Grief Therapists in Dolton, IL
I am passionate about helping clients to actualize there strengths by creating a safe and affirming space where you can explore who you are without judgement. My ideal client may be navigating life transitions, relationship issues, questions about identity, or even trauma, and is seeking healing, clarity, and growth. I am growth minded and I bring that to my practice daily.
I am passionate about helping clients to actualize there strengths by creating a safe and affirming space where you can explore who you are without judgement. My ideal client may be navigating life transitions, relationship issues, questions about identity, or even trauma, and is seeking healing, clarity, and growth. I am growth minded and I bring that to my practice daily.
Additionally, I specialize in trauma and grief therapy while encouraging individuals to accept new roles within their transitions and find joy amid the storm.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Additionally, I specialize in trauma and grief therapy while encouraging individuals to accept new roles within their transitions and find joy amid the storm.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
I have worked with many different presenting issues including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, offenders, and relationship difficulties.
I use a variety of interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. The goal is to help you develop healthy ways of thinking and living your life.
I have worked with many different presenting issues including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, offenders, and relationship difficulties.
I use a variety of interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. The goal is to help you develop healthy ways of thinking and living your life.
I work with clients from ages 14 to 99 who have experienced a variety of childhood and adult trauma, anxiety and depression, gender identity/gender dysphoria, grief and loss, ADD/ADHD, life transitions, and chronic health-related issues.
Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.
I work with clients from ages 14 to 99 who have experienced a variety of childhood and adult trauma, anxiety and depression, gender identity/gender dysphoria, grief and loss, ADD/ADHD, life transitions, and chronic health-related issues.
Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.
I have helped individuals, couples and families successfully deal with relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, stress and anxiety. My experience includes working with several community mental health centers, Employee Assistance Programs and military families. I work with individuals (seniors, adults and youth), couples and families based on their distinct needs, qualities and strengths. Most recently provided services to Afghanistan refugees. Specialties: Couples counseling, anxiety and depression, using an eclectic approach, tailored to your specific situation. My practice focuses on treating the entire person
I have helped individuals, couples and families successfully deal with relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, stress and anxiety. My experience includes working with several community mental health centers, Employee Assistance Programs and military families. I work with individuals (seniors, adults and youth), couples and families based on their distinct needs, qualities and strengths. Most recently provided services to Afghanistan refugees. Specialties: Couples counseling, anxiety and depression, using an eclectic approach, tailored to your specific situation. My practice focuses on treating the entire person
Hello, I’m Sonya, a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. I bring an open mind and genuine curiosity to every session, because your story deserves to be heard without judgment. While we’ll dig deep into the challenges you’re facing, I also use humor to remind you that growth can be lighter. My approach is all about helping you discover your own resilience and power, even when it feels out of reach while giving you the tools that create the changes you want in your life. Together, we’ll build a path forward that feels authentic, balanced, and empowering. Warmest regards, Sonya
Hello, I’m Sonya, a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. I bring an open mind and genuine curiosity to every session, because your story deserves to be heard without judgment. While we’ll dig deep into the challenges you’re facing, I also use humor to remind you that growth can be lighter. My approach is all about helping you discover your own resilience and power, even when it feels out of reach while giving you the tools that create the changes you want in your life. Together, we’ll build a path forward that feels authentic, balanced, and empowering. Warmest regards, Sonya
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I have worked with clients with a range of concerns and diagnoses including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, abandonment issues, grief and loss, trauma, mood disorders, etc.
Being an active member in the clinical field of helping professionals, I have certainly learned the importance of patience, empathy and peace. Identifying and securing ones’ purpose in life, creates the true masterpiece of one’s story. My goal is to assist you in your journey to self-actualization.
I have worked with clients with a range of concerns and diagnoses including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, abandonment issues, grief and loss, trauma, mood disorders, etc.
Being an active member in the clinical field of helping professionals, I have certainly learned the importance of patience, empathy and peace. Identifying and securing ones’ purpose in life, creates the true masterpiece of one’s story. My goal is to assist you in your journey to self-actualization.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief.
Are you feeling stuck or seeking deeper connection in your relationships? You’re in the right place. I offer a holistic approach in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns together. I believe that human relationships are inherently powerful and healing, and I strive to build authentic, collaborative relationships with all my clients.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief.
