Family Therapy in Opdyke, IL

Is your life lacking inner peace and joy? Do you feel overwhelmed and feel that you have lost yourself? Stuck in a never ending cycle of depressed feelings, anxiousness and worry? Are your relationships with your family and friends strained or broken? Life and relationships can be hard. You may have suffered trauma, hurt or loss. You may be dealing with situations over which you feel you have no control. Are you ready for a change?

Often times life can get tough. It can affect you, your marriage/relationship, your family, your children, your ability to parent, your self-worth, and more than anything, your ability to overcome any obstacles you are facing. I believe within each of us we have the strength to overcome the impossible. Out of pain comes something stronger, better, and the ability to thrive. I believe you already have the answers you seek and you contain the ability to change the worst circumstances. Sometimes our paths are hidden by everything weighing us down, which can make us feel overwhelmed. This can prevent us from seeing a way out...

Hello! My name is Scott Murray, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice as a psychotherapist. I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, where I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work and soon after attained my Illinois clinical social work licensure. I have 20+ years experience working in outpatient clinics, in-patient psychiatric treatment facilities, academic institutions, and forensic facilities where I provided assessment and therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families.

We currently have a waitlist. Do you want to conquer your biggest challenges, achieve your wellness goals, and develop effective strategies to improve the way you manage your emotions and your relationships? Improving your mental health means that you will have a happier and more fulfilling life. It means that you will have better overall health and a more positive outlook on life. Our professional counselors can help you improve your life in a number of ways including developing new skills, processing your emotions in a safe and nonjudgmental setting with a trained professional, as well as setting and achieving your personal goals.

Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.

Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.

You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, not necessary or believing that they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My only goal as a therapist is to help you achieve your goals and to see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life.

Having difficulty communicating effectively - We Can Help Having the same fight, over and over again - We Can Help. If you're looking for a safe space to repair, restore and revitalize your relationship - We Can HELP! In sessions you'll practice new relationship skills, gain a greater sense of self-acceptance and self-awareness as you begin to eliminate communication patterns interfering with trust and intimacy. Together we explore the roadblocks in your relationship while strengthening a path toward greater intimacy, communication and relationship satisfaction.

Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.

Parenting doesn't come with a manual; raising children and adolescents often raises many questions. Whether you have a child who isn't talking or you keep getting calls from school about concerns about their behavior - treatment can support you in your role of raising you child. As parents, sometimes you may want to pull your hair out or you feel like others don't understand. You may benefit from coming in and learning ways to manage stress, help your child with coping skills, and find the life you'd like to be living. Psychological services are designed around your well-being, you aren't crazy - life is just sometimes hard.

I have experience working in treatment, community, group, and correctional settings with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Primary clinical approaches include evidence-based therapies focused on generating behavioral results. I have an in-depth understanding of the mental health issues that arise from incarceration and the stressors associated with navigating the post-incarceration process.

Life events can cause anyone to experience symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. How you respond to these symptoms makes all the difference in your overall health. Together we will work to identify your goals of managing these symptoms and develop steps to reduce their affect on your day to day life. Sometimes these life events are traumatic, which can cause much longer term effects on your health. Processing trauma, no matter how long ago it happened, is vital to moving forward past the traumatic event.

I believe Brené Brown said it best, “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” My name is Tiffany Shurtz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe it is important to have a safe space to learn and grow during the process of self-discovery. I provide a judgement free environment for patients to process thoughts and feelings that hinder the ability to find self-worth. I currently see children ages 10 and older, along with adults of all ages. I have experience in CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Life is complicated. Both my professional experiences and my own life experiences have taught me this. Women in particular experience unique challenges in today's world. We are faced with pressure from many sources, both internally and externally. I specialize in working with women of all ages, including teen girls. I offer secure, confidential video sessions so you can participate in therapy from the comfort of your home. As women we are often so busy with other responsibilities, that we put ourselves on the back burner. This is an opportunity to take care of you! You deserve it!

‘A speaker raises a glass of water and asks the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” His answer: “It depends on how long you hold it. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.”’ Occasionally, we have to set our burdens down so that we are able to recharge and prepare ourselves to continue moving forward. I am deeply committed to providing pathways to support and to create the best environment possible for clients.

Have you been thinking about learning ways to improve how you deal with stress? Is your life overwhelming and you are not sure how to help yourself with your emotions? Does it seem like no one listens to you and you are looking for someone that really hears you and understands what you are dealing with? If you need a judgement free zone just to vent sometimes but are also interested in gaining new skills then I am a good fit for you. I would be honored to help you achieve your goals in order to enhance your overall life satisfaction.

Carolynne Jorgenson Counseling, PLLC is a practice focused on supporting clients to actualize their vision of themselves. Services include private and group counseling, the reference book Parables From Daily Living - Storytelling as Counseling, and vocational rehabilitation services, including cover letter and resume writing services. Carolynne focuses on you as a whole person, guiding you towards achieving your goals: emotional, personal, physical, and professional. Why not choose a counselor that considers all of the aspects of your life to help you actualize your vision for yourself? Consider choosing a counselor focused on you

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu. Making the phone call for help sometimes is the hardest part! Do you feel that you have been taking care of everybody but yourself? Counseling is a safe way to tell your story and work through obstacles that have been in your way. It can provide you with insight to help put you in a better place. I would like to hear your story and help you meet your therapy goals!