Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Barrington, IL

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Barrington, Illinois, with more than 20 years of experience working with adults of all ages, adolescents and families. Whether discouraged or overwhelmed, therapy can help improve the quality of your life. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, academic and occupational problems, depression, relationship issues, and the challenges of life transition. With a background in health psychology, I also have expertise in helping clients whose illness or pain interfere with daily living, (e.g., migraine and IBS as well as other chronic illnesses such as cancer, fibromyalgia, diabetes and heart disease.)

Personal growth and soul-searching take courage. Therapy is a journey, and I am ready to begin that journey with those courageous clients. It takes courage to seek help and sit with a stranger, the therapist, and talk about what troubles you, what motivates you and what you love. Counseling is about you and for you. No matter the age and stage in your life seek help if you feel you need it. At times, what is going on in our lives seems insurmountable. Having someone to provide encouragement, listen without judgement, and helping you set goals and realistic expectations can ease the burden.

How many times have you looked at this website? (Yea, me too. I wondered if this would be the best way to connect with clients). And now you are trying to find a good therapist–someone who will relate to you. Let me start off by stating how important I think mental health is to the well-being of an individual. I believe that it colors everything that one does. While life isn’t always perfect, one can look at life- process, develop options and just try it out. It really isn’t clear cut like that and processing takes time. Maybe that is why I am in this field–to help people to look at their lives and to make their lives better.

I have a passion for working with clients of all walks of life at different life stages. My primary goal with clients is to establish a safe and nurturing therapeutic relationship. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential. I look to uncover client's strengths and empower them to develop new patterns of coping. My treatment style is a collaborative process where I can tailor the counseling to meet each person's specific treatment goals. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorder, grief and loss, parenting and self-esteem.

Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois who has 16 years of experience partnering with adults and children seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and women’s issues, trauma, grief, and relationship issues both in Illinois and Arizona. Erin completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Illinois, and Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Arizona.

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes his former work in the school setting to assist his clients in achieving social, emotional, educational and vocational success. He has experience counseling diverse populations within all cultural, gender and age groups. Patrick is skilled with crisis intervention, assessment, and application of research-based theory and therapeutic approaches. Patrick provides therapy for clients dealing with trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, self-harm and attention deficit disorders.

I view therapy as a rare opportunity to nurture your inner world and be truly "seen" by another person. Healing begins when you can confront your pain, hear your own voice, and rewrite your story all while feeling validated, understood, and accepted. Being human is hard, but the more you embrace your humanness in a space free from ridicule and shame, the more you can begin speaking to and treating yourself with compassion and curiosity. My approach tends to work best with people who are open to embracing vulnerability, practicing mindfulness, exposure exercises, journaling, and solution focused interventions.

I understand that making the decision to come to therapy can be a difficult choice. I believe that providing a safe space rooted in mutual respect, trust, and free of judgement is the key to the therapeutic alliance. My approach is focused on helping people reach within, realize, and utilize their strengths,

You've been working through challenges on your own for quite some time. Family and friends think you are “fine”, but deep inside you are struggling to get through the day to day without breaking down. You're overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of life and have been trying to change the way you feel, but things do not seem to be any different no matter what you do. If you are ready for change and support within your personal life, then you're in the right place. Let's get you back to having peace and meaningful connection within your personal life.

I have an open genuine heart willing to understand how to help you get back on track to meet your goals and develop consistent healthy life choices. In session, we will utilize an interactive and solution-focused approach aimed at creating a safe environment to identify those obstacles, without judgement, and to explore the core issues of the problem. My goal is to empower my clients to independently and constructively problem solve, create strategies to learn their potential, and to heal past mistakes for the future they desire.

Ann is a Licensed Social Worker with over 8 years of experience. She utilizes client centered therapy with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and mindfulness techniques. She believes a healthy body contributes to a healthy mind and therefore emphasizes the importance of the mind body connection.

Welcome! Bienvenidos! I am passionate about sexual health and sexuality. I welcome everyone and my hope is to have a brave space to help make positive changes in your life. I specialize in working with anxiety, family/couple relationships, and sexual disorders. I work on erectile dysfunction, pain management, organs or arousal dysfunction, and sexuality.

I work best with individuals (adults) who are ready for change to push through what may be uncomfortable feelings, to change habits and patterns of behavior that have kept them stuck. Most, but not all, personal problems of anxiety, depression, self-sabotage and poor decisions can stem from faulty thinking and beliefs. Therefore bringing self-defeating thoughts and the troubling behaviors that come from those faulty beliefs out in the open allows us to respond differently!

We will spend more time at our job than we do with anything or anyone else, so deciding on a career path or realizing you need to make a change can feel overwhelming and scary. PathWise counselors can equip you to make informed and intelligent decisions regarding your education, career, or job.

My goals with clients are to reduce anxiety, improve mood and behavior problems, and increase inner peace, ease, and balance. I value the opportunity to help others face and overcome their fears and live more value consistent lives. Seeing my clients' bravery lead to short and long term growth encourages me on a daily basis. I work with the full age range of clients, and tailor my approach based on individual and family needs and presenting concerns. My primary theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral.

Are you living with anxiety and panic attacks? Is anxiety ruining your life? Does your stress seem to be more than usual? Anxiety is our bodys way of telling us that things are off balance. Avoiding activities and friends wont make it go away. It just makes it get stronger. Are you sick and tired of feeling on edge or scared? It is time to get free of the hold anxiety or panic has on you. You deserve a happiness.