Therapists in Oak Brook, IL
Jimi (Jimine) W. Johnson Lcpc
Counselor, MA, EMDR, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety, ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.
While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety, ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.
Shana Mehta
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (Online Only)
Dr. Shana Mehta works with teenagers and adults who struggle with various forms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She has expertise with individuals who experience mood difficulties, generalized anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, divorce, parenting difficulties, and significant life transitions. Additionally, she specializes in eating disorder treatment, specifically binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, and mindless eating.
Dr. Shana Mehta works with teenagers and adults who struggle with various forms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She has expertise with individuals who experience mood difficulties, generalized anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, divorce, parenting difficulties, and significant life transitions. Additionally, she specializes in eating disorder treatment, specifically binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, and mindless eating.
Dr. Kristina Sorensen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Our clinicians treat a wide range of clinical needs, such as anxiety, depression, relational concerns, life transitions, phobias, behavioral management, anger, and the resolution of grief and trauma.
Illinois Behavioral Health Group (IBHG) is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized care to individuals and families across the lifespan. We emphasize the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their backgrounds and beliefs. In collaboration with you, our clinicians develop personalized treatment plans to foster lasting behavioral change and help guide you on your journey toward self-fulfillment. We are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you live a more meaningful, happier, and healthier life. I
Our clinicians treat a wide range of clinical needs, such as anxiety, depression, relational concerns, life transitions, phobias, behavioral management, anger, and the resolution of grief and trauma.
Illinois Behavioral Health Group (IBHG) is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized care to individuals and families across the lifespan. We emphasize the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their backgrounds and beliefs. In collaboration with you, our clinicians develop personalized treatment plans to foster lasting behavioral change and help guide you on your journey toward self-fulfillment. We are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you live a more meaningful, happier, and healthier life. I
Latechia Hester
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I have worked with many clients over the years helping them through many mental health challenges they face, such as, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, grief, guilt, etc.
Metamorphosis is the process of change into something adult, mature, and breathtaking! I'd like to think that I have been entrusted by my clients to help them transition into living a better quality of life, so they may spread their wings and fly! My goal is to uplift, empower, teach, and motivate those who struggle to work toward living a healthier and happier lifestyle.
I have worked with many clients over the years helping them through many mental health challenges they face, such as, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, grief, guilt, etc.
Metamorphosis is the process of change into something adult, mature, and breathtaking! I'd like to think that I have been entrusted by my clients to help them transition into living a better quality of life, so they may spread their wings and fly! My goal is to uplift, empower, teach, and motivate those who struggle to work toward living a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Brittaney Bushell
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I specialize in maternal mental health. Regardless of where you are in your journey, whether you are deciding on whether or not to try to conceive, experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss, adjusting to the immense changes associated with pregnancy, are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety, or adjusting to the many challenges faced by new parents, I am here to guide and support you towards reestablishing hope and achieving optimal wellness.
I specialize in maternal mental health. Regardless of where you are in your journey, whether you are deciding on whether or not to try to conceive, experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss, adjusting to the immense changes associated with pregnancy, are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety, or adjusting to the many challenges faced by new parents, I am here to guide and support you towards reestablishing hope and achieving optimal wellness.
Jeffery L. Siddall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I have provided counseling to people with severe mental illness, depression, OCD, anxiety, addictions, and transitional life challenges.
I am a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University in Chicago in 2017. Along with my counseling education and skills, I had a successful first career working as a special education and traditional elementary teacher, reading specialist, and literacy staff developer. Recently, I worked in higher education as a doctorate level college professor for 18 years, at a community college teaching developmental and traditional English classes.
I have provided counseling to people with severe mental illness, depression, OCD, anxiety, addictions, and transitional life challenges.
I am a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University in Chicago in 2017. Along with my counseling education and skills, I had a successful first career working as a special education and traditional elementary teacher, reading specialist, and literacy staff developer. Recently, I worked in higher education as a doctorate level college professor for 18 years, at a community college teaching developmental and traditional English classes.
