Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
Kenneth Celiano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Safety, trust and encouragement are imperative ingredients to a successful therapeutic relationship. As a seasoned therapist my ideal client seeks a collaborative relationship and is eager to invest in greater self-understanding and willingness to take action. Clients battling stress-related issues that compromise performance in work, school, or intimate relationships are a good match. Transforming anxiety, despair, and self-doubt into courage, inspiration, and confidence is my strength. I'm comfortable addressing thoughts that disempower or emotions that are frightening.
Safety, trust and encouragement are imperative ingredients to a successful therapeutic relationship. As a seasoned therapist my ideal client seeks a collaborative relationship and is eager to invest in greater self-understanding and willingness to take action. Clients battling stress-related issues that compromise performance in work, school, or intimate relationships are a good match. Transforming anxiety, despair, and self-doubt into courage, inspiration, and confidence is my strength. I'm comfortable addressing thoughts that disempower or emotions that are frightening.
Dr. Lamese Abdelhamid
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
I value my relationship with my clients as it enhances the therapeutic experience, while recognizing the importance of an individuals previous experiences.
You might be feeling overwhelmed and I wonder what it would be like for you to have someone share that space with you, rather than carrying the load on your own. I truly believe that the healing process requires both the therapist and the client to collaborate and create a blueprint that is specific to each individual’s goals and needs. Therapy is not a one size fits all and it is my intention to ensure that I see you, I am with you, and I believe in your ability to commit to your wellbeing.
I value my relationship with my clients as it enhances the therapeutic experience, while recognizing the importance of an individuals previous experiences.
You might be feeling overwhelmed and I wonder what it would be like for you to have someone share that space with you, rather than carrying the load on your own. I truly believe that the healing process requires both the therapist and the client to collaborate and create a blueprint that is specific to each individual’s goals and needs. Therapy is not a one size fits all and it is my intention to ensure that I see you, I am with you, and I believe in your ability to commit to your wellbeing.
Kristin Pederson Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I utilize family systems, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, somatic and psychodynamic theory in my practice and seek to develop a collaborative relationship with my clients.
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically at the whole person through a lens of embodiment, while encouraging healthy lifestyle changes along with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I utilize family systems, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, somatic and psychodynamic theory in my practice and seek to develop a collaborative relationship with my clients.
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically at the whole person through a lens of embodiment, while encouraging healthy lifestyle changes along with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Jen Haughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I practice a collaborative form of therapy incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
I practice a collaborative form of therapy incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
Tatiana Vukotic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I specialize in working with relationship concerns, women's health issues (perinatal & postpartum concerns, and perinatal loss), grief/loss, acute trauma, PTSD, acculturation and/or immigration issues.
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.
I specialize in working with relationship concerns, women's health issues (perinatal & postpartum concerns, and perinatal loss), grief/loss, acute trauma, PTSD, acculturation and/or immigration issues.
It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.
Center for Gender & Sexuality at Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Individual, Couples, and/or Family therapy, Group Therapy, Relationship Coaching, Assessments and letter writing for those seeking sexual reassignment surgery, Yoga, Meditation.
At The Juniper Center you will find LGBTQ centered care. We are owned and directed by a therapist and a member of our community. Your name, your pronouns, your identity belong to you. Helping you heal belongs with us. You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues.
Individual, Couples, and/or Family therapy, Group Therapy, Relationship Coaching, Assessments and letter writing for those seeking sexual reassignment surgery, Yoga, Meditation.
At The Juniper Center you will find LGBTQ centered care. We are owned and directed by a therapist and a member of our community. Your name, your pronouns, your identity belong to you. Helping you heal belongs with us. You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues.
Margaret A Grau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am experienced working with individuals, couples, and families.
• COVID-19 UPDATE: http://margaretgrau.net/covid/ • I help people to discover the best within themselves, and to use their strengths to overcome internal and external obstacles to success. I am interested in working with a wide range of clients and concerns. My approach is to work collaboratively to resolve conflicts that may be impeding your progress.
I am experienced working with individuals, couples, and families.
• COVID-19 UPDATE: http://margaretgrau.net/covid/ • I help people to discover the best within themselves, and to use their strengths to overcome internal and external obstacles to success. I am interested in working with a wide range of clients and concerns. My approach is to work collaboratively to resolve conflicts that may be impeding your progress.
Keri Gnanashanmugam
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, EMDR, IFS, Somatic
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
You've landed on the right page if you want to work on difficult relationships with family, friends, work, lovers or yourself. Perhaps you want help: managing toxic stress, feeling more calm and confident, less lonely or resentful, managing conflict, exploring boundaries, overcoming codependency, changing counterproductive patterns, letting go of the need to control, learning how to identify and express yourself in an effective way, improving self-esteem, improving communication, and shifting away from insecure attachment styles. I offer both individual and couples therapy, and specialize in complex trauma and relationships.
You've landed on the right page if you want to work on difficult relationships with family, friends, work, lovers or yourself. Perhaps you want help: managing toxic stress, feeling more calm and confident, less lonely or resentful, managing conflict, exploring boundaries, overcoming codependency, changing counterproductive patterns, letting go of the need to control, learning how to identify and express yourself in an effective way, improving self-esteem, improving communication, and shifting away from insecure attachment styles. I offer both individual and couples therapy, and specialize in complex trauma and relationships.
