Photo of Julie Mueller, Counselor in Orland Hills, IL
Julie Mueller
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Hills, IL 60487  (Online Only)
My work is most influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Brainspotting, Family Systems, Positive Psychology and John & Julie Gottman's approach to couples counseling.
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation and make optimal choices toward personal growth and well-being.
My work is most influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Brainspotting, Family Systems, Positive Psychology and John & Julie Gottman's approach to couples counseling.
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation and make optimal choices toward personal growth and well-being.
(312) 278-3452 View (312) 278-3452

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Photo of Kristian Bulliner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Orland Hills, IL
Kristian Bulliner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationships, spirituality, family conflict, racial identity, life transitions and body image.
You are the hero in your story but even the best heroes need guides in their lives to help them with their journeys. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, relationships, stress, or anything in between, you are not alone. I will help you to discover and maximize your strengths to assist you with your day-to-day life. Becoming the best version of yourself is a process and journey. If you are not there yet or don't know where to start, that is OK, we are not meant to have all the answers. You have the strength to conquer every obstacle and battle you face, sometimes all we need are the right tools.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationships, spirituality, family conflict, racial identity, life transitions and body image.
You are the hero in your story but even the best heroes need guides in their lives to help them with their journeys. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, relationships, stress, or anything in between, you are not alone. I will help you to discover and maximize your strengths to assist you with your day-to-day life. Becoming the best version of yourself is a process and journey. If you are not there yet or don't know where to start, that is OK, we are not meant to have all the answers. You have the strength to conquer every obstacle and battle you face, sometimes all we need are the right tools.
(708) 787-4462 View (708) 787-4462
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Tolaya Geredine
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Flossmoor, IL 60422  (Online Only)
Feeling completed overwhelmed by a recent major life change? Are you a parent, recently ended a relationship, or simply experiencing the growing pains of life? Maybe you are ready to make some changes, but not sure exactly where to start. I am passionate in assisting you with sorting through family of origin issues, & then interrupting patterns that have kept you from the life & relationships that you deserve, including the one with self! l I am also trained in perinatal mental health. I can support you through pre-pregnancy through postpartum. Wherever you are on your life's journey, you don't have to live unfavorably in any way.
Feeling completed overwhelmed by a recent major life change? Are you a parent, recently ended a relationship, or simply experiencing the growing pains of life? Maybe you are ready to make some changes, but not sure exactly where to start. I am passionate in assisting you with sorting through family of origin issues, & then interrupting patterns that have kept you from the life & relationships that you deserve, including the one with self! l I am also trained in perinatal mental health. I can support you through pre-pregnancy through postpartum. Wherever you are on your life's journey, you don't have to live unfavorably in any way.
(312) 626-3280 View (312) 626-3280
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Yolanda M Ansari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430  (Online Only)
You are looking for space. Space to feel. Space to think. Space to question. And yet it seems like every inch of space you have is given to people around you, your family, your job, your faith and there is no space left. And you are tired, burnt out and grasping for something, but you are not even sure what that might be. You have tried the discipline, the goal setting, the "fake it til you make it," the busyness, the books, the podcasts, the rigidity, the perfection, the formulas, the positivity, and yet you still feel stuck and without hope. Is this really what life is going to be like forever? No! It doesn't have to be like this.
You are looking for space. Space to feel. Space to think. Space to question. And yet it seems like every inch of space you have is given to people around you, your family, your job, your faith and there is no space left. And you are tired, burnt out and grasping for something, but you are not even sure what that might be. You have tried the discipline, the goal setting, the "fake it til you make it," the busyness, the books, the podcasts, the rigidity, the perfection, the formulas, the positivity, and yet you still feel stuck and without hope. Is this really what life is going to be like forever? No! It doesn't have to be like this.
(708) 722-7619 View (708) 722-7619
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Laura Scott-Crusing
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MISAII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
My specialties are adolescents, family and addiction.
"Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life, don't make it wait any longer." When we least expect it, life throws us many difficult challenges. Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. You have the power to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in your life. I can give you the proper guidance, education, and tools to make your life better.
My specialties are adolescents, family and addiction.
"Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life, don't make it wait any longer." When we least expect it, life throws us many difficult challenges. Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. You have the power to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in your life. I can give you the proper guidance, education, and tools to make your life better.
(708) 325-4853 View (708) 325-4853
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Brian Aubrey Johnson
MSEd, LCPC, LPHA
Verified Verified
Matteson, IL 60443  (Online Only)
Also experienced in relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Adoption, and Foster care, Attachment Issues, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment Issues, and Communication problems.
Feeling low and in the Valley? Feeling as though you have lost your way on your life’s journey and need a compass? Are you feeling stressed? Fatigued and Anxiety filled concerning day-to-day encounters? Are you looking for support, and guidance on the road to a more centered and well-balanced Self? Well, I am here to assist you. My name is Brian A. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have practiced my craft for thirty-five years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADD, and ADHD diagnoses.
