Family Therapy in 61114

Does life seem more complicated than it needs to be? Are the daily pressures of life, work, finances, children or relationships getting the best of you? Do you find yourself feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you feel alone, abandoned, or invisible? Do you find yourself turning to alcohol or drugs to relax and forget your problems? Or does life feel so hopeless you’re thinking about checking out? If the answer is Yes, Call Debra today for a Free 15 minute consultation and appointment. Let me help you discover the hope and peace you’ve lost and bring more meaning back to your life.

Sometimes life is just really hard. Sometimes we may not even know why. Let's work together to figure it out! Maybe your teen needs a sounding board. Perhaps you are facing a huge transition. Whether it's a past trauma such as experiencing abuse or daily struggles with anxiety or depression, you can reach your personal goals!

The good news is you do not have to worry or struggle alone. Let's work together to create positive changes in your life that can endure even when times get tough. Using evidence-based treatments, including EMDR and DBT, I can help you work through trauma and PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, and family or relationship issues. I am also trained to use the developmental needs meeting psychotherapy approach (DNMS).

FOID Mental Health Certification Evaluations. Court Ordered Evaluations/Risk Assessments: Domestic Violence Evaluations. Violence risk & threat assessment 1)Workplace & school violence consultation services 2)Fitness for duty evaluation 3)Psychosexual risk to reoffend. Dr Cushing has considerable training and experience in forensic evaluations and expert witness testimony. Dr. Cushing has worked with prosecutors and defense attorneys in both the state and federal systems. He has been recognized as an expert in courts in the following states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and New York.

I provide effective treatment for individuals suffering with depression and anxiety. My therapeutic approach teaches people of all ages how to navigate from the inside out so that rather than being at the mercy of life's changes, they are able to stand firm and walk with purpose.

Our desire is to partner with you, right where you are at, to process pieces of your story that may hold different levels of meaning and are no longer serving their purpose. We want to provide you with space and tools to continue to grow and develop into the best version of you. We will walk alongside you toward positive change. We strive to provide a welcoming, comfortable, confidential, and judgment-free environment in which our staff will accept and attend to your interests and requests. Often, the hardest part of counseling is just getting started! Give us a call and we'd love to help you get connected!

Exploring strategies for life change is a fascinating endeavor. I partner with clients to help them create significant transformations, i.e. help change their point of view about problematic concerns, change behaviors that need to be increased or decreased and change longstanding destructive patterns to new life enhancing choices. I rely heavily on scientific findings to facilitate human change. There are varieties of effective traditional and modern psychological treatments such or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard for anxiety, depressions, phobias and fears.

Feeling disconnected? Are you tired of the same old conflicts and arguments? Do you feel unsupported, misunderstood or unloved? Has infidelity or another major issue threatened your bond? I can help you restore the connection; rebuild trust; renew fun, safety and intimacy; and teach you the relationship skills that can make your love last a lifetime. I specialize in marriage-friendly counseling, couples therapy and the Imago Couples Dialogue. Your relationship is worth saving and I provide the best and most effective ways to help you get there.

Tired of feeling like something is missing or just not right in life? Tired of living in survival mode? Let’s learn about how that affects the nervous system and causes changes in the brain. Therapy is personalized to meet each clients specific needs for where they are on their path of life. Gaining knowledge of the effects of toxic shame, the ego and how our inner child have an impact on our adult life can also assist in the journey to understanding our mental health in a better way. Let’s work on the most important relationship you will ever have and that is the relationship with yourself.

Recent years have taken a toll on individual mental health as well as relationships. Connection and attachment have become a struggle as we all try to discover this new "normal" we find ourselves in. Stress is a common companion, values are being tested, and many are on a journey for increased self-awareness. My approach is to help you find a sense of security, safety, and direction through a collaborative and strengths based approach. I use a combination of approaches to ensure that I am meeting clients where they are without judgment.

Are you struggling with communicating at home, in the workplace, or in social settings? Do you often find yourself in a mental rut that you just can't seem to get out of? If you have difficulty understanding your emotions, asking for what you need, or putting yourself first as a priority, then finding an outlet through talk therapy with me may be just what you need to make a change in your life.

Feeling a little overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, and tired, ...? You're not alone. In this day and age we are consumed with incoming information from our environment, but our brains are not equipped with the processing speeds of a computer so we end up feeling overwhelmed and symptomatic. If your goal is to reduce symptoms and find some peace, I can help you to achieve this. I utilize current brain research with evidence-based practices to provide you with knowledge, support and motivation to live a more enjoyable and meaningful life. I am available in person and online to meet your individual needs.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will examine long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Todd uses therapeutic techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which help his clients connect the emotional dots and live life with fewer regrets. Most of our feelings and actions are based upon our thinking patterns and experience filters. Identifying distortions in these thoughts and replacing them with healthier alternatives has been the cornerstone of his clients' success. He specializes in discovering client insight enabling men, women, and adolescent boys navigate through life's many situations and relationships.

Are you struggling with communicating at home, in the workplace, or in social settings? Do you often find yourself in a mental rut that you just can't seem to get out of? If you have difficulty understanding your emotions, asking for what you need, or putting yourself first as a priority, then finding an outlet through talk therapy with me may be just what you need to make a change in your life.

I have been working with families and individual clients of all ages for 10 plus years. I am motivated by helping others work through their unique life experiences. When we struggle, sometimes we need help navigating through life's challenges. Finding healthy ways to express ourselves, and communicate our needs is crucial to our well-being. I am particularly skilled in counseling people with behavioral issues, impulse control, depression, self esteem, anxiety, identity, relationships, and conflict resolution.

As a Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I strive to make my practice as comfortable and creative as possible. I help find positivity and strengths in each of my clients. I am there to support and help during life's victories and discouragements. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and groups.

My aim is to promote emotional and relational well-being through the therapeutic connection. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, parent guidance and workshops. I provide treatment in a safe environment that is meaningful and adapted to the needs of the individual client. At the same time, my methods are rooted in research and psychological knowledge. As a therapist, I am committed and active to work together to find out what’s important for you to work with to have a richer life in line with your own needs.

I am experienced in treating those struggling with emotional instability, self-harm, low self-esteem, self-judgment, relationship discord, anxiety, depression, personal trauma and loss, grief, and career transition. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and am certified thru the DBTNCAA. I focus on using evidence-based therapies without judgment to assist people to effectively manage life's challenges and transitions.