Therapists in Paxton, IL

Making the decision to reach out for help when we’re struggling emotionally can be challenging and even a little scary. For most of us, however, there comes a time when the difficulties we are facing gives us the courage to begin the search for change and healing. Finding the right therapist can be a crucial aspect of this journey. The therapist you select needs to be someone who helps you feel connected, accepted and understood. Clients find me to be warm, compassionate and non-judgmental while creating an effective therapeutic environment.

Sometimes life can simply be too much for us to cope with alone. The loss of a loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or other traumatic events can leave us feeling hopeless or lost. Counseling helps by providing us with the time and space to think about our problems, and the tools we need to work through them.

As a mental health clinician, my goal is to help my clients explore themselves to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to have a happier future by their own definition. I believe that we all need someone to talk with - who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment -a safe place to explore the issues that you want to discuss with me. I was trained as a plastic surgeon in China for 9 years. I also speak Mandarin and provide bilingual counseling services to my clients.

I understand that it can be difficult to seek help and I strive to create an environment that is safe, where trust has been established so that difficult issues can be discussed. Are you struggling to communicate with a loved one or family member? Have you recently faced significant changes or losses? Is there a thought pattern or behavior that you cannot control? I can offer a place to be heard, to tell your story, to understand how and why you get stuck, and to have the tools you need to move forward in life.

Hello, I am Dori Bowling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 15 years of clinical practice and supervision of other clinicians. I often work with clients that suffer from mood, anxiety, and mild substance abuse issues. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and with couples, I use the Gottman Method. I am a client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet you where you are and support you through the change process. No one knows you better than you do, but sometimes you just need a little help figuring it all out.

My name is Maria (or Marysia); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of settings, ranging from residential/restorative to outpatient. I have 10+ years of experience addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and older children. I emigrated to this country as an older child. Following hardships emigration presented, my practice is strongly trauma affirming. I focus on the impact of trauma, current and generational. I recognize the

Taking the leap into therapy can be scary, and finding a therapist that fits your needs can be overwhelming. I am here to make that process a little bit easier and more comfortable. My goal as a therapist is to meet each person where they are on their journey, by recognizing and understanding their reasons for coming to therapy. Whether it be difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, negative body image/eating disorders, or trauma, I’m here to help support you as you navigate these concerns. My goal is for you to leave therapy with the growth and tools that you are looking for.

I 've worked over 30 years working and consulting with children, adolescents, parents, couples, families, adults, corporations and military personnel. My focus encompasses a holistic, integrative, and strength based perspective and worldview. Through a combination of various healing modalities and psychotherapeutic approaches I focus on research based setting with each individual's specific needs and goals. I help individuals with personal growth, health and wellness, and the journey of self examination as well as symptom relief. View community education by Dr. Bahn on Channel 17, Channel 20 local news, and Mind, Body, Radio.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" Lao TzuI..........You have just taken that first step! Asking for help can be very difficult but it is something that we all need at various stages of life and I am here to guide you in whatever stage you are in. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have many years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in various settings from schools to residential facilities. I also have several years of experience providing therapy to couples which has become a passion of mine.

Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions

At this stage in my career, ideal clients would be those interested in working with me via the videotherapy platform outside of insurance. I have decided to transition to teletherapy for a variety of reasons, and I have found that it is a highly effective way to work with clients. It gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of when we can meet...days, evenings. $80 for a 45 minute session. My goal is to provide highly affordable, high quality mental health therapy to those I work with. I have a youthful and energetic personality. I am highly interactive during sessions.

In my practice, I work with couples, individuals, and families utilizing methods from Emotionally Focused Therapy. This scientifically proven approach, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, helps people understand and improve their emotional connection with themselves and others. Couples learn how to reconnect through listening, validation, and empathy. The EFT process, backed by research, enables couples, families, and individuals to create secure attachments, leading to improvements in depression and anxiety. I offer faith-based counseling in my practice according to my client's preferences.

My approach to therapy combines the empathy and support of traditional talk therapy with active, research- based methods to help you overcome life’s hurdles and transitions. My clients have had great success with these methods in transforming relationships, overcoming depression, conquering anxiety, and gaining mastery of personal and professional challenges. My approach is both collaborative and directive; it is structured but not rigid.

I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents and couples. I have a lot of expertise in helping my clients with stress management, self-esteem issues, communication skills, peer conflict, women's issues and men's issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and I approach each client individually to determine their course of treatment. I also have a degree in Dietetics and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

When individuals or couples first come in to see me, they are often anxious, depressed or scared. They may feel confused or uncertain about the future. Coping skills that used to work "OK" no longer seem to be sufficient. Some people can point to a specific cause or event, but others find it difficult to identify or talk about underlying concerns - particularly if they have endured a trauma. Therapy offers a warm, safe and compassionate space for exploration of feelings that can be too difficult or too heavy to hold without support.

How are you feeling these days? If stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, marriage, parenting challenges, career or job stress, the weight of the pandemic (just to name a few) has affected you, we want to help. Our clients are people like you who are problem aware. You know when something is wrong, it's time for a change or even that something is just "off". Simply put - you know what you want and how you want to feel but you need some support or guidance on how to get there.

When reaching out can feel intimidating and difficult, the therapists at Authentic Growth Wellness Group will provide you with an approachable and comfortable experience. We get how hard it can be to begin and engage in this endeavor, and, therefore, we possess a deep empathy and enriched understanding from which we can professionally, ethically, and effectively support our clients initiate and engage in a trajectory of healing from which they will courageously grow.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my passion is working with individuals, couples, and families who are facing life’s challenges, emotional hardships, and relationship struggles. My goal is to encourage and guide individuals, couples, and families toward creating healthier habits, and stronger relationships.

Combining knowledge and skills acquired through education, a decade of professional experience, and my own lived experience with trauma and recovery, my mission is to facilitate hope and wellness using humor, empathy, validation, and unconditional positive regard. I am familiar with treating a variety of populations and needs from years of work with nonprofit and community mental health agencies, but my passion truly lies with providing therapy to individuals (children through adults), couples, and families. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, emotional-dysregulation, self-esteem, and interpersonal struggles.