Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Dolton, IL
Hello! I am delighted to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Drummond. 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 feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clientele, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Hello! I am delighted to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Drummond. 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 feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clientele, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs.
I create a safe space where I listen and ask questions to get curious about you and your experiences. We discover together what your obstacles are like for you and explore ways to tackle these obstacles. I will ask you what you would like to take away from therapy. You may know immediately, or it may take time, to get to know you what might be most helpful.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs.
I create a safe space where I listen and ask questions to get curious about you and your experiences. We discover together what your obstacles are like for you and explore ways to tackle these obstacles. I will ask you what you would like to take away from therapy. You may know immediately, or it may take time, to get to know you what might be most helpful.
Hi, I’m Tai. I’m a neurodivergent, queer, non-binary therapist living with chronic illness and visual impairment. I became a therapist because I know what it’s like to grow up feeling alone, unseen, and unsure if anyone truly understands you.
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling like they had to hide parts of themselves to feel safe—whether that’s related to their identity, their body, or the way their mind works. You might be used to being misunderstood, overlooked, or even feeling like you have to explain or justify your experiences just to be taken seriously.
Hi, I’m Tai. I’m a neurodivergent, queer, non-binary therapist living with chronic illness and visual impairment. I became a therapist because I know what it’s like to grow up feeling alone, unseen, and unsure if anyone truly understands you.
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling like they had to hide parts of themselves to feel safe—whether that’s related to their identity, their body, or the way their mind works. You might be used to being misunderstood, overlooked, or even feeling like you have to explain or justify your experiences just to be taken seriously.
My therapeutic style integrates evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness techniques, and Person-Centered Therapy,
Are you seeking clarity, healing, or simply a safe space to explore your emotions? My name is Alicia, and I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards inner peace and personal empowerment. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship issues and sex therapy. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental, aiming to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel truly heard and understood. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives. Together, we will work collaboratively to explore your thoughts, feelings,
My therapeutic style integrates evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness techniques, and Person-Centered Therapy,
Are you seeking clarity, healing, or simply a safe space to explore your emotions? My name is Alicia, and I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards inner peace and personal empowerment. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship issues and sex therapy. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental, aiming to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel truly heard and understood. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives. Together, we will work collaboratively to explore your thoughts, feelings,
Therapy is about creating space to reconnect with yourself, understand your emotions and learn to move through life with more clarity and purpose. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where your story is honored, your symptoms are not your identity, and change begins with understanding. I’m especially passionate about supporting first responders, veterans, and their families, as well as young adults building their sense of identity. I also have experience working with caregivers and those navigating grief. I’ve spent much of my career being a mental health advocate with non-profit organizations such as NAMI or Pillars.
Therapy is about creating space to reconnect with yourself, understand your emotions and learn to move through life with more clarity and purpose. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where your story is honored, your symptoms are not your identity, and change begins with understanding. I’m especially passionate about supporting first responders, veterans, and their families, as well as young adults building their sense of identity. I also have experience working with caregivers and those navigating grief. I’ve spent much of my career being a mental health advocate with non-profit organizations such as NAMI or Pillars.
My ideal client is a member of the Latinx community navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, or the lasting effects of childhood trauma. They might feel isolated, burdened by cultural expectations, or overwhelmed by the pressures of navigating a bicultural identity. They seek a safe space to express themselves and understand their experiences without judgment. Their goals include building resilience, gaining practical tools to manage stress, and embracing their unique strengths to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
My ideal client is a member of the Latinx community navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, or the lasting effects of childhood trauma. They might feel isolated, burdened by cultural expectations, or overwhelmed by the pressures of navigating a bicultural identity. They seek a safe space to express themselves and understand their experiences without judgment. Their goals include building resilience, gaining practical tools to manage stress, and embracing their unique strengths to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma. Maybe you’re navigating relationship issues, mood changes, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck. You want clarity, stability, and a space where you can finally breathe and understand yourself better. You’re looking for support that feels genuine, grounding, and nonjudgmental—someone who can help you make sense of your experiences and move toward a more confident, balanced life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma. Maybe you’re navigating relationship issues, mood changes, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck. You want clarity, stability, and a space where you can finally breathe and understand yourself better. You’re looking for support that feels genuine, grounding, and nonjudgmental—someone who can help you make sense of your experiences and move toward a more confident, balanced life.
Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic modalities (psycho-dynamic, relational, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness theories), I have helped hundreds of young adults, adults and older adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety or mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues.
Living a fulfilling and enjoyable life is something many people strive for. Along the way, however, there can be obstacles that slow us down and perhaps even stop us completely. Throughout my 30+ years of experience in private practice and at Northwestern Medicine, I have seen therapy bring about real and lasting change. Key to that growth and change is the therapeutic relationship. The more we get to know and trust ourselves, the better our relationships with others will be.
Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic modalities (psycho-dynamic, relational, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness theories), I have helped hundreds of young adults, adults and older adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety or mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues.
Living a fulfilling and enjoyable life is something many people strive for. Along the way, however, there can be obstacles that slow us down and perhaps even stop us completely. Throughout my 30+ years of experience in private practice and at Northwestern Medicine, I have seen therapy bring about real and lasting change. Key to that growth and change is the therapeutic relationship. The more we get to know and trust ourselves, the better our relationships with others will be.
My intention is to work with your unique set of individual strengths to create insight and approaches that move in line with your values. I work with individuals to acknowledge both painful as well as joyful experiences. In my practice I apply a trauma informed lens to give space to the connection between the brain and the body as well as the impact trauma has on the way one moves through the world. It is my hope that I can partner with you to build awareness and utilize that awareness to create balance in the areas of life most significant to you.
My intention is to work with your unique set of individual strengths to create insight and approaches that move in line with your values. I work with individuals to acknowledge both painful as well as joyful experiences. In my practice I apply a trauma informed lens to give space to the connection between the brain and the body as well as the impact trauma has on the way one moves through the world. It is my hope that I can partner with you to build awareness and utilize that awareness to create balance in the areas of life most significant to you.
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.
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.
You have decided to look for a guide through unfamiliar territory, whether it is a new problem or an old nagging issue. I can help you by providing a safe place to take that difficult look at old patterns that no longer work. Becoming mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and judgments can free you to creatively re-imagine yourself and your situation and find new solutions. My thoughtful and intuitive approach can guide you on this journey. I have been especially successful with clients struggling with codependent issues, anxiety, divorce or other transitions, and anger. All are welcome.
You have decided to look for a guide through unfamiliar territory, whether it is a new problem or an old nagging issue. I can help you by providing a safe place to take that difficult look at old patterns that no longer work. Becoming mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and judgments can free you to creatively re-imagine yourself and your situation and find new solutions. My thoughtful and intuitive approach can guide you on this journey. I have been especially successful with clients struggling with codependent issues, anxiety, divorce or other transitions, and anger. All are welcome.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 23 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My clinical experiences afforded me the opportunities to help individuals with Adjustment, Anxiety, Depressive, Disruptive Behavior, Impulse Control, Inattention and Hyperactivity, Mood, Personality, and Post-Traumatic Stress disorders, as well those struggling with death and dying, divorce/separation, family conflict, grief and loss, identity, parenting challenges, self-esteem and various stage of life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 23 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My clinical experiences afforded me the opportunities to help individuals with Adjustment, Anxiety, Depressive, Disruptive Behavior, Impulse Control, Inattention and Hyperactivity, Mood, Personality, and Post-Traumatic Stress disorders, as well those struggling with death and dying, divorce/separation, family conflict, grief and loss, identity, parenting challenges, self-esteem and various stage of life transitions.
I recognize and understand that anxiety, depression, trauma, and the compounding effects of those experiences can cause a sense of helplessness. Through my own human experience as well as serving in this setting. I recognize issues of ambiguity and recovery from problems that involve the mind, emotions, and spirit are long and arduous. The important piece is to keep these things in front of us as we relearn healthy skills to engage fully with life. We also must hold on to the understanding that we are solely responsible for our overall well-being.