Mark E. Zipprich
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
The clients I assist are working through various life challenges, including depression, anxiety, fear, relationship difficulties, physical health issues, substance abuse, cyber/sexual addiction, co-dependency and abuse.
When you feel safe and supported, then and only then are you able to let your guard down and get in touch with your core issues and feelings. The most important measure of whether therapy will have a positive outcome is the connection between you and your therapist. For this reason, my goal is to create a warm and supportive environment in which you will be respectfully heard, cared about and not judged in any way. My overall approach is conversational, non-judgemental and solution focused with humor and laughter always welcome :)
The clients I assist are working through various life challenges, including depression, anxiety, fear, relationship difficulties, physical health issues, substance abuse, cyber/sexual addiction, co-dependency and abuse.
When you feel safe and supported, then and only then are you able to let your guard down and get in touch with your core issues and feelings. The most important measure of whether therapy will have a positive outcome is the connection between you and your therapist. For this reason, my goal is to create a warm and supportive environment in which you will be respectfully heard, cared about and not judged in any way. My overall approach is conversational, non-judgemental and solution focused with humor and laughter always welcome :)
Brian C Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I work with clients who are experiencing difficulty with transitions, grief/loss, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
I believe in creating lasting relationships with clients where they feel welcome and open to discussing their needs and wants. In making a connection, I believe in a kind, interactive and non-judgmental approach to listening that allows clients to feel cared for and heard.
I work with clients who are experiencing difficulty with transitions, grief/loss, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
I believe in creating lasting relationships with clients where they feel welcome and open to discussing their needs and wants. In making a connection, I believe in a kind, interactive and non-judgmental approach to listening that allows clients to feel cared for and heard.
Celia Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Celia is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Trauma-Informed Counseling. Celia supports her clients through life transitions and personal growth using her skill set based in ACT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy. Celia has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and ADHD. She also has experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those exploring their gender identity.
Celia is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Trauma-Informed Counseling. Celia supports her clients through life transitions and personal growth using her skill set based in ACT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy. Celia has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and ADHD. She also has experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those exploring their gender identity.
Mind Body Neurotherapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, BCN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
We see great results reducing issues with anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraines, concussion, emotional reactivity, impulse control and more.
Is it time to make a change? Welcome to Mind Body Neurotherapy! Trouble with anxiety or moods? Need help for your child? Relationships taking a hit? We help with a safe place of support, confidentiality and freedom to speak. We are open and accepting new clients. We see children, teens, adults and couples. Counseling, neurofeedback and infrared light therapy are all offered. With these methods, we have the tools to help you find the changes you want and return your focus and energy.
We see great results reducing issues with anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraines, concussion, emotional reactivity, impulse control and more.
Is it time to make a change? Welcome to Mind Body Neurotherapy! Trouble with anxiety or moods? Need help for your child? Relationships taking a hit? We help with a safe place of support, confidentiality and freedom to speak. We are open and accepting new clients. We see children, teens, adults and couples. Counseling, neurofeedback and infrared light therapy are all offered. With these methods, we have the tools to help you find the changes you want and return your focus and energy.
Michael Charles Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.
We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.
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Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
My ideal client is someone who is looking to improve overall quality of life. It may be unknown exactly in what way or how, but my ideal client is looking to explore what barriers may be present that have been holding them back from making lasting and relevant changes in their lives that would ultimate improve their quality of life.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to improve overall quality of life. It may be unknown exactly in what way or how, but my ideal client is looking to explore what barriers may be present that have been holding them back from making lasting and relevant changes in their lives that would ultimate improve their quality of life.
Kate Paluszek
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Are you feeling stressed, nervous, or down? Not happy in your relationship? Unsure about making a decision in your life? Looking to start living a more fulfilling and happier life? Psychotherapy can help you to discover your inner strengths and gain insights about yourself that can lead you towards achieving your goals in therapy and beyond.
