Therapists in 60423

Do you feel that your life is spiraling? Do you often feel anxiety in everyday social situations? Do you feel pulled in a million directions and have lost your sense of self and meaning? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work, and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help everyday people who seek to improve their relationship with themselves, improve their charisma, build their confidence, manage anxiety, and avoid burnout. Together, we identify what's working and what is not, in order to restore your sense of wellness and balance.

Are you still trying to work on your own to feel better, adjust to life stress, find balance, or cope with mental illness? We will join you. At the White Oak we believe that the relationship with our clients is the paramount of any successful therapeutic endeavor. We tailor a plan to help you gain insight, develop skills, and balance your life best in coordination with your perceived mental health dilemma, stressors, or problem. Our beautiful facility in a restored colonial style home from 1934 is in the heart of downtown historic Frankfort, Illinois. The White Oak offers a familial comfort and country charm like no other.

Sometimes it’s hard to get out of bed, isn’t it? Sometimes you feel defeated. Sometimes this worry takes over, feels like you’re trying to breathe under water, doesn’t it? We become so avoidant of emotions that some of us turn to alcohol and/or drugs for help. There’s no time for family or friends or self-care. We become stuck in this loop of unsatisfaction or just pain that doesn’t seem to end. It becomes hard to move, to motivate, to socialize, to change when we have these loud negative voices screaming in our heads that we’re not good enough, we don’t deserve better.

Churchill famously said, “If you are going through hell, keep going.” As people, we sometimes forget that the difficult moments can be temporary. The best way to survive them is to get through them. The same goes for the variety of emotions we feel. Sometimes, we just have to accept the emotions and identify ways to cope with them and get through them. Helping others through these journeys has been a passion of mine. I have often found the use of DBT, CBT, and PCT to be highly effective in helping people work through trauma based, anxiety ridden, and mood dis-regulated human conditions. I provide complete and compassionate work.

Do you feel like your life is going in the right direction? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Is the world seemingly holding you back? Do you long for deeper relationships? I believe that every person or couple has an innate potential to reach an optimal level to get the most out of their life. Most of us have had or are dealing with perceived obstacles, past hurts, or future concerns that impede us and create a sense of being stuck. I can help you ease and alleviate your psychological pain, gain power, and get more of what you want.

My goal as a therapist is to teach coping skills to alleviate anxiety, depression, and negative thinking patterns, by discovering habits that are keeping them stuck in life. I am highly motivated, dedicated, and empathetic individual who strives to enhance the lives of others. I have acquired extensive knowledge and experience in working with diverse client populations from young children, elementary, middle school, adolescent, and adults from a wide variety of settings including individual, family, couples, and group counseling.

Anxiety, depression, health issues, stress, relationship issues, grief, worry, loneliness, and feeling completely overwhelmed can be a struggle. Life is challenging, and it can be difficult to know where to begin. Making changes to your life is a big step and you do not have to do it alone. Therapy is a collaborative conversation designed to better understand you and your life. Whether you are experiencing a temporary disruption due to a life stressor, or are constantly feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you achieve the sense of well-being everyone is entitled.

Making the decision to reach out for help when we’re struggling emotionally can be challenging and even a little scary. For most of us, however, there comes a time when the difficulties we are facing gives us the courage to begin the search for change and healing. Finding the right therapist can be a crucial aspect of this journey. The therapist you select needs to be someone who helps you feel connected, accepted and understood. Clients find me to be warm, compassionate and non-judgmental while creating an effective therapeutic environment.

Coming to counseling is a difficult decision to make. It takes strength to admit we need help. I admire my clients for seeking help and hope to create an environment where they feel empowered for coming to counseling. I enjoy working with clients from all different walks of life. I like to create a collaborative atmosphere and respect that I will learn just as much from you as you will learn from me.

You are looking for something. Relationship? Connection? A life worth living? Maybe you don't even know. How about a better relationship with yourself? Whatever it is, counseling can help. I use an eclectic approach because there is no one size fits all in trying to find what will work for you. I provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their story and find their strengths to work on what's not right. We are all capable of feeling good about who we are and to reach our highest potential. Never stop short at finding yours.

At Personal Solutions Counseling, PC our mission is to provide quality therapeutic services, through compassionate and supportive connections, that empower clients to grow, thrive, and enhance their personal wellness.

"Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life, don't make it wait any longer." When we least expect it, life throws us many difficult challenges. Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. You have the power to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in your life. I can give you the proper guidance, education, and tools to make your life better.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING You may not feel tough right now, but deep down you know you have the strength to tackle the problems you are facing. These problems may be extraordinary stressors, life transitions, combat fatigue, post-partum depression, unexpected/expected loss of close relationships, trauma, abuse, or relationship problems. I can be part of the team that assists you in strengthening the resources that you have inside. RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES CAN BE LIKE DOMINOS Families and couples are linked. If part of that link is broke or off balance, other members involved can be affected.

Making that first phone call is a difficult step. I assure you that I will provide you with warm, supportive professional help. It has been my goal for over 30 years to help people through a learning/healing process that can lead to lasting change and a happier life. I work hard to provide each person with a comfortable and safe environment, which enables trust and communication to flourish.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you having a hard time sleeping? Do you feel that you can't communicate well with your partner? Unfortunately, these are issues that so many people are experiencing, you can start today to move in a new direction, and develop new tools to live your life with more joy.

Welcome to your journey towards healing. Something brought you here, whether that is a troubled relationship with a spouse, a parent or sibling, sadness, hopelessness, self-doubt, life transition, death, new life, the birth of a baby, long days or nights lying awake in bed, stress, or trauma just to name a few things. Whatever brought you here, helped you realize your need for mending. You see, everyone goes through things that alters fragments of their life, and somehow those missing pieces leaves us feeling as though we are stuck in a vicious cycle. Can you relate? Let's start your mending journey towards endless possibilities.

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is a therapeutic experience that allows you a sacred place to gain support, perspective, healing, and most importantly, freedom. I have a passion for helping clients through their journey to healthy healing and emotional wellness. I provide a space for clients to transform their obstacles into resilience, hope, and success.

My clients include individual adults, couples, families, and groups. During my years in the counseling field I've worked with depression, anxiety, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, self-harm, addictions, dissociative disorders, men's and women's issues, codepedency, communication, infidelity, grief and loss, boundaries, divorce, parenting, marital problems, eating disorders, life transitions, adjustment difficulties, and many other issues.

Have you been living your life like it's a dress rehearsal for the real thing? If so, you've come to the right place! My goal is to help you get clear about what you really want and assist you in transforming your life. I will support you in developing the skills you need to achieve whatever it is you are searching for - increased self-confidence, better relationships, improved parenting skills, emotional peace and stability, stress reduction, financial security, family harmony, etc. I am also passionate about assisting parents who are dealing with the challenges of raising "gritty" children in this topsy-turvy world.