Also experienced in relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Adoption, and Foster care, Attachment Issues, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment Issues, and Communication problems.
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(708) 249-3104 View (708) 249-3104
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Kyle J. Jankowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MADP, BSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palos Park, IL 60464
My clinical and creative consulting practices uses traditional psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family system’s approaches, but also integrates clients’ multiple intelligences, Typology (Myers-Briggs/M.
I work to help people make lasting revisions to their lives through practical change-oriented work. This vocationally focused approach instructs and helps people to recognize, structure, and integrate their creative gifts and traditional intelligence into practical and meaningful career paths. Vocational and creative consultation are useful for midlife/quarter-life crises, college drop-outs, veterans, non-traditional students and entrepreneurs. My practice is enhanced by utilizing music, poetry, bibliotherapy, film, art, travel, dreamwork, mythology, traditional storytelling, and building a strong therapeutic relationship.
My clinical and creative consulting practices uses traditional psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family system’s approaches, but also integrates clients’ multiple intelligences, Typology (Myers-Briggs/M.
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(331) 241-6252 View (331) 241-6252
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David Rivers
MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matteson, IL 60443
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
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Diana Hughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430
'Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations." Do you feel stuck or lost? Are you seeking to find a way to manage your life transitions? Do you feel overwhelmed with stress or anxiety due to trauma, family problems, interpersonal relationships? Would you like to find ways to build your resilience? These struggles can become a barrier in one's life with work; school; and family. It is my belief that trials come to build you or make you stronger. I believe I can assist you in finding ways to cope and find strategies to manage these situations we call LIFE. I would like the opportunity to help you find your voice and truth.
'Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations." Do you feel stuck or lost? Are you seeking to find a way to manage your life transitions? Do you feel overwhelmed with stress or anxiety due to trauma, family problems, interpersonal relationships? Would you like to find ways to build your resilience? These struggles can become a barrier in one's life with work; school; and family. It is my belief that trials come to build you or make you stronger. I believe I can assist you in finding ways to cope and find strategies to manage these situations we call LIFE. I would like the opportunity to help you find your voice and truth.
(833) 832-5479 View (833) 832-5479
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Melissa Baranowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, stress, eating disorders, marriage/couples/relationship issues, family conflict, among others.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re disconnected, or feel like you don’t belong? Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety? Or perhaps relationship struggles or past traumas are not allowing you to live the life you want. You are not alone. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate all of these challenges and more. I pride myself on being open and accepting of everyone and have been fortunate to work with clients from all walks of life.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, stress, eating disorders, marriage/couples/relationship issues, family conflict, among others.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re disconnected, or feel like you don’t belong? Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety? Or perhaps relationship struggles or past traumas are not allowing you to live the life you want. You are not alone. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate all of these challenges and more. I pride myself on being open and accepting of everyone and have been fortunate to work with clients from all walks of life.
(708) 419-3644 View (708) 419-3644
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Carolyn Cole
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60422
How do you treat yourself? Can you say you treat yourself with the same compassion and care you show your family? Your friends? Your partner? Are you your best supporter or your biggest critic? We should talk! My passion is working with adults who are not satisfied with their relationships - with friends, family, or significant others. You deserve to feel loved and important, I want to help you identify and remove the barriers keeping you from realizing the life you want.
How do you treat yourself? Can you say you treat yourself with the same compassion and care you show your family? Your friends? Your partner? Are you your best supporter or your biggest critic? We should talk! My passion is working with adults who are not satisfied with their relationships - with friends, family, or significant others. You deserve to feel loved and important, I want to help you identify and remove the barriers keeping you from realizing the life you want.
(312) 647-2407 View (312) 647-2407
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Ashley Wilke (Addiction Treatment)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Palos Heights, IL 60463
The program at this Symetria clinic goes beyond traditional therapy to treat everything hiding behind the drugs or alcohol - all while still living at home! Treatment here helps you rebalance your brain, create healthy thought patterns and heal underlying issues (like trauma, anxiety, depression or family conflict).
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
The program at this Symetria clinic goes beyond traditional therapy to treat everything hiding behind the drugs or alcohol - all while still living at home! Treatment here helps you rebalance your brain, create healthy thought patterns and heal underlying issues (like trauma, anxiety, depression or family conflict).
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
(708) 523-7099 View (708) 523-7099
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Shannon Mannix Services Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, type 73
Verified Verified
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Ms. Mannix's clinical practice focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents & adults. Ms. Mannix also provides family therapy to clients of all ages. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who have Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Problems & ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Autism, Divorce, Grief and loss, family conflicts, learning difficulties, school concerns. Ms. Mannix focuses on post traumatic stress, relational/behavioral problems in children, school difficulties, adolescences and adults as well. Ms. Mannix is also a strong advocate for persons with disabilities.
