Ambetter Therapists in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 15 years of experience. I work with young adults and adults, offering culturally sensitive therapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati. My expertise includes mental illness, substance-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, school performance, and goal setting. I use various psychotherapy techniques to help clients overcome negative patterns and achieve personal growth, viewing therapy as a collaborative process where your strengths drive lasting change.
I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 15 years of experience. I work with young adults and adults, offering culturally sensitive therapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati. My expertise includes mental illness, substance-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, school performance, and goal setting. I use various psychotherapy techniques to help clients overcome negative patterns and achieve personal growth, viewing therapy as a collaborative process where your strengths drive lasting change.
Hi! My name is Sanjana. I see therapy as a space where all identities and parts of you are welcome and accepted - the parts that are thriving, the parts that are struggling, and the parts that you're figuring out. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to create a space where your voice leads the way. Together, we move at a pace that's right for you - rooted in trust, compassion, and the understanding that healing is collaborative. I aim to create a space where you can show up authentically and move towards the changes you seek.
Hi! My name is Sanjana. I see therapy as a space where all identities and parts of you are welcome and accepted - the parts that are thriving, the parts that are struggling, and the parts that you're figuring out. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to create a space where your voice leads the way. Together, we move at a pace that's right for you - rooted in trust, compassion, and the understanding that healing is collaborative. I aim to create a space where you can show up authentically and move towards the changes you seek.
I am a strengths-based therapist who is committed to evidence-based practice. I have a Certification in Neuro-psychotherapy (NPT-C) and am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (ACT, DBT, CBT). This means that we may explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, the cycle of anxiety, and mindfulness practices if—and only if—you are on board and comfortable!
I am a strengths-based therapist who is committed to evidence-based practice. I have a Certification in Neuro-psychotherapy (NPT-C) and am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (ACT, DBT, CBT). This means that we may explore thoughts, emotions, behaviors, the cycle of anxiety, and mindfulness practices if—and only if—you are on board and comfortable!
I am a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
I am a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
My name is Kimberly Brenner. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who lives in Chicago. My expertise is in relationship issues, both with self and others. My clients have told me that they appreciate that I don't sugarcoat things, nor am I judgmental. My clients are smart enough and resourceful to develop a direction that fits them. I provide information and allow my clients to decide what will work for them.
My name is Kimberly Brenner. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who lives in Chicago. My expertise is in relationship issues, both with self and others. My clients have told me that they appreciate that I don't sugarcoat things, nor am I judgmental. My clients are smart enough and resourceful to develop a direction that fits them. I provide information and allow my clients to decide what will work for them.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Executive Coach based in Northern California. I work with clients nationwide via telehealth so you can get the best care no matter where you live. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. As the daughter and mother of men in the military, I have a deep understanding of military families, and I treat families as a system working together towards deep connection and trust.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Executive Coach based in Northern California. I work with clients nationwide via telehealth so you can get the best care no matter where you live. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. As the daughter and mother of men in the military, I have a deep understanding of military families, and I treat families as a system working together towards deep connection and trust.
Hi, I'm Alexandria (Alex) Henson, LCPC, NCC here in Illinois! I meet my clients where they are at in their process by utilizing an eclectic approach where I take from various theories and modalities and use them together to best support you and your needs. I typically pull from CBT, DBT, SFT, and MI to best support you in your journey. I love the combination of eclectic therapy because one treatment modality doesn't work well for everyone. I meet you where you are, come as you are. I want you to feel you can be your true authentic self because I know that's how I like to enter the therapy space.
Hi, I'm Alexandria (Alex) Henson, LCPC, NCC here in Illinois! I meet my clients where they are at in their process by utilizing an eclectic approach where I take from various theories and modalities and use them together to best support you and your needs. I typically pull from CBT, DBT, SFT, and MI to best support you in your journey. I love the combination of eclectic therapy because one treatment modality doesn't work well for everyone. I meet you where you are, come as you are. I want you to feel you can be your true authentic self because I know that's how I like to enter the therapy space.
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Hi, I'm Matteo! If you are someone who feels stuck in life or on a specific issue, I would love to work with you. My approach focuses on body language and what unique insights being attentive to our bodies can give us.
I offer a wide range of services but specialize in counseling issues surrounding LGBTQ+ identity, discrimination, grief, trauma, social anxiety, religion, and spirituality. My work is supervised by Tim Jenkins, LCPC and we train weekly on specific topics.
Hi, I'm Matteo! If you are someone who feels stuck in life or on a specific issue, I would love to work with you. My approach focuses on body language and what unique insights being attentive to our bodies can give us.
I offer a wide range of services but specialize in counseling issues surrounding LGBTQ+ identity, discrimination, grief, trauma, social anxiety, religion, and spirituality. My work is supervised by Tim Jenkins, LCPC and we train weekly on specific topics.
I believe a trusting and genuine relationship is an essential foundation for therapy and I encourage my clients to come in being truly themselves at whatever stage in their journey they may be in. I’m happy to meet you where you are so we can move forward together in a collaborative manner. As a therapist, I have enjoyed helping children, individuals, couples, and families face a variety of life stressors. I strive to provide a welcoming and safe environment for anyone who comes through the door.
I believe a trusting and genuine relationship is an essential foundation for therapy and I encourage my clients to come in being truly themselves at whatever stage in their journey they may be in. I’m happy to meet you where you are so we can move forward together in a collaborative manner. As a therapist, I have enjoyed helping children, individuals, couples, and families face a variety of life stressors. I strive to provide a welcoming and safe environment for anyone who comes through the door.
