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Dr. Stacey Lipson
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
Our clinicians treat a wide range of clinical needs, such as anxiety, depression, relational concerns, life transitions, phobias, behavioral management, anger, and the resolution of grief and trauma.
Illinois Behavioral Health Group (IBHG) is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized care to individuals and families across the lifespan. We emphasize the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their backgrounds and beliefs. In collaboration with you, our clinicians develop personalized treatment plans to foster lasting behavioral change and help guide you on your journey toward self-fulfillment. We are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you live a more meaningful, happier, and healthier life.
Our clinicians treat a wide range of clinical needs, such as anxiety, depression, relational concerns, life transitions, phobias, behavioral management, anger, and the resolution of grief and trauma.
Illinois Behavioral Health Group (IBHG) is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized care to individuals and families across the lifespan. We emphasize the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their backgrounds and beliefs. In collaboration with you, our clinicians develop personalized treatment plans to foster lasting behavioral change and help guide you on your journey toward self-fulfillment. We are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you live a more meaningful, happier, and healthier life.
(847) 582-4496 View (847) 582-4496
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Melissa A. Frey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
If you are dealing with a relationship concern, a health issue, or you are caregiving for someone with a health issue, we can help. Living with a challenging relationship or health condition can make you feel like you've tried everything and nothing is working. You may feel like you're the only person who has faced your specific struggle and aren't sure what to do. Your friends and family try to help, but their feedback seems biased, or they don't understand.
If you are dealing with a relationship concern, a health issue, or you are caregiving for someone with a health issue, we can help. Living with a challenging relationship or health condition can make you feel like you've tried everything and nothing is working. You may feel like you're the only person who has faced your specific struggle and aren't sure what to do. Your friends and family try to help, but their feedback seems biased, or they don't understand.
(872) 704-1920 View (872) 704-1920
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Andrea Goddard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and the founder of Breakthrough Psychotherapy, LLC located in Northfield, Illinois. I work with children (starting at age 5), adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, adjustment problems, noncompliance, anger/aggression, trauma, disruptive behavior, and family relationship difficulties. My approach is warm and collaborative and I view all of my clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and the founder of Breakthrough Psychotherapy, LLC located in Northfield, Illinois. I work with children (starting at age 5), adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, adjustment problems, noncompliance, anger/aggression, trauma, disruptive behavior, and family relationship difficulties. My approach is warm and collaborative and I view all of my clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
(224) 478-0178 View (224) 478-0178
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Unify Counseling Inc: Individual & Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, frustrated, discouraged, disappointed, lost, anxious, sad or angry, you are not alone. Most of us experience those feelings at some point in our lives. We care about the people we serve, and we believe every person is individual, authentic, and unique. We use evidence-based practice (EBP) methods for mental health to help children, pre-teens, teenagers, adults, couples, and families to live their best lives. We understand that therapy can seem scary and intimidating, though we know that finding the support you need is the key to starting the self- healing process.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, frustrated, discouraged, disappointed, lost, anxious, sad or angry, you are not alone. Most of us experience those feelings at some point in our lives. We care about the people we serve, and we believe every person is individual, authentic, and unique. We use evidence-based practice (EBP) methods for mental health to help children, pre-teens, teenagers, adults, couples, and families to live their best lives. We understand that therapy can seem scary and intimidating, though we know that finding the support you need is the key to starting the self- healing process.
(773) 985-3761 View (773) 985-3761
Photo of Janet Donnelly London, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 60093, IL
Janet Donnelly London
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, BCD, AAMFT, APSUP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.
(847) 687-0082 View (847) 687-0082
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The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
(847) 733-4300 x263 View (847) 733-4300 x263
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Child Therapy Chicago Naperville & Northbrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Child Therapy Chicago, North Shore and Naperville is a counseling & psychotherapy specialist practice in the Chicagoland area working exclusively with kids from toddlers through teens and parents. We use play therapy and talk therapy to help kids overcome big emotions and behaviors like anxiety, sadness, fears, tantrums, aggression, school and social issues and feelings related to divorce. Offices in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood (1300 W Belmont Ave), Western Suburbs downtown Naperville (29 S Webster St) and North Shore downtown Northbrook (1330 Shermer Rd).
Child Therapy Chicago, North Shore and Naperville is a counseling & psychotherapy specialist practice in the Chicagoland area working exclusively with kids from toddlers through teens and parents. We use play therapy and talk therapy to help kids overcome big emotions and behaviors like anxiety, sadness, fears, tantrums, aggression, school and social issues and feelings related to divorce. Offices in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood (1300 W Belmont Ave), Western Suburbs downtown Naperville (29 S Webster St) and North Shore downtown Northbrook (1330 Shermer Rd).
(773) 786-9148 View (773) 786-9148

Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.