Trauma Focused Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL

I enjoy working with clients who are having difficulty dealing with anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress as well as clients who feel lost and are questioning the purpose of life. I like to help clients learn what their true values are and how to live in line with them. Clients who have expressed grief over their childhood but are struggling with validation of their feelings may say things like "but I was never hit". Emotional abuse and neglect have a profound effect on human development. I enjoy helping educate on what Complex PTSD is and how it has affected the nervous system and what clients can do to heal.

Often in life, we don't feel seen or heard by the world around us. Therapy should be a space where you can explore your authentic self, or find the tools you need to self-actualize into that person. I work with adolescents, adults and older adults seeking individual treatment, focusing on trauma, mood disorders and anxiety, with other focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community, body liberation, kink, and CNM/open relationships. Through our work together, I hope to help you feel understood and better understand yourself.

Jessica Connell, LPC, received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College in 2020. She has expertise in trauma focused therapy and has completed post graduate work and training in EMDR trauma informed therapy. Jessica has experience working in private practice and in mental health/addiction residential treatment settings. Jessica is a graduate of Grace College with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has additional specialized training in EMDR therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

"When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm. Not join their chaos". -L.R. Knost ***You do not have to be alone or watch your child be unable to deal with emotions effectively, go through behavioral changes or experience a negative world. Finding a meaningful life can be challenging. Allow me to help you and/or your child find a life that is happy, healthy and peaceful. I specialize in working with female teens struggling with Depression, Anxiety and self-harm as well as children (and parents) with ADHD and behavioral issues through behavioral intervention.

"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.

I specialize in working with children of all ages and have experience with a variety of youth challenges. I take a family centric approach and help to navigate life's difficult moments. I will work with you and your child to help negotiate big emotions, life transitions, trauma, gender identity, or behavioral changes. I am a master’s level clinical intern completing my master’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University. I received my undergraduate degree at Columbia College of Missouri. I am passionate about listening, holding space, and helping clients sit with their vulnerabilities through the therapeutic process.

We all need help dealing with life sometimes, and over the past few years our ability to cope with life stressors has become more important than ever as we navigate life during the pandemic. Maybe you find yourself just going through the motions and not living the way that you'd like. Maybe you've looked around and realized that you're struggling to maintain healthy boundaries with others. Or, maybe you just want to figure out where you fit in the world. Whatever you're struggling with, we can collaborate and figure out the best way to get you to where you'd like to be.

Did you or your spouse recently have an affair? Do you wonder if there is still hope for your marriage after a betrayal? I specialize in helping couples recover from an affair and have helped hundreds of couples move through the healing process. Many couples even report that they have a better marriage now than they did prior to the betrayal.

At Center for Therapeutic Services and Psychodiagnostics, we are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique! We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level.

Life tosses us curve balls, from job stress, to relationship changes, to dealing with difficult memories. It is helpful to work on these things with someone who can listen, lend perspective, help you understand why and what is happening, and help you plan and make changes. I can help you put your life on track, with over 30 years of experience, working with a variety of everyday issues, self-reflection, relationships as well as issues arising from trauma, abuse and experiences in combat. We will work together toward your goals.

Dr. Bauman partners with patients dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, adjustment disorders, and relationship issues. It is typical for her to work with couples and/or families, but she often works with individuals as well. Therapy can help to solve problems, make decisions, set goals, reduce stress, and empower you to maintain a resilient approach to your life circumstances. Each person has strengths and weaknesses. Therapy works with both of these aspects, to help improve your life situation. Therapy isn't magic but it may seem magical when we collaborate together and change occurs!

I have broad experience working with women and men on medical issues and mood disorders. I also have received specialized training in working with Dissociative Identity Disorder (multiple personality disorder) and adult sexual abuse survivors. If you are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and assertiveness issues, I may be the person to help you. Do you want a therapist who will listen attentively, guide you through life's transitions, and assist you to meet goals and needs? Please contact me with confidence.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with getting through your day-to-day, or having difficulty navigating relationships, I may be a good fit for you. I primarily work with teens, young adults, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and issues related to trauma history.

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, adults, couples, and families. I am person-centered and believe that sessions should be focused on the needs of the client.

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.

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.

I currently hold a Masters in Addiction and Mental Health and am finishing a secondary Masters in Clinical Mental Health, while working towards professional licensure. I take an integrated approach to counseling but am based in a logotherapeutic and Existential Psychotherapeutic theoretical orientation. I utilize these approaches while incorporating concepts from therapies such as Somatic and Emotion Focused therapy. If you are looking for a more philosophical approach that focuses on the existential givens and our place in the world while allowing room for our emotions and attachments, then I hope to work with you.

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 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor and a fully trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist . I received my Master of Arts/Science degree from Roosevelt University. I specialize in Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),anxiety, depression, addictions, fears, guilt and a range of life adjustment issues. I work with individuals to help make sense of the past to understand and neutralize the negative influence it has on present functioning and relationships. By clearing up the "debri" from the past, we can fully focus on being our best in the present and future.