Blind Allied Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Hey. Take a deep breath. You’ve got this. I know the prospect of “seeing a therapist” can seem daunting, scary even, and maybe you’re not fully ready yet to collaborate with one. I say give yourself some credit. Simply scrolling profiles means you’ve chosen to take a first step. I thank you for resting here for a bit and considering Inner Focus to help you through.
Hey. Take a deep breath. You’ve got this. I know the prospect of “seeing a therapist” can seem daunting, scary even, and maybe you’re not fully ready yet to collaborate with one. I say give yourself some credit. Simply scrolling profiles means you’ve chosen to take a first step. I thank you for resting here for a bit and considering Inner Focus to help you through.
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward. I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens. With compassion, and humor, I have counseled individuals through a variety of life’s challenges, including but not limited to; grief, relationship struggles, domestic violence/abuse, family trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward. I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens. With compassion, and humor, I have counseled individuals through a variety of life’s challenges, including but not limited to; grief, relationship struggles, domestic violence/abuse, family trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
Many people feel very intimidated at the prospect of looking for a new therapist. It is so important to have a good relationship with them that I see my initial job as supporting you as we mutually decide if we are a good fit. The clients I work with are generally feeling stressors simply because of who they are in this world. I work with people who come from all walks of life who are dealing with issues around their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, I have begun to work with adults who have been diagnosed or who are realizing that they may have ADHD and/or be on the autism spectrum.
Many people feel very intimidated at the prospect of looking for a new therapist. It is so important to have a good relationship with them that I see my initial job as supporting you as we mutually decide if we are a good fit. The clients I work with are generally feeling stressors simply because of who they are in this world. I work with people who come from all walks of life who are dealing with issues around their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, I have begun to work with adults who have been diagnosed or who are realizing that they may have ADHD and/or be on the autism spectrum.
Victoria Perisee-Johns
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
Are you searching for a therapist who offers a nontraditional approach? Do you find yourself dealing with feelings of stagnation or unfulfillment? Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, wrestling with professional challenges, or seeking support in managing past traumas, I'm here to assist you in reclaiming the sense of control you crave in your life. My aim is to empower you to make meaningful life changes and adjustments that enhance your overall satisfaction and propel you toward achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences.
Are you searching for a therapist who offers a nontraditional approach? Do you find yourself dealing with feelings of stagnation or unfulfillment? Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, wrestling with professional challenges, or seeking support in managing past traumas, I'm here to assist you in reclaiming the sense of control you crave in your life. My aim is to empower you to make meaningful life changes and adjustments that enhance your overall satisfaction and propel you toward achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences.
Have you been feeling stuck in your life? It can often seem like our financial situation, time availability, or even our own health concerns put up obstacles that seem impossible to overcome! If your frequent experience is one of waking up and dreading the day to day tasks, trust that you're not alone. If you're seeking value, excitement, passion, or even just simplicity and peace of mind, I can help. I've been counseling clients now for over a decade who deal with chronic health concerns, life transitions, burn out, stress, and anxiety.
Have you been feeling stuck in your life? It can often seem like our financial situation, time availability, or even our own health concerns put up obstacles that seem impossible to overcome! If your frequent experience is one of waking up and dreading the day to day tasks, trust that you're not alone. If you're seeking value, excitement, passion, or even just simplicity and peace of mind, I can help. I've been counseling clients now for over a decade who deal with chronic health concerns, life transitions, burn out, stress, and anxiety.
Terri M Hager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
Waitlist for new clients
Starting on a course of healing takes courage, but it is one of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves. We have all been hurt at different times, and those hurt parts of ourselves are very grateful when we give them some loving attention and start the healing process. We unconsciously create blocks to our own health, but we can also learn to gently release those blocks. We are actually hard-wired for loving ourselves, believe it or not, even those parts we don't like, are afraid of, or are embarrassed about, and that self-love is healing. Therapy is not an instant process, but is very worthwhile.
Starting on a course of healing takes courage, but it is one of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves. We have all been hurt at different times, and those hurt parts of ourselves are very grateful when we give them some loving attention and start the healing process. We unconsciously create blocks to our own health, but we can also learn to gently release those blocks. We are actually hard-wired for loving ourselves, believe it or not, even those parts we don't like, are afraid of, or are embarrassed about, and that self-love is healing. Therapy is not an instant process, but is very worthwhile.
Crystal L McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA IO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. During our sessions, I will put care into helping you conceptualize how your interactions and experiences in your environments impacted who you are. I want to work with you to understand the spaces you interact with and help you know how it affects your authenticity. By doing this, I want to foster your autonomy and equip you to excel by exploring your thoughts, behaviors, and situations you have experienced previously and currently to feel safe to express who you are.