I recognize and understand that anxiety, depression, trauma, and the compounding effects of those experiences can cause a sense of helplessness. Through my own human experience as well as serving in this setting. I recognize issues of ambiguity and recovery from problems that involve the mind, emotions, and spirit are long and arduous. The important piece is to keep these things in front of us as we relearn healthy skills to engage fully with life. We also must hold on to the understanding that we are solely responsible for our overall well-being.
Lauren Kulp - Tandem Collaborative Wellness PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Esq, MSW, JD
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The experience of engaging with a therapist for the first time or re-engaging after a pause can feel foreign, intimidating, and uncertain. I aim to meet clients exactly where they are with a warm, comforting approach that eases them in at a pace that they set, while making sure the time together feels rewarding, fulfilling, occasionally challenging, and well-spent. I enjoy walking alongside clients on their journeys of successes and struggles, transitions and decisions. I am excited to have some space open in my practice to welcome new clients. Feel free to reach out by email, text message, or phone call to explore next steps.
The experience of engaging with a therapist for the first time or re-engaging after a pause can feel foreign, intimidating, and uncertain. I aim to meet clients exactly where they are with a warm, comforting approach that eases them in at a pace that they set, while making sure the time together feels rewarding, fulfilling, occasionally challenging, and well-spent. I enjoy walking alongside clients on their journeys of successes and struggles, transitions and decisions. I am excited to have some space open in my practice to welcome new clients. Feel free to reach out by email, text message, or phone call to explore next steps.
EMDR, tuning into mind-body approaches using mindfulness are useful tools incorporated where appropriate.
*Waitlist* Therapy can be empowering. There are times when everything in life feels daunting and chaotic. Life's challenges can be temporary or chronic and having someone "on your side" can go a long way. I get it - we have all been there at some point. My approach is honest, relatable, and knowledgable. Together we will begin at a pace suitable for you to focus on YOUR needs ...changing, improving and/or healing. As a team, we will establish goals and begin working to achieve them. We will identify your personal strengths and support you in using these strengths to overcome life's challenges. You can do this!
EMDR, tuning into mind-body approaches using mindfulness are useful tools incorporated where appropriate.
*Waitlist* Therapy can be empowering. There are times when everything in life feels daunting and chaotic. Life's challenges can be temporary or chronic and having someone "on your side" can go a long way. I get it - we have all been there at some point. My approach is honest, relatable, and knowledgable. Together we will begin at a pace suitable for you to focus on YOUR needs ...changing, improving and/or healing. As a team, we will establish goals and begin working to achieve them. We will identify your personal strengths and support you in using these strengths to overcome life's challenges. You can do this!
Originally from Tennessee, I came to Chicago and to therapy through a deep interest in justice, systems of care, and the health of individuals and relational systems. My background in social philosophy shaped my belief that healing happens on multiple levels—within ourselves and within our connections to others. In my work with individuals, couples, and families, I help clients explore how their internal experiences interact with the broader cultural, familial, and systemic contexts that shape them. Therapy, to me, is about understanding the meaning we create both internally and in relationship with the world around us.
Originally from Tennessee, I came to Chicago and to therapy through a deep interest in justice, systems of care, and the health of individuals and relational systems. My background in social philosophy shaped my belief that healing happens on multiple levels—within ourselves and within our connections to others. In my work with individuals, couples, and families, I help clients explore how their internal experiences interact with the broader cultural, familial, and systemic contexts that shape them. Therapy, to me, is about understanding the meaning we create both internally and in relationship with the world around us.
I am here to help. My style is relational, curious, and reflective. I am grounded in psychodynamic traditions, which means I pay close attention, not only to your current struggles, but also to the patterns in history, as that may be shaping them. Together, we can explore how your past informs your present, and how new insight can lead to change you are searching for. I am honest and direct. I want to help you get to where you want to be as soon as possible.
I am here to help. My style is relational, curious, and reflective. I am grounded in psychodynamic traditions, which means I pay close attention, not only to your current struggles, but also to the patterns in history, as that may be shaping them. Together, we can explore how your past informs your present, and how new insight can lead to change you are searching for. I am honest and direct. I want to help you get to where you want to be as soon as possible.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.