Are you feeling stuck or seeking deeper connection in your relationships? You’re in the right place. I offer a holistic approach in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns together. I believe that human relationships are inherently powerful and healing, and I strive to build authentic, collaborative relationships with all my clients.
If you are suffering the grief of a loved one, the pain of a difficult transition or going through major changes in your life that leave you feeling stuck, hopeless, and not knowing where to turn I could be the person to help you work through these challenges and the issues underlying these difficulties.
I work in the Jungian style of psychology (training at the CG Jung Institute of Chicago) which means our work will focus on bringing wholeness to your being. By allowing you to become more aware of the different parts of your psyche you grow in the ability to manage yourself through the challenging times.
If you are suffering the grief of a loved one, the pain of a difficult transition or going through major changes in your life that leave you feeling stuck, hopeless, and not knowing where to turn I could be the person to help you work through these challenges and the issues underlying these difficulties.
I work in the Jungian style of psychology (training at the CG Jung Institute of Chicago) which means our work will focus on bringing wholeness to your being. By allowing you to become more aware of the different parts of your psyche you grow in the ability to manage yourself through the challenging times.
I help patients with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, issues impacting the LGBTQ community, and various types of loss and grief.
Most symptoms are adaptive; there are usually good reasons for why people operate in ways that may not make sense to themselves or others. I help my clients deepen their understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we work to learn what has caused people to become stuck and what we can do to help them make progress toward their goals.
I help patients with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, issues impacting the LGBTQ community, and various types of loss and grief.
Most symptoms are adaptive; there are usually good reasons for why people operate in ways that may not make sense to themselves or others. I help my clients deepen their understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we work to learn what has caused people to become stuck and what we can do to help them make progress toward their goals.
Life rarely goes as planned, often bringing grief, loss, major life transitions, anxiety, or depression.
I specialize in grief and loss counseling, life transitions, and immigration psychological evaluations and assessments. I work with adolescents (14+), young adults, and adults, offering a warm, culturally sensitive space to process emotions, explore identity, and build resilience during periods of change, loss, and personal transformation.
Life rarely goes as planned, often bringing grief, loss, major life transitions, anxiety, or depression.
I specialize in grief and loss counseling, life transitions, and immigration psychological evaluations and assessments. I work with adolescents (14+), young adults, and adults, offering a warm, culturally sensitive space to process emotions, explore identity, and build resilience during periods of change, loss, and personal transformation.
Areas of specialization include grief work, trauma processing, and working with anxiety and depression.
As a career changer coming to therapeutic work later in life, I hope to use my backgrounds in dance and improvisational comedy to incorporate mindfulness, somatic work, play, and humor into the therapeutic space wherever helpful. I primarily practice using Internal Family Systems and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with ample experience in other modalities.
Areas of specialization include grief work, trauma processing, and working with anxiety and depression.
As a career changer coming to therapeutic work later in life, I hope to use my backgrounds in dance and improvisational comedy to incorporate mindfulness, somatic work, play, and humor into the therapeutic space wherever helpful. I primarily practice using Internal Family Systems and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with ample experience in other modalities.
Do you notice your child or adolescent struggling with big emotions, excessive worry, difficulty staying on task, or avoidance of school and social situations? I specialize in working with kids and teens to help them learn how to manage big emotions, improve attention and behavior, and feel more confident in themselves. I also work closely with parents and teachers to provide clear strategies that reduce conflict, improve communication, and create a more calm and consistent home and school life. My goal is to help you and your child feel seen and supported while empowering you both with tools to help with regulation and connection.
Do you notice your child or adolescent struggling with big emotions, excessive worry, difficulty staying on task, or avoidance of school and social situations? I specialize in working with kids and teens to help them learn how to manage big emotions, improve attention and behavior, and feel more confident in themselves. I also work closely with parents and teachers to provide clear strategies that reduce conflict, improve communication, and create a more calm and consistent home and school life. My goal is to help you and your child feel seen and supported while empowering you both with tools to help with regulation and connection.
Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey.
