Guardian Therapists in Chicago, IL
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
I am committed to supporting my clients ability to grow and change. As a Humanist, I believe that people are always striving to succeed, but at times are blocked by fears, doubts and loss of clear identity. I see my clients as collaborators in the therapeutic process, and together we create a personal path for healing and growth, that incorporates soundly researched therapeutic techniques.
I am committed to supporting my clients ability to grow and change. As a Humanist, I believe that people are always striving to succeed, but at times are blocked by fears, doubts and loss of clear identity. I see my clients as collaborators in the therapeutic process, and together we create a personal path for healing and growth, that incorporates soundly researched therapeutic techniques.
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Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Don’t gamble with the most important relationship in your life. Get proven help! This week, thousands of partners around the world used our approach to get their relationships back on track. Next week, you can be one of them. For over 35 years, we have been refining a power-packed, streamlined system for restoring broken connections. Our guidance is practical, step-by-step, and straight to the heart of the matter. We’ll pinpoint the changes that you need to make, guide you through the tough conversations, and steer you away from the rabbit holes that can sidetrack progress.
Don’t gamble with the most important relationship in your life. Get proven help! This week, thousands of partners around the world used our approach to get their relationships back on track. Next week, you can be one of them. For over 35 years, we have been refining a power-packed, streamlined system for restoring broken connections. Our guidance is practical, step-by-step, and straight to the heart of the matter. We’ll pinpoint the changes that you need to make, guide you through the tough conversations, and steer you away from the rabbit holes that can sidetrack progress.
I graduated from University of IL – Champaign/Urbana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and earned my secondary degree, Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, in both corporate and private settings, I have been in clinical practice for 15+ years. I have worked with adolescents and adults in an individual capacity, as well as family and marital therapy, and specializes in treating anxiety and depression.
I graduated from University of IL – Champaign/Urbana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and earned my secondary degree, Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, in both corporate and private settings, I have been in clinical practice for 15+ years. I have worked with adolescents and adults in an individual capacity, as well as family and marital therapy, and specializes in treating anxiety and depression.
Relationships can be both a source of profound joy and significant challenge. Overcoming communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust, and navigating life transitions can often lead to distress for individuals, couples, and families. Working with couples and families, my goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can address the struggles you face and work toward the harmony and connection you desire.
Relationships can be both a source of profound joy and significant challenge. Overcoming communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust, and navigating life transitions can often lead to distress for individuals, couples, and families. Working with couples and families, my goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can address the struggles you face and work toward the harmony and connection you desire.
As a highly-experienced clinical psychologist I have worked with a wide spectrum of therapy and evaluation issues within my private practice and multiple other treatment settings. I recognize the importance of seeing clients as individuals with unique strengths ,weaknesses and specific needs, and not simply as diagnostic labels or condtions. My approach to therapy is based on my inherent belief in change and on establishing a safe,secure and strong working relationship with my clients. I employ an eclectic approach relying upon well researched and effective treatment methods which best fit the specific needs and concerns of the individual client.
As a highly-experienced clinical psychologist I have worked with a wide spectrum of therapy and evaluation issues within my private practice and multiple other treatment settings. I recognize the importance of seeing clients as individuals with unique strengths ,weaknesses and specific needs, and not simply as diagnostic labels or condtions. My approach to therapy is based on my inherent belief in change and on establishing a safe,secure and strong working relationship with my clients. I employ an eclectic approach relying upon well researched and effective treatment methods which best fit the specific needs and concerns of the individual client.
Ms. Nicholson is a private practitioner and president of Stella M. Nicholson and Associates, Lombard, Illinois where she counsels Adult Children of Alcoholics/Co-dependants, alcoholics/addicts, couples, and specializes in the treatment of families and children. She has worked in the addiction and mental health field since 1978. In addition to her practice, Ms. Nicholson has served as a consultant/trainer to numerous treatment facilities, mental health organizations, hospitals, schools and institutions regarding program development and implementation Her commitment is to help people to put the pieces of their lives together again Ms. Nicholson has also authored two workbooks.
Ms. Nicholson is a private practitioner and president of Stella M. Nicholson and Associates, Lombard, Illinois where she counsels Adult Children of Alcoholics/Co-dependants, alcoholics/addicts, couples, and specializes in the treatment of families and children. She has worked in the addiction and mental health field since 1978. In addition to her practice, Ms. Nicholson has served as a consultant/trainer to numerous treatment facilities, mental health organizations, hospitals, schools and institutions regarding program development and implementation Her commitment is to help people to put the pieces of their lives together again Ms. Nicholson has also authored two workbooks.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, not
Enjoying life, I would like to help you feel better. I also work with people who have eating disorders,anorexiabulimia, ARFID and binge eating disorder. I have a lot of experience and training.
Since the Pandemic, I’ve been seeing people virtually, but I will now also be. Able to see clients in my new office in Glenview. So I’m available to see clients who live in Illinois either by Telehealth or
In person. Free parking in the Glenview office. Evening and weekend appointments.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, not
Enjoying life, I would like to help you feel better. I also work with people who have eating disorders,anorexiabulimia, ARFID and binge eating disorder. I have a lot of experience and training.
Since the Pandemic, I’ve been seeing people virtually, but I will now also be. Able to see clients in my new office in Glenview. So I’m available to see clients who live in Illinois either by Telehealth or
In person. Free parking in the Glenview office. Evening and weekend appointments.
I have been in practice for over 30 years and feel that I'm best at dealing with individuals with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. The goal of all my work is to help individuals live up to their full potential. I have an expertise with numerous techniques to accomplish this goal. Traditional insight-oriented, cognitive/behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and specialty techniques such as hypnotherapy, biofeedback and relaxation training are just a few of the interventions I use.
I have been in practice for over 30 years and feel that I'm best at dealing with individuals with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. The goal of all my work is to help individuals live up to their full potential. I have an expertise with numerous techniques to accomplish this goal. Traditional insight-oriented, cognitive/behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and specialty techniques such as hypnotherapy, biofeedback and relaxation training are just a few of the interventions I use.
