Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL
Therapy is an aspect of maintaining good health. Focusing on integration, skills training, and a strengths-based approach toward healthy living, I provide therapeutic support and creative processes to promote overall health and wellbeing. I enjoy helping clients resolve their concerns and learn meaningful skills toward creating happiness in their lives. I offer challenging exercises, motivation and support as you discover a more fulfilling, engaged, joyful purpose. I am licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional experience. I have experience in anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, adjustment, anger issues, and self esteem.
Therapy is an aspect of maintaining good health. Focusing on integration, skills training, and a strengths-based approach toward healthy living, I provide therapeutic support and creative processes to promote overall health and wellbeing. I enjoy helping clients resolve their concerns and learn meaningful skills toward creating happiness in their lives. I offer challenging exercises, motivation and support as you discover a more fulfilling, engaged, joyful purpose. I am licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional experience. I have experience in anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, adjustment, anger issues, and self esteem.
I have been deeply interested in the field of psychology from a very young age. My respect and commitment to this field have never wavered. For over 30 years, I have seen clients improve their lives in ways both large and small. Change may occur by learning new coping strategies, grieving a past loss, working through trauma or abuse, or by beginning to trust another.
I have been deeply interested in the field of psychology from a very young age. My respect and commitment to this field have never wavered. For over 30 years, I have seen clients improve their lives in ways both large and small. Change may occur by learning new coping strategies, grieving a past loss, working through trauma or abuse, or by beginning to trust another.
I have served hundreds of families over the years and have developed a specialty working with children (four and up), adolescents and young adults. I believe these are important formative years in a person's life and sometimes there are bumps along the way. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, school-refusal, grief and loss, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, dealing with divorce, and much more. I understand that each individual is different and thus treatment needs to be tailored to each person's needs and wants. I also enjoy working with a variety of adults and young couples.
I have served hundreds of families over the years and have developed a specialty working with children (four and up), adolescents and young adults. I believe these are important formative years in a person's life and sometimes there are bumps along the way. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, school-refusal, grief and loss, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, dealing with divorce, and much more. I understand that each individual is different and thus treatment needs to be tailored to each person's needs and wants. I also enjoy working with a variety of adults and young couples.
Thank you for inquiring about who I am. It can take courage to ask for help. I applaud you for reading on and hope I am your choice to support you, your child, partner, parent, family or friend. I am a therapist with over 30 years of experience. I have also served as a school social worker from 2005 – 2021 in both private and public school systems. I am well versed in a variety of clinical modalities. My goal is to evoke positive change in the individuals who choose to work with me. I excel in working with children (4+), adolescents, adults, parents, couples and families.
Thank you for inquiring about who I am. It can take courage to ask for help. I applaud you for reading on and hope I am your choice to support you, your child, partner, parent, family or friend. I am a therapist with over 30 years of experience. I have also served as a school social worker from 2005 – 2021 in both private and public school systems. I am well versed in a variety of clinical modalities. My goal is to evoke positive change in the individuals who choose to work with me. I excel in working with children (4+), adolescents, adults, parents, couples and families.
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"What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.
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"What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and starting therapy is a vulnerable step. My approach is grounded in meeting you where you are — without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting clients from childhood through adulthood. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and other stressors that impact emotional well-being.
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and starting therapy is a vulnerable step. My approach is grounded in meeting you where you are — without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting clients from childhood through adulthood. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and other stressors that impact emotional well-being.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful relationship or work patterns? Many adults and parents seek therapy while carrying emotional stress shaped by early relationships, family dynamics, or being raised by emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents. These experiences can affect self-worth, boundaries, communication, and how safe it feels to express emotions.
I offer a safe, nurturing, and compassionate space to explore these patterns. Together, we work to understand how attachment trauma may be contributing to anxiety, depression, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or ongoing relationship challenges.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful relationship or work patterns? Many adults and parents seek therapy while carrying emotional stress shaped by early relationships, family dynamics, or being raised by emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents. These experiences can affect self-worth, boundaries, communication, and how safe it feels to express emotions.
I offer a safe, nurturing, and compassionate space to explore these patterns. Together, we work to understand how attachment trauma may be contributing to anxiety, depression, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or ongoing relationship challenges.
