Anxiety Therapists in Alton, IL

Are you struggling with day to day stress, transitions in life, relationship issues, health concerns, or loss? Sometimes it's the weather, the time change, or the holidays that can throw things off. Whatever is going on, life can get overwhelming and an outside perspective can help. I strive to meet clients where they are and help them feel as comfortable as possible while we identify their personal goals, develop a plan specific for them, and work to bring peace and functionality back to their world.

I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families. I also enjoy working with adolescents. Following graduation from St. Louis University in 1995 my focus became helping people attain higher levels of happiness and satisfaction in their relationships and lives. Issues I address include relationship issues, anxiety and depression, post traumatic stress disorder, work or career issues, performance enhancement, parenting issues, health challenges, abuse, etc. My ideal client is looking for someone who will be their partner in their healing journey. I broadcast a weekly radio show at www.blogtalkradio.com/thelovefrequency. Try it. Let me know if you like it.

I treat adults with relationship issues that can include couple/marital concerns, coparenting concerns, individual issues with coworkers, friends, and family. I work well with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. I also treat adolescents individually, and with their parents, who are having difficulty with the adjustment to the teen years or young adulthood; have diagnosed depression or anxiety ; relationship problems with friends, peers, or romantic partners. Ideally these clients are interested in receiving help and are motivated to make changes.

I (Kristi) have been in private practice since 2000 and incorporated it into CalmWaters Counseling. You will be treated with respect, dignity, and assigned the best fit for a counselor. You are not alone. Difficult things happen to everyone in life and sometimes a helping hand is just what is needed. We want you to know at CalmWaters Counseling, we will walk with you through the situation that brings you into counseling until it is resolved or improved.

Sometimes life can become pretty overwhelming. Everyone at some point needs a helping hand in making sense of stressful events, finding ways to cope, and taking steps toward becoming the person he or she wants to be. When working with my clients, my goal is to be that helping hand. I tailor my approach to clients' strengths and needs, with the focus of assisting individuals in reaching their goals and becoming the best versions of themselves. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and families struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety , life changes, grief, emotion regulation, or stress management.

Are you struggling with your current life situation? Feeling stressed at work or school? Discouraged by relationship challenges? Or, overwhelmed with anxiety , depression, or anger? If so, I can help! I love working with clients like you and helping you to win at achieving your goals.

Accepting new clients for telehealth therapy anywhere in Illinois and accepting new clients for face to face therapy in Alton, IL. My goal is to meet people where they are and deliver care that helps promote change in their lives. Each person has a unique story and a desire to change their quality of life. Through this journey, I will help you determine these goals and develop a plan to reach them.

Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.

Whether you're struggling with a difficult situation, or would like to invest in improving a relationship, taking the first steps to find a counselor can be daunting. We all have struggles and need help from time to time. It's important to find a competent counselor that you can trust. I consider it a privilege to be a counselor, to be invited into my client's stories, and to walk along-side them in the midst of the challenges they are facing.

You may have never gone to a Therapist before, and you may be feeling uncertain, or you may have previous experience (either good or bad); whatever your circumstance, please know that you will be met with compassion and acceptance. I have over 35 years in the social work arena and have been providing one-one therapy for 5 years. I view therapy as a combined effort, using input from clients as we work together to develop a plan for moving forward. It can be helpful for anyone to have an objective viewpoint of their life situation, and this is what I strive to provide.

Everyday life is a challenge and situations occur that make it more difficult. Families can be problematic, growing-up is challenging for the adolescent and parents, relationships are difficult, grief is painful, jobs can be strenuous, financial worries weigh heavy, medical problems can wear us down and the list goes on. If life challenges have caused you to experience less pleasure, more sadness and anxiety , disturbed sleep, or behaviors that are not normal for you, it will help to seek an experienced counselor to talk to. You don't have to face problems alone. Make an appointment and let's get started on your healing journey.

Are you experiencing depression or anxiety ? Feeling overwhelmed? Burnt out? Coping in ways that you recognize to be unhealthy? Let me help you reframe your thoughts and use evidence-based techniques to manage your mood and process your emotions.

At Acorn Counseling & Mediation, we treat any age from children through adults. We offer individual, couple, and family counseling. Although the most typical issues we treat are anxiety , depression, and relationship struggles, we can also help walk through other struggles like grief and PTSD. At Acorn Counseling & Mediation, we believe you should be in the driver's seat, and that we are here to help you navigate, process, and shed light on the obstacles you face.

I am an individual and family therapist licensed in Illinois with over 5 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have specialized experience working in residential-based treatment, providing long-term care treatment as well as short-term crisis outpatient-field work. I have worked with clients with a range of concerns and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety , parenting problems, abandonment issues, grief and loss, trauma, mood disorders, etc.

"I aim to provide a caring counseling environment that promotes hope, healing and wholeness in your life." With over 39 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Roger is particularly skilled in helping individuals who are facing life transitions and with couples who are trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger utilizes Gottman based couples counseling methods with couples and addresses many types of concerns including grief, anxiety , depression, trauma and stress management with individuals. Roger has been described as having a calm and caring personality that puts clients at ease.

Feeling overwhelmed with life pressures? Uncertain of how to cope or where to turn? At some point, whether facing a life change, personal crisis, family issue, depression or anxiety , we can all benefit from a helping hand. OSF Saint Anthony's Psychological Counseling Program provides individual, couples and family therapy for Adults, Teens, and Children ages 6+. Our group consists of highly skilled professionals with various specialties, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Professional Counselors.

I believe that there are many reasons that a person may seek out counseling at some period in their lives. I value that your experiences and concerns are unique to you and therefore, understand the importance of listening to your individual story. With an individualistic approach, I believe that we can work collaboratively for you to understand your situation with greater self-awareness and identify your own personal strengths which will empower you to cope with circumstances more effectively.

So many of us are walking around with unhealed wounds. Healing is a process that takes time, support, encouragement, courage, and validation. Therapy can be an integral part of the healing process for many. I utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, and Attachment Theory to help clients navigate the healing process. We dive deeply into unconscious processes and work on bringing them into consciousness. We work on quieting the inner critic and living in true authenticity through vulnerability and courage.

Professional Counseling Solutions is a program of Madison County Catholic Charities. Our two offices are located in Alton and Granite City. We accept insurance. We also offer a sliding fee scale for services based on household income. Our therapeutic team includes LCPC and LCSW therapists.