Veterans 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).
I work with couples who are experiencing significant challenges in their relationship, including those who may be on the brink of divorce. They may be dealing with communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, unresolved conflicts, or the impact of past traumas. I also work with individual clients who may not have an obvious history of trauma but may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or other challenges that make it difficult to thrive. They might feel overwhelmed by daily stressors, experience low self-esteem, or struggle to manage their emotions and maintain a positive outlook.
I work with couples who are experiencing significant challenges in their relationship, including those who may be on the brink of divorce. They may be dealing with communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, unresolved conflicts, or the impact of past traumas. I also work with individual clients who may not have an obvious history of trauma but may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or other challenges that make it difficult to thrive. They might feel overwhelmed by daily stressors, experience low self-esteem, or struggle to manage their emotions and maintain a positive outlook.
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.
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I also support Veterans and Military Members and their families.
Taking steps to improve your quality of life may begin with reaching out to a therapist. I welcome you to give me a call! I have built my therapeutic practice upon the guiding principles of support and collaboration. We will work towards determining challenges and obstacles in your life and create a plan that is individualized to your needs. I take a functional approach to healing and help clients determine underlying challenges to health and wellness. I truly enjoy providing a space to help clients gain insight and understanding in order to move towards balance with improved quality of life.
I also support Veterans and Military Members and their families.
Taking steps to improve your quality of life may begin with reaching out to a therapist. I welcome you to give me a call! I have built my therapeutic practice upon the guiding principles of support and collaboration. We will work towards determining challenges and obstacles in your life and create a plan that is individualized to your needs. I take a functional approach to healing and help clients determine underlying challenges to health and wellness. I truly enjoy providing a space to help clients gain insight and understanding in order to move towards balance with improved quality of life.
I am a clinical psychologist and neuroplasticity wellness coach with 25 years of experience I offer telehealth. I specialize in reframing, cognitive processing with emotional regulation and resilience for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, motivation, career goals, relationships, family dynamics, communication, and stress management. I offer Christian Counseling when requested. Licensed in Illinois and Michigan. I would be honored to be of assistance.
I am a clinical psychologist and neuroplasticity wellness coach with 25 years of experience I offer telehealth. I specialize in reframing, cognitive processing with emotional regulation and resilience for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, motivation, career goals, relationships, family dynamics, communication, and stress management. I offer Christian Counseling when requested. Licensed in Illinois and Michigan. I would be honored to be of assistance.
Are you stuck in a loop of secret sexual behaviours, destructive relationships, or the inability to build genuine intimacy? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this alone.
I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trauma-trained clinician, and I specialize in guiding men who are:
1. living with shame, secrecy or betrayal around sex or relationships
2. feeling disconnected from the people they love most
3. longing to live with integrity, freedom and true intimacy
Are you stuck in a loop of secret sexual behaviours, destructive relationships, or the inability to build genuine intimacy? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this alone.
I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trauma-trained clinician, and I specialize in guiding men who are:
1. living with shame, secrecy or betrayal around sex or relationships
2. feeling disconnected from the people they love most
3. longing to live with integrity, freedom and true intimacy
Rejuvenation House
Marriage & Family Therapist, IL-LMFT, NC-LMFT, CDBT, AAMFT S, MS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
When to ask for help: Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, and trouble sleeping at nights? Are you anxious, irritable, and withdrawn from others and activities you once enjoyed? Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else? Have you recently experienced grief or loss? Are you having feelings of hopelessness, diminished self-worth and sadness most days? Are you finding it difficult to focus, trouble concentrating, and plagued with negative thoughts on a daily basis? Do you feel like your relationship is in trouble and you don't know how to save it?
When to ask for help: Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, and trouble sleeping at nights? Are you anxious, irritable, and withdrawn from others and activities you once enjoyed? Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else? Have you recently experienced grief or loss? Are you having feelings of hopelessness, diminished self-worth and sadness most days? Are you finding it difficult to focus, trouble concentrating, and plagued with negative thoughts on a daily basis? Do you feel like your relationship is in trouble and you don't know how to save it?
Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
Hi, I'm K and I'm glad you're here! I am a psychodynamic mental health therapist practicing in Chicago, IL. I pride myself in providing a safe, accepting space to explore and process what is on your mind. I emphasize dynamic mental health practices, open communication and evidence-based practices in the therapy room.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
Hi, I'm K and I'm glad you're here! I am a psychodynamic mental health therapist practicing in Chicago, IL. I pride myself in providing a safe, accepting space to explore and process what is on your mind. I emphasize dynamic mental health practices, open communication and evidence-based practices in the therapy room.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
If you are looking at my page you might be thinking if therapy is right for you at this time. I commend your desire to make yourself better. This might be your first time looking into therapy and wondering what it is all about, or you might have experience with therapy in the past and are seeking to get back into it. Either way, I welcome you.
If you are looking at my page you might be thinking if therapy is right for you at this time. I commend your desire to make yourself better. This might be your first time looking into therapy and wondering what it is all about, or you might have experience with therapy in the past and are seeking to get back into it. Either way, I welcome you.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, burned out, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Many are caregivers, professionals, women, or individuals navigating trauma, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or cultural pressures while trying to hold everything together for others. I provide a warm, culturally responsive, trauma-informed space where clients can process experiences, build coping skills, strengthen boundaries, improve self-worth, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, burned out, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Many are caregivers, professionals, women, or individuals navigating trauma, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or cultural pressures while trying to hold everything together for others. I provide a warm, culturally responsive, trauma-informed space where clients can process experiences, build coping skills, strengthen boundaries, improve self-worth, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.
Dr. Olivia O'Hare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, SAP, CCTP
3 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to quiet your mind? You don’t have to face it alone. Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stressed, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward—but healing and change are possible.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and build practical tools to help you feel more confident, balanced, and in control. Using strategies such as reframing negative thoughts, strengthening communication and boundaries, increasing self-awareness, and developing healthy coping skills, we’ll
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to quiet your mind? You don’t have to face it alone. Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stressed, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward—but healing and change are possible.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and build practical tools to help you feel more confident, balanced, and in control. Using strategies such as reframing negative thoughts, strengthening communication and boundaries, increasing self-awareness, and developing healthy coping skills, we’ll
Ujo Wadjet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I take a holistic, culturally-aware, and person-centered approach rooted in social justice. By focusing on equity, inclusion, and respect, I strive to honor your unique background and experiences. Together, we'll create a plan tailored to your needs and values, helping you move toward your goals with clarity and confidence.
I take a holistic, culturally-aware, and person-centered approach rooted in social justice. By focusing on equity, inclusion, and respect, I strive to honor your unique background and experiences. Together, we'll create a plan tailored to your needs and values, helping you move toward your goals with clarity and confidence.
Over 20 years experience in the military, and over 7 years helping children, teens and adults in need.
Hello, You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out (emotionally, professionally, or relationally).
You may struggle with anxiety, stress, or unresolved trauma that interferes with daily functioning.
You may feel disconnected from their goals, identity, or relationships.
Needs : A safe, supportive space where they feel heard and understood.
Practical strategies and coping skills to manage difficult emotions or behaviors.
Guidance to uncover the “why” behind their challenges and to create meaningful change.
Goals: To reduce distress (less anxiety, fewer depressive episodes, better regulate their emotions and thoughts). Email me!
Over 20 years experience in the military, and over 7 years helping children, teens and adults in need.
Hello, You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out (emotionally, professionally, or relationally).
You may struggle with anxiety, stress, or unresolved trauma that interferes with daily functioning.
You may feel disconnected from their goals, identity, or relationships.
Needs : A safe, supportive space where they feel heard and understood.
Practical strategies and coping skills to manage difficult emotions or behaviors.
Guidance to uncover the “why” behind their challenges and to create meaningful change.
Goals: To reduce distress (less anxiety, fewer depressive episodes, better regulate their emotions and thoughts). Email me!
Stuck isn’t a personality trait. It’s a pattern, and patterns can be understood and rewired. If you’re tired of repeating the same cycles in your emotions, your relationships, or your own head, you’re in the right place.
I work with ADHD, bipolar, addiction recovery, and LGBTQ+ identity. My approach is built on clarity and follow-through: understand what’s really going on, then build the skills to actually move.
It takes courage to face this instead of avoiding it. When you’re ready, reach out for a free 15-minute consult.
Stuck isn’t a personality trait. It’s a pattern, and patterns can be understood and rewired. If you’re tired of repeating the same cycles in your emotions, your relationships, or your own head, you’re in the right place.
