You're tossing and turning with your mind churning over What Ifs or moments that haunt. You feel stressed or overwhelmed; a sense of dread always lurking in the background. Maybe you're snapping at people or pushing them away. It might seem like everyone else is able to do things so much easier or better. Sometimes it seems like you're moving through thick fog. But it doesn't have to be this way.

In today's era of professional, familial, and societal pressures, we are constantly confronted with overwhelming challenges that over time, impact us in profound ways, often leaving us feeling entrapped with fear and worry, and deeply deprived from our true sense of self, and of meaning and purpose.

I am a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor dedicated to working with adults looking for individual or couples counseling. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy and work to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment. My clinical experience includes treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, stress management, grief and loss, relationship issues, and career/life transitions. As a collaborative, client-centered and goal-oriented clinician, I tailor my work to best address your unique needs. I know therapy takes courage and commitment, and believe it's never too late to change the course of your journey.

We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with youth, adults, parents, and families (click website link to learn more!). I offer a supportive and integrated approach to psychotherapy by using cognitive and behavior techniques as well as humanistic approaches that focus on existential concerns, mindfulness, and acceptance to help clients better adjust to life changes. I have experience working with a culturally diverse population who have wide range of acute or chronic disorders. By applying my strong professional knowledge and experience working in more intensive clinical settings, I can help clients identify treatment goals.

The stressful world in which we live often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and struggling to manage the demands placed upon us. You may experience irritable moods, anxiety, depression, or unable to find joy in things. Your relationships may be affected and you may find you are unable to be the person you once were and know you can be. It is my goal, as a therapist, to create a warm, supportive, understanding, and collaborative partnership with clients. My clinical expertise includes: working with high functioning adults, people struggling with serious mental illnesses, and individuals with developmental disabilities.

I am a licensed professional counselor that prioritizes empowerment, growth, & collaboration to support youth and young adults. I offer a place to process hardships, difficult emotions, insecurities, and symptoms without judgement. I support clients’ sense of agency, interpersonal skills, resilience, and their ability to navigate relationships. I have a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Master’s in School Counseling. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Loyola University. I am also credentialed as a professional educator to work in schools from K-12 grade. I worked as a school counselor & IEP/504 plans.

For the next few seconds, reflect on a cherished memory. Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? I picture warm summer nights playing catch outside with my Dad. The moments were simple, carefree, and happy. All too often, we let loss, grief, or unexpected change teach life’s lessons and give us perspective. We need a new way. The best lessons come from moments that offer keys to our happiness. I have over 15 years of experience helping kids, adults, couples, and families reclaim their happiness from the effects of anxiety and depression, including bipolar disorder, separation anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.

My primarily focus is on helping people who are experiencing problems with insomnia and other sleep disorders. If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and feel sleepy throughout the day give me a call or send me an email. Together we can beat this. Remote telehealth is available.

"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you are not going to stay where you are." I am a therapist that prioritizes healing, empowerment, and forward movement. In my therapeutic approach, I will listen intently and explore your life story to understand your movement through life – what works for you and what gets in the way. Through encouragement and exercises, I inspire people to seek what fulfills them and to work through their challenges. I also offer a place to process your pains, insecurities, and hardships without judgment.

My ideal client is looking for a supportive environment to sort out what is bothering them in a collaborative manner. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I specialize in couples and families at all stages of marital distress and conflict, re-marital,premarital, infidelity, family problems, empty nesters, and aging parents. I will work with you to find effective solutions to the challenges you are facing. We will work to identify your strengths and weaknesses keeping your goals at the forefront of our work together.

I offer a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where we can begin to develop rapport and build the therapeutic relationship. I am aware that clients have a choice of clinician and without rapport, clients may have a difficult time finding the comfort level needed for personal growth. I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional and behavioral management, relationships, and other related social/emotional issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with adolescents struggling with issues related to ADHD, Executive Functioning, learning disabilities and related school issues.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for over 25 years. I have come to believe that so much of what makes therapy work is the relationship which is established between my clients and me. If you come and see me I will spend a good amount of time really getting to know you: trying to understand your therapeutic issues as well as your history, personal strengths, and weaknesses.

Deborah K Mestas has been in private practice in the Northbrook area for more than 8 years. She has learned that when clients feel hopeless and helpless and have suffered from depressive symptoms for quite some time, they truly need someone that can listen. Clients are often looking for someone to listen to the challenges in their life and to assist with helping them find their way out of the chaos. They want to move forward with their lives and feel connected to others in a positive way. With my extensive background in helping others I can do the same for anyone seeking clinical assistance. Just reach out!

Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years, working with families, in addition to, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional, intellectual and behavioral needs, Allison has extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, socialization issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the years, Allison has provided individual, group and family therapy, working with a diverse client population. She has presented a wide range of mental health seminars for educational staff and parents and led process-oriented parenting groups.

I have been in practice since 2002, helping adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I work collaboratively with clients from a biopsychosocial perspective, using the interrelationship between the mind and body as a focus for treatment. As a medical psychologist on staff at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, I am better able to diagnose and treat psychological issues that also can lead to physical disorders and medical conditions that have concurrent psychological impact.

I have over 37 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. In my practice I see adults of any age who may experience issues related to: stress, loss, anxiety and/or depression in their relationships, at home, work or school. Over the years I have fine tuned my techniques in helping my clients. My style is active, non-judgmental supportive and collaborative. I believe that emotional injuries from the past live in the present effecting how we relate and react to people and events throughout life.

My patient-focused therapeutic approach is designed to promote positive outcomes for patients who are facing some of life's toughest challenges, and guide them to use their inner strength to become more confident and ultimately meet their goals. All of this is accomplished in an empathic way, while I listen and offer feedback. As they grow, my patients become happier and more successful in their lives.

I work with adolescents, adults, and older children, helping them to clarify values, work past crises, and develop skills to navigate day to day challenges. My approach is primarily social constructivist, while still drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories. In my work I draw on my experience as a mother of three teenagers. I also work with parents to help them with strategies when struggling with their children and teens.

I have worked in the human services field for over 20 years and in many different capacities. My work has generally focused on teens and children during transitional points in their lives. I practice with the respect and validation that many children do not get, but need. Working and collaborating with schools and caretakers is a foundation of the work I do along with an expectation of continued contact with both schools and families throughout the work.