Grief Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

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.

Hi… My name is Lisa Schultz and I am a Therapist. I hold a Licensed Professional Counselor designation. Utilizing evidence-based approaches I’ve worked with clients contending with anxiety, depression, PTSD, intimacy difficulties, sexuality, identity development, grief , loss , ACEs, lifespan transitions, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive behaviors amongst others. Working with clients to help them understand their life story and unique gifting, offers freedom, congruency and movement in clients that so exciting to see.

Life is a journey, and sometimes that journey can be extremely painful. I believe that you have what it takes to find your way through. Whether your journey has taken you through childhood abuse, sexual trauma, grief , depression, anxiety, or you are just trying to get through a rough time, I believe in you. I take a strength-based approach to successfully navigating challenging circumstances as an individual or family. I will support you and your family with empathy and perspective. I am extremely objective and work well with families in crisis.

Karen works with individuals and families to establish hope, experience healing and facilitate growth. From working with adolescents and families in a residential/outpatient dual diagnosis hospital setting to Director of Intake at an adult outpatient dual diagnosis treatment facility, as well as over 15 years of private practice experience, Karen is qualified to lead clients to the best outcome. Whatever your situation, there is hope-growth and change are possible! Whether the issue is personal or relational, Karen will walk with you through the process of change, providing individualized and caring treatment along the way.

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!

*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.

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.

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 this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. However, through therapy our associates 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 family systems based approach using behavior methods.

Connection. Healing. Joy. Meaning. Hope. This is what we long to experience. But sometimes the weight of our heartache, loneliness and confusion descends like a fog. We need a safe place to connect, to find clarity, to heal and create new ways of being and experiencing ourselves and others. We often seek therapy due to the pain and struggle experienced in both early and present relationships. And our greatest work in therapy is achieved through relationship. I will journey alongside you to bring healing and strength to broken places, discover your glory, and pursue a life of wholeness and freedom.

At Within Holistic Counseling, we believe in getting to the root of the problem. Traditional talk therapy has been proven highly effective, so we combine this with meditation based therapy and somatic psychology to make it even better. To create lasting change in your life, you need to understand where your feelings are coming from. We are clinically trained in psychological techniques as well as, having specialized training in mindfulness meditation and the ability to create a holistic framework that will assist you in getting to the root of your patterns to heal and change them. Your work will be tailored individually for you.

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.

Lu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults and their families. She has experience working with individuals with Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Self-Injury and Substance Abuse. Lu utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist patients in achieving positive changes in mood, thought process and their behavior.

At BZA Behavioral Health, we specialize in children, adolescent and adult counseling using proven therapies and psychiatry/medication management for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. We believe that the central purpose of therapy is to identify and enhance an individual's social and emotional supports and increase one's ability to cope with life challenges. We appreciate the complex interaction between physical, mental, and emotional health and aim to provide a uniquely holistic treatment experience. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we tailor our approach to each of our client's individual needs.

Most of my work is with individual teens and adults, and with marriages and families. My strength is in creating a comfortable fit and a clear goal and direction in the therapy work. I have a warm, caring style, with emphasis on clarifying the problems in your life, looking for practical solutions, and focusing on your inner emotional experience for clues as to how we can best find pathways to healing. I am interactive, giving feedback and recommendations. I am passionate about making a difference in my clients' lives and personalizing the therapy sessions to your needs.

At BZA Behavioral Health, we specialize in children, adolescent and adult counseling using proven therapies and medication management for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. We believe that the central purpose of therapy is to identify and enhance an individual's social and emotional supports and increase one's ability to cope with life challenges. We appreciate the complex interaction between physical, mental, and emotional health and aim to provide a uniquely holistic treatment experience. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we tailor our approach to each of our client's individual needs.

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.

Cherry Hill Counseling is one of the longest-standing counseling practices in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago. Cherry Hill has eight locations including: Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, McHenry, Deer Park, Chicago, Grayslake, and Wheaton. Our counseling services include: individual therapy, family therapy, counseling for children and adolescents, marital and premarital therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing.

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.