I work with ADHD, bipolar, addiction recovery, and LGBTQ+ identity. My approach is built on clarity and follow-through: understand what’s really going on, then build the skills to actually move.
It takes courage to face this instead of avoiding it. When you’re ready, reach out for a free 15-minute consult.
Welcome! Finding support is such a hard yet valuable step in your healing journey! I work in a client-centered way to help you understand & cope with present-day stressors and get to the root of the issues/trauma that keep you feeling stuck or disconnected. I use validation, active listening, and intuition to ensure you feel seen, heard, and supported by someone who deeply cares. Trying to manage an issue that seems like no one understands can be a very lonely experience, and sometimes it takes an outside perspective to gain a felt sense of clarity. My goal is to quickly have you feeling like you aren’t alone as you heal & grow.
Welcome! Finding support is such a hard yet valuable step in your healing journey! I work in a client-centered way to help you understand & cope with present-day stressors and get to the root of the issues/trauma that keep you feeling stuck or disconnected. I use validation, active listening, and intuition to ensure you feel seen, heard, and supported by someone who deeply cares. Trying to manage an issue that seems like no one understands can be a very lonely experience, and sometimes it takes an outside perspective to gain a felt sense of clarity. My goal is to quickly have you feeling like you aren’t alone as you heal & grow.
The people I work best with are teens and young adults and adults who feel like life has thrown them one challenge after another—whether that’s family struggles, mental health concerns, substance use, self-harm, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or just feeling lost and disconnected. They may not have all the answers (yet), but they’re willing to take even the smallest step toward something better. What they need most is a safe place to be heard without judgment, to untangle the thoughts and
feelings that feel overwhelming, and to learn tools that make day-to-day life more manageable.
The people I work best with are teens and young adults and adults who feel like life has thrown them one challenge after another—whether that’s family struggles, mental health concerns, substance use, self-harm, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or just feeling lost and disconnected. They may not have all the answers (yet), but they’re willing to take even the smallest step toward something better. What they need most is a safe place to be heard without judgment, to untangle the thoughts and
feelings that feel overwhelming, and to learn tools that make day-to-day life more manageable.
I'm glad you're here, you are not alone! The stresses of everyday life can seem unbearable at times. These issues can center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's career/work, and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed, with a lack of work and rest balance, or a sense of unhappiness that can sometimes manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!
I'm glad you're here, you are not alone! The stresses of everyday life can seem unbearable at times. These issues can center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's career/work, and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed, with a lack of work and rest balance, or a sense of unhappiness that can sometimes manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!
I identify as a multi-racial, gender-nonconforming queer male. My work with all clients is informed by frameworks like antiracism, social justice, feminism, and anti-imperialism. I bring authenticity and genuine empathy to each client, pairing these with effective and approachable therapeutic interventions that research says work. I can help with micro-level goals like improving mood and reducing anxiety, on macro-level goals like recovering from trauma and coping with systemic oppression, and on relational goals like building intimacy. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are my personal and professional values.
I identify as a multi-racial, gender-nonconforming queer male. My work with all clients is informed by frameworks like antiracism, social justice, feminism, and anti-imperialism. I bring authenticity and genuine empathy to each client, pairing these with effective and approachable therapeutic interventions that research says work. I can help with micro-level goals like improving mood and reducing anxiety, on macro-level goals like recovering from trauma and coping with systemic oppression, and on relational goals like building intimacy. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are my personal and professional values.
Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that have always been whole. As a therapist trained in IFS, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused CBT, I help clients understand how trauma, stress, and early experiences shape who they are today.
My approach blends clinical expertise and lived experience, allowing me to see clients with both professional understanding and deep empathy. I believe healing happens through relationship—when you feel seen, safe, and understood. Together, we’ll work to quiet inner conflict, build emotional balance, and rediscover your sense of strength and self-worth.
Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that have always been whole. As a therapist trained in IFS, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused CBT, I help clients understand how trauma, stress, and early experiences shape who they are today.
My approach blends clinical expertise and lived experience, allowing me to see clients with both professional understanding and deep empathy. I believe healing happens through relationship—when you feel seen, safe, and understood. Together, we’ll work to quiet inner conflict, build emotional balance, and rediscover your sense of strength and self-worth.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.