I have over 3 decades of experience working in the fields of mental health and social work. I work with youth, adults, and couples who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, and school refusal. I have spent my career learning and translating theories into practice with individuals, families, couples, and groups. For the last few years, I've gained deeper knowledge working with trauma, anxiety, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ population.
I have over 3 decades of experience working in the fields of mental health and social work. I work with youth, adults, and couples who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, and school refusal. I have spent my career learning and translating theories into practice with individuals, families, couples, and groups. For the last few years, I've gained deeper knowledge working with trauma, anxiety, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ population.
I believe therapy can be a gift—a pause from life’s stressors and a chance to view your experience from a new perspective. Therapy can also be challenging—it asks us to be honest, to reflect deeply, and to shift patterns that may no longer serve us. In my experience, meaningful change happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore, question, and grow. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to address the needs of the whole person—emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally.
I believe therapy can be a gift—a pause from life’s stressors and a chance to view your experience from a new perspective. Therapy can also be challenging—it asks us to be honest, to reflect deeply, and to shift patterns that may no longer serve us. In my experience, meaningful change happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore, question, and grow. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to address the needs of the whole person—emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s demands and is looking to regain a sense of calm and stability. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression and want a space where they can feel understood and learn healthier ways to cope.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s demands and is looking to regain a sense of calm and stability. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression and want a space where they can feel understood and learn healthier ways to cope.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to strengthen their emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. They may feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck navigating life’s transitions and long to rebuild trust, deepen communication, and rediscover peace. My clients value authenticity and faith and are ready to do the work to heal and grow. Together, we explore both faith-based and evidence-based tools to help them move toward greater connection, resilience, and purpose.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to strengthen their emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. They may feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck navigating life’s transitions and long to rebuild trust, deepen communication, and rediscover peace. My clients value authenticity and faith and are ready to do the work to heal and grow. Together, we explore both faith-based and evidence-based tools to help them move toward greater connection, resilience, and purpose.
I am an empathic and interactive therapist. I have expertise in many sectors within the psychological field. This wide range of experience includes helping adults, adolescents, and children work through trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am an empathic and interactive therapist. I have expertise in many sectors within the psychological field. This wide range of experience includes helping adults, adolescents, and children work through trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) and bicultural clinician with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in hospital-based clinic settings and mental health community agency settings. My areas of treatment include but are not limited to; trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity formation and conflict, Latino/a/x concerns, multicultural issues, first-generation acculturation conflict, and physical health-related issues and adjustment.
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) and bicultural clinician with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in hospital-based clinic settings and mental health community agency settings. My areas of treatment include but are not limited to; trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity formation and conflict, Latino/a/x concerns, multicultural issues, first-generation acculturation conflict, and physical health-related issues and adjustment.
Hello! I’m a licensed counselor with over 7 years of experience. I commonly treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, intrusive thoughts, anger problems, codependency/personal boundary issues, and interpersonal distress. I use a mix of Dialectical (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Person-Centered, and Gestalt approaches. I am particularly interested in parent-child relationships and hope to help parents improve family functioning and satisfaction through parent-coaching. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in their journey towards healing and self-improvement.
Hello! I’m a licensed counselor with over 7 years of experience. I commonly treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, intrusive thoughts, anger problems, codependency/personal boundary issues, and interpersonal distress. I use a mix of Dialectical (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Person-Centered, and Gestalt approaches. I am particularly interested in parent-child relationships and hope to help parents improve family functioning and satisfaction through parent-coaching. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in their journey towards healing and self-improvement.
Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Depressed? I am here to help. I specialize in helping you bringing yourself back to who you truly are at your core. I believe that counseling is like a puzzle and it is my job to help put the puzzle pieces together. I’m here to help you get back to a place of peace.
With child and teen clients, I am deeply passionate about helping with anxiety, especially school-related anxiety. Having personally struggled with school anxiety, I bring not only clinical knowledge but also lived understanding to the work I do.
I also provide clinical supervision, including preparation towards clinical licensure.
Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Depressed? I am here to help. I specialize in helping you bringing yourself back to who you truly are at your core. I believe that counseling is like a puzzle and it is my job to help put the puzzle pieces together. I’m here to help you get back to a place of peace.
With child and teen clients, I am deeply passionate about helping with anxiety, especially school-related anxiety. Having personally struggled with school anxiety, I bring not only clinical knowledge but also lived understanding to the work I do.
I also provide clinical supervision, including preparation towards clinical licensure.
I am Nikole Green, LCPC, a dedicated mental health therapist specializing in childhood trauma and substance use recovery. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I blend evidence-based therapies like DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic techniques to help my clients heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. My mission is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel empowered to break free from the past and build the future you deserve.
I am Nikole Green, LCPC, a dedicated mental health therapist specializing in childhood trauma and substance use recovery. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I blend evidence-based therapies like DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic techniques to help my clients heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. My mission is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel empowered to break free from the past and build the future you deserve.
My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or woman struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. They need a safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate space to feel understood, build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and strengthen emotional resilience. Their goal is to gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of control over their thoughts and emotions so they can function more fully, heal from past wounds, and thrive in their daily lives.
My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or woman struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. They need a safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate space to feel understood, build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and strengthen emotional resilience. Their goal is to gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of control over their thoughts and emotions so they can function more fully, heal from past wounds, and thrive in their daily lives.
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