Therapists in 60441

When you're struggling, it is so difficult to ask for help and it takes courage to reach out. I want you to know you're not alone in this. I work primarily with individuals pre-teens through adults, families, and couples. We would be a good fit if you: have been diagnosed with ADHD late in life, are highly sensitive or empathetic and need to create boundaries and voice your needs, have nightmares or physical "gut problems" from the constant state of overwhelm you are in, because of trauma or abuse, or are struggling with of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout, and/or self-harm.

I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of treatment success. I provide a non-judgmental and open environment conducive to sharing and change, and work collaboratively with the client to meet his/her needs. I understand that embracing the therapy process and implementing change can be difficult and am dedicated to providing support and encouragement to my clients every step of the way. I completed a Master's degree in Psychology at Walden University, a certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling at University of North Texas and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis through the University of Colorado Denver.

As a Licensed Social Worker, the focus of my practice has been assisting client's in finding their true potential by overcoming life's obstacles and encouraging empowerment. I provide a safe, client centered approach to explore and navigate solutions. Throughout my career I have worked with all ages in community mental health and inpatient settings. I incorporate various types of treatment including CBT and DBT to achieve optimal health and wellness. My specialties including Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. I treat adults age 18-65+.

Do you feel lost in a sea of emotion, overwhelmed by simple daily tasks? Are you constantly filled with worry or dread and have difficulty making decisions? You are not alone. We live in a world where information is changing at a faster pace than our brains and bodies can keep up with. We are faced with new challenges our past coping strategies are not prepared to help us with. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I can help manage the demands of our overwhelming, challenging world. Whether you are looking for new coping strategies, validation, an ally, or change, I can help.

I believe that authenticity is an essential tool in the therapeutic process. I use an integrative approach with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I work with my clients to identify what their meaningful life looks like and to set goals that will move them towards that meaningful life. I believe in empowering my clients to advocate for themselves both within the therapeutic relationship and in their everyday lives. I see my clients through a strengths-based lens and encourage them to explore and connect to their strengths as a resource for healing.

My counseling approach reflects academic training, personal experience as an active duty military spouse and mother - all these experiences shaped my outlook and foundational beliefs. I believe we are unique and complex with a variety of needs, but the baseline is rooted in human interaction comprised of caring, respect, acceptance, support, and understanding. We all possess the capacity for change from within. However, we sometimes need an external catalyst that a counselor may provide utilizing a safe and therapeutic environment comprised of genuineness and empathy.

Growing up without the right emotional support or with abuse can leave adults feeling a lack of sense of self..."Who am I? Am I allowed to feel this way?" This creates difficulties with decision-making and relationships, and the overall quality of life is unsatisfying. You may look “well put together” but inside you feel an empty numbness. The impact from yesterday can cause today to feel like a burden and decreases one's ability to thrive. Most times only symptoms of depression and anxiety are treated which only further avoids the core issue. We can safely address the core issues in therapy helping you gain BETTER WELLNESS.

Clients will "get it", "it makes sense" or they "understand it" Yet they feel something different. Our promise is to help clients that come to us integrate trauma, resolve anxiety and offer a safe space to process grief.

Many of us experience a disconnection from our self-consciousness due earlier traumas during that period. Some of those experiences include: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood wounds, neglect, abuse, and other of life's challenges. What if I told you could work through that pain and connect to your highest self. A more meaningful and positive self-image. The highest self is connected to intuition, truth, calmness, wisdom, and compassionate. Finding our highest self can be challenging however achievable. My treatment of modalities are embedded in traditional psychology training and interconnected with holistic healing.

If only there was an "off button" for that part of us that says we have to be perfect all the time. That voice that says we can't ever relax and take time for ourselves, because there's always something else we should be doing. It's a lot of pressure to live under, and it's no wonder that you are starting to feel resentful, anxious, and very far away from the version of yourself you'd like to be. Perhaps you find yourself snapping at your kids, feeling your heartbeat get a little too fast, crying more often than you'd like, or flat out panicking at the way life has turned out. Wouldn't it be great if that off button was real?

My name is Lisa Panozzo. I work with children, adolescents, adults/couples who come in with a variety of concerns, including academically gifted children, social isolation, depression, anxiety, anger, resentments, emotional & physical detachment and feelings of being overwhelmed. I am extremely knowledgeable in child/adolescent development. I believe in establishing a strong connection with my clients in order to be successful. I use a very personable and direct communication style that allows my clients to gain self-awareness, confront denial, improve irrational thinking, and establish coping skills to encourage healthy change.

Your inner critic says things like "Why can't you just stop doing this to yourself? You know this is all your fault." It also slides in with comments like "Why even bother....you're never going to be good enough anyway." and "Look at yourself. Why would anyone want to be with someone like you?" Sometimes you want to scream, and other times you just want to cry. Often, you find yourself missing out on friendships and social events because they don't fit in with your latest eating plan, or you're too down on yourself to be around anyone else. You find yourself feeling angry, lonely, and, sometimes, scared. It's not who you want to be.

Michelle received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor skilled to work with people ages 14 and older. She understands that it takes a lot of courage for someone to not only ask for help, but follow through with the treatment recommended. She takes her time getting to know the client and their symptoms in order to provide the best care for each individual. Michelle is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavior Theory.

As a child and teen mental health therapist, I am passionate about providing effective and compassionate support to young individuals and their families who are facing emotional and psychological challenges. I firmly believe that every child and teenager deserves the opportunity to grow and thrive in a nurturing environment. You know your family best, and I am here to help guide and offer strategies during tough times. In addition to working with children and teens, I also love empowering and helping young adults and women.

Life can be rough sometimes. There are many stressors out there. You deserve to carve out time for yourself, to focus on you. It is very important to we not lose sight of ourselves, and our needs. Taking time for ourselves, to express our feelings, thoughts, and struggles, can help us cope, and make more sense of ourselves, in our families and in our world.

Let’s face it, sometimes, existing can be exhausting & I recognize that asking for help can feel scary or overwhelming. I strive to make starting therapy, & the therapeutic process, as comfortable & stress free as possible. I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself & that we often harbor the solutions to many of our own questions. Sometimes it just takes another pair of eyes to help you see it through. I like to use a collaborative approach, which puts my clients in the driver’s seat. This gives clients the power to establish clear goals, set the pace, & explore issues on their terms while I help navigate.

Being strong and determined is great - um, except that it often involves falling apart behind closed doors. Not many people know that as awesome as you are, you often feel panicked, overwhelmed, angry, or irritable. You wish you could relax, but it feels like there's just not enough time for yourself. You worry about making the wrong decisions, and what everyone else thinks of you. You don't want to let anyone down, but you're starting to SHUT down. You're not finding answers (isn't there, like, a handbook for this stuff?!) Meanwhile, you just can't seem to turn off that little voice inside that says you have to be perfect.

Life presents challenges for all of us but it is how we choose to overcome our challenges that dictate whether we are living a life that is full of meaning and vitality. As a mental health provider it is my mission to offer evidenced-based psychotherapy to help others live full and abundant lives. Perhaps you are suffering and would like to learn to overcome your obstacles? I can help you move ahead toward living a life you want to live.

Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).