Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
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I believe much of what pains us in life comes back to our sense of connection. Whether it's a feeling of not fitting in, constant fights with your partner, or struggles with your identity and self-image, it's all about who we are and how we feel in relation to others. If you are feeling lost or alone or find yourself struggling in your relationships, let's rebuild these connections—to your partner, your current self, and your desired self. With compassionate support, we'll explore your patterns, understand how your past experiences shape your present reality, and navigate setting boundaries for healthier relationships.
My approach centers on supporting you in achieving deeper insight, resolving conflicts, embracing your authentic self, and finding inner peace amidst life's challenges. I help clients explore the roles and behaviors they have developed in response to those around them, and whether they want to continue them.
My typical clients are fellow members of the LGBTQ community, other therapists, individuals struggling with fertility or family creation, and high conflict couples. Reach out. You don't have to navigate these struggles alone.
Call or Email Heather Hollysmith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (847) 613-4393
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166.001457 Heather Hollysmith
- Certificate from Gottman Institute Level 2 Certification / 2018
- Certificate from Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 208000658 / 2018
- Attended Northern Illinois University, Graduated 2018
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Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Transgender
- Relationship Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
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Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
12 Endorsements
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Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Location
Additional Location
Palatine, IL 60067
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Counties
Neighborhoods
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Heather Hollysmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT