Male Therapists in Brookfield, IL
*Now accepting new clients.* This practice has been developed to help adults that have experienced some form of trauma, life changing event, or adjustment concern. These experiences don't have to be recent; you just want to address them now to free your mind from the thoughts. Anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy is led through multiple therapy types depending on the client. Through a client/provider collaborative relationship we can choose the best practices to address your concerns in the most time-sensitive way possible. My clients are looking to move past the thoughts they feel have been "hounding" them or holding them back.
*Now accepting new clients.* This practice has been developed to help adults that have experienced some form of trauma, life changing event, or adjustment concern. These experiences don't have to be recent; you just want to address them now to free your mind from the thoughts. Anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy is led through multiple therapy types depending on the client. Through a client/provider collaborative relationship we can choose the best practices to address your concerns in the most time-sensitive way possible. My clients are looking to move past the thoughts they feel have been "hounding" them or holding them back.
I am a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) counselor. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who are dealing with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, stress related to life changes, and symptoms related to child abuse or trauma. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I work well with difficult to engage teens, adults looking to make life changes, adults with substance use issues, and people with issues related to trauma. My style is easy going and non-judgmental but I can also help you work on meeting your goals. I am doing EMDR (trauma treatment) sessions online and in person at this time.
I am a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) counselor. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who are dealing with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, stress related to life changes, and symptoms related to child abuse or trauma. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I work well with difficult to engage teens, adults looking to make life changes, adults with substance use issues, and people with issues related to trauma. My style is easy going and non-judgmental but I can also help you work on meeting your goals. I am doing EMDR (trauma treatment) sessions online and in person at this time.
I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients from children to adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development, self-esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients from children to adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development, self-esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
William Ressl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, PhD, LCSW
Brookfield, IL 60513
Not accepting new clients
Life need not be filled with anxiety. Feel anxious? Stressed out? Lonely? Depressed? That life has no meaning? Does it feel like something is just not quite right? Relationships struggling? Let’s work together to make life different. We’ll look systematically at anxiety as well as the emotional processes and triggers that create stress in life. Knowing the processes and triggers that impact life negatively can help to make a better tomorrow. We’ll explore together how to manage the triggers of anxiety that impact life learning how to manage anxiety rather than having it manage you.
Life need not be filled with anxiety. Feel anxious? Stressed out? Lonely? Depressed? That life has no meaning? Does it feel like something is just not quite right? Relationships struggling? Let’s work together to make life different. We’ll look systematically at anxiety as well as the emotional processes and triggers that create stress in life. Knowing the processes and triggers that impact life negatively can help to make a better tomorrow. We’ll explore together how to manage the triggers of anxiety that impact life learning how to manage anxiety rather than having it manage you.
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My purpose is to provide therapeutic healing to BIPOC communities. The focus is on overcoming traumatic life experiences that have impeded on our pursuit to internal joy and happiness. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, using person-centered and strength-based approaches, along with motivational interviewing to help clients navigate their healing journey. With therapy, one can be healed and liberated from past traumas and difficult life experiences that have prevented the possibility of feeling one’s best self. By healing the mind, we can also heal the body and spirit allowing us to attain total wellness and elevation.
My purpose is to provide therapeutic healing to BIPOC communities. The focus is on overcoming traumatic life experiences that have impeded on our pursuit to internal joy and happiness. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, using person-centered and strength-based approaches, along with motivational interviewing to help clients navigate their healing journey. With therapy, one can be healed and liberated from past traumas and difficult life experiences that have prevented the possibility of feeling one’s best self. By healing the mind, we can also heal the body and spirit allowing us to attain total wellness and elevation.
I honor the opportunity and privilege it is to accompany clients, witness their stories, and support them on their healing and recovery journey. I strive to provide compassionate, grounded, connected, and caring therapy services. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to address their opportunities for growth, and who are eager to connect more with themselves and with others.
I honor the opportunity and privilege it is to accompany clients, witness their stories, and support them on their healing and recovery journey. I strive to provide compassionate, grounded, connected, and caring therapy services. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to address their opportunities for growth, and who are eager to connect more with themselves and with others.
Thank you for visiting my page. I'm continally inspired by the courage and strength of my clients as they seek to overcome obstacles in their relationships or career. Psychotherapy helps alleviate depression, anxiety, and relationship issues which create an immense amount of suffering and pain. People who work with me often find relief in the first several sessions and may continue to work on improved coping, problem solving and greater self-awareness. It's a great relief to get unstuck and get something started for ourselves.
