Therapists in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

As complex beings, we are created to synergistically function in wholeness in our spirit, soul, and body. When our souls are wounded by negative life experiences, we begin to believe lies about ourselves, the world around us, and God. This leads to the compounding of various negative symptomatic behaviors and thoughts, fueled by a corrupted belief system. It is in the uprooting of these lies through the Spirit of Truth that we find freedom and wholeness, while discovering our created value and purpose this side of Heaven.

Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.

I specialize in treating Anxiety, Eating Disorders, OCD, Phobias, and Trichotillomania. I strive to establish a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-reflection and personal growth. I offer highly effective coping strategies that are tailored to address triggers and challenges you may face in life. Through our collaborative efforts, we will navigate and conquer life's obstacles together. My aim is to empower you, enabling you to improve your overall daily functioning, foster a stronger sense of of well-being, and embrace the ability to be fully present with yourself.

I enjoy working with people of all ages and have additional training specialized in working with children and adolescents. I am very interested in play and creativity as tools in promoting wellness and healing. This can look like using art materials to explore emotions or guided visualizations to process and get to the root of an experience or issue.

•Email is the best way to reach me!• •Updated on 11/21/23 - Current availability: Monday 5pm weekly or bi-weekly• Hello, my name is Dawn Tipton. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor (PEL). I earned my MA in mental health counseling and school counseling at Concordia University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. I am a person-centered therapist with 12 years of experience working with children and young adults. I have also worked with adult clients for 7 years.

Life can be a journey with challenges where one wants to overcome those hurtles, yet solutions seem out of reach. For me, it is a privilege to accompany you on your journey and explore solutions to overcome these challenges. Much like life, therapy is a journey where you discover your power to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is simple: you are my goal! You are at the center of this journey. You are the main character who deserves dignity and compassion as you discover your power to move forward with your life journey.

If you notice that you are stuck in a negative pattern, you may feel powerless and hopeless about change. Let's work together to identify where you are stuck and what keeps you from thriving. Let's identify your strengths and leverage the gifts and talents you have to combat the struggles you continue to endure. Everyone encounters challenges in this life. Let's work together to overcome barriers and ensure nothing stands in your way of living an abundant life.

Life can get challenging sometimes. Sometimes coping can become difficult and that's when it's time to get some support and learn new coping skills to maneuver through the challenging times.

I am passionate about fostering clients' resiliency. Through a holistic-based approach, working to ensure that clients have the tools to handle strong emotions that might arise from conflict and trauma. Relationships with family, friends, and intimate partners can cause complex emotions to arise. Working to reframe your relationship with others and yourself is the foundation of a fulfilling life.

As seen on Univision, Telemundo, and La Ley Radio. Currently accepting clients for psychological and mental health evaluations for immigration cases. If you are petitioning for a U Visa, VAWA, Asylum, or Hardship (Perdon), please contact me to conduct the required mental health evaluation. Receive a comprehensive report that includes a biopsychosocial biography, clinical assessments, and treatment recommendations as well as other information pertaining to your particular case. Interviews done online.

We are a practice committed to: Hope and Acceptance, Love and Compassion, Healing and Growth. We specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care with the goal of finding resolution and peace to issues and concerns which are getting in the way of living your happiest life.

I am passionate about empowering people to thrive and fulfill their potential as well as achieve greater life satisfaction. I have worked with many people who are navigating difficulties to be able to gain greater levels of confidence and growth. I use a collaborative and goal-oriented approach in therapy. I seek to help clients build on their strengths and ultimately to be able to experience life more fully.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe it is important to start where the patient (or family) is in their therapeutic journey. I can help you explore and understand the emotional barriers in life and reach your full potential utilizing patient-centered and strengths-based approach to care.

Finding the right therapist can feel like shopping for a relationship, a process that is often taxing and time-consuming. My goal is to make that search a little easier for you. I am dedicated to providing a safe, collaborative, creative, and empathetic space where you can explore yourself, gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, and hopefully put an end to the search. As an immigrant woman, I bring a non-traditional perspective to therapy, shaped by my own experiences.

Helping adults 18+ by providing counseling to individuals and couples and treating concerns that involve: Anxiety Depression Behavioral Issues Grief Trauma Career Discernment Time Management Family Conflict Parenting/Co-Parenting Division of Labor Intimacy

Have experienced difficulty with with day to day stressors in your life? Therapy can help with individuals build skills to help with coping when stressors become overwhelming. I bring a consistent mind-body approach to all counseling, incorporating techniques of mindfulness and meditation, I also leverage person, centered, EFT and CBT approaches. Additionally, I enjoy working closely with individuals of all cultural background and orientations and I have a range of experiences and training in working with adolescents, couples, and families navigate life stressors.

At times asking for help can be perceived as a weakness instead of inner strength. I can assist you in utilizing your strengths to help you overcome the challenges you face and develop healthy coping skills. We all need some assistance at some point in our lives. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment. Let's work together to discover the obstacles that may be holding you back from living a fulfilled life.

I believe in taking a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach to therapy. I truly believe that you are the expert of your experience and I am here to help as a coach and support you in reaching your goals. I have training in evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT and ERP to help support you with tools to make meaningful changes in your life. I also have over five years of working in behavioral health and higher levels of care with a diverse client population ranging from children to adults and including communities of color, immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Stacy has been in practice for 17+ years and has worked with a wide range of individuals seeking support and guidance in several areas, including life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility, racial trauma and injustice, adjustment to parenthood, couples, grief, etc. Stacy works from an integrative and strengths based model, recognizing that how we each take in and perceive our past and significant relationships can directly impact our day to day interactions with ourselves and others.