Couples Counseling Therapists in 60560

“Our lives can become messy things. When this happens many of us invest the majority of our energy into holding our exterior lives together; while throwing the scraps to our internal life. I practice from the belief that when we are lost in the emotional weeds it is faster and less painful to have a guide who knows the ‘weedlands’ counsel us back to emotional ‘civilization’ than it is to wander in the hopes of stumbling onto a healthier path. I strive to provide counseling with warmth, peace, joy, hope, and love by accepting who you are where you are while being mindful of your hopes and goals.”

My hope is to create a positive and safe environment for you to explore solutions to issues that are affecting your mental and physical health, relationships, work, school, and everyday life. Through the course of building a trusting relationship and enlightened experience, my hope is that you will be able to address the stressors or unresolved issues you are struggling with. These issues may include anger, resentment, abuse, shame, loss, trauma, abandonment, and physical health difficulties. Throughout the process I respectfully support your values and honor your journey while you discover your true and authentic self.

Today's world is complex, demanding and ever-changing!! I strongly believe it takes courage to ask for support to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be obstacles in one's life. With 15 years experience in diverse clinical settings including Private Group Practice, Community Mental Health, Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Program, Inpatient Behavioral Health and Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents and adults work through obstacles including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance abuse/addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma and life transitions. .

I have extensive experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. I believe in the mind and body's ability to heal and bring you closer to health and wholeness. With children, my collaborative approach incorporates the entire family as a healing agent in a child's life. With adults and couples , I assist the self exploration process with the goal of helping you achieve desired changes. My strengths include adapting to a broad spectrum of individuals and identifying ways to help them progress forward.

I believe in empowering people to reach their full potential by providing services that are strengths-based, practical, holistic, and focused on promoting long lasting change. I work using a style of fostering trust and authenticity,starting where people want and ending when people feel their life and issues have changed and their happiness enhanced. I believe the relationship in counseling is the core issue in treatment. This is particularly important in working with children and adolescents where no work could be done without building a warm, honest, and caring connection. I believe healing comes through the mind, body, spirit connection.

I am trained to work with a variety of clients and issues as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing for over 30 years and work with families, couples , children, and individuals who are struggling with a variety of problems. Some of the things that I offer are; help to families in times of stress, assistance to couples confronted with challenges, help for children and parents experiencing developmental struggles, support for times of loss and the grief issues that result from death, divorce or separations, help for those experiencing depression and anxiety, etc.

"Most people come to counseling to find out what's wrong with them. I say, come on in, have a seat, and let's find out what's right with you". My belief is that the human capacity for healing is limitless. I also believe trauma can be healed. My specialty is working with trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety. My strength is in treating people according to their need and getting to the root of the issues bothering them.

I work with a number of clients clients including adolescents, adults, couples , and families. Several issues I feel comfortable working with include anxiety, depression, stress management, grief issues, adjustment and change issues, Bipolar Disorders, working through past trauma, issues with self-injury, suicidal ideation, sexual/verbal/emotional/physical abuse issues, self-esteem/self-worth issues, bullying, communication issues, sexual or intimacy struggles. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA community and other gender and sexually diverse populations.

As human beings in a world that can be difficult and overwhelming, I view therapy as one way to integrate our life experience and accept the present reality. I will recognize your strengths and abilities to navigate life through a time of change and loss. We all need help at times. No one likes to feel stuck, unheard or unseen.

Does your life seem to be less fulfilling and you do not know why? Look no further. Your best life is waiting. I work to provide a safe space and collaborate with clients on finding their inner strengths to utilize them in building resiliency. I work to guide children ages four and older, adolescents, adults, and couples to reach their goals and experience a happier life.

In the journey of life, storms occur in our path that may throw us off course. Some of these challenges and transitions can be difficult to navigate. Past storms can also keep us from moving forward in life. I believe in the capacity of every person to live a joy-filled, empowered life. I enjoy walking alongside my clients, for a time, to assist them in reclaiming their life. At times our children also need extra guidance to navigate through life's storms. Together, we can work with your child and help them develop coping and/or social skills; developing a stronger sense of self.

Whole Family Integrative Health is proud to offer a wide variety of services. We specialize in many unique aspects of psychology. We offer both full psychological assessments and therapy for a wide variety of disorders (ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, ODD, behavioral difficulties, and personality disorders). We also have Psychologists who specialize in every age range; From the very young, to the more experienced.

My approach to therapy is "come as you are and let's get down to work” in an environment of acceptance, compassion, and kindness. I am able to get to the heart of complex problems, gently and creatively challenging old patterns of thought and behavior to collaboratively find simple solutions my clients can begin implementing that day. With nearly 30 years’ diverse experience spanning the fields of social work/mental health care, law enforcement, and psychotherapy, I understand the vital importance of a healthy outlook on life, including work/life balance, healing from trauma, and maintaining healthy relationships.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS WILLING TO MEET VIA TELEHEALTH. The clients I work with are seeking natural, holistic interventions for improving their mental health; alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stressors, anger/resentment, grief, etc. Wellness of the mind and body can be achieved through mindfulness and meditative practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy (changing the way you think and behave), proper nutrition, movement/physical exercise, and for some, belief in a higher power.

I can imagine this part of the process can be quite intimidating. In fact, the road leading up to this moment could have been riddled with obstacles and barriers. Whether those obstacles are fear of what others may think, past upsets from previous set-backs, or not knowing where to turn, You can get the help you deserve. Individuals that I serve are individuals who are at different walks of life that wouldn't mind having an objective view to help them navigate through the nuances of life.

Navigating life's ups and downs can be stressful. We all experience the downs at some point and need that extra support person to help guide us through it. I work a lot with anxiety and depression. Grief of a loss or any type and the everyday stresses in life when they get to be too much. I work with a lot of adolescents who are dealing with the stress of high school, adults who are having trouble with handling the stress of life and careers. We work on what your goals are and how we can accomplish them.

Adult appointments currently available with no waitlist. I believe that every individual is on their own unique journey. At times we may get caught up in life’s challenges, transitions, or struggles and need assistance in getting back to a state of optimal health and well-being. I use a blend of traditional and holistic approaches to empower clients with the tools and skills needed to continue on their current path or to help find the strength and courage to create a new one. As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Medicine Provider, I also can perform comprehensive well being assessments and health plans at the client's request.