Thank you for visiting my page. I'm continally inspired by the courage and strength of my clients as they seek to overcome obstacles in their relationships or career. Psychotherapy helps alleviate depression, anxiety, and relationship issues which create an immense amount of suffering and pain. People who work with me often find relief in the first several sessions and may continue to work on improved coping, problem solving and greater self-awareness. It's a great relief to get unstuck and get something started for ourselves.
As your therapist, I highly value working in a collaborative manner to provide you with a safe space that makes you feel heard, validated, and understood with whatever you bring to our sessions! I strive to learn more about you so that I can provide coping strategies that resonate with you best to assist you in your personal journey.
As your therapist, I highly value working in a collaborative manner to provide you with a safe space that makes you feel heard, validated, and understood with whatever you bring to our sessions! I strive to learn more about you so that I can provide coping strategies that resonate with you best to assist you in your personal journey.
My approach to therapy emphasizes feelings of trust, safety, and authenticity to encourage you as you grow by developing self-knowledge and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic process. I draw from multiple perspectives to help understand and walk with you as you integrate your courage, creativity, curiosity, and strengths into your life. My clients use their strengths to address past memories, process difficult emotions and life experiences, and develop a vision for a hopeful and fulfilling future.
My approach to therapy emphasizes feelings of trust, safety, and authenticity to encourage you as you grow by developing self-knowledge and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic process. I draw from multiple perspectives to help understand and walk with you as you integrate your courage, creativity, curiosity, and strengths into your life. My clients use their strengths to address past memories, process difficult emotions and life experiences, and develop a vision for a hopeful and fulfilling future.
I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mental illness, and many more areas. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mental illness, and many more areas. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Working with clients to build their sense of self-worth, enhance self-efficacy, and reframe negative thought patterns are a few of my areas of interest. I am passionate about working with individuals ranging in age from adolescent through adulthood. Other areas of focus are helping clients to identify moods and symptoms of disorders associated with moods, helping clients transition between roles in their life, helping to strengthen the mind body connection, and helping clients to find healthy balance in their life.
Working with clients to build their sense of self-worth, enhance self-efficacy, and reframe negative thought patterns are a few of my areas of interest. I am passionate about working with individuals ranging in age from adolescent through adulthood. Other areas of focus are helping clients to identify moods and symptoms of disorders associated with moods, helping clients transition between roles in their life, helping to strengthen the mind body connection, and helping clients to find healthy balance in their life.
Learning about yourself can be hard. Events in our past can stay with us and affect us in ways we don’t fully understand. If we let them, these events can stifle our growth. I try to provide an open, free place to talk about what makes you tick as a person within a sanctuary that promotes growth in all different capacities. Through our working relationship, we can learn about the parts of you that you may be hesitant to share. This process can take time and can be uncomfortable, but when you put the work in, the freedom and relief are worth the price of admission.
Learning about yourself can be hard. Events in our past can stay with us and affect us in ways we don’t fully understand. If we let them, these events can stifle our growth. I try to provide an open, free place to talk about what makes you tick as a person within a sanctuary that promotes growth in all different capacities. Through our working relationship, we can learn about the parts of you that you may be hesitant to share. This process can take time and can be uncomfortable, but when you put the work in, the freedom and relief are worth the price of admission.
Are you stuck, struggling or just looking to make personal improvements and soar to new heights? Are you having difficulties in your relationship, falling short at work or plainly not where you want to be in your life? Life is hard. One of the most profound things I have ever heard is, "if you keep doing what you always have done...you will always get what you always got". You must do something different. If you want something different than what you currently have call me now and let's get started!!! Together let's see how I can help you identify those stuck points, reset your goals and help you be successful!
Are you stuck, struggling or just looking to make personal improvements and soar to new heights? Are you having difficulties in your relationship, falling short at work or plainly not where you want to be in your life? Life is hard. One of the most profound things I have ever heard is, "if you keep doing what you always have done...you will always get what you always got". You must do something different. If you want something different than what you currently have call me now and let's get started!!! Together let's see how I can help you identify those stuck points, reset your goals and help you be successful!
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past experiences, therapy can help you move forward. Many people I work with feel stuck or overwhelmed—unsure how to reconnect with what matters most to them. Together, we can create space for you to understand yourself more deeply and build the life you want.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past experiences, therapy can help you move forward. Many people I work with feel stuck or overwhelmed—unsure how to reconnect with what matters most to them. Together, we can create space for you to understand yourself more deeply and build the life you want.
Three overarching beliefs shape my approach to the counseling process. They are, 1. People are unique, 2. Relationships are complicated, and 3. Life is hard. This leads me to an approach that focuses on meeting you where you are with dignity, respect, and curiosity. I want to listen to you, sit quietly with you, and get to know you. I want to hear your story and explore together not only what is difficult in your life, but also what is beautiful and strong…as difficult as it may be to recognize or believe.
