Parenting Therapists in Crete, IL
After working for over two decades as a School Psychologist in school settings, I founded Gumm Consulting, Assessment, and Advocacy Services (GCAAS) to support parents and students with navigating the often difficult world of special education, IEP services, and 504 accommodations.
GCAAS specializes in conducting psychoeducational evaluations of individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges including learning disabilities, intellectual disability, developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and social/emotional difficulties.
After working for over two decades as a School Psychologist in school settings, I founded Gumm Consulting, Assessment, and Advocacy Services (GCAAS) to support parents and students with navigating the often difficult world of special education, IEP services, and 504 accommodations.
GCAAS specializes in conducting psychoeducational evaluations of individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges including learning disabilities, intellectual disability, developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and social/emotional difficulties.
My background encompasses a wide range of areas including trauma, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, anger management, parent coaching, grief and loss and relationship interventions.
My practice is equipped to support children, adolescents and adults of all genders. I am skilled in assessments, treatment planning, and applying tailored interventions to meet each client's unique needs. In our initial session, we will discuss your expectations and goals for therapy. I strive to create a comfortable non-judgmental environment.
My background encompasses a wide range of areas including trauma, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, anger management, parent coaching, grief and loss and relationship interventions.
My practice is equipped to support children, adolescents and adults of all genders. I am skilled in assessments, treatment planning, and applying tailored interventions to meet each client's unique needs. In our initial session, we will discuss your expectations and goals for therapy. I strive to create a comfortable non-judgmental environment.
I believe change is possible even in times of turmoil. I have devoted my career to working with clients looking for new beginnings, responding to trauma, and healing. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), life transitions including death, divorce, unemployment, women and couple's issues, and motivational coaching.
I believe change is possible even in times of turmoil. I have devoted my career to working with clients looking for new beginnings, responding to trauma, and healing. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), life transitions including death, divorce, unemployment, women and couple's issues, and motivational coaching.
Every person has the capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change, even during life's difficult seasons. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood and valued. Together we will explore hindering thoughts, emotions, and experiences, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical strategies that align with your values and goals. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I will walk alongside you as you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to live.
Every person has the capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change, even during life's difficult seasons. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood and valued. Together we will explore hindering thoughts, emotions, and experiences, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical strategies that align with your values and goals. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I will walk alongside you as you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to live.
Children's Advocate ABA techniques can be used to teach a variety of skills and positive behaviors including: Communication, Positive peer interactions, self-help skills, academics, fine and gross motor skills, play and leisure skills, life skills, any many other skills. Children's Advocate uses an individualized approach to best meet your needs and lifestyle. If you are struggling with negative behaviors and emotions that are preventing you from reaching your potential, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Children's Advocate Licensed Professionals!
Children's Advocate ABA techniques can be used to teach a variety of skills and positive behaviors including: Communication, Positive peer interactions, self-help skills, academics, fine and gross motor skills, play and leisure skills, life skills, any many other skills. Children's Advocate uses an individualized approach to best meet your needs and lifestyle. If you are struggling with negative behaviors and emotions that are preventing you from reaching your potential, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Children's Advocate Licensed Professionals!
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling. I have over 18 years of experience counseling adults, children, couples, and families. Often people feel stuck, unhappy, and unable to live a fulfilling life. This is where I want to help.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling. I have over 18 years of experience counseling adults, children, couples, and families. Often people feel stuck, unhappy, and unable to live a fulfilling life. This is where I want to help.
Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. There may times you may not know which way to turn. My passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties you may be facing by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Regardless of what you may be going through I will provide you with warm, genuine, professional help.
Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. There may times you may not know which way to turn. My passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties you may be facing by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Regardless of what you may be going through I will provide you with warm, genuine, professional help.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to make the improvements in your life that are necessary or desired to meet your goals. Therefore I utilize many different approaches and sessions are geared toward your needs so you can see the outcome you desire. I work with individuals, families and couples dealing with various issues from working through everyday issues to chronic mental health issues. I believe in the process of counseling and believe it has to be individualized toward the client not the therapist. I look forward to working with you to help you reach your goals.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to make the improvements in your life that are necessary or desired to meet your goals. Therefore I utilize many different approaches and sessions are geared toward your needs so you can see the outcome you desire. I work with individuals, families and couples dealing with various issues from working through everyday issues to chronic mental health issues. I believe in the process of counseling and believe it has to be individualized toward the client not the therapist. I look forward to working with you to help you reach your goals.
Comprehensive Services of Illinois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP, CADC, CPLC, CWLC
Serves Area
Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.
Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.
Our compassionate team is dedicated to crafting personalized treatment plans that seamlessly blend traditional and cutting-edge therapies, such as EMDR Therapy, to accompany you on your journey towards healing and growth.
Our compassionate team is dedicated to crafting personalized treatment plans that seamlessly blend traditional and cutting-edge therapies, such as EMDR Therapy, to accompany you on your journey towards healing and growth.
Certificate: Effective Black Parenting Trainer Certificate Date: 2020
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years being strong for everyone else. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationship, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you deserve a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself.
Certificate: Effective Black Parenting Trainer Certificate Date: 2020
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years being strong for everyone else. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationship, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you deserve a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself.
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I have worked best with individuals, ages 3-70, families, parent-child dyads, and couples.
I am an open, warm, empathetic therapist who understands each individual is impacted by the multiple systems of which they are integrated in. I work with the client to help them find balance, strength, and belief in their own ability to cope with the difficulties in their life.
I have worked best with individuals, ages 3-70, families, parent-child dyads, and couples.
I am an open, warm, empathetic therapist who understands each individual is impacted by the multiple systems of which they are integrated in. I work with the client to help them find balance, strength, and belief in their own ability to cope with the difficulties in their life.
I work with young adults and adults looking for support with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, life transitions, trauma, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns, among others.
I use an integrative approach based on your needs, including evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, and cognitive processing therapy for trauma. For parenting, I focus on brain development and strategies that minimize shame and maximize the parent-child relationship. My style is warm, authentic, and collaborative.
I work with young adults and adults looking for support with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, life transitions, trauma, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns, among others.
I use an integrative approach based on your needs, including evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, and cognitive processing therapy for trauma. For parenting, I focus on brain development and strategies that minimize shame and maximize the parent-child relationship. My style is warm, authentic, and collaborative.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and compassionate approach to help clients build confidence, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to provide a warm, grounded, and empowering therapeutic space where you can feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and compassionate approach to help clients build confidence, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to provide a warm, grounded, and empowering therapeutic space where you can feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow.
My main areas of expertise in psychotherapy include:
- Infertility, pregnancy and postpartum
- Attachment and Parenting
- Relationships and Family Challenges
- Immigration
Through our work together, I help you heal, foster secure attachment, strengthen relationships, and build resilience during meaningful life transitions.
In our first sessions, you can expect a gentle and supportive process that helps you reconnect with yourself and identify the areas you wish to strengthen and transform.
What makes my practice unique is the way I hold space for your full self—helping you see and embrace even the parts that feel difficult or shadowed, while discovering new and healthier ways.
My main areas of expertise in psychotherapy include:
- Infertility, pregnancy and postpartum
- Attachment and Parenting
- Relationships and Family Challenges
- Immigration
Through our work together, I help you heal, foster secure attachment, strengthen relationships, and build resilience during meaningful life transitions.
In our first sessions, you can expect a gentle and supportive process that helps you reconnect with yourself and identify the areas you wish to strengthen and transform.
What makes my practice unique is the way I hold space for your full self—helping you see and embrace even the parts that feel difficult or shadowed, while discovering new and healthier ways.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience assisting others in achieving their mental health goals. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel welcome to heal, and I strive to remain non-judgmental throughout the process. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Missouri-Columbia and am certified in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience assisting others in achieving their mental health goals. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel welcome to heal, and I strive to remain non-judgmental throughout the process. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Missouri-Columbia and am certified in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
I specialize in providing expert guidance to individuals navigating new life challenges, particularly those adjusting to adoptive environments, experiencing the emotional complexities of immigration, parenting or striving to assert themselves within families and groups where diverse values, beliefs, and expectations create conflict.
