Therapists in 60605

Life sometimes has a way of getting the best of you. Your thoughts and emotions can sometimes feel so negative and overwhelming that you have difficulty seeing the positives in life. Maybe you are struggling with understanding yourself? Maybe you are struggling with setting goals and boundaries or realizing your values and self worth? Maybe you are struggling in your dating life or in your family?

If you are struggling with daily life because of recent events or having negative thought patterns that are impacting your relationships with your partner, family or friends, I am here to help. I will utilize different coping skills as well as provide psycho-education and homework so you can continue to implement the skills that we practice in therapy after our relationship ends to assist you with maintaining a healthy and productive lifestyle. Healed and whole is the goal!

Many people unknowingly already possess the tools to aid in increasing their potential, they just need help with that extra push to bring their very best to the surface. As your therapist, I will strive to help you claim your best self in identifying current strengths while also collaborating to add to your mental health toolkit. I am board-certified, experienced in working with clients from all walks of life spanning from grade school children to older adults.

Night/ Weekend availability. As a board-certified, licensed counselor, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. I have a direct, collaborative style, and seek to create a personal and healing space to facilitate growth. I strive to empower my clients and look beyond symptoms to treat the whole person.

Knowing that no two individuals experience life in the same manner, Danielle has an innate ability to assess needs and empathically identify person-centered solutions that cater to the internal struggle and environmental effect on every person. She utilizes a CBT-DBT blend of techniques such as identifying cognitive distortions, journaling, cognitive restructuring and mindfulness as well as increasing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Danielle works to foster resilience by aiding clients in revisiting what they’ve survived, being mindful of the here and now while preparing them to thrive.

Sometimes life throws us challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. As a trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I understand the importance of allowing space and time for healing in a non-judgmental space. As your therapist, my priority is that you feel comfortable as we work through these difficulties together. My approach is collaborative, as your voice is equally important. This is your lived experience, and my role is to help guide and gently empower you towards realizing a better version of yourself.

Growing Boundlessly is a black owned holistic wellness collective dedicated to providing a variety of wellness services to individuals, couples, and families to promote holistic healing, cultural awareness, and spiritual exploration specifically to BIPOC. Our goal is to help you cultivate and grow into a BOUNDLESS life by providing support as you journey through healing with therapeutic support, self-care practices and wellness offerings.

Does life feel hard? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed by feelings of sadness or anxiety? Is your self-esteem at an all time low? If you answered YES to any of these questions, do not continue to struggle in silence. I can help support you.

Are you looking for an encouraging therapist who will focus on solutions? Are you ready to make changes so that your problems will no longer have the upper hand? I'll work hard with you to help make life better soon. I have helped many clients overcome feelings like sadness, worry, anger, or unhappiness with their relationships over the past 25 years. I have published extensively, been quoted in newspapers, and appeared on television and radio for my clinical work as a licensed, board certified psychologist and as a university professor.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a full schedule, I have limited availability to accept new clients at this time. Please call for availability. I am still able to take DOT SAP clients. By way of introduction, I am an Adlerian, which means I believe that all of us have a pattern of beliefs and convictions about ourselves, the world, and other people (called the Life Style pattern). This shapes our striving In the life spheres of work, love, and friendship. Discouragement about our ability to meet these life challenges can be tied to symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Do you have difficulty overthinking, trouble handling anxiety, or a hard time managing your feelings and emotions? I want you to know that these are normal feelings that every human being has experienced. If you are looking for a therapist who is honest, empathic, and nonjudgmental, then you have come to the right place. I pride myself on giving my clients the compassion and professional tools they need to increase happiness in their everyday lives.

Your experiences have forged positive connections and skills that may be hard to see right now. Strengths can be overshadowed by loss, disappointment, self-doubt and so much more, especially now. You and I will use your strengths, improve your relationships and develop new skills to build positive ways of thinking and living that can help you reach your goals. My practice areas include anxiety and OCD, complex trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, and LGBTQIA issues.

Life is truly a gift that is meant to be enriching, filled with freedom and happiness. At times we experience challenges that prevent us from living life the way we truly desire. As a modern cognitive behavioral therapist, I understand these challenges and how they may be altering you internally. I am ready to be there every step of the way to tackle the unexplainable internal struggles. My approach to therapy is a collaborative, solution focused and nonjudgmental. Through this approach I will assist you in gaining insight into who you are, empower you to grow and allow you to truly gain the life that you deserve to live.

I have a low-pressure, warm approach focused on creating an environment of safety and encouragement. I believe It takes courage to reach out for help and I treat my clients and their concerns with the utmost respect. I believe that human connection is essential to our well being and that connection in the therapeutic relationship is essential to healing. I view therapy as a collaboration where we work together to discover and develop your strengths and resources to let go of old patterns and behaviors that are no longer helpful to you.

Are you finding it difficult to manage the many roles in your life? It can be challenging when handling the multiple demands of husband, wife, employer, employee, caretaker, mentor, sibling, friend, volunteer and neighbor etc. Sometimes, it is hard to breathe because our minds are constantly thinking about what we have not accomplished for the day, the week and even for the future. This anxiety can impact the way that we navigate through life and can also affect our relationships.

Do you struggle to prioritize yourself? Are you having a hard time feeling accepted for your desires? Maybe you need an affirming space to explore yourself and your needs. Our therapeutic relationship can help you uncover parts of yourself you haven't been able to face, while giving you support to heal and grow. Additionally, as a sex-positive and kink informed therapist, I'm passionate about supporting individuals with alternative sexualities, erotic practices, and kink/BDSM interests. I believe in providing an accepting, compassionate therapeutic environment for all my clients.

I have experience working with clients of various cultures, ages, and presenting concerns. I have a passion for working with individuals who experienced anxiety, depression, racial/cultural discrimination, trauma, grief, loss, improving self-esteem, and family and relationship concerns. I believe in using a collaborative model so that clients experience acceptance, feel comfortable, and are able to engage in self-reflection.

My beliefs, values and understanding is that all humans are made whole because we were created in God’s own image. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive and transformative space for people to develop techniques to assist them with navigating in healthy ways through this journey called life. I have a unique ability to build rapport with all people and have a niche for working with emerging adults, adults and older adults. I love working with all women and have a special place in my heart for women of color. My daily mission is to bring light to help individuals obtain peace from within.