Christian Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

Are you struggling with emotions, anxiety or stress in your life? Is your child, teen or family struggling? Is your marriage under stress? I am here to help you make the changes to bring you happiness again and to cope with the challenges in your life. Life is hard. But you don't have to go at it alone. For twenty years I have come alongside adults, children, teens, couples and families to address those issues creating challenge including depression, anxiety, giref/loss, and life transitions.

Navigating life changes and transitions can be difficult and stressful. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. As a counselor for over 6 years, I am passionate about joining others on their journey to self-healing. Whether struggling with management of current stress/mental health conditions, grief and loss, relationships, or life transitions, I am here to assist and journey alongside you as you navigate the current season you are in.

It takes courage to reach out for help. I am passionate about my clients and grateful to share in their journey. I meet clients in the valleys and help them walk through pain. I have a strong desire to help with emotional abuse recovery, restoring empowerment, equality, self-respect and self-love; I help clients learn how to set boundaries, and to experience emotional safety and growth. I specialize in Christian Counseling. I love all things relationship: restoration of marriages/couples: affair recovery, healing from high conflict. I enjoy working with anxiety and mood disorders such as bipolar/depression.

Are you feeling that issues in your life are too stressful or painful to cope with on your own? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, guilt, anger (your own or some else's), mood swings, trauma (rape, combat, incest, other) OCD, relationship issues, or other emotional difficulties. Maybe you are wondering about your purpose in life or struggling with your spirituality. You might feel you are alone in your suffering. I am a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing a compassionate and respectful environment where you can explore these and other life issues that are causing you distress.

I am a Christian therapist that has been working in the field for over 30 years. I help people learn new ways of thinking and relating and provide tools to overcome depression, anxiety, subtance abuse, sexual addictions, and relational problems.

I am Bob Zima, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides collaborative counseling services to those whose lives have been ripped apart due to anger, anxiety and/or addiction and their inability to heal in effective and healthy ways. When we don’t put in the “hard work” healing requires, our unresolved pain and fear fuels anger, anxiety, addiction, and other behaviors that destroy relationships and turn life into a cardboard dirt sandwich with a side of sawdust. Get started on your healing today. Reach out. Schedule a complimentary telehealth appointment.

I specialize in treating men/women from dysfunctional families who have anxiety/depression as a result of their upbringing. Treatment interests include Adult Children of Alcoholics, family dysfunction, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma. I utilize a direct and interactive style contingent on the clients' needs. I help clients understand their emotional "blue-print" and create new learning and choices. I work well with emotionally distant individuals, building communication skills and a positive sense of self. I work well with young adults struggling with academic underachievement and transition into adulthood.

** COVID-19: Sessions can be telehealth or in-person. Sheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of counseling experience with adults and young adults. She is passionate about helping people realize their obstacles, then equipping them with new insight and behavior to overcome them. Sheri offers practical tools for change that quickly bring the individual to thrive& enjoy life again. Specialties include mood issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships and handling life stresses. She offers Body/mind techniques such as EMDR, Brainspotting and EFT tapping. Please call/email.

Currently Accepting New Clients! Seeking emotional help can be a confusing and intimidating process for anyone, not to mention adding managing a pandemic. It is my mission to help you feel comfortable with the therapist-client relationship, focus on your needs, assist you in discovering your personal strengths, and helping to overcome/heal from what you struggle with. I will meet you where you are at, and work with you to accomplish your goals and achieve success!

I believe that the best therapy happens when there is a real connection between the therapist and client. This connection is something that you and I will work to nurture, together! I commit to supporting you with compassion and honesty as we navigate the ups and downs of life. Let’s explore what is and isn’t working for you, and outline a plan to make the changes needed to get you on track for more joy, peace and abundance!

One of the greatest things about counseling is that you have everything you need to initiate the change you want to see in your life. I would love to help you navigate in uncovering those resources. I don't have the power to give you anything you don't already have but I can encourage you to empower yourself in discovering those tools you may have forgotten you had or never fully utilized.It is my personal belief that all of us have a purpose and our lives are most fulfilled when we walk in that purpose.

If you are reading this you have taken your first step toward positive change! For some, the thought of therapy can be intimidating. However, finding the "right fit" in a client/therapist relationship is essential to sharing your feelings and overcoming your fears. In a safe, positive environment you can accomplish your goals and move towards a better, happier life. I promote an atmosphere of exceptance, no matter what you are experiencing....anxiety, depression, stress over life transitions, fear or shame, sharing traumatic events, or relationship issues. You deserve the best life possible!

Asking for help is hard and takes a lot of strength to do. Asking for help also shows just enough self worth in better one’s self. My clients primarily attend counseling to seek emotional support, guidance in their healing process, and regain their self worth and confidence. They also are working towards self empowerment and growth towards emotional stability. Clients also learn to change the negative beliefs and narratives created from past childhood or relationship abuse and trauma. I have also seen clients who find their faith as a foundation of their healing and I am trained in Immanuel Prayer by request.

Are you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you feel disheartened, disconnected, or disenfranchised from the person you hope to be? Whether your struggle is relationships, connection, low self-esteem, or finding a sense of purpose and happiness, living well can seem more than overwhelming at times. Imagine now if you could develop a more complete understanding of your issues and how they relate to your life challenges. What it might feel like to reduce or eliminate emotional pain. Do you want to move forward in spite of perceived barriers to success?

Understanding the stresses and challenges work, family, school, and other responsibilities can bring to our lives, I am committed to walking with clients to process and develop a plan toward relieving anxiety, thinking clearly about the present, and moving boldly toward flourishing.

Have you been to counseling before but want more than just talking things out? Would you like to add your spirituality as a simpler, easier way to free yourself from emotional and relational problems? I offer deep but gentle methods that release blocks to your spiritual self - your inner essence that is naturally connected and content. This is done by bringing awareness, acceptance, and loving kindness to your inner experience, alongside prayer and conscious intention. These ways can resolve the root causes of personal problems like anxiety, loss, lack of meaning / purpose, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and more.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I intimately understand that life can be stressful and that life transitions can be overwhelming and confusing. I understand that the upheaval of life often leads to feelings of fear, helplessness, and hopelessness and can be experienced as anxiety, depression, or simply a loss of self. I understand stress caused by feelings of loneliness or isolation, feelings of fear, even feelings of depression and anxiety may interfere with daily living. I understand that you have questions about therapy….

I am a clinical therapist committed to helping individuals navigate the tough times that life throws our ways. My work focuses on challenging the negative thinking patterns that add to depression and anxiety. I believe in a collaborative approach to help clients reach their full potentials. I am passionate about helping individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety. If you would like to schedule an appointment please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you.

Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, family discord, or depressed mood? Are you in a relationship that makes you feel powerless, devalued or unimportant? My focus is to empower women to overcome their fears and face life challenges with confidence. Together we can discover your strengths and develop new ways to approach and solve problems and transform your life from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Once a woman understands herself and is able to recognize her triggers that hold her back from living up to her potential that is the beginning of the healing process and unleashing the power within.