Therapists in 60517

Thank you for visiting my profile and I invite you to come and "expand" with me. Moving through the transitions and stressors of life can be challenging. Often, we move through these challenges with ease, but at other times, we can become overwhelmed and find that what typically works for us is no longer working. We may be constricted by our typical ways of coping. In my practice, I help guide clients towards solutions and expanding one’s repertoire of coping behaviors, interpersonal skills, and wellness! I strive to help people create stability, mental strength, and harmony in their relationship with self and others.

COVID entered our lives in 2020, and has changed just about everything we do in our day to day lives. Some of us are working from home, back to zoom, and for others the workplace has changed. Travel restrictions, and fear of catching COVID has isolated many families. Variant after variant, we haven’t had much of a break from COVID. In 2022, many of us are tired of living this way, often struggling with anger, irritation, depression and anxiety. Going into the third year of COVID, nothing really has changed despite our belief that vaccinations would solve everything. Vaccines have helped but it has not led to pre-COVID normal.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression and anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication and relationship concerns.

It is my life's purpose and passion to help others live meaningful and Joy-filled lives. I have invested many years in my own self-healing, growth, and professional development. Successful therapy draws upon the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I value the time you are spending as you make this very important decision for yourself. Together, let's explore the mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral patterns which are interfering with your ability to maintain harmony within yourself, and in your relationships with others. Come to create the shift you need to blossom into the fullest expressions of your authenticity.

Therapy can be a great place to begin the courageous journey of rediscovering who you are and equipping yourself with the tools needed to make your life more enriched and fulfilling. I work with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. I have undergone training in EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy), and use ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for treating OCD and anxiety related disorders.

Welcome to my profile! I believe that forming a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship is essential. My role as a therapist is to guide you in maximizing your emotional growth, creating positive change and provide a space for compassion and healing. I treat adolescents, adults and couples. My purpose is to guide you in identifying and challenging emotions, behaviors and beliefs that are no longer serving you. We will set specific, manageable treatment goals and work together as a team to expand personal strength and resiliency.

I have many years of experience working with youth and families through the education system as well as the church platform. I am extremely passionate about mental health and I believe in building empathic relationships. I do this by actively working with clients to achieve desired results of whole health goals through approaches such as but not limited to Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I believe it is important to use a client-centered focus to truly engage individuals in effective, positive, and responsive therapy to improve interpersonal relationships.

Dr. Peterson is a licensed clinical psychologist. In her therapy and testing work with clients, she places a large emphasis on support in addition to symptom reduction. She thoughtfully integrates perspectives from Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Adlerian theory to assist clients through discouragements in their lives that may cause them to feel stuck in life transitions. Her therapeutic interventions encourage the client's assets and creativity to empower his or her ability to enhance every aspect of his or her life. Dr. Peterson also provides psychological testing services as needed.

In the last few years, we have seen an increase in individuals experiencing stress, sadness, and frustration that can be impacting their careers, relationships, health, finances, and life satisfaction. Whether it is feeling the need to be perfect, procrastinating tasks, disconnection within your marriage, distracted in thought, or feeling unmotivated to get out of bed in the morning, we can work together to identify origins of these issues and then solutions to healing. Reaching out for help can be the most difficult part of the healing journey. You don't have to do it all alone.

Smart, driven teen girls and women are often praised for keeping it all together - even if it means secretly falling apart behind the scenes. There's a lot of pressure to be the best at everything you do, which means there is no room for mistakes, and definitely no room for self-care. You wind up feeling panicked, overwhelmed, frustrated, or depressed. You often worry about what others think of you, and wish you could turn off that little voice that is always telling you what a failure you are. You wonder if anyone else ever feels like this. You know this isn't exactly normal...but you're not sure what to do about it.

I often work with people who are facing a major life transition and/or who are feeling "stuck." Whether that is a career change, divorce, having a child, or a major illness (just to name a few), therapy can be incredibly helpful in finding the ground beneath your feet by figuring out what your goals are and how to get there. I also work with a lot of individuals who have survived some type of trauma, including major medical illness. I find that the big "why are we here?" questions can often be important to address after traumatic experiences.

You knew that becoming a mother was going to be challenging. After all, sleep deprivation, diapers, and midnight feedings are bound to take a toll on anyone. But...you didn't quite expect to feel so 'out of sorts', emotionally. You didn't know that pregnancy and motherhood could come with constant worrying (what if I drop the baby when I'm going down the stairs? What if she gets sick? What if I'm just not cut out for this?), periods of feeling super low/depressed, and feeling totally overwhelmed by the mental load of it all. You wish things felt a little easier, and that you were confident in your ability to manage this new season.

Hi! My name is Dr. Bianca Clark, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a doctorate degree in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, I have a bachelor's and master's degree in social work. My bachelor's degree is from Loyola University Chicago and my master's degree is from Chicago State University. My background includes mental health, juvenile delinquency, and child welfare. I have worked in behavioral health, outpatient mental health, psychiatric services, crisis, and juvenile justice centers.

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.

I enjoy empowering people of all ages to create a unique path that will accentuate their strengths while also providing support and space to address any obstacles that may block their progress. Finding one’s voice and having the confidence and knowledge to guide you in becoming an authentic individual is both a challenging and enriching process that I would feel honored to participate in with you. Whether you have a young child just starting this journey or have many different life experiences, I believe that investing in yourself through therapy, self-care, and introspection will lead to a much happier and authentic life. ​

Counseling is online, certified in Illinois CAADC and South Carolina AADC, so its flexible, easy access, safe and in the privacy of your own home. We can do a phone or free video chat consultation and answer all your questions. As a therapist, I am compassionate and believe in being genuine and mindful with clients. Supporting and working with clients that struggle from situational issues needing help with developing healthier coping skills to long term symptoms with anxiety, depression, grief and/or addictions.

Burned out and overwhelmed from taking care of everyone around you? It's a familiar story to many women, particularly if your job already involves keeping everyone else happy and well (here's looking at you, doctors, nurses, teachers, and moms!). You may find yourself feeling depressed, overthinking things, and never quite sure what "self care" means. That makes sense, with so much on your plate! In a perfect world, you'd be able to manage all of The Everything, maintain great relationships, and still find time for yourself. But, things are feeling far from perfect. And that's what brings you here.

I offer solution focused, supportive psychotherapy to target and relieve unwanted symptoms and behaviors. I combine conventional treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy with a variety of mind-body treatment methods such as hypnosis, EMDR and psychodrama. This comprehensive approach works rapidly to decrease symptoms and leads to longer lasting change and well being. My ideal client is motivated to grow and make positive changes. She or he is looking for a therapist to partner with them in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Annie Tormos, LCPC, LPC-MHSP, believes that every person has the ability to live a happy, healthy, engaging life, but at times individuals need an objective observer to help uncover what that life looks like. She treats clients ages 15 and up struggling with a variety of challenges, including parenting and family conflict. Annie is a National Board-Certified Counselor. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor "“ MHSP in the State of Tennessee. Annie accepts and treats clients from Tennessee virtually, and appointments can be made online here.