Therapists in Beach Park, IL

As a therapist and educational advocate, I work with tweens, teens, adults and families to bring out their best selves by using successes in the past to confront and conquer current life challenges. It is okay to struggle with anxiety; the goal is to make sure you don't suffer from it. Parent coaching means understanding great kids can also make bad decisions. We work together to learn practical strategies to put in your parent toolbox. I'm also passionate about helping parents trust their instincts by decoding specialized vocabulary of IEPs and help parents assert their expertise when it comes to the special needs of special kids.

Ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure what to do next? I have focused my practice on helping people identify what they want out of life and figure out what steps are needed to get there. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. My approach to therapy involves creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their feelings. I strive to create a supportive environment in which positive changes can take place. I work with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as relationship issues, identity formation, and life transitions.

I have experience working in treatment, community, group, and correctional settings with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Primary clinical approaches include evidence-based therapies focused on generating behavioral results. I have an in-depth understanding of the mental health issues that arise from incarceration and the stressors associated with navigating the post-incarceration process.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse or have anxiety or depression. I enjoy helping clients who have new diagnoses of ADHD and/or Autism understand and work to process their new identity. I’m a mother of two young children who are neurodiverse. I find using experiences with my own children and my professional knowledge enables me to successfully help parents who are struggling with parenting neurotypical or neurodiverse children or children with developmental delays. I am also fluent in Spanish, and I enjoy working with individuals from other cultures.

I strive to use interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. I also utilize dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic modalities as a way of teaching clients important coping techniques to manage their stress and navigate their challenges. My goal is to help my clients learning healthy ways of living and a positive mindset to overcome challenges.

"No problem can be solved by the same level of consciousness that created it."-Albert Einstein. Are you feeling chronically unhappy, angry, fearful, or stuck? Do you have conflicted relationships with friends/family? Come in and talk to someone in a confidential and compassionate environment who can assist you in seeing things differently. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families providing psychotherapy. As a seasoned clinician, I have learned to creatively blend my listening skills with a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to fit the needs of my clients for optimal growth.

I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with adolescents and their families dealing with depression, anxiety, self-injury, substance use, school anxiety and school refusal, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, family conflict and more. While my background and passion is adolescent, family and young adult mental health counseling, I am also experienced with adults in all life stages. My goal in treatment is to help clients improve internal resources as well as external support to meet their goals.

Cameron works with clients towards their identified goals using an integrative and holistic approach. She honors all client's identities using a trauma-informed, multicultural and systemic lens and collaborative approach to address clients needs. Cameron's therapeutic approach is backed by 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, adults and families in the Chicago area. She helps individual, couples/relationship and family clients with issues of emotions, thoughts, behavior, relational patterns, conflict, self-concept, executive functioning, communication and other presenting concerns.

I believe everyone has the potential for growth and development, but it is not easy! People face trauma, anxiety, depression, family issues, and other issues that are difficult to handle on their own. It can also be difficult to reach out to others and/or professionals to seek support. This is why I am here for you! I am an approachable, genuine, and warm clinician to make the transition to therapy and the therapy process as easy as possible. I provide children, teens, young adults, and adults a positive, safe and comfortable environment. I provide as much care, support and healing to reach and maintain my clients’ needs.

Hello there! I am a warm, and empathetic therapist who has a passion for helping children, adolescents, young adults, and adults tackle a variety of behavioral and psychological obstacles that life throws their way. Throughout our therapeutic journey, expect tons of laughter, tears, and most importantly.. personal growth! From experience, I’ve learned that we all struggle to identify and communicate our needs, which can manifest in behavioral challenges as well as emotional dysregulation, sometimes making it really hard at home, school, and with relationships.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I recently joined the team at SpringSource Psychological Center and therefore have immediate availability for new clients. I specialize in the treatment of mood, anxiety, personality and trauma-related disorders in adults, young adults, and families and have worked for many years in higher levels of care settings. I most recently served as a Clinical Director for Pathlight’s Mood and Anxiety Center in Chicago. I value the power of the therapeutic relationship to move clients towards sustained recovery.

My name is Pam Katz, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I bring over 20 years experience helping people of all ages reduce their anxiety, cope with depression, and function in their daily routines. My clients describe me as caring, supportive, and nurturing. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression, BFRBs, School Refusal, ADHD, School Issues, Bullying Issues, and Tics. I also provide parents with support and training to improve family life.

I believe it is my job as a clinical psychologist to help clients and their families improve on their strengths and grow in their areas of need. I treat behavioral, emotional, relationship, transition, and anxiety issues. I work from a strength-based and collaborative approach to empower clients to improve relationships, develop identity, cope with emotional struggles, or promote balance. I offer individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings including community mental health, psychiatric hospital, and college counseling.

Dr. Heidi Ramirez is currently a post-doctoral psychologist. She graduated with a doctorate of psychology (Psy.D.) in clinical forensic psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles Campus. Her clinical experience consists of working with underserved populations, specifically with incarcerated adolescents and adult males. She began her training with children and adolescents who were assigned to a trauma-informed charter school in Los Angeles, CA and completed her pre-doctoral internship at a forensic psychological private practice in Tempe, AZ.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. I have experience working in both hospital and outpatient settings and enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy in treating my clients. My specialties include anxiety and mood disorders, behavioral concerns, substance abuse, as well as trauma, and PTSD.

Fenna provides a holistic approach to care, incorporating the physiological aspects of human anatomy into treatment for mental health disorders and concerns. She focuses on the intersection between physical and psychological health within individuals, families, and couples, such as the the intersection of chronic illnesses and eating disorders. By utilizing a strengths-based approach in conjunction with modified cognitive behavioral therapy and polyvagal theories, Fenna provides a full-spectrum level of care that focuses on healing from the inside out.

I offer a wide-range of expertise including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy, The Internal Family Systems Model and EMDR Therapy.

My name is Elle Kirby, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the Chicago area. I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents to help reduce stress, gain resilience, and improve quality of life in a holistic manner. I am also a certified yoga teacher and specialize in managing the mind-body connection. We start where you are! Therapy can be an intimidating process to begin; I strive to create an open, warm, and inviting space to help strengthen the therapeutic relationship. With time, we can shift to a solution-based focus on goals.

Dr. Rostein is a bi-cultural and bi-racial post-doctoral fellow working with children ages 0-18, with a variety of behavioral and emotional issues. Dr. Rostein provides services in both English and Spanish, and specializes in working with infants to young adults and families who have experienced complex trauma including abuse, neglect, and attachment ruptures. Dr. Rostein is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a model for children (0-5) who have experienced trauma. Dr. Rostein works with individuals demonstrating symptoms associated with autism, intellectual disabilities, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.