Bilingual and bicultural therapy in Spanish available.
Navigating significant transitions is challenging for everyone, particularly when they impact your identity, culture or values. During our therapy sessions, we will dedicate time and space to explore, define, and deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships and your connection to the world. By articulating difficult feelings, you will gain control over strong emotions. My goal is to empower my clients to discover their inner resources in the face of transitions, especially those that evoke feelings of loss, isolation, uncertainty, and fear.
I specialize in providing expert guidance to individuals navigating new life challenges, particularly those adjusting to adoptive environments, experiencing the emotional complexities of immigration, parenting or striving to assert themselves within families and groups where diverse values, beliefs, and expectations create conflict.
Bilingual and bicultural therapy in Spanish available.
Navigating significant transitions is challenging for everyone, particularly when they impact your identity, culture or values. During our therapy sessions, we will dedicate time and space to explore, define, and deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships and your connection to the world. By articulating difficult feelings, you will gain control over strong emotions. My goal is to empower my clients to discover their inner resources in the face of transitions, especially those that evoke feelings of loss, isolation, uncertainty, and fear.
As a dedicated social worker and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, I am here to support you on your journey through life's various seasons. My approach to therapy is rooted in empowerment and collaboration, guided by a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.
As a dedicated social worker and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, I am here to support you on your journey through life's various seasons. My approach to therapy is rooted in empowerment and collaboration, guided by a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.
I enjoy using Motivational Interviewing to help dig deeper into what you'd like to share/work on and often accompany that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Directive or Non-Directive Play Therapies, Parenting Skills and more.
"Today is the day to reach out and tomorrow is the day to feel better." If you're anything like me, then you know that half the battle is reaching out to "[Fill In The Blank]" in order for you to start feeling better about whatever the situation might be. You might fill in the blank with the Dentist, a friend with whom you had a falling out, a family member you forgot to say happy birthday to, etc. I'm the same way in so many situations but once I've made that appointment, talked to the friend, made it to the gym, etc... I feel so much better! I hope that today's the day you say... "I'm reaching out to better my self... for me!"
I enjoy using Motivational Interviewing to help dig deeper into what you'd like to share/work on and often accompany that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Directive or Non-Directive Play Therapies, Parenting Skills and more.
"Today is the day to reach out and tomorrow is the day to feel better." If you're anything like me, then you know that half the battle is reaching out to "[Fill In The Blank]" in order for you to start feeling better about whatever the situation might be. You might fill in the blank with the Dentist, a friend with whom you had a falling out, a family member you forgot to say happy birthday to, etc. I'm the same way in so many situations but once I've made that appointment, talked to the friend, made it to the gym, etc... I feel so much better! I hope that today's the day you say... "I'm reaching out to better my self... for me!"
I have worked with a wide variety of individuals struggling with concerns such as grief, parenting, anxiety, depression, and life adjustments.
My name is Marisol Arreola and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion in helping others achieve their maximum potential. I understand how overwhelming taking the steps to work on your mental health can be. Therefore, my focus is to always approach others in a gentle and warm manner so that they feel welcomed, supported, and less anxious throughout our time together. With 14 years of experience, my background and speciality consists of working with families, children and adolescents, adults, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and/or depression along with many other concerns.
I have worked with a wide variety of individuals struggling with concerns such as grief, parenting, anxiety, depression, and life adjustments.
My name is Marisol Arreola and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion in helping others achieve their maximum potential. I understand how overwhelming taking the steps to work on your mental health can be. Therefore, my focus is to always approach others in a gentle and warm manner so that they feel welcomed, supported, and less anxious throughout our time together. With 14 years of experience, my background and speciality consists of working with families, children and adolescents, adults, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and/or depression along with many other concerns.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.