Divorce Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

Using humor and a direct approach to make sure each person is heard, understood and respected allows me to create a good fit with my clients. I want to make sure we talk about what the client wants to talk about. My ideal client is frustrated in a relationship, but I work with with individuals, couples, and families faced with relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, ADHD, grief, or unavoidable divorce . I can complete anger management and offer both premarital evaluations and counseling. Christian and Spanish services are available.

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou. I believe change begins when when we take the steps to know our version of "better." Each of us is unique, and have different experiences that impact what we know.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a Master's degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family counseling. I received my training as a mediator through Northwestern University. I pride myself as an honest, impartial, and objective mediator who empowers client sand guides them in reaching their own resolution. As a Specialized Family Therapist, offer co-parenting counseling, therapeutic reunification, and parenting coordination. I work with clients to soften their worries and concerns, improve communication, and reduce conflict arising from divorce . Lastly, I conduct pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery.

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.

When we encounter difficulties in our lives we are effected in physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual ways. I work to help my clients understand how their history impacts them on many levels and how our past, overtime, creates patterns of communication and sets the stage that determines how we deal with life's ups and downs. If we can gain understanding of the past and connect the dots between where we began and where we are today, then we can begin to heal and create new effective ways to communicate, build healthy relationships and realize more fulfillment in our lives.

Kristin Camorlinga, LCPC, received her Masters in Counseling from Loyola University in 2012. She specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families and has been doing so in different capacities since 1995. She has counseled bilingually in many settings including three schools, a domestic abuse shelter, two non-for-profits and two community public health agencies. She is passionate about helping people overcome mental health difficulties so they can reach their greatest potential and live their best life.

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS! I believe in every person's capacity to grow and heal. Maybe you've lost motivation, confidence, hope or direction in your life. If you’ve been dealing with depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed, it is emotionally exhausting, however there is relief! Sometimes, you just need direction & some outside support. I bring twenty years of mental health counseling experience to my work and a safe, compassionate space for you to share where you will find greater CLARITY, ENERGY & CONFIDENCE. I emphasize my client’s strengths, values, passions & creativity to help them grow & find direction.

Life is messy. That’s the motto I adopted a few years ago to remind myself that there is no such thing as perfect and rarely does everything go according to plan. My journey has taken me through a variety of messes… divorce , single parenting, job changes, remarriage and the blending of families, just to name a few. Although this isn’t the path that I planned to take, I am thankful for each step because of the healing and growth that accompanied it and ultimately led me to pursue my master’s degree in family and marriage therapy.

Everyone struggles at some point in their lives; we are humans, not robots. But sometimes those struggles can become overwhelming, and we don’t know how to manage our fears, feelings, thoughts or behaviors. Here, at Healthy Mentality, we will guide you to face those fears and concerns in a safe environment. We offer traditional in-office therapy, as well as animal-assisted psychotherapy.

Welcome! We are a small, private, multi-clinician practice. I am a supervising clinical psychologist, and am passionate about helping people overcome obstacles in their lives, particularly those stemming from traumatic experiences and events. These can include (but are not limited to) toxic relationships, divorce , car accidents, loss of a loved one, abuse/neglect (physical, sexual, verbal or emotional), domestic violence and secondary trauma.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, and stressed out? You are not alone. Each of us experiences problems in our lives that we cannot seem to resolve alone.

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending" -Maria Robinson. We cannot change what has happened in our past; however, we can start today and change how our future pans out. My name is Kimberley Giannini and I want to assist you in creating a meaningful purposeful life through creating a better understanding and resolving life obstacles. I am dedicated to assisting my clients in achieving personal life sanctification and well-being. My approach to therapy is evidence-based and holistic.

Are you feeling that your marriage could use a makeover? Concerned about the lack of intimacy in the relationship? Couples will be able to learn how to establish a solid friendship by creating love maps, increasing the fondness and admiration and creating more emotional connection. Another key will be how to deal with conflict, so issues can be dealt with instead of letting them get buried Many different tools will be used to get the same old argument into a different experience and hopefully a different ending. I am a certified Gottman therapist, having trained in Seattle with John and Julie Gottman. (Gottman.com) .

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!

My ideal client is one who is seeking help with the desire to heal. My mission is walking with them through their traumas, fears and pain - to help them find their path to inner peace and wellness. I utilize the therapy approach that is safe and comfortable for the client- whether it is Cognitive, Art Therapy or Sand Play Therapy. I address each client as an individual with their special needs. Many of my clients have faced the ramifications of divorce , domestic violence, sexual abuse and other change of life events.

I want to assist you in uncovering your true potential that allows you to lead a life that is worth celebrating. We cannot change difficult situations in the past, but we can work together to better understand and resolve these obstacles. We can work together to help you change relationships, behavior patterns, or negative outlook that may hold you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life. If you are looking for support and guidance or you are ready to make changes in your life, I can help you work toward achieving your goals.

Gain the ability to communicate needs, relate better, feel better and improve circumstances. I offer a psychological and educational approach to both counseling and psychotherapy. For over 30 years as psychotherapist I help clients understand the psychological dynamics underlying problems and difficulties. Change is easier and more effective when we better understand our emotions and behaviors. Especially the behaviors, thoughts and emotions that arise when relating to others. Whether through in-depth individual analysis or counseling for marriage, divorce or family issues, clients gain awareness and deeper understanding of the source and purpose of their feelings, thoughts and behaviors.

All relationships have chaotic or lonely times where you may feel incapable of approaching each other. Couples need a place to turn when they don't know what to do or have no support system. I help couples stuck in conflict gridlock begin to reengage with each other. I specialize in working with couples who experience: high levels of conflict; inability to communicate; emotional & physical distance or disengagement; infidelity; transitioning to parenthood; infertility/pregnancy loss; difficulty overcoming family of origin or cultural differences; and difficulty making the decision to divorce or separate.

I have experience in treating Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Problems. I can help you increase your self-esteem and work through any body image issue that may be challenging your patience. I truly understand anxiety, codependency, health issues, relationship issues, women specific issues, as well stress management problems, depression and post-partum depressive disorders. I am committed to helping you reducing your stress and better manage/change your overall mood through a variety of different techniques.