Therapists in Tinley Park, IL

With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.

THE SKYPE TREATMENT IS OFFERED AT EXTREMELY LOW FEE Emotional stress resulting from our own erroneous beliefs, problematic relationships, and stressful life circumstances can compromise our mental health. I firmly believe that my pragmatic therapeutic style and clinically proven treatment approaches can be highly instrumental in helping you learn effective ways to resolve your emotional pain, and develop practical skills and effective coping styles to ultimately take charge of your own mental health. The central focus of my practice is the treatment of Relationship Issues including Marital/Couples' Issues and Parent-Child Conflicts, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Anger Control Problems.

I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.

My ideal client or couple is seeking mental health support regarding past trauma(s), depression/anxiety, workplace stressors, relationship/sex/intimacy issues, family issues... basically anything that is impacting their ideal functioning. They want to process and put forth work towards therapeutic goals to improve their daily functioning. They may be POC, LGBTQIA+, parents, high performing professionals, and/or emerging adults. Most importantly, they are ready and willing to participate in sessions to work towards their healing.

Often times we look back on our past with disdain and dwell on “what ifs” and fall into second-guessing ourselves. In my work with you, we will focus on how you can accept and make peace with your past, while also learning from past situations. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and can learn to embrace their past as a stepping stone for a brighter tomorrow. My goal is to create an open and safe environment where you can: raise your concerns, fears and needs; become more accepting of yourself; clarify your goals; and determine how you can work to achieve your goals and resolve current challenges.

I believe every person has vast potential to grow, heal, and change their lives. Whatever life, relationship, or career event that has brought you to therapy, you are taking a significant step towards better understanding yourself and your relationships with others.

I strongly believe that anyone can benefit from therapy. Life is unpredictable and everyone will experience struggles and want to learn how to self-improve or process the past. We are all human and things can be overwhelming to try to get through on our own. As a therapist, I encourage clients to reconnect with their values, explore passions, and restore inner healing with hope for the future. I can empathize with feeling lost, stuck, or struggling to develop healthier habits. I am here to support you and remind you to celebrate even the small things.

Are you ready to strengthen your self-esteem and build stronger relationships? I’m Ariel, a dedicated and compassionate provider with a passion for empowering individuals to live their best lives. I specialize in helping women overcome life’s challenges, with a particular focus on self-empowerment and relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change, and I am here to support you on your unique journey!

A lot of my clients (and arguably people in general) need to feel understood. In a couple's environment especially, each individual usually wants to feel seen by their partner. Sometimes it's hard for that to happen though, especially when both parties are feeling hurt. A lot of the times, clients' goals are then to communicate better, which makes sense; if communication was articulated and received my clearly then we'd understand each other more and maybe run into less issues. I come in and try to help my clients feel understood by others, but also I try to help them feel understood by themselves too.

Currently accepting new patients. I believe each person has an innate capacity for growth and self-awareness just waiting to be explored. If you are navigating challenging life transitions, a blend of personal and professional challenges, have relationship issues, dealing with feelings of uncertainty, self-doubt, lack of fulfillment in various aspects of your life, or perhaps on a quest for a deeper sense of self-discovery, an existential-integration approach may provide a collaborative and compassionate space for you to reflect upon your experiences, gain clarity about your values, and deepen your understanding of yourself.

Hi there! I'm Tedra, a licensed professional counselor. Choosing the right therapist is important and can often times be scary! Therapy is a journey and who you choose to embark on that journey with is important. I am extremely passionate about helping others and providing a safe space for you to learn, grow, and heal. I have years of experience counseling adults (especially military veterans) on a variety of issues, including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and recovery, and adjustment issues related to everyday life changes.

Nothing human can be alien to me -Terence. Within the bounds of a safe relationship, I hope you can let the ugly, shameful and irrational parts of you breathe. Together, we can encounter them with compassion, as this is often where the work lies. I endeavor to create a warm holding environment for you as we explore issues more deeply and understand their origins through psychoanalytic, relational and existential perspectives. I share my conceptualizations with clients and provide psychoeducation to increase insight into our unconscious experiences, while honoring individual uniqueness, cultural nuances, and other complexities.

I believe therapy is a process of cultivating a relationship where we can collaborate to create meaningful change in your life. My practice provides a nonjudgmental space where you are invited to freely express what’s happening in your inner world- to better understand areas of distress in your life, get to know the unique ways you feel and think, and help you find your way towards living more fully and authentically. Through this exploration we may contextualize present challenges or questions you are facing by connecting them to past experiences. My hope is that in our work you discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I work with adults & couples from different walks of life. As a holistic practitioner, I’ve come to understand it’s a different dance for each person when working towards embodying their voice, choice, authenticity & self-acceptance. I take into consideration your experiences relationally and with systems and how that may impact the relationship to your inner landscape. My identities are: 1st gen Vietnamese immigrant, non-binary, queer, polyamorous & ex-catholic. These identities have shaped the way I move in the world while inspiring me to continue being curious and going outside of the box when I work with each unique human.

Therapy can be a slow and, at times, uncomfortable process, but it can also be extremely rewarding. While I work with people with all backgrounds, I am particularly interested in working with clients who are experiencing life changes, learning to understand and embrace their identity, perfectionism, and those struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Creating an authentic relationship of mutual trust and respect is crucial to me in my work. I look to support clients in developing tools to navigate life and unpack life experiences.

Chances are you have thought about counseling for a while... I’m glad you are here! I firmly believe in the transformative power of genuine human connection. It is my commitment to help my clients gain fresh perspectives, foster positive changes, and lead more congruent lives. I came from China to America to pursue advanced education. My ability to communicate in both English and Mandarin (中文) enables me to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Telling a stranger intimate details about your life can feel awkward and terrifying, so if you're reading this, I believe it took courage to get here. Counseling can help name experiences and feelings, learn tools, and unlearn behaviors and thoughts that served a purpose at one point of time but are no longer helpful. I love helping individuals grow in awareness, resilience, and experience life more authentically.

Hello! My name is Michelle Wong (she/hers) and I’m a provisionally licensed therapist at Innovative Counseling Partners PLLC in Oak Park. I received my training and Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. My approach to the therapeutic process is integrative and I create a non-judgmental, safe, fruitful, healthy, and fun relationship. I value empathic understanding, compassion, diversity, and creativity.