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. During our sessions, I will put care into helping you conceptualize how your interactions and experiences in your environments impacted who you are. I want to work with you to understand the spaces you interact with and help you know how it affects your authenticity. By doing this, I want to foster your autonomy and equip you to excel by exploring your thoughts, behaviors, and situations you have experienced previously and currently to feel safe to express who you are.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
Teletherapy Emdr Offered Rosy Tyree
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MAAT, ATR, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you have intrusive and/or brooding thoughts that may be connected to an old memory or issue that is hard to quiet? Are you tired of feeling miserable and would like to learn tangible and useful techniques that will help take the edge and, in some instances, eliminate these thoughts and feelings? If you are ready to make that change, are open minded to learning non-traditional therapeutic methods, then please reach out to me and we’ll get started! As of now, I am taking new clients with convenient Saturday and Sunday hours. I am providing teletherapy / Skype services.
Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you have intrusive and/or brooding thoughts that may be connected to an old memory or issue that is hard to quiet? Are you tired of feeling miserable and would like to learn tangible and useful techniques that will help take the edge and, in some instances, eliminate these thoughts and feelings? If you are ready to make that change, are open minded to learning non-traditional therapeutic methods, then please reach out to me and we’ll get started! As of now, I am taking new clients with convenient Saturday and Sunday hours. I am providing teletherapy / Skype services.
You're here because you have made the immensely difficult decision to ask for help, and you've come to the right place. Maybe life feels incredibly overwhelming and is moving too fast, or the opposite - you feel stuck and it feels like nothing is moving you forward. Are you experiencing day-to-day difficulties, identity issues, distress related to past trauma, family/relational conflict, or struggles related to medical or health concerns? You may be looking for relief, acceptance, support, skills, or something else. All with the human intention of living a fulfilling life with the ability to move through challenges.
You're here because you have made the immensely difficult decision to ask for help, and you've come to the right place. Maybe life feels incredibly overwhelming and is moving too fast, or the opposite - you feel stuck and it feels like nothing is moving you forward. Are you experiencing day-to-day difficulties, identity issues, distress related to past trauma, family/relational conflict, or struggles related to medical or health concerns? You may be looking for relief, acceptance, support, skills, or something else. All with the human intention of living a fulfilling life with the ability to move through challenges.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Gina Smith, an EMDR Therapist. I also enjoy working with women regarding weight loss journeys, body image, and body positivity. I also have a passion for working with people with disabilities and their families. I look forward to meeting and discovering what work we can do together.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Is it time for a breath of fresh air some laughter and joy? Together, we will explore how to create your best life and heal past trauma. You have already taken the hardest step - seeking changes to better yourself. I will partner with you to help navigate life’s ups and downs. I believe in building authentic relationships and creating a safe nonjudgmental space. I’m here to listen, hold space and bounce ideas around while supporting you in the areas of life that you want to gain clarity . Often times we lose sight of our achievements and feel stuck. It’s important to realize we all have the ability to change our life path.
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I identify as a Black, queer, multi-disabled, polyamorous woman, and if we share any of the above identities, I may be the therapist for you! I name the above because these identities and the experiences associated with them inform how I show up in my practice as a therapist. All of who I am comes into the room. Likewise, I encourage clients to show up in their own authenticity. I lead with compassion and work with my clients to co-create a therapeutic environment that is collaborative, trusting, and creative.
I identify as a Black, queer, multi-disabled, polyamorous woman, and if we share any of the above identities, I may be the therapist for you! I name the above because these identities and the experiences associated with them inform how I show up in my practice as a therapist. All of who I am comes into the room. Likewise, I encourage clients to show up in their own authenticity. I lead with compassion and work with my clients to co-create a therapeutic environment that is collaborative, trusting, and creative.
Jennifer Black
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LBS1, MSEd
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614 (Online Only)
Private Psychotherapist & Consultant, licensed as a clinical professional counselor and learning behavior specialist with 17+ years experience, serving people on the gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2e), professional, public-figure, straight, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depressive, bipolar, obsessive, ethically non-monogamous, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent spectrums. If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, misunderstood, fed up, sad, etc.—or you simply desire to work with a person who facilitates more optimal functioning and genuine wellbeing—then please call or email to check for an opening.
