"As a psychotherapist, I work with clients to validate their struggles, help them understand past patterns and motivations, derive new insights, and ultimately lead to commitment-driven change. I believe all people understand their needs and wants inherently, and therapy can serve as the conduit to better understand and elicit the best approach for each individual, allowing them to advocate for the future they imagine for themselves. Therapy is a collaborative effort and I seek to walk beside clients, engaging and encouraging them through a strengths-based approach that facilitates understanding and fosters change."

"My approach to working with children, teens, parents, families, and adults is strenth-based. Experience has taught be to value and support the potential in all to achieve insight and to gain mastery over conflicts or difficulties and to be able to do so without the use of medication. Rather than thinking in terms of "disorders," I find it more helpful to appreciate that each person is uniquely or differently "ordered" and to help all find their way toward agency and effectiveness in their feelings about themselves, their relationships and their work."

"Pain and adjustment is a part of life. I am here to walk with you through the process so that you will arrive at your goal feeling healthy and whole. The client's experience from beginning to the end of treatment are all very important to me and the healing process. We all desire healthy, happy and loving relationships, and this takes courage and will pull us out of our comfort zone. Sometimes loving ourselves is the best place to start."

"Renee’s ideal guests are people who are motivated to work toward being their best self, have a sense of humor, and are ready to take action in their lives. People who are struggling with an aspect of their life and need guidance to figure it out will find Renee to be insightful, encouraging and a voice to help them make decisions pointing towards their values."

"Sometimes in life there are moments that you struggle and feel you are off track a bit. That struggle may be depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, etc. Whatever it is you are struggling with I am here to help you through it so you can get to a point in your life where you feel you can get back on that track. I work with young adults, adolescents, and children who struggle with mood disorders and behavior issues. I work with each client to determine their goals and we work together to get there. "

"I believe that therapy can be a collaborative, effective and healing experience. I work with individuals, couples and families as they embark on the immense work of navigating life's transitions, increasing understanding of themselves and their loved ones, healing from past hurts, and working to improve interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, affirming and focused on strengths. I am committed to joining you where you are in this moment, and walking alongside you on your journey, as an empathic and attuned guide."

"You are not alone dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, anger, trauma, or relationship difficulties. I understand the pain and complications of these issues and have successfully helped individuals, like yourself, find peace and happiness for over 20 years. In a relaxed, supportive environment, I will help you explore and process difficult feelings and challenge underlying counterproductive thoughts and behaviors. You will achieve a greater sense of relief and awareness, and develop tools that foster better continued health. I will also help you acquire a more balanced lifestyle achieved through exercise, diet, sleep hygiene, work/life balance and maintaining healthy relationships."

"You would be a great fit for me if you are struggling with various life issues, particularly life transitions. My work with adults focuses on the various challenges they may experience in life. Some of these challenges pertain to identity development, interpersonal conflicts, sexuality, relationship status, academic and career goals, religious or spiritual beliefs, anxiety, depression, racial or ethnic identity concerns, low self-esteem, stress, and women's issues. I also provide psychological testing to children and adults for issues pertaining to intelligence, personality, achievement, vocation, behavior, and emotion. "

"I practice through an integrative approach grounded in client-centered, relational cultural and feminist theory. I bring a compassionate, warm, and authentic presence to my relationships with clients. I understand and empathize with your challenges and work alongside you to help alleviate pain and suffering. I do this by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space in which you feel comfortable exploring emotional and relational challenges. I help you recognize your strengths and resilience to empower you in and out of the therapeutic room. We all have an inherent ability to heal, we just need the right tools in order to do so. "

"The decision to seek assistance from someone outside of your family, social, and work circles takes courage regardless of the reason. This step may seem like a giant leap when you typically consider yourself a self-sufficient, problem-solving, working professional! I strive to create a healthy therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe enough to identify strengths and areas for growth to overcome the barriers to your goals. I have particular interest in assisting working professionals who are struggling with grief, loss, and men's issues."

"Colleen Hawking's ideal guest is open to the endless possibilities of growth and change during the therapeutic process. For Colleen, therapy is an ongoing and collaborative process between the therapist and guest. Through the utilization of the therapeutic process, guests can obtain the skills and insight in order to achieve growth and positive change. "

"I specialize in working with individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions."

"Primary Areas of Care: Emerging Adults, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Trauma, Disordered Eating. I specialize in providing trauma-informed therapy with adolescents, adults, and couples. My clinical experience includes helping clients in navigating family-of-origin issues, traumatic experiences, disordered eating, and grief and loss. "

"COVID-19 Update: In light of COVID-19 my practice is providing Telehealth services to people in Illinois – see linked SIV Consultation website for details and to schedule an appointment."

"I would want to get to know you, what your concerns are and learn from you how you see your needs. I want to listen very closely to what you are feeling and thinking. I welcome your questions and know that your story is very important and holds keys for you."

"Being a parent can be a challenge! When a child is sad or worried, or angry and acting out, parents can often feel at a loss as to how to understand and respond to their behaviors. I provide parenting support around these issues and more, including help responding to specific behavioral concerns, increasing effective communication, and improving parent-child dynamics. Through our work together, parents can experience greater confidence in their interactions with their children, and see improvements in their childrens' behavior, ability to cope with transitions, and self-esteem."

"I believe life and relationships are full of challenging, yet rewarding transitions. These transitions provide us with valuable opportunities to understand ourselves more deeply, and to strengthen our relationships. By recognizing our patterns of behavior and understanding why we have them, we are then able to decide if, and how, we want to change those patterns. I strive to help couples and individuals reach this place of understanding by drawing on their strengths and fostering compassion."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, or health issues? Perhaps it feels impossible to keep up with the daily demands of life, and you're not sure where to turn. My name is Lauren Baldwin and I graduated with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University - San Diego. I work with individuals, couples, and families (with adult children) from a systemic, attachment-based approach. I specialize in working with high conflict couples, women's health issues, chronic health issues, sexual dysfunction, and military veterans."

"As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and calming space for people to explore their needs on a journey to healing and wellness. I have a relational style of therapy that looks to your goals, experiences and strengths in order to meet your unique needs. I work individually with adults and couples who are struggling with loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. I will meet you where you are with empathy and intuition. I have experience working with clients across gender, ethnic, generational and religious differences and incorporate spirituality into the therapeutic process when desired by clients."