Male Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

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.

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

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.

Do you feel like you have somehow became lost on the pathway of your life? Losing touch with those wonderful and unique parts of ourselves often leaves us feeling powerless and keeps us from moving forward to the bigger and better things we deserve. If you feel that the time to find yourself again is now, I would be happy to assist you to get back on the path to empowerment so you can get to where you're supposed to be.

Whether you’re seeking therapy due to dissatisfaction regarding a specific issue in your life or just trying to find peace in the midst of world events, I strive to help clients develop self-compassion, resilience, healing and greater happiness. While suffering is a normal part of being human, therapy provides a safe space to explore our response to internal and external stresses and develop a greater sense of peace, meaning, and fulfillment. In addition to genuine concern and empathy, clients have mentioned my 'particular blend of pragmatism and humor' as helpful in establishing a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

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!

Many people are not sure where to turn when they need help with emotional issues, but we’re here to provide a number of options. We pay attention from your very first contact with our office. If we don’t have the appropriate services for you, we will help make sure you get to the right place. We care.

I want to give you the opportunity to improve the quality of your life. With the right help, life's challenges can be overcome and your wounds can be healed. Life does not have to feel this difficult, and regaining control is closer than you think. Call me today and begin to fill your life with the memories you desire and the happiness you deserve.

You want to finally get to "causes and conditions". You are tired of spinning your wheels. You are ready for a direct and compassionate approach that brings in simplicity, understanding and a "new pair of glasses". You have strengths you don't know about yet. Let me help you identify them and learn to use them wisely. Therapy is a co-inventive process. Let's work together on this beautiful puzzle.

A trusting foundation with your therapist is the beginning to successful therapy. Our life experiences, exposure to trauma, and current events often impact behaviors and responses to these events, which can lead to the feeling of being misunderstood or confused. These issues often impact relationships, health, work, and self-esteem. A trusting collaboration with clients provides empowerment into gaining insight and self-awareness. My therapy style provides helpful guidance when clients are searching for improvements to their lives.

I am an energetic, dynamic, therapist. No one should leave my sessions saying "thanks for listening". You will leave my sessions with a sense of how to respond and what to do next.I've had significant experience helping couples strengthen relationships with a direct, emotion focused,form of therapy. The feedback that I've received from couples is that I have succeeded in engaging and regulating clients who have intimidated other therapists.I have significant experience treating alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, and process addictions specifically gambling, Internet,and codependency.

I completed my Master’s degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago, integrating mental health and social justice. During my graduate work, I interned at St. Elizabeth hospital in Chicago focusing on care coordination for pediatric/adolescent/adult individuals and groups. I previously worked for a humanitarian aviation organization, spending seven years in Indonesia. I apply my international experience when understanding different viewpoints held by clients.

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.

I enjoy working with many different types of issues in a setting that promotes honesty, growth and trust. My specialties are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and using Cognitve-Behavioral techiques on various issues.

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.

I offer in-person sessions, both masked and unmasked. My approach to counseling is truly getting to know and understand who my clients are in an open environment. I love having genuine and honest conversations without any judgement to fully connect with my clients. I value humor, transparency, honesty, and self-awareness in his interactions. I want to know what my client’s strengths are and bringing them forward to build off of.

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.

If you struggle with sadness, anger, thoughts that won't leave you alone, anxiety (a restless uncomfortable feeling), or just feel like life is harder for you than most of the people you know, you are suffering needlessly. If you feel frustrated when dealing with others, I can help you get more out of life with less frustration. If you have suffered a loss or a serious trauma, either recent or distant past, I can teach you how to heal your emotional wounds and reclaim your life.

I have nearly 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with a variety of presenting problems and concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, substance use and abuse as well as other behavior changes. I have an eclectic style of counseling, drawing upon Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy in order to see how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and affect our daily lives.