"Life is complex. Your experience can range from the highest highs to the lowest lows, or settle in between. One day, everything can change at the drop of a hat. Or, you realize that things have been shifting slowly for a long time. Workplace environments can be frustrating, lifestyle changes are frightening or uncomfortable. Relationships, even the best ones, can be complicated and difficult to manage. The loss of a loved one can be incredibly painful. Whatever it is -- even if you can’t put your finger on it -- I’m here to help."

"Do you lack balance in your life? Do you live for the weekend, but the days feel too short? The demands of balancing a career, having time to devote to your relationships, seeking time for friends, family, and children can take a toll. Are life's pressures overwhelming and draining? Are you seeking direction in your life? Helpers-Police Officers, EMT, Nurses, Teachers, Pastors, and Mental Health Workers, where do you get your help? Often first and second responders are expected to be immune to what you witness and encounter while helping others."

"You deserve to be seen, to have a voice, to trust in your own feelings, to believe that your reality is valid. You deserve to be heard, understood and accepted without judgments or expectations, so that you can live as a whole person. Whether you feel sad, afraid, hurt, angry, ashamed, guilty, hopeless, alone, lost, stuck, numb, or something else, all your feelings are welcomed. I believe they are valid, normal, and understandable parts of what makes you human. It is in the secure, trusting and non-judgmental relationship we will develop, where your feelings will be processed, your experiences understood, and healing and hope found."

"During my past 18 years as a therapist I've worked with several clients with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety and depression, chemical dependency, emotional abuse, sex addiction, codependency, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. I offer a supportive, confidential and safe place for you, your partner, spouse and/or family to work through obstacles, struggles, and current/past traumas to find success. It is my role to respect your values and the goal you set out to reach in therapy."

"The focus of my practice is working with individuals or couples experiencing stress and communication breakdown in their personal and professional lives. I work with individuals experiencing Anxiety, Anger Management,Substance Abuse, Relationship Conflict, Self-Esteem Concerns and ADHD and Depression."

"As an experienced therapist, I use a collaborative and solution-focused approach in working with issues such as relational conflict, anger management, depression, and anxiety. I have experience and training focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, adolescent development, and gender and sexual identity development. I utilize a strengths-based and integrative approach in identifying and addressing areas of concern. I believe that a trusting client-therapist relationship is an essential component of the therapeutic process. Utilizing mindfulness techniques, skills-training, and other evidenced-based modalities, I work devotedly with each client to facilitate emotional and interpersonal growth and resiliency."

"Hello. Are you an adult, 18 years or older, seeking a safe, judgment-free space to talk out your concerns? With 10 years experience as a therapist, I've devoted my life to understanding and supporting wellness. We all know life can be isolating and unpredictable at times. Are you experiencing *Adjustments to Significant Life Transitions *Feelings of Stuckness or Despair *Identity Related Concerns *LGBTQIQA Concerns *Management of Racial & Cultural Tensions * Challenges with Boundary Setting *Anger Management *Conflict Resolution *Grief/ Loss *Career Related Concerns *Managing Family Related Responsibilities *Mindful Living *Issues with Anxiety or Stress Management?"

"I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist experienced in working with adults of all ages, adolescents and children. I graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and believe in the process of self-exploration. I have experience working with older adults with physical and mental disabilities, with LGBTQ+ individuals, and adults and adolescents processing grief and trauma. I use a trauma-informed, person centered approach to aid in clients working toward their mental health goals, drawing from art therapy techniques, Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic therapy."

"My approach to therapy is grounded in respect and curiosity. I work to create a space for dialogue that honors difficulties, unearths complex meanings, and enables learning and growth. Whether the engagement is brief and focused or long-term and in-depth, the intention is to foster a greater sense of freedom, competence, and connection to others."

"I specialize in treating the issues that arise from unresolved trauma or difficult life experiences. My goal is to support and empower my clients by using an integrative and collaborative stance, incorporating my background in psychodynamic psychotherapy with body-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. It is my hope that by equipping my clients with the skills to develop their own self-awareness, self-compassion, clarity, and peace, they can go on to experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives."

"If you're looking for healing, restoration and opportunity to find your voice, then therapy is for you. I work with those feeling alone, wondering if they matter, or have gone unseen. Maybe you struggle with having a positive view of yourself. Maybe you are exploring identity questions “Who am I?,” “What does the world say about me?” If you hold spiritual beliefs, you could be wondering how to integrate them with your feelings. I enjoy helping people navigate these issues, including supporting helping professions who are experiencing burnout and leaders who want to sharpen their impact. "

"People come to therapy because of depression, anxiety, conflict, or trauma. Because of a broken relationship. Because life is devoid of joy, or stressful and overwhelming. Or because something has happened -- a death, loss of a job, a harrowing experience -- upsetting the way they see themselves, their relationships, even the world around them. To paraphrase Lao Tzu, people come to therapy because they recognize that if they don't change direction, they will end up where they are going. My job is to help them change their direction."

"I believe that relationships can be healing: this, mainly, is why I became a mental health professional in the first place. As a practitioner who uses a variety of theories in my work, my strongest focus is on relational therapy. I work together with the client to create a warm, supportive and secure relationship in which to work out traumatic experiences, painful emotions and difficult relationships."

"I believe in the capacity of the human spirit to grow and change and that psychotherapy is a powerful means for this kind of transformation. As a therapist, you will experience me as a keen observer, helping you to explore and identify patterns in your life and picking up on feelings and emotions that might be hard for you to make contact with. I make use of my creativity and yours to help you see things in a new light and to notice ways of being and coping that aren’t working anymore. I am known for my innate curiosity, intellectual agility and emotional intelligence."

"Therapy is a unique opportunity to work through difficulties in one’s life. As a therapist, I build a strong relationship with my patients, and create a space for absolute safety. Within this relationship, there can be free and honest expression, introspection, as well as the development of self-understanding. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to work through conflicts and obstacles that stand in the way of us having the life we want. "

"There are times when balance feels lost. Challenges come from many angles and catch us off guard, even when we are prepared. We adjust as best as we can but, change can be difficult, whether its small change or traumatic things that happen in our lives. I work with clients to adjust to even the most difficult changes in a collaborative approach. Starting therapy should not have the stigma of weakness. I have many years of helping people with relationship issues and trauma and I provided a safe non judgmental environment to explore and be heard."

"I believe that successful therapy begins with finding the right therapist - sometimes a daunting task. I understand that everyone has their unique story, and I am here to listen compassionately and non-judgementally. I genuinely enjoy helping clients to identify changes they want to make and supporting them in taking effective steps toward those changes. I am transparent in giving clients my professional opinions, but first and foremost I listen."

"My practice focuses on adults who appear to have it all together. Friends, family members, or peers may fail to hear you when you express your needs or true feelings or question whether you even have problems. Despite what others may see, you want to be heard, to express your hurts and dreams and you want to do so in a safe space. Whether you are dealing with a situational issue like an academic or professional obstacle or something that feels more encompassing like relationship patterns or identity issues, I will work with you to illuminate the answers already inside of you."

"Are personal relationships eluding you? If so, I may be able to help you begin to understand the relational patterns that may be disconnecting, rather than connecting you to others. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and emerging adults (18-29) who are experiencing struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, difficulties relating to others, and motivational issues (school and work)."

"***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Are you feeling overwhelmed by your constant racing thoughts and second guessing yourself? Are you feeling stuck and alone? I know from experience what it feels like to be frustrated and confused by your own inner dialogue and emotions. I work with adults and young adults who can relate to these struggles and find it difficult to express or understand what they're going through."