Couples Counseling Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

Life tosses us curve balls, from job stress, to relationship changes, to dealing with difficult memories. It is helpful to work on these things with someone who can listen, lend perspective, help you understand why and what is happening, and help you plan and make changes. I can help you put your life on track, with over 30 years of experience, working with a variety of everyday issues, self-reflection, relationships as well as issues arising from trauma, abuse and experiences in combat. We will work together toward your goals.

I OFFER INPERSON THERAPY SESSION-MASKED AND UNMASKED. While counseling tends to be about serious issues, it is important to me to know my clients on a personal level, not just the struggles they are going through. I like to know how my clients take their coffee, their idiosyncrasies, and which football team makes them yell at the screen on Sunday's. My approach is practical and honest. I value transparency, humor, self-awareness, and genuine exchanges.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples , specializing in adults and teens. Clients come to me with problems such as anxiety issues, depression, marital stress, relational abuse, job stress and past sexual abuse. I have also worked with men suffering from anger problems. The preferred style is one of a partnership, with agreed upon goals, going at a pace that is comfortable and appropriate for the client. I care about each individual and work toward helping them find the road to wholeness and healing

Currently, I am accepting new clients! Drawing on 15 years of experience as a clinical therapist, I am shifting my area of practice to helping women of all ages live their best life. My belief is treatment should focus on developing an emotionally safe relationship to create an environment you are comfortable sharing your truth. My practice approach is primarily client centered and solution focused. I enjoy exploring life struggles and providing the tools to help you navigate through them.

Often in life, we don't feel seen or heard by the world around us. Therapy should be a space where you can explore your authentic self, or find the tools you need to self-actualize into that person. I work with adolescents, adults and older adults seeking individual treatment, focusing on trauma, mood disorders and anxiety, with other focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community, body liberation, kink, and CNM/open relationships. Through our work together, I hope to help you feel understood and better understand yourself.

*Offering Reduced Fee Counseling!* Is your marriage struggling to thrive? Are you worried about changes you've seen in your teenager? Have you experienced trauma that has left you unable to manage day to day life? Our therapists are here to provide a safe place for you to come ask questions, receive a listening ear, and walk with you through life's challenges.

We believe in compassionate care and authentic connections dedicated towards your wellness. Our staff have over 20 years of experience in the mental heath field working with individuals, couples and families. We believe the key to your revival lies deeply within you. That you possess the wisdom, insight and strength to navigate life’s challenges. Our role is to be on the journey with you, helping guide you and tap into those unrealized or forgotten strengths. We assist you from turning your journey into a personal revival.

Have you been to counseling before but want more than just talking things out? Do you wish to bring your spirituality to counseling as an easier way to become free from painful problems and relationships. I offer deep but gentle methods that release blocks to your spiritual self - your inner essence that's 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, & more.

Do you feel stuck? Unmotivated? Confused by your thoughts and feelings? Life happens and sometimes it can hit hard. My motivation and passion for counseling stem from an innate desire to help others. We can encounter many trials and tribulations on this journey of life, and often times feel stuck and helpless. I want to help guide you through these challenges to feel empowered, and find the strength to lead a fulfilling life. I have been told I am relatable, empathetic, and provide a calm disposition, especially during times of stress and anxiety.

At the Center for Emotional Wellness, we are committed to helping our clients live their best life. Our team of clinicians are devoted to providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other best practices in treating diverse disorders affecting children, adolescents, and adults. We are continually working to bring the most effective and innovative techniques and approaches to our center in order to better serve the individuals and families in our community. With over 10 therapists, we will match each client with the clinician with the most appropriate style and expertise to match individual needs.

I am an experienced trauma therapist passionate about helping you to cope and heal from complex trauma, addictive behaviors, and codependency. I enjoy working with diverse client populations who seek tangible change in their lives. I nurture and empower without enabling. The therapeutic space I hold is a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where all can feel secure.

I believe that most people go through something difficult in their lives and need help moving through the resulting pain that they feel. My goal is to make you feel safe, comfortable, and connected to me while we do our work together. I am a trauma informed therapist who works with a variety of clients and client issues. My work includes anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance use, parenting, and life transitions in adolescents and adults. I am person-centered and believe that sessions should be focused on the needs of the client.

Are you in need of more support within your life? Are you ready to tackle daily life stressors or underlying and suppressed traumas that are bubbling up to the surface? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, your body, your emotions? Are you ready to heal? I am ready to support you on your journey to Wholeness! Let us embrace the journey together!

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.

Are you struggling with adapting to change? Are you trying to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, I can offer you a safe, comfortable environment in which we can work together to help you explore the challenges which are keeping you from being your best self. I enjoy helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, life transition challenges and adjustment issues. I am currently offering Telehealth video sessions and would love to hear from you.