Men's Issues Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

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 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.

I provide non-blaming, non-judgmental, and collaborative counseling services to 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 people separate themselves (and their friends and family) from the problems plaguing their life, allowing them to externalize their issues rather than internalize them.

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.

Understanding the stresses and challenges work, family, school, and other responsibilities can bring to our lives, I am committed to walking with clients to process and develop a plan toward relieving anxiety, thinking clearly about the present, and moving boldly toward flourishing.

My name is Marc Genson and I have been a counselor for over 10 years. Counseling is a passion of mine as this alllows a client to really learn about themselves and who they are and want to become. You are taking a brave step to seek help and I am happy to help you along your journey. We all have something we want to change and I am here to help with that.

Do you find yourself engaging in patterns in your life that are no longer working for you? Are you interested in change but confused on how to go about it? Do you feel uneasy and you are not sure why? You want clarity and to feel empowered. You want to feel secure and to engage in more fulfilling relationships and work. You want to feel energized and experience less burn out.

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.

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.

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

We all cope with anger, grief, stress, disappointment & trauma differently. I understand firsthand how generational family dysfunction & toxic environments impact everyone involved. Some are able to thrive while others feel stuck. My greatest passion is empowering people to tap into their strengths and learning new ways to utilize hidden strengths, as well as new coping strategies that may be helpful to managing life, as well as care for self and those important to you. As a member of Thriving Sparrow Counseling in Crystal Lake, Illinois, it’s my pleasure to provide a safe space to explore your story and experiences.

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.

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.

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.

I am a clinical therapist committed to helping individuals navigate the tough times that life throws our ways. My work focuses on challenging the negative thinking patterns that add to depression and anxiety. I believe in a collaborative approach to help clients reach their full potentials. I am passionate about helping individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety. If you would like to schedule an appointment please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Are there certain aspects of your life that you wish could be different or obstacles that are deterring you on your path? Are you offering the best version of yourself in your relationship with others? Do you ever question what it would mean to embrace the "real you"? We all have our own course to walk in this unique journey called life. But we also have the potential to change our direction at any time. The direction is determined by how we perceive our journey, and by the choices that we make as a result of those perceptions. Once we understand this concept, the potential for change becomes limitless!