Lindsay Recsetar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with families, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. I support clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, sexual orientation and gender identity, family concerns, school stress, or traumatic experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with families, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. I support clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, sexual orientation and gender identity, family concerns, school stress, or traumatic experiences.
Center for Relationship Health, The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
All of our therapists have advanced training in trauma treatment, couples and family therapy, addictions treatment (including internet, pornography, gambling, etc.
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
All of our therapists have advanced training in trauma treatment, couples and family therapy, addictions treatment (including internet, pornography, gambling, etc.
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Analeise Parchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
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Kari Sikich, LCPC, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
In private practice, I provide therapy to individuals, families, and couples who are facing current challenges or experienced major life events, such as trauma, to work toward healing.
As an LCPC, Mediator, and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience, I focus on the resiliencies clients already possess and offer tools and interventions to help overcome barriers. Some areas I specialize in are anxiety, depression, trauma, major life events, and divorce and familial conflict. I have worked across different levels of care and understand the importance of a trusting, therapeutic relationship.
In private practice, I provide therapy to individuals, families, and couples who are facing current challenges or experienced major life events, such as trauma, to work toward healing.
As an LCPC, Mediator, and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience, I focus on the resiliencies clients already possess and offer tools and interventions to help overcome barriers. Some areas I specialize in are anxiety, depression, trauma, major life events, and divorce and familial conflict. I have worked across different levels of care and understand the importance of a trusting, therapeutic relationship.
Anastasia Stacy Koumbis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
In the course of our lives, we may experience challenges that can throw us off-balance in unexpected ways. These challenges can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship problems and substance abuse. Using a strengths-based approach, together we identify the tools you can use to better understand and address these challenges in order to regain balance in your life. This process will allow you to make the skillful choices you need to live the life you desire.
In the course of our lives, we may experience challenges that can throw us off-balance in unexpected ways. These challenges can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship problems and substance abuse. Using a strengths-based approach, together we identify the tools you can use to better understand and address these challenges in order to regain balance in your life. This process will allow you to make the skillful choices you need to live the life you desire.
David E. Briggs
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I specialize in working with teenagers, adults, couples and families in crisis, especially those experiencing significant interpersonal conflict.
All of us experience the feeling of being stuck in some way, perhaps frustrated by challenging life circumstances, discouraged by unfulfilling relationships or just generally stirred up by the vague sense that something is just not working. Through the course of my experience, I have come to believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the way in which a collaboration with a thoughtful, compassionate and dedicated therapist can be the catalyst for real change.
I specialize in working with teenagers, adults, couples and families in crisis, especially those experiencing significant interpersonal conflict.
All of us experience the feeling of being stuck in some way, perhaps frustrated by challenging life circumstances, discouraged by unfulfilling relationships or just generally stirred up by the vague sense that something is just not working. Through the course of my experience, I have come to believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the way in which a collaboration with a thoughtful, compassionate and dedicated therapist can be the catalyst for real change.
Colin Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am open to working with all individuals, children/parents and couples that need a friendly voice and support to assist them with this work.
I believe that therapy can provide new and different angles to assist people with finding peace with their lives and to identify the choices available to live in that peace.
I am open to working with all individuals, children/parents and couples that need a friendly voice and support to assist them with this work.
I believe that therapy can provide new and different angles to assist people with finding peace with their lives and to identify the choices available to live in that peace.
Rebecca Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, substance abusing adolescents, families and couples.
I believe that counseling can be a space for you to explore the obstacles that are getting in your way of achieving your goals. In treatment we will focus on what is working in your life and build from those successes to help you make the change you want to make.
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, substance abusing adolescents, families and couples.
I believe that counseling can be a space for you to explore the obstacles that are getting in your way of achieving your goals. In treatment we will focus on what is working in your life and build from those successes to help you make the change you want to make.
Jordan Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationship issues, and Mental Skills/Performance Training for Athletes.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationship issues, and Mental Skills/Performance Training for Athletes.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Jane Ballis
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I treat children, adolescents, couples and family in a variety of therapeutic means. I have used cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, EMDR, behavioral, and eclectic therapies in addition to others. I also have experience working with behavioral, mood, anxiety, conduct and other specialties. I appreciate diversity and love working with others of various cultures, abilities and races.
I treat children, adolescents, couples and family in a variety of therapeutic means. I have used cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, EMDR, behavioral, and eclectic therapies in addition to others. I also have experience working with behavioral, mood, anxiety, conduct and other specialties. I appreciate diversity and love working with others of various cultures, abilities and races.
Carol Reid
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We often define ourselves by our relationships: mother, daughter, brother, father, son and often by the quality of those primary connections. When an important relationship encounters challenges, whether through separation, estrangement, alienation, loss and/or time, we can feel confused and hurt. Let's work together to heal those relationships and repair the connections, to feel complete and whole and develop our own identity with love and understanding.
We often define ourselves by our relationships: mother, daughter, brother, father, son and often by the quality of those primary connections. When an important relationship encounters challenges, whether through separation, estrangement, alienation, loss and/or time, we can feel confused and hurt. Let's work together to heal those relationships and repair the connections, to feel complete and whole and develop our own identity with love and understanding.
Center for Relationship Health @The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
All of our therapists have advanced training in trauma treatment, couples and family therapy, addictions treatment (including internet, pornography, gambling, etc.
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
All of our therapists have advanced training in trauma treatment, couples and family therapy, addictions treatment (including internet, pornography, gambling, etc.
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.