Are you feeling stressed, nervous, or down? Not happy in your relationship? Unsure about making a decision in your life? Looking to start living a more fulfilling and happier life? Psychotherapy can help you to discover your inner strengths and gain insights about yourself that can lead you towards achieving your goals in therapy and beyond.
Ellie Mental Health- Chicagoland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
Connie B. Natvig, Ph.D., PC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Welcome. I currently have daytime openings in my Lombard office. Most people come to me with a problem that keeps them from enjoying their life: an old hurt that hasn't healed, or a new challenging stage in life. Together, we discover what is causing the pain and the changes that need to take place to get what they want. I work with mood, anxiety and life transitions such as birth of a child, divorce, beginning a training program, or career change. Also, I enjoy providing psychotherapy to mental health trainees.
Welcome. I currently have daytime openings in my Lombard office. Most people come to me with a problem that keeps them from enjoying their life: an old hurt that hasn't healed, or a new challenging stage in life. Together, we discover what is causing the pain and the changes that need to take place to get what they want. I work with mood, anxiety and life transitions such as birth of a child, divorce, beginning a training program, or career change. Also, I enjoy providing psychotherapy to mental health trainees.
Page Schuchmann
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Therapy is weird. You’re meeting someone you don’t know and then you have to talk about your most difficult personal battles. I understand how scary that must be, and I provide a therapy environment that fosters rapport before any deep discussion. Building trust with a therapist is key; it’s okay to try a few if you want to to determine the best fit. I help clients visualize a life that brings them fulfillment and peace, and then we work together to implement those supports in their current life.
Therapy is weird. You’re meeting someone you don’t know and then you have to talk about your most difficult personal battles. I understand how scary that must be, and I provide a therapy environment that fosters rapport before any deep discussion. Building trust with a therapist is key; it’s okay to try a few if you want to to determine the best fit. I help clients visualize a life that brings them fulfillment and peace, and then we work together to implement those supports in their current life.
Bri Keating
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Bri is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience in treating children and adolescents. She is committed to helping families overcome a range of mental and behavioral health challenges. Bri strongly advocates for children’s mental well-being and provides unparalleled treatment to every child under her care. She is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
Bri is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience in treating children and adolescents. She is committed to helping families overcome a range of mental and behavioral health challenges. Bri strongly advocates for children’s mental well-being and provides unparalleled treatment to every child under her care. She is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
Haile Ritchie
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University. My approach to therapy can be described with a quote from a mentor of mine. “If I can make a difference in one chapter of someone’s life story and help it have a better ending then that makes this career worthwhile.” My own experiences have shown the power in having someone show up for you during a difficult time. If you are seeking new perspectives and needing someone to show up for you then therapy is a good place to start the journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University. My approach to therapy can be described with a quote from a mentor of mine. “If I can make a difference in one chapter of someone’s life story and help it have a better ending then that makes this career worthwhile.” My own experiences have shown the power in having someone show up for you during a difficult time. If you are seeking new perspectives and needing someone to show up for you then therapy is a good place to start the journey.
Shared Vision Psychological Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
Eryn Smith-Moeller, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CDVP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that getting to the root of the problem--not just managing symptoms-- is key to transformation. I enjoy being part of the healing process; empowering people to discover their own capacity for growth and change. I believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members of the LGBTQ community, examine their lives from new perspectives and discover new solutions. I would love to help YOU blossom! My passion is helping people navigate a path to safety, wholeness & healing.
I believe that getting to the root of the problem--not just managing symptoms-- is key to transformation. I enjoy being part of the healing process; empowering people to discover their own capacity for growth and change. I believe each of us already holds the keys to our highest good. I have helped a range of people, men, women, teens, and members of the LGBTQ community, examine their lives from new perspectives and discover new solutions. I would love to help YOU blossom! My passion is helping people navigate a path to safety, wholeness & healing.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.