Private Psychotherapist & Consultant, licensed as a clinical professional counselor and learning behavior specialist with 17+ years experience, serving people on the gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2e), professional, public-figure, straight, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depressive, bipolar, obsessive, ethically non-monogamous, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent spectrums. If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, misunderstood, fed up, sad, etc.—or you simply desire to work with a person who facilitates more optimal functioning and genuine wellbeing—then please call or email to check for an opening.
I am a Counselor with a passion for supporting emerging adults as they wade through the complexities of today's world. I believe in a Person-centered, Humanistic approach to therapy, building therapeutic relationships based around trust and mutual respect, fostering an environment of non-judgement, positive regard, and authenticity. I assist my clients on their journey towards their goals. Working together, we will discover ways to spur your personal growth and foster a greater sense of fulfillment in your life, utilizing, expanding, and developing skills and abilities, including ones you might not even know you already have.
I am a Counselor with a passion for supporting emerging adults as they wade through the complexities of today's world. I believe in a Person-centered, Humanistic approach to therapy, building therapeutic relationships based around trust and mutual respect, fostering an environment of non-judgement, positive regard, and authenticity. I assist my clients on their journey towards their goals. Working together, we will discover ways to spur your personal growth and foster a greater sense of fulfillment in your life, utilizing, expanding, and developing skills and abilities, including ones you might not even know you already have.
My name is Cait, and I am a trauma-focused clinical extern with a deep passion for empowering my clients to create and live meaningful lives shaped by their values. Trauma, stemming from various experiences like unmet childhood emotional needs, discrimination, and/or microaggressions, can lead to harmful self-narratives, often manifesting in anxiety and depression and a disconnection from our bodies and the present moment. As a clinician, I strive to foster a caring relationship where we process trauma together and co-create healthy coping mechanisms to help you reach your therapy goals.
My name is Cait, and I am a trauma-focused clinical extern with a deep passion for empowering my clients to create and live meaningful lives shaped by their values. Trauma, stemming from various experiences like unmet childhood emotional needs, discrimination, and/or microaggressions, can lead to harmful self-narratives, often manifesting in anxiety and depression and a disconnection from our bodies and the present moment. As a clinician, I strive to foster a caring relationship where we process trauma together and co-create healthy coping mechanisms to help you reach your therapy goals.
Lily Diego-Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
I have personal experience navigating the complexities of our mental health systems and proceed with gentleness, compassion, and understanding as you seek to find the right therapist for you. I believe in the power of your story as knowledge. I strive to live and practice within the vision of disability justice, particularly while practicing within systems that have been known to cause harm to BIPOC, disabled, queer, and other marginalized communities.
I have personal experience navigating the complexities of our mental health systems and proceed with gentleness, compassion, and understanding as you seek to find the right therapist for you. I believe in the power of your story as knowledge. I strive to live and practice within the vision of disability justice, particularly while practicing within systems that have been known to cause harm to BIPOC, disabled, queer, and other marginalized communities.
Danielle Michelle Keys
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
It is no mystery life presents us with many challenges. No matter the circumstances, there are strategies, tools, and habits to minimize difficulty and techniques to fill your coping toolbox. You will be taught how to take your toolbox and apply skills to various issues faced. I aim to validate and support individuals by promoting normal development, prevention, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment. I work with children, teens, couples, and families to identify goals and putting learned skills into action to build insight, thinking critically, confidence, emotional well-being, and functioning.
It is no mystery life presents us with many challenges. No matter the circumstances, there are strategies, tools, and habits to minimize difficulty and techniques to fill your coping toolbox. You will be taught how to take your toolbox and apply skills to various issues faced. I aim to validate and support individuals by promoting normal development, prevention, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment. I work with children, teens, couples, and families to identify goals and putting learned skills into action to build insight, thinking critically, confidence, emotional well-being, and functioning.
Courtney Thompson Lsw Psy.d. Candidate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
Danielle Keys
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
I am open about my legal blindness. I am an adaptable and direct clinician who is passionate about collaboratively assisting teens, adults, and families to achieve their unique goals in a healthy manner. I combine counseling techniques with practical, problem solving approaches to strengthen behavioral, emotional, and mind-body functioning to manage stress and empower clients. I highly value a client-centered approach to therapy and behavioral therapies to meet clients where they are and with acceptance.
I am open about my legal blindness. I am an adaptable and direct clinician who is passionate about collaboratively assisting teens, adults, and families to achieve their unique goals in a healthy manner. I combine counseling techniques with practical, problem solving approaches to strengthen behavioral, emotional, and mind-body functioning to manage stress and empower clients. I highly value a client-centered approach to therapy and behavioral therapies to meet clients where they are and with acceptance.