Ms. Mannix's clinical practice focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents & adults. Ms. Mannix also provides family therapy to clients of all ages. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who have Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Problems & ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Autism, Divorce, Grief and loss, family conflicts, learning difficulties, school concerns. Ms. Mannix focuses on post traumatic stress, relational/behavioral problems in children, school difficulties, adolescences and adults as well. Ms. Mannix is also a strong advocate for persons with disabilities.
(708) 315-6302 View (708) 315-6302
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Roxana Norvais
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477  (Online Only)
I am also an Imago Relationship, and an Internal Family Systems Therapist.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
I am also an Imago Relationship, and an Internal Family Systems Therapist.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
(708) 274-7751 View (708) 274-7751
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Compassionate Care LSC, INC
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MISAII
Verified Verified
Frankfort, IL 60423
We offer individual, and family counseling, and marital therapy.
Compassionate Care LSC, INC has therapists that are professional, certified, and licensed to meet the growing needs of the world we live in. We are committed to developing a relationship of caring for all the individuals we serve. We offer over 20 years of clinical experience and expertise. We take the time to help you when your life has been turned upside down and you don't know what to do. We can help you solve the obstacles that are getting in the way of your life.
We offer individual, and family counseling, and marital therapy.
Compassionate Care LSC, INC has therapists that are professional, certified, and licensed to meet the growing needs of the world we live in. We are committed to developing a relationship of caring for all the individuals we serve. We offer over 20 years of clinical experience and expertise. We take the time to help you when your life has been turned upside down and you don't know what to do. We can help you solve the obstacles that are getting in the way of your life.
(815) 828-6749 View (815) 828-6749
Photo of Laura Marie Schramm, Licensed Professional Counselor in Orland Hills, IL
Laura Marie Schramm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, IL 60423
I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor and can support the client and family through the recovery process.
I believe that it takes courage for a person to reach out for support and that the first steps for counseling support can be difficult. When one makes this leap of faith, I believe they are passionate and should be encouraged to learn, grow, and heal. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space so that the therapeutic relationship can be nurtured. I believe in a collaborative process and abide by confidentiality rules and ethics. I believe all my clients are resilient, capable, and have inner strength to make positive changes, and look forward to taking this journey with them.
I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor and can support the client and family through the recovery process.
I believe that it takes courage for a person to reach out for support and that the first steps for counseling support can be difficult. When one makes this leap of faith, I believe they are passionate and should be encouraged to learn, grow, and heal. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space so that the therapeutic relationship can be nurtured. I believe in a collaborative process and abide by confidentiality rules and ethics. I believe all my clients are resilient, capable, and have inner strength to make positive changes, and look forward to taking this journey with them.
(779) 209-4455 View (779) 209-4455
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Nadia Hallak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60467  (Online Only)
With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.
With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.
(872) 241-2284 View (872) 241-2284
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Robert K Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462
Success in therapy is a result of the expertise of the therapist and the participation of the client. The therapist is responsible for helping the client to participate in a way that is comfortable and promotes growth and change. For more than 25 years, I have been training doctoral level clinical psychologists. To do so, I have had to remain current with advances in the field and have benefited from the input of new ideas and techniques. Techniques are not effective unless the therapist establishes a trusting relationship with his clients. This is my first goal.
Success in therapy is a result of the expertise of the therapist and the participation of the client. The therapist is responsible for helping the client to participate in a way that is comfortable and promotes growth and change. For more than 25 years, I have been training doctoral level clinical psychologists. To do so, I have had to remain current with advances in the field and have benefited from the input of new ideas and techniques. Techniques are not effective unless the therapist establishes a trusting relationship with his clients. This is my first goal.
(847) 533-3806 View (847) 533-3806
Photo of Dawnielle Gaskin, Licensed Professional Counselor in Orland Hills, IL
Dawnielle Gaskin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? If you are experiencing conflict or lack of closeness in your personal relationships, I am here to come alongside you and your significant other(s) to rebuild and heal.
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? If you are experiencing conflict or lack of closeness in your personal relationships, I am here to come alongside you and your significant other(s) to rebuild and heal.
(773) 377-5577 View (773) 377-5577
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Lesley Widmer
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Palos Heights, IL 60463
As a Master's level clinician, I have 19 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in getting clients from where they are to where they want to be. I treat children, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to: Depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues, life transition issues, impulse control disorders, anger management, chronic pain, illness and military/veteran's issues.
As a Master's level clinician, I have 19 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in getting clients from where they are to where they want to be. I treat children, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to: Depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues, life transition issues, impulse control disorders, anger management, chronic pain, illness and military/veteran's issues.
(708) 675-8442 View (708) 675-8442
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.