual's underlying brain processes and opens up many new treatment options.

Do you consider family time a dreaded activity? Do you avoid going home because you know your child is acting out and on your last nerve, your teen is spending more time in their room and becoming quiet and withdrawn, and your partner is distant and unconcerned? Maybe you've tried reaching out for help but couldn't seem to find the right therapist.

Thankyou for considering me as you seek a therapist. I hope you find this information helpful. For nearly 20yrs I have worked in some aspect of counseling, and for me, this has clearly been the best work of my life. My clients find relief for their depression, anxieties, stress/tension, adjustment concerns, behavior problems, and substance abuse issues. Witnessing these types of changes is very rewarding.

I have been working for over 18 years as a therapist and utilize the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change- this remains the bedrock of my work. As a result, if the client does not feel we are the right fit on the first session I do not charge the client for the initial visit. I feel it is important for my clients to determine if I am the right fit for him/her.

I HELP COUPLES RESTORE SELFLESS LOVING IN MARRIAGE! Please visit the website at www.pathwayprovider.com. Sometimes there simply is so much pain. But when those first love feelings can be remembered and desired, and when some amount of selflessness begins to return, it can become a gift that keeps on giving. If your situation or issues are not in my areas of expertise, I will offer referrals, like any good counselor should do. While there are no guaranteed outcomes, there is hope! Perhaps your situation can improve! Please give me a call!

I offer goal-oriented, collaborative psychotherapy to individuals who are experiencing distress or unhappiness with parts of their lives. Throughout therapy sessions that are interactive, I will share my thoughts and feelings about the challenges that you face along with strategies for creating change. I help my clients to discover and begin to follow a positive path that they can begin to explore in therapy, and that they can then continue to follow as they pursue their goals and their lives independently. I have experience helping adolescents and adults to develop and live more fulfilling, satisfying lives.

LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I believe that we all must weather challenges throughout life, and sometimes we need assistance to endure and make sense of these trials in a way that helps us to grow into the best versions of ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to assist children, adolescents, adults, and familes through these times by helping them achieve better understandings of personal choices, strengths, and resilience. In this way, clients come to see themselves as individuals that are capable of change in order to live fulfilling lives.

I have worked in many different settings providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I am passionate about focusing on my clients' strengths and teaching them skills to feel strong and independent. I pride myself in the ability to make my clients feel understood and motivated. My goal is to provide a supportive, safe place to help my clients find solutions to their problems. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and offering a non-judgemental attitude.

People with stressful lives, who have been trying their best to deal with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues -- all reasons people call/email me initially. You may have noticed feeling or behaving in ways that are self-defeating, or are disappointed that you don't function better or feel more authentic with others, or fully engaged in your life. Crises such as divorce or loss, questions about parenting or work pressures can serve as catalysts for reevaluating the way we've been living. Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to discover what I believe is inherent in everyone: the ability to change and grow and heal.

My goal as a licensed clinical psychologist is to help you reach your optimal level of emotional and interpersonal well-being. I embrace a biopsychosocial approach because it helps you solve problems, cope better with pain, manage stressors that bother you, and teaches lasting and effective self-care skills.I approach therapy with empathy and a thoughtful analysis of your situation: it will be a safe place to explore old and new patterns of behavior as you learn adaptive coping strategies for dealing with relationships, mood problems, anxiety and fears, stress, chronic pain/health concerns, and distressing habits.