Three overarching beliefs shape my approach to the counseling process. They are, 1. People are unique, 2. Relationships are complicated, and 3. Life is hard. This leads me to an approach that focuses on meeting you where you are with dignity, respect, and curiosity. I want to listen to you, sit quietly with you, and get to know you. I want to hear your story and explore together not only what is difficult in your life, but also what is beautiful and strong…as difficult as it may be to recognize or believe.
Jay Butterfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois since 2019, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice. Armed with an MS from Mercer University, Jay is dedicated to employing research-based techniques and practices to enhance the well-being of his clients. His methodology is eclectic but has strong roots in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), among others. His style is typically navigational, with a focus on finding realistic goals and actionable solutions.
Jay Butterfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois since 2019, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice. Armed with an MS from Mercer University, Jay is dedicated to employing research-based techniques and practices to enhance the well-being of his clients. His methodology is eclectic but has strong roots in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), among others. His style is typically navigational, with a focus on finding realistic goals and actionable solutions.
Gabriel A. Cardenas, MFT, MA is BILINGUAL in SPANISH and ENGLISH, Gabriel’s greatest passion is to bring healing and transformation to individuals and families who have experienced a TRAUMATIC or STRESSFUL experience. Gabriel has vast experience in treating people who struggle with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ANGER, and TRAUMA using cognitive behavioral therapy. He employs a family systems approach to address communication and relational issues with families. In addition, Gabriel loves to work with COUPLES who want to achieve their RELATIONSHIP GOALS—believing that a love that’s alive is also constantly evolving.
Gabriel A. Cardenas, MFT, MA is BILINGUAL in SPANISH and ENGLISH, Gabriel’s greatest passion is to bring healing and transformation to individuals and families who have experienced a TRAUMATIC or STRESSFUL experience. Gabriel has vast experience in treating people who struggle with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ANGER, and TRAUMA using cognitive behavioral therapy. He employs a family systems approach to address communication and relational issues with families. In addition, Gabriel loves to work with COUPLES who want to achieve their RELATIONSHIP GOALS—believing that a love that’s alive is also constantly evolving.
Are you or your loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? At Mind Body Therapy, we help pre-teens, teens, adults, and couples overcome emotional challenges, improve communication, and build lasting self-esteem. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based therapies like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to support you through anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, life transitions, and more. We tailor every session to your unique needs—because no two people heal the same way. You don’t have to do this alone. With the right support, healing and growth are possible.
Are you or your loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? At Mind Body Therapy, we help pre-teens, teens, adults, and couples overcome emotional challenges, improve communication, and build lasting self-esteem. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based therapies like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to support you through anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, life transitions, and more. We tailor every session to your unique needs—because no two people heal the same way. You don’t have to do this alone. With the right support, healing and growth are possible.
Life can feel like a relentless series of challenges, from the weight of past trauma to the daily struggle of managing your mental health in an overwhelming world. Whether you are processing deep-seated experiences, navigating anxiety and depression, or struggling with the focus-drain of Adult ADHD, you don’t have to carry the burden alone. I provide a high-clarity, safe sanctuary where your identity is honored and your strengths are the foundation of our work. My approach is active and individualized, centered on the "Entity" of the whole person. We don't just talk about problems; we build the tangible self-awareness and coping ski
Life can feel like a relentless series of challenges, from the weight of past trauma to the daily struggle of managing your mental health in an overwhelming world. Whether you are processing deep-seated experiences, navigating anxiety and depression, or struggling with the focus-drain of Adult ADHD, you don’t have to carry the burden alone. I provide a high-clarity, safe sanctuary where your identity is honored and your strengths are the foundation of our work. My approach is active and individualized, centered on the "Entity" of the whole person. We don't just talk about problems; we build the tangible self-awareness and coping ski
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or stress? You're not alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who feel stuck, burnt out, or unsure of how to manage everything life throws at them. My ideal client wants to feel understood, supported, and empowered to take control of their mental health. Their goals? To build confidence, find balance, and rediscover peace. I get it, life is a lot sometimes. Therapy doesn't have to be scary or stiff. I'm down-to-earth, I’ll meet you where you are, and together we’ll take small, real steps forward. Let’s talk, your healing starts here.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or stress? You're not alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who feel stuck, burnt out, or unsure of how to manage everything life throws at them. My ideal client wants to feel understood, supported, and empowered to take control of their mental health. Their goals? To build confidence, find balance, and rediscover peace. I get it, life is a lot sometimes. Therapy doesn't have to be scary or stiff. I'm down-to-earth, I’ll meet you where you are, and together we’ll take small, real steps forward. Let’s talk, your healing starts here.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.