My name is Medina Ruci, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, low self-esteem, self-injury, suicidal ideation, relationship challenges, family conflict, and behavioral concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting adults through life transitions, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and identity-related stress.
My name is Medina Ruci, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, low self-esteem, self-injury, suicidal ideation, relationship challenges, family conflict, and behavioral concerns. I also have extensive experience supporting adults through life transitions, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and identity-related stress.
I admire when an individual is ready to confront their problems and gain insight into accepting and overcoming these struggles. My style emphasizes a collaborative genuine relationship in order to enhance your social, emotional, and physical well-being. My hope is to assist you with developing skills to find relief from your symptoms while enhancing your self-awareness. Additionally I hope to invite you to change unhealthy patterns, and guide you to a more balanced and satisfying life.
I admire when an individual is ready to confront their problems and gain insight into accepting and overcoming these struggles. My style emphasizes a collaborative genuine relationship in order to enhance your social, emotional, and physical well-being. My hope is to assist you with developing skills to find relief from your symptoms while enhancing your self-awareness. Additionally I hope to invite you to change unhealthy patterns, and guide you to a more balanced and satisfying life.
Marcy Pritzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience, I am passionate about using a holistic model of mental health while enabling individuals to take charge of their lives from the inside out. I am dedicated to working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma and a desire to live a healthier life. I understand the ease of being when life feels balanced and fulfilling.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience, I am passionate about using a holistic model of mental health while enabling individuals to take charge of their lives from the inside out. I am dedicated to working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma and a desire to live a healthier life. I understand the ease of being when life feels balanced and fulfilling.
I specialize in trauma recovery for emerging adults navigating identity, relationships, and the transition into adulthood.
Therapy with me is genuine and straightforward. My goal is to create a space for honesty, feel comfortable and explore.
Therapy with me is not awkward or overly formal. My approach is grounded, calm, and collaborative. Therapy is well paced, while working to help you understand yourself and create meaningful change.
We look at patterns shaped by the past—especially trauma, anxiety, and relationship dynamics—and work toward building clarity, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others
I specialize in trauma recovery for emerging adults navigating identity, relationships, and the transition into adulthood.
Therapy with me is genuine and straightforward. My goal is to create a space for honesty, feel comfortable and explore.
Therapy with me is not awkward or overly formal. My approach is grounded, calm, and collaborative. Therapy is well paced, while working to help you understand yourself and create meaningful change.
We look at patterns shaped by the past—especially trauma, anxiety, and relationship dynamics—and work toward building clarity, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others
Congratulations on taking the first step to get counseling! This is often the hardest step which may be filled with mixed emotions. I encourage you to approach counseling as a journey through self-awareness and self-fulfillment. With over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field, I have helped numerous individuals, couples and families struggling to cope with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, special needs and stress management. I aim to meet each client where they are and assist them in working towards their personal goals.
Congratulations on taking the first step to get counseling! This is often the hardest step which may be filled with mixed emotions. I encourage you to approach counseling as a journey through self-awareness and self-fulfillment. With over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field, I have helped numerous individuals, couples and families struggling to cope with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, special needs and stress management. I aim to meet each client where they are and assist them in working towards their personal goals.
Beginning is one of the hardest things to do, but worth every effort. I consider every session a privilege to participate in and helping people move from hopelessness to hopefulness is a beautiful thing.
Beginning is one of the hardest things to do, but worth every effort. I consider every session a privilege to participate in and helping people move from hopelessness to hopefulness is a beautiful thing.
Rachael M Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
3 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone's therapy needs are different! I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to honor those unique needs. I believe I have a responsibility as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, open environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their therapy process. When working with clients on concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, parenting, and work/school concerns I focus on patterns within and across generations of families, balance between connectedness and individuality, and increasing your ability to cope with and tolerate stress.
Everyone's therapy needs are different! I take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to honor those unique needs. I believe I have a responsibility as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, open environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their therapy process. When working with clients on concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, parenting, and work/school concerns I focus on patterns within and across generations of families, balance between connectedness and individuality, and increasing your ability to cope with and tolerate stress.
