Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Algonquin, IL

My name is Danielle Lozano and I work hard to be compassionate, warm, and authentic with my clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) that has been recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC) and has received a certificate as a Family Trauma Professional (CFTP). I feel that my warm demeanor and openness, aids me in building a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with my clients. My current therapy style revolves around client's needs and comfort level. Most frequently I utilize the client-centered, psychodynamic, emotionally focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches.

I believe we are the experts of ourselves and likely have the answers we are searching for within us. However, how do we find and make sense of something that may lie deep within? Therapy is a helpful tool to assist in sorting thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to find the resolution you need. I applaud you for either just beginning this process or continuing to search for the right therapeutic match to suit your needs. My intent is to provide a safe and supportive space through your counseling experience.

My approach with clients usually ranges between goal-oriented and psychodynamic. We can address specific areas of improvement non-judgmentally. We can explore early childhood experiences or address traumatic events and how to move forward while challenging negative thoughts and beliefs along the way. With the treatment centered around the client’s needs, I also acknowledge intersections between race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other cultural aspects of the client.

I am a passionate and empathetic clinician that strives to ensure that her clients are being validated and seen throughout their mental health journey. I have experience working in education, community mental health, and PHP/IOP programs. I strive to help families work through life's ebs and flows, and encourage individuals to reach their full potential through mindful conversations and honest feedback . I take on a collaborative approach to healing, and work with clients to understand the "why" behind their emotional hurdles. Together, we can create realistic goals that help you overcome life's everyday challenges.

As a Clinical Psychologist and Family Nurse Practitioner, I offer an integrative approach to treating women. My private practice, Health and Therapy for Women, serves clients looking for comprehensive care, addressing medical and mental health issues. My practice focus includes: coping with medical/chronic illness, individual/group psychotherapies, grief/loss support, animal-assisted therapies, and opioid use disorder treatment. Psychotropic medications are added to a treatment plan after non-pharmacological alternatives have been applied and the client continues to have emotional distress interfering with levels of functioning.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with adults and children with a variety of issues in conjunction with or separately from family therapy/consultation. My focus is on clarifying and addressing the issues that bring each individual into counseling and creating a partnership and treatment plan that will support change and growth. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to creating the environment needed for change. Social and emotional difficulties rarely emerge in isolation, but rather from a variety of experiences and interactions.

Life can be an overwhelming and confusing puzzle at times. Therapy allows you to take the time to carefully pick up those pieces and create a life that you can be at peace with. My therapeutic style is one that balances real connection with honest conversations. I collaborate with clients to create a judgement free space that will also challenge you directly to reach the goals you want to achieve. Together, we can find the right tools to help you cope with stress and navigate relationship dynamics. By exploring patterns and learning new skills in therapy, you can gain a renewed sense of confidence and strength.

I believe that therapy is important and therefore I believe client collaboration is essential. I approach therapy with the mindset that the client is in charge of their therapy and the direction that it goes in. From the initial session, creating a diagnosis and treatment plan, and later sessions the client’s will have a say in the discussions and their treatment. I believe the client-therapist alliance are essential in order to build trust and a collaborative environment. This is why I tend to take a person-centered therapy approach as one of my primary methods for therapy. I follow Open to All practice.

We all go through times in our lives when we find ourselves a little lost and simply need someone to help us find our way. I have been helping adolescents, adults and families find their way through challenging times since 1996. Primarily I utilize a client centered approach that allows clients to be in charge of their therapy and decide what the course of treatment will be and what goals to focus on. I also encourage clients to find their motivation and passions in life that will empower them to continue growing beyond the time in counseling.

I specialize in working with clients managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, codependency, grief, fear, loneliness and adjustments to the events of life. Having clients share their story with me is an honor that I do not take lightly. I focus on hearing the stories of my clients and really seeing what they are going through, helping them to carry the challenges they face so that they feel less alone. I believe that conversations can truly be the catalyst for major change, and a trusting relationship with an objective therapist can make a huge impact.

My clinical focus includes working with adolescent and adult clients to develop and support treatment goals. I also administer diagnostic assessments to clients to aid in their therapy progress. My experience includes working with adolescent and adult individuals with a variety of mental health issues, from mild to severe, while including their spouses or family in sessions to advance the process of therapy. I work with adult individuals whom are struggling in various phases of their life and help them manage the effects of mental health issues.

Working with Adolescents & Adults: I have extensive experience working with late adolescents and adults and I can treat a range of difficulties from excessive worries & rumination, mood issues to difficulties with relationships.

In my practice I provide therapy services to adults. My specialities range from Women's issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self Esteem, Marital Issues, Divorce and family reunification. I am EMDR trained. I provide in person and Telehealth services in Arizona and Telehealth services only in Illinois.

Together, we will focus on solutions and help you learn to cope with life's challenges; so you can enjoy life to the fullest. I use a variety of treatment strategies with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy. I take a team approach with my clients and strongly believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship and empowering clients to make decisions in the treatment process. As opposed to some approaches of therapy which may take several years, I believe in the efficacy of a briefer counseling model. Please visit http://www.drpetemarcelo.org for more information.