My goal is to offer compassion, openness and a safe place where we may have an opportunity to establish and build a trusting alliance, create a collaboration to unpack and process the parts of your story that will help you work towards your chosen goals.
Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey.
My goal is to offer compassion, openness and a safe place where we may have an opportunity to establish and build a trusting alliance, create a collaboration to unpack and process the parts of your story that will help you work towards your chosen goals.
I work with people who are experiencing problems because of relationship difficulties, loss, infertility, family transitions, work problems, substance use and health issues.
Change is hard. But change is necessary when we find ourselves in situations where we feel sad, anxious, angry or stuck. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you develop more options in life -- to help you realize your potential in love, work and play. This involves the development of new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. I will be your collaborator in this process. I will strive to create a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment that will allow you to identify and explore your current struggles. Working together, change is possible.
I work with people who are experiencing problems because of relationship difficulties, loss, infertility, family transitions, work problems, substance use and health issues.
Change is hard. But change is necessary when we find ourselves in situations where we feel sad, anxious, angry or stuck. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you develop more options in life -- to help you realize your potential in love, work and play. This involves the development of new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. I will be your collaborator in this process. I will strive to create a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment that will allow you to identify and explore your current struggles. Working together, change is possible.
My therapeutic style is warm, inquisitive, and collaborative, with a little humor mixed in. I draw from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, weaving in mindfulness, creativity, and natural conversation. Whether we explore through journaling, art, or meaningful dialogue, my goal is to help you connect more deeply with yourself. I’ve had the privilege of working with culturally diverse individuals in both correctional and community settings, which has strengthened my belief that healing looks different for everyone—and that’s exactly how it should be.
My therapeutic style is warm, inquisitive, and collaborative, with a little humor mixed in. I draw from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, weaving in mindfulness, creativity, and natural conversation. Whether we explore through journaling, art, or meaningful dialogue, my goal is to help you connect more deeply with yourself. I’ve had the privilege of working with culturally diverse individuals in both correctional and community settings, which has strengthened my belief that healing looks different for everyone—and that’s exactly how it should be.
Whether you are experiencing unfulfilling relationships, grief, panic, or numbness, we can work together to get to know your story and illuminate the path forward.
I use an Internal Family Systems system approach to cultivate self-compassion and growth. My work with clients is rooted in neuroscience, which informs my holistic approach to wellbeing. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, creativity, and humor into my practice.
Whether you are experiencing unfulfilling relationships, grief, panic, or numbness, we can work together to get to know your story and illuminate the path forward.
I use an Internal Family Systems system approach to cultivate self-compassion and growth. My work with clients is rooted in neuroscience, which informs my holistic approach to wellbeing. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, creativity, and humor into my practice.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and the transitions, stresses and challenges faced by emerging adults.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My style is interactive, exploratory and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment that supports growth and change. Those who work with me tend to develop increased insight into their relational patterns and life experiences, a strengthened sense of agency and self, and new approaches to challenges in their personal and professional lives.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, parenting concerns, relationship issues, and the transitions, stresses and challenges faced by emerging adults.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My style is interactive, exploratory and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment that supports growth and change. Those who work with me tend to develop increased insight into their relational patterns and life experiences, a strengthened sense of agency and self, and new approaches to challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Additionally, I have extensive experience working with Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, medical trauma, and end of life care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a EMDR certified therapist and EMDRIA approved consultant for EMDR. I am also IFS informed, Hypnotherapy trained and combines these approaches with EMDR or uses them separately when appropriate. I am currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
Additionally, I have extensive experience working with Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, medical trauma, and end of life care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a EMDR certified therapist and EMDRIA approved consultant for EMDR. I am also IFS informed, Hypnotherapy trained and combines these approaches with EMDR or uses them separately when appropriate. I am currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
Are you ready to break free from old patterns and step into the strongest version of yourself? I help clients tap into their inner resilience to overcome challenges and live more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with clients ages 10 through 40, with a speciality of supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, men’s issues, and low self-esteem.
Are you ready to break free from old patterns and step into the strongest version of yourself? I help clients tap into their inner resilience to overcome challenges and live more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with clients ages 10 through 40, with a speciality of supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, men’s issues, and low self-esteem.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.