Therapists in 60560
Mercedes Laws
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorkville, IL 60560
I work with various issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, social skills, difficulty adjusting to major life changes, family and marital issues and support.
Hello! Taking the first step and choosing a counselor to talk to when you are struggling can be overwhelming, and I am so glad you are here. I understand you may feel alone, anxious, or even a bit down but this is the first step in creating a better you! My approach is honest, relatable, and knowledgeable. As a team, we will establish goals and begin working to achieve them. We will identify your personal strengths and support you in using these strengths to overcome life's challenges. I can help you find a path to feeling better and stronger emotionally as an individual as well as in your relationships
I work with various issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, social skills, difficulty adjusting to major life changes, family and marital issues and support.
Hello! Taking the first step and choosing a counselor to talk to when you are struggling can be overwhelming, and I am so glad you are here. I understand you may feel alone, anxious, or even a bit down but this is the first step in creating a better you! My approach is honest, relatable, and knowledgeable. As a team, we will establish goals and begin working to achieve them. We will identify your personal strengths and support you in using these strengths to overcome life's challenges. I can help you find a path to feeling better and stronger emotionally as an individual as well as in your relationships
Katie Kemmerling (She Her)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yorkville, IL 60560
I have 14 years of clinical experience in individual and family therapy.
Psychotherapy is about growth, expansion, and evolution, in addition to healing from painful experiences. Seeking support through psychotherapy as a strength. My aim and purpose as your therapist is to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic alliance meant to empower, foster self-compassion, and promote and motivate change. My enthusiastic and relaxed style encourages clients to address concerns with freedom and non judgement.
I have 14 years of clinical experience in individual and family therapy.
Psychotherapy is about growth, expansion, and evolution, in addition to healing from painful experiences. Seeking support through psychotherapy as a strength. My aim and purpose as your therapist is to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic alliance meant to empower, foster self-compassion, and promote and motivate change. My enthusiastic and relaxed style encourages clients to address concerns with freedom and non judgement.
Sydne Pantaleon
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW, PEL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorkville, IL 60560
Welcome! I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who may be experiencing a variety of obstacles related to emotional and behavioral health needs. With experience in the areas of goal setting, processing/coping, social skills, and mental health diagnosis, my goal is to create unique and individualized treatment plan that is specific to each client's needs. I enjoy being part of the process towards client's reaching their goals and getting the most out of life! As both a therapist and a school social worker, I have a full understanding of the impact that mental health can have on one's day to day.
Welcome! I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who may be experiencing a variety of obstacles related to emotional and behavioral health needs. With experience in the areas of goal setting, processing/coping, social skills, and mental health diagnosis, my goal is to create unique and individualized treatment plan that is specific to each client's needs. I enjoy being part of the process towards client's reaching their goals and getting the most out of life! As both a therapist and a school social worker, I have a full understanding of the impact that mental health can have on one's day to day.
Katie Andersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC, CIP, CAI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorkville, IL 60560
Accepting NEW Clients! I work with teens 16+, adults, and families. My passion for athletics and wellness led me to work in collegiate athletics and coaching prior to entering into the mental health and addiction field. I'm passionate about helping people and guiding them to overcome their most challenging situations and supporting them until they make their lives happier and healthier. I'm looking forward to educate individuals about anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD and trauma, women's issues, life transitions, co-parenting, marital problems, addiction and behavioral/addiction interventions.
Accepting NEW Clients! I work with teens 16+, adults, and families. My passion for athletics and wellness led me to work in collegiate athletics and coaching prior to entering into the mental health and addiction field. I'm passionate about helping people and guiding them to overcome their most challenging situations and supporting them until they make their lives happier and healthier. I'm looking forward to educate individuals about anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD and trauma, women's issues, life transitions, co-parenting, marital problems, addiction and behavioral/addiction interventions.
Kimberly C Rhodes
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yorkville, IL 60560
"Most people come to counseling to find out what's wrong with them. I say, come on in, have a seat, and let's find out what's right with you". My belief is that the human capacity for healing is limitless. I also believe trauma can be healed. My specialty is working with trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety. My strength is in treating people according to their need and getting to the root of the issues bothering them.
"Most people come to counseling to find out what's wrong with them. I say, come on in, have a seat, and let's find out what's right with you". My belief is that the human capacity for healing is limitless. I also believe trauma can be healed. My specialty is working with trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety. My strength is in treating people according to their need and getting to the root of the issues bothering them.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.