Family Therapy in Crystal Lake, IL
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Melissa Karner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate the challenges in life that we face to find healing and wholeness. My role as a therapist is to offer support and tools that help you live a life that is more genuine, fulfilling and aligns with your goals and desires for yourself and your
family
.

Kelly Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you are going through an important transition or need extra support as you navigate everyday life, it is worth remembering that everyone needs help sometimes. Being a wife for the last 16 years and a mom for the last 20 years has given me the opportunity to experience the richness of
family
life including teen parenthood, marriage, parenthood, life cycle transitions, blended
family
dynamics, anxiety and stress related challenges. Challenges create strength and it is my passion to help others sift through the inevitable challenges of life to cultivate understanding and clarity and the ability to move forward with strength.

Melissa Chaffer
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I work with church staff, corporate executives, teens and adults to improve leadership skills, personal relationships and business performance. Patients &
family
members currently dealing with the emotional effects of chronic or terminal illness are also a piece of my practice. I provide individual, marital and
family
counseling. I treat a variety of common emotional and relational difficulties including anxiety, depression and relationship conflict, as well as parent/child issues, and the emotional effects of medical conditions.

Bob Zima
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I provide non-blaming, non-judgmental, and collaborative counseling services, affectionately called “Bubba Counseling”, to male individuals and couples whose lives have been ripped apart due to loss/grief, relational conflict, and shattered dreams. Unresolved pain and fear from "doin' life" fuels anger and addictive behaviors that destroy relationships and turn life into a cardboard dirt sandwich with a side of sawdust. I help men and couples separate themselves (and their friends and
family
) from the problems that plague their life, allowing people to externalize their issues rather than internalizing them.

Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
We all seek work/life balance in nature and with
family
and friends.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems-based approach using behavior methods.

Lisa Sloka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
ROAN Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We offer individual and
family therapy
for children, teens, and adults, using a variety of approaches to help you strengthen or learn new skills to better manage life's challenges.
Are you or your child experiencing some challenges? Have you recently experienced a significant life change that is impacting your mental health? Or perhaps you have a history of trauma and adversity, and are seeking support in processing those experiences. Therapists at ROAN are here to help. Whether you or your child are navigating experiences of divorce/separation, abuse/neglect, or general stressors- we are here to help. With offices in Crystal Lake and Aurora, we hope to serve you and your
family
well.
Not accepting new clients

Catherine Radosevich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My training and work have included individual and
family therapy
in an out-patient setting, as well as three consecutive years of providing therapy to children and their families in therapeutic day schools. I have training in working with children who are neurodivergent, with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I also find great joy in helping people of all ages with trauma, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, life adjustments, or difficulties with grief and loss. I practice therapy that is affirming of all identities, orientations, and cultures.

Cassandra Zima
Counselor, MSW, LSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I utilize an integrative approach which includes talk therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Internal
Family
Systems, and EMDR therapy.
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.

Matt Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we just need a safe space to get it all out. I am a big believer in creating a space free of judgement, condemnation, and shame. My number one goal is to develop safety with my clients. Whether you come to me for depression, anxiety, social skills, marital/
family
problems, work issues, ADHD, addiction, or just need a person to vent my goal is to provide an environment where you feel both known and cared for.

David P Cook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Does if feel like you're at a loss for how to make things better? Are you struggling with a relationship problem, and individual challenge or
family
conflict? Are you not "feeling the love" in your marriage, stressed over a life event, or trying to keep your
family
from falling apart? If you answered "yes" to any of this questions, it might be time to give me a call. I am confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.

Judy A Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC
Verified
Verified
I have over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups addressing the following: anxiety, depression, addiction and recovery, substance use disorders, co-dependency, adolescent issues, relationship/
family
issues, grief and loss, adjustment issues, stress management and mood disorders.
I believe in working collaboratively with a client to help them work through problems and barriers so that they can reach their unique potential. I believe in a positive, solution focused approach, which encourages hope and gratitude related to all of life's lessons.

Judy Heggeland, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I look into a client's
family
of origin issues, as well as their current life stressors.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to growing. They recognize they are struggling, and need an unbiased and professional perspective to get unstuck. The issues I'm best suited to treat are life transitions, relational, anxiety and depression. I
Not accepting new clients

Olivia Surprenant
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified
Verified
Hello and thank you so much for visiting my profile! A little about myself: among my close
family
and friends, I have always been the listening ear and shoulder to cry on. I am empathetic, kind and passionate about advocating for mental health. My goal as your Therapist is to create a safe space for you to feel heard and valued. I want for you to feel proud of yourself for taking this step in your journey of self-discovery and understanding. I look forward to getting the privilege of working together!

Helenn McManaman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have over 10 years of experience in the Mental Health field and have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings I have considerable experience working with diverse client populations in an individual, group, and
family
setting.
Anything can happen in life! Sometimes difficult things happen that are outside of our control. My focus is to help clients overcome life challenges by helping them identify their strengths and help them overcome stressful life events. I support clients by increasing their level of self-awareness as they identify their strengths and resources. I also support clients by helping them gain insight into self-defeating patterns and work toward making themselves feel confident, calm, and powerful. By providing a warm and safe environment, I help my clients move forward in life and have a more balanced, fulfilled life.

Kimberley Ann Giannini
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I assist clients with their marriage difficulties, divorce, depression, behavioral modification, anxiety, and child/
family
difficulties.
"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.

Kim Wilson
AMFT, CPT
Committed to assisting each individual as they build on their existing strengths to live their best life possible. The approach is to meet the clients where they are and help create a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can process and heal. Working with each client(s) to determine the best therapeutic approach. Experienced working with play therapy, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ Community Members, abuse, trauma, grief, life transitions,
family
relational problems, BPD, and other life experiences and diagnosis. -we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare at this time-

Douglas N Neal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
For 39 years, I have been passionate about helping people find freedom from personal struggles of depression, anxiety and marriage/
family
problems. I treat first with natural alternatives rather than medications. I also specialize in Attention Deficit Disorder and I am a parent of an adult child with ADHD. I personally know the challenges and victory in helping someone with ADHD live their life successfully. I am viewed as the Sherlock Holmes doctor since I work with the most difficult to diagnose cases and help to crack the case of what is causing a person to struggle.

Nicolas J Comeau
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Pain and suffering visit us in many forms, whether it takes the form of tension in the
family
, difficulty at work, loneliness, or persistent anxiety.
Emotional pain has a way of making life feel narrow and less enjoyable. In therapy, I help clients to focus on what gives them joy, excitement, and meaning in life, and to identify valued goals. As clients get closer their goals, unforeseen obstacles can crop up, and these roadblocks may cause stress or hardship. I offer a variety of coping skills to help people overcome such obstacles. These skills include stress management, mindfulness, assertiveness, confronting fears, and many, many more!
Not accepting new clients

Katie M Kroening
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Experienced in counseling field f/m than a decade; LCSW;CADC; Loyola Graduate; Specialize in couples-marital-individual/
family
Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as Gottman techniques.
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.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.