Chronic Illness Therapists in 60491

I am committed to supporting my clients, responding to their therapeutic needs, and understanding the problems that are present in their daily lives. I value each client and work to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and transparency. While offering support, nurturance, and compassion, I will help you successfully cope with life's many challenges.

Amy Druzik is a Licensed Professional Therapist who brings with her 15+ years of experience in diverse therapeutic settings- in community social work and counseling experience. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Women’s Studies. Her experience includes work in domestic violence shelters, a child/adolescent residential center, in local high schools with students, and in private practice counseling firms. Her therapeutic approach is centered around her ability to build a strong empathetic and trusting relationship with each individual client.

I enjoy working from a person-centered approach and believe that by working collaboratively with you, can we work towards each of your goals! I want to help and support children, adolescents, and young women with finding their strength and solutions within themselves. Helping others work through their depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life changes, as well as those living with chronic illness and chronic pain are my passion. I also specialize and have found my calling in helping those within the neurodiverse populations, such as those diagnosed with ADHD and ASD.

Through my decades of experience I have seen that we all struggle with feelings of not being "Good Enough" in some way. Whether that is smart enough, lovable enough, or many other not enoughs. We form these beliefs during our lives and many things trigger that NOT GOOD ENOUGH feeling. We may react emotionally when the "not good enough" feeling is triggered. EMDR & Mindfulness are great tools to help calm down our emotions so we have better control of them. My client's say I have an easy going and personable style. I have such high regard for my client's bravery and strength to seek help!

The therapeutic bond is a sacred alliance between both therapist and client. I am honored to share this space and genuinely believe in the individual's innate ability to foster their own growth and healing. My background is primarily in the residential setting working with adults and geriatrics affected by dementia, severe mental illness, and comorbid disease & disorders. I currently work with individuals of all ages to assist in their unique processes of overcoming hardship and obtaining fulfillment in their lives.

Now accepting new clients... Have you been to therapy before and it didn't get you anywhere? I take a completely different approach to therapy than your average therapist. I work by providing new ideas and resources to work on improving the wide variety of struggles you might come to the session with. I will provide direct and honest feedback to what I hear is going on with you. My clients find that I’m successful at helping them gain a deeper awareness of what’s causing discomfort while increasing coping, self-esteem and gratitude. I approach and understand well-being from a holistic perspective.

Ms. Mannix's clinical practice focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents & adults. Ms. Mannix also provides family therapy to clients of all ages. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who have Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Problems & ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Autism, Divorce, Grief and loss, family conflicts, learning difficulties, school concerns. Ms. Mannix focuses on post traumatic stress, relational/behavioral problems in children, school difficulties, adolescences and adults as well. Ms. Mannix is also a strong advocate for persons with disabilities.

I take a holistic approach to clients. I work with clients using an integrated approach focusing on symptom management and working towards goals to help clients reach their full potential. I provide neuropsychological assessment and provide neuropsychological services when needed. Please contact me by email for more information regarding my approach to clients and how I can help you.

Are you struggling with making a decision or coping with a challenging period in your life? As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, my effort will be focused on establishing a therapeutic relationship in a nonjudgmental, caring and confidential manner. We will work collaboratively and focus on your strengths, take a positive approach to problem solving and utilize skills which are research and evidence based. The goal of the therapeutic process is to improve coping and communication skills to live a more satisfied life and to enrich your relationships.

Even the Courageous Can Hurt! You are on this page, most likely, because you are hurting. Perhaps you suffered a loss, or are at a loss, anxious, depressed or confused by the direction your life is taking. Maybe your pain is due to your own choices or actions. Perhaps it is caused by the choices and actions of others. Sometimes things just happen. Seeking help means you are taking responsibility for your happiness and well-being. That is the first step in healing and it is courageous. We recognize that you are in pain and provide an environment where you feel safe to peel away the layers of your hurt.

Often, life presents us with challenges. Sometimes those challenges can make us feel anxious and depressed and may lead to problems in our lives and in our relationships with our loved ones, friends, and co-workers. At other times, we struggle with the transitions that normally occur in life, an "empty nest", becoming a young adult, or maintaining intimate relationships. Counseling can provide you with a safe place to share your feelings, explore options for change and work toward managing life's challenges.