I work with all ages with specialized experience working with college students and young adults. I have experience working with people who face depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, family and relationship concerns, school and career related stress, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, spiritual & religious concerns, and identity development challenges. Clients who will benefit from my service are looking for either remote (telehealth) or in-person counseling support in facing their life's difficulties, learning skills to foster strength and resilience, and gaining insight and awareness into how they function.
I work with all ages with specialized experience working with college students and young adults. I have experience working with people who face depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, family and relationship concerns, school and career related stress, ADHD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, spiritual & religious concerns, and identity development challenges. Clients who will benefit from my service are looking for either remote (telehealth) or in-person counseling support in facing their life's difficulties, learning skills to foster strength and resilience, and gaining insight and awareness into how they function.
I am a graduate from the Illinois School Of Professional Psychology. I completed my training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Pain Management (now known as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). I have worked in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience treating adults and geriatrics with a wide variety of psychological issues. I treat a variety of conditions such as, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life adjustment difficulties. I am also on staff at the Amita neuroscience institute.
I am a graduate from the Illinois School Of Professional Psychology. I completed my training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Pain Management (now known as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). I have worked in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience treating adults and geriatrics with a wide variety of psychological issues. I treat a variety of conditions such as, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life adjustment difficulties. I am also on staff at the Amita neuroscience institute.
In my clinical practice I treat my clients with respect, offering empathy, validation and support. I meet the client where they are, and offer them time to gain trust while promoting a healthy therapeutic relationship. Our goal will be to learn skills to promote symptom reduction and improved functioning, in order reach their full potential and quality of life.
I work mainly with adults. I enjoy working on women's issues, related to forming healthy relationships, self esteem, boundary setting.
In my clinical practice I treat my clients with respect, offering empathy, validation and support. I meet the client where they are, and offer them time to gain trust while promoting a healthy therapeutic relationship. Our goal will be to learn skills to promote symptom reduction and improved functioning, in order reach their full potential and quality of life.
I work mainly with adults. I enjoy working on women's issues, related to forming healthy relationships, self esteem, boundary setting.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes, especially when you’re juggling high expectations, big emotions, or just trying to keep it together. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform or have it all figured out. We’ll talk things through in a real, down-to-earth way while building practical tools to handle what’s coming up. I take a collaborative, relaxed approach - sometimes serious, sometimes with humor, and always focused on helping you move forward in a way that feels doable.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes, especially when you’re juggling high expectations, big emotions, or just trying to keep it together. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform or have it all figured out. We’ll talk things through in a real, down-to-earth way while building practical tools to handle what’s coming up. I take a collaborative, relaxed approach - sometimes serious, sometimes with humor, and always focused on helping you move forward in a way that feels doable.
Oftentimes people turn to therapy after experiencing pain in their lives. While my clinical experience varies, my heart is drawn toward helping individuals, couples, or families who have experienced past trauma. Traumatic experiences at younger ages can create baggage that impacts you and your relationships for years to come. I am here to help you gently unpack that baggage on your healing journey. I also specialize in creating an affirming space for clients who are looking to have their faith and spirituality be a part of their therapy experience as well as those going through life transitions that need some extra support and care.
Oftentimes people turn to therapy after experiencing pain in their lives. While my clinical experience varies, my heart is drawn toward helping individuals, couples, or families who have experienced past trauma. Traumatic experiences at younger ages can create baggage that impacts you and your relationships for years to come. I am here to help you gently unpack that baggage on your healing journey. I also specialize in creating an affirming space for clients who are looking to have their faith and spirituality be a part of their therapy experience as well as those going through life transitions that need some extra support and care.
Change can lead to distress and difficulty. We offer practical planning and smart solutions! Improve your school, job, or household happiness; build relationships and gain insights. Learn techniques and strategies to cope with your troubles and frustrations. Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults!
Change can lead to distress and difficulty. We offer practical planning and smart solutions! Improve your school, job, or household happiness; build relationships and gain insights. Learn techniques and strategies to cope with your troubles and frustrations. Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults!
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Number of Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL
400+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Stress |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 77% | Aetna |
| 61% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |