Therapists in 61874
Specializations: Anxiety management, OCD, mood struggles, ADHD, PTSD, postpartum, parenting, divorce, (including "grey divorce") grief, caregivers, step-families, first responders.
We all have unique needs and goals and I am pleased to be part of a process which can bring positive change and healing. I've been privileged to know and help people from all walks of life w/diverse backgrounds and experiences. My background: community mental health, substance abuse, trauma work, student population, and overseas with US military families. I'm comfortable working w/people of all ages. I provide short-term, solution focused counselling, long term intensive therapy, play therapy, couples and family counseling.
Specializations: Anxiety management, OCD, mood struggles, ADHD, PTSD, postpartum, parenting, divorce, (including "grey divorce") grief, caregivers, step-families, first responders.
We all have unique needs and goals and I am pleased to be part of a process which can bring positive change and healing. I've been privileged to know and help people from all walks of life w/diverse backgrounds and experiences. My background: community mental health, substance abuse, trauma work, student population, and overseas with US military families. I'm comfortable working w/people of all ages. I provide short-term, solution focused counselling, long term intensive therapy, play therapy, couples and family counseling.
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.
Have you continually heard that “you are not living up to your full potential?” Do you struggle to navigate a negative narrative that plays in your head? Do you feel like maintaining personal relationships is a continual uphill climb? Do you feel exhausted or paralyzed from trying to navigate your daily life? If you answered yes to all or even some of these questions, then chances are you could benefit from therapy. As someone who received an adult diagnosis of ADHD, I can empathize and understand how overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating it can be to navigate these sometimes invisible symptoms.
Have you continually heard that “you are not living up to your full potential?” Do you struggle to navigate a negative narrative that plays in your head? Do you feel like maintaining personal relationships is a continual uphill climb? Do you feel exhausted or paralyzed from trying to navigate your daily life? If you answered yes to all or even some of these questions, then chances are you could benefit from therapy. As someone who received an adult diagnosis of ADHD, I can empathize and understand how overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating it can be to navigate these sometimes invisible symptoms.
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life experiences with me. I have experience working with various mental health disorders and life concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, minority stress and many more.
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life experiences with me. I have experience working with various mental health disorders and life concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, minority stress and many more.
Sharon Benekohal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Savoy, IL 61874 (Online Only)
Are you a thinker? Are you feeling stuck & overwhelmed? Are you managing your life or is life managing you? Is self-care another chore on your to-do list? Do you dream about how your life could be? I believe the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides us through difficult challenges of managing relationships, I have 21+ years of experience and have a dual specialization in mental health and the schools.
Are you a thinker? Are you feeling stuck & overwhelmed? Are you managing your life or is life managing you? Is self-care another chore on your to-do list? Do you dream about how your life could be? I believe the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides us through difficult challenges of managing relationships, I have 21+ years of experience and have a dual specialization in mental health and the schools.
My name is Brittney McVey and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and anger management. I use CBT and DBT to create individualized treatment plans for each client. Through professional support in conjunction with evidence-based practices, clients can understand their mental health concerns more clearly, learn about the positive effects of coping skills, and learn how to manage their emotional well-being more effectively.
My name is Brittney McVey and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and anger management. I use CBT and DBT to create individualized treatment plans for each client. Through professional support in conjunction with evidence-based practices, clients can understand their mental health concerns more clearly, learn about the positive effects of coping skills, and learn how to manage their emotional well-being more effectively.
We all go through tough times in our lives, times when we feel overwhelmed or lost, and when we need help to cope with it all and find a new path. I work with adults who are struggling with a wide variety of issues--parenting, adjustment issues, depression or anxiety, grief or loss, domestic violence, trauma and PTSD, and relationship issues just to name a few. I provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner thoughts, feelings and experiences and can rediscover what they need to feel happier and more at peace with their lives.
We all go through tough times in our lives, times when we feel overwhelmed or lost, and when we need help to cope with it all and find a new path. I work with adults who are struggling with a wide variety of issues--parenting, adjustment issues, depression or anxiety, grief or loss, domestic violence, trauma and PTSD, and relationship issues just to name a few. I provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner thoughts, feelings and experiences and can rediscover what they need to feel happier and more at peace with their lives.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can make a huge difference, in your progress, since therapy takes place within the context of a relationship. During my 28 years as a therapist, I discovered I quickly develop therapeutic trust and rapport with most clients. Also, clients generally respond positively to my open and direct communication.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can make a huge difference, in your progress, since therapy takes place within the context of a relationship. During my 28 years as a therapist, I discovered I quickly develop therapeutic trust and rapport with most clients. Also, clients generally respond positively to my open and direct communication.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to seek help when you are hurting, feel like things are falling apart, confused, scared, and feel like things are out of control. I am here to help you through the process of regaining control of your life, learning healthy ways of coping, healing, recovering, resolving conflict, growing and becoming the best version of you. I work with children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, couples and families. I provide therapy to people who are struggling with a range of concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, behavioral challenges, mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship problems, etc.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to seek help when you are hurting, feel like things are falling apart, confused, scared, and feel like things are out of control. I am here to help you through the process of regaining control of your life, learning healthy ways of coping, healing, recovering, resolving conflict, growing and becoming the best version of you. I work with children, adolescents, emerging adults, adults, couples and families. I provide therapy to people who are struggling with a range of concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, behavioral challenges, mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship problems, etc.
Most of us humans have experienced trauma or simply too much stress. Thoughts, body sensations, and images/memories/dreams can cause more emotional and physical pain--and vice versa. To get rid of these unwanted things completely may be expected goals; but to diminish and manage them with less pain or tension is more realistic. To be understood by others, to feel more safe, to feel supported, to receive usable feedback and new ideas--these are goals I will surely help any client experience. Somatic Experiencing facilitates clients in moving forward, at their own pace, building more resilience self-acceptance and confidence.
Most of us humans have experienced trauma or simply too much stress. Thoughts, body sensations, and images/memories/dreams can cause more emotional and physical pain--and vice versa. To get rid of these unwanted things completely may be expected goals; but to diminish and manage them with less pain or tension is more realistic. To be understood by others, to feel more safe, to feel supported, to receive usable feedback and new ideas--these are goals I will surely help any client experience. Somatic Experiencing facilitates clients in moving forward, at their own pace, building more resilience self-acceptance and confidence.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.