Therapists in 60404

I am an experienced child & family therapist who has worked in a variety of settings. I have chosen to focus on this age group as I recognize there is a great need for therapists who specialize in working with children since the pandemic. I utilize a number of therapeutic modes to help the child who is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, family problems and stress. Please give me a call to learn more about how I can help your child and/or family.

What? Me go to therapy? Yep. Every car functions better with a tune-up! I am the Founder and Owner of Compassionate Counseling. The practice was given this name because that is what I offer clients who are seeking professional help. The predominant specialty of my practice is treating those with gender identity concerns or sexual orientation issues. I am proud to have founded the first-ever professionally facilitated support group for transgender individuals in Illinois. I am also committed to helping those who have survived the loss of a loved one through death or the death of a relationship, as well as those have survived trauma.

Adult individuals and couples seeking help – Deciding to take the first step to make changes in your life can be overwhelming. We will work together to build a trusting safe relationship and environment. Building our therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone to working toward the true permanent changes you are seeking. I believe in a holistic approach that explores all aspects of your life to find root causes, collaborate a direction/treatment plan, set goals, and continue our collaboration toward reaching your goals.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Whitney is the Director of Associates in Professional Counseling’s High Conflict Mediation Institute division which helps families struggling through divorce. She is a certified Mediator, trained at Northwestern University and a certified Parent Coordinator for the courts. As a Parent Coordinator, Whitney assists parents in creating a healthy co-parenting relationship by reducing conflict and making decisions in the children's best interest. She also provides Reunification therapy which aims to reintroduce a parent (or parents) back into a child’s life in a safe and controlled manner.

I have provided counseling in a wide range of settings including schools, group homes, and agencies. Prior to entering private practice, I had over seven years of experience in the child welfare system working with children, adults, and families involved in foster care. In working with clients heavily impacted by trauma, I have had the opportunity to treat a vast array of mental health conditions including but not limited to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), attachment problems, adjustment disorders, behavior/conduct problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-injury, interpersonal problems, and grief/bereavement.

I offer expert, compassionate, individualized counseling to help clients find insight into their feelings, behavior and relationships.

I see children, adolescents and adults for individual therapy and couples therapy. I utilize a client centered approach where I give unconditional positive regard to my clients in a non-judgmental therapeutic setting. I have seen clients meet their treatment goals and develop positive coping skills to effectively manage their distressing symptoms. The greatest gift of therapy is the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client that elicits change and allows the client to use the tools that they have learned to make lifelong gains.

Committing to starting therapy can be hard. I will work side by side with you to identify what's not working and how to make healthy changes. I strive to make the therapy process as enjoyable and positive as possible and I recognize the importance of respecting your time and goals in treatment. I have over 10 years of experience in the field working with adults and teens who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and addiction related issues. I have extensive experience working with first responders and within the criminal justice system. I look forward to collaborating with you!

I am a Pre-licensed Clinical Therapist. I graduated from Lewis University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you have life stressors that are negatively impacting your mental health? I implement a solution-focused approach with most of my clients and develop a therapeutic alliance that allows us to focus on issues that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest.

Welcome to Well Mind Therapy Services! We are so happy you are here! Our clinicians are ready to walk this next step of your journey with you. At Well Mind, we believe each person is unique and take the time you deserve to develop goals and objectives to move you towards the wellness and growth you desire. We believe in meeting our clients where they are, and guiding them at a pace they are comfortable with. No matter what you are going through, our goal is to make you feel safe and validated in our presence. Our therapist will work with you to build on the sacredness that is the therapeutic bond.

Everyone has the potential to unlock who they want to become and achieve a balanced life. If this is your first time seeking a therapist or if you have been in therapy before, I find ways to help client's feel comfortable to be able to speak freely to reach their goals. Having experience in working with children and adults in different capacities over my career, it has become my desire to help those I work with find their own potential and assist in empowerment. I have an extensive background in woking with those with a variety of mental health issues in the community mental health setting and hospital setting.

In a world of uncertainty and constant negativity, you might be feeling many emotions that you really are not used to. Anger, depression, anxiety, stress, isolation, and loneliness are just a small amount of these feelings that you may have, and I am here to help! Everyone struggles - myself, you, your child, heck even your pet can seem ‘off’ some days (my cats show endless amounts of expression). I work best with nerds, whether you’re 5 or 50! I’ve dealt with bullies and being outcasted personally due to my quirks so if you need help with communication, self-expression, or have ‘specific’ stuff (you know what I mean), I’m your guy!