Humanistic Therapists in 60108

Are you experiencing big changes in your life and finding it difficult to cope? I can help. I am certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, have completed a two-year program in family systems therapy at the Center for Family Consultation and have been a practitioner of the Japanese therapies of Naikan and Morita for the past 15 years. I offer my clients both Eastern and Western streams of learning that have been so helpful in my own life. Through the therapy process, ideas about creating effective and helpful change appear. We can then move forward together to take action toward self improvement and better mental health.

I am a passionate and caring Bilingual professional. With over 28 years of experience helping families, couples and individuals in the process of healing. Expertise on trauma, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, anger management, coping skills and self-regulation; support therapy through divorce process and co-parenting. Implementing Multisystemic Therapy for the last 9 years, reconnecting families and assisting parents address their children’s behaviors as well as adolescents at high-risk behaviors.

There are times in life when we find ourselves stuck. Whether you're facing a difficult life situation or patterns that continue to present themselves in your life, I can help you explore and work through these challenging issues. I work closely with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space to process stressors and life issues and find ways to manage them more effectively, helping my clients to live a life they deserve. It is my emphasis to help clients see their own power and strengths, to create positive change in their lives.

We are a combination of our physical attributes, ideals, life experiences, and the social environment around us. This journey called life can be quite a balancing act, and we often lose focus on what is truly important: You. Through a holistic approach, I am honored to walk alongside each client on this journey.

You are valuable just as you are, and there's nothing broken about you. Asking for professional help, like you're doing right now, is a testament to your strength and commitment to growth. I have experience helping people in a variety of different areas, but am especially passionate about supporting those with anxiety, depression, shame, grief, self-esteem, codependency, perfectionism, adult caregivers, medical personnel, and evangelical deconstruction. Together, we will create a safe place that's designed for you.

Are you struggling with racing or distorted thoughts? Has that impacted your relationships with others or even the way you see yourself? I believe that our past experiences impact our present lives, which can leave us feeling out of alignment with our true selves. By providing a warm, non-judgmental space, clients are safe to engage in self-exploration. By becoming self-aware, it can help lead to living an authentic and fulfilling life.

I believe a good working relationship can be one of the foundations of effective therapy, and some of my greatest natural strengths lie in the area of creating a relationship with you characterized by safety, trust and collaboration. The working environment we create will be especially helpful for those with depression, personality and relationship issues. I am comfortable with shorter-term work, but also recognize that some work takes additional time with a therapist in order to explore issues in greater depth and to generate lasting and meaningful change.

My favorite part about being a clinician is witnessing that moment when a person realizes their own power for change. My intent as a therapist is to help make your journey for change possible. I have a passion for helping people understand that symptoms of depression, anxiety and other disorders are only a part of who we are. They do not define us. I have made it my mission to help people learn to work with and co-exist with their symptoms in a healthy way, allowing for a better quality of life.