Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Evergreen Park, IL
I often use a mix of person-centered and cognitive-behavioral (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT) approaches in my practice with additional attention to attachment and possible trauma.
Life asks a lot of us and most people in this world are doing the best they can with the tools they have. Maybe you are feeling sad, on-edge, angry, grief-stricken, burnt out, or just like things have been really heavy lately? I want to help get you back to feeling like yourself. You deserve to feel better.
Sometimes, we just need a few more tools in the toolbox, and to work with someone who accepts us, challenges us, and walks with us through the stuff we are facing.
I really enjoy working with folks who: want to get to know themselves more; may struggle with boundaries or people-pleasing; and/or who "grew up too fast" as a kid.
I often use a mix of person-centered and cognitive-behavioral (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT) approaches in my practice with additional attention to attachment and possible trauma.
Life asks a lot of us and most people in this world are doing the best they can with the tools they have. Maybe you are feeling sad, on-edge, angry, grief-stricken, burnt out, or just like things have been really heavy lately? I want to help get you back to feeling like yourself. You deserve to feel better.
Sometimes, we just need a few more tools in the toolbox, and to work with someone who accepts us, challenges us, and walks with us through the stuff we are facing.
I really enjoy working with folks who: want to get to know themselves more; may struggle with boundaries or people-pleasing; and/or who "grew up too fast" as a kid.
With 13+ years of experience as a mental health professional, I provide a warm, supportive space for individuals, couples, and athletes as they navigate life’s transitions and reconnect with their sense of purpose.
I believe that every life experience shapes who we are, yet moments of misalignment between how we see ourselves and whom we aspire to be are natural—and deeply human. My role is to walk alongside you through that meaningful journey of self-discovery, offering tools, insight, and a grounded therapeutic presence. While the path toward growth can be challenging, it can also be transformative and empowering.
With 13+ years of experience as a mental health professional, I provide a warm, supportive space for individuals, couples, and athletes as they navigate life’s transitions and reconnect with their sense of purpose.
I believe that every life experience shapes who we are, yet moments of misalignment between how we see ourselves and whom we aspire to be are natural—and deeply human. My role is to walk alongside you through that meaningful journey of self-discovery, offering tools, insight, and a grounded therapeutic presence. While the path toward growth can be challenging, it can also be transformative and empowering.
I am trained in EMDR, Therapeutic Play, CBT, and DBT.
Hi there! I'm Katie, a Mental Health Therapist that is passionate about walking with others as they navigate different seasons of life. I approach therapy with personality, open-mindedness, and evidence based practices. I would love to hear from you if you think we might be a good fit!
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults with varying diagnoses and going through different seasons of life such as navigating trauma, grief, and life stressors. I believe that every individual has the potential for change and I enjoy working with people as they discover their strengths and work towards their goals.
I am trained in EMDR, Therapeutic Play, CBT, and DBT.
Hi there! I'm Katie, a Mental Health Therapist that is passionate about walking with others as they navigate different seasons of life. I approach therapy with personality, open-mindedness, and evidence based practices. I would love to hear from you if you think we might be a good fit!
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults with varying diagnoses and going through different seasons of life such as navigating trauma, grief, and life stressors. I believe that every individual has the potential for change and I enjoy working with people as they discover their strengths and work towards their goals.
I also integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills and attachment-based strategies to support emotional regulation and healthier relationships.
With a background in public health, psychology, and social work, I bring a holistic perspective to the therapeutic process. My professional experience in child welfare, community health, and trauma-focused care has allowed me to support individuals and families navigating complex challenges. In my work, I have seen the resilience that emerges when people are given the space to feel understood, valued, and supported.
I am committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences without judgment. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based.
MSW, MA Psychology, LSW
I also integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills and attachment-based strategies to support emotional regulation and healthier relationships.
With a background in public health, psychology, and social work, I bring a holistic perspective to the therapeutic process. My professional experience in child welfare, community health, and trauma-focused care has allowed me to support individuals and families navigating complex challenges. In my work, I have seen the resilience that emerges when people are given the space to feel understood, valued, and supported.
I am committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences without judgment. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based.
MSW, MA Psychology, LSW
I integrate evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches to support your unique needs.
Do you ever feel like no one truly hears or understands you? Healing begins with feeling heard in a safe space where true growth, self-discovery, and lasting change unfold. This simple truth guides my work as a therapist. In a world that often rushes past our pain, I offer a space where your story matters — where you are deeply listened to and gently challenged toward growth.
I integrate evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches to support your unique needs.
Do you ever feel like no one truly hears or understands you? Healing begins with feeling heard in a safe space where true growth, self-discovery, and lasting change unfold. This simple truth guides my work as a therapist. In a world that often rushes past our pain, I offer a space where your story matters — where you are deeply listened to and gently challenged toward growth.
My approach integrates mindfulness, meditation, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy to promote growth and resilience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I am deeply passionate about helping clients work through anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to ensure each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
My approach integrates mindfulness, meditation, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy to promote growth and resilience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I am deeply passionate about helping clients work through anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to ensure each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
My name is Marisol Arreola and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion in helping others achieve their maximum potential. I understand how overwhelming taking the steps to work on your mental health can be. Therefore, my focus is to always approach others in a gentle and warm manner so that they feel welcomed, supported, and less anxious throughout our time together. With 14 years of experience, my background and speciality consists of working with families, children and adolescents, adults, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and/or depression along with many other concerns.
My name is Marisol Arreola and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion in helping others achieve their maximum potential. I understand how overwhelming taking the steps to work on your mental health can be. Therefore, my focus is to always approach others in a gentle and warm manner so that they feel welcomed, supported, and less anxious throughout our time together. With 14 years of experience, my background and speciality consists of working with families, children and adolescents, adults, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and/or depression along with many other concerns.
Along with traditional talk therapy, CBT, DBT, solution focused interventions, I draw from non-western practices.
Welcome! I’m really glad you’ve taken the first step toward finding your therapist. Whether you’re feeling excited, uncertain, or even a little frustrated, just being here and exploring your options, is already a powerful choice for your mental wellness. You don’t have to have it all figured out yet—just taking this first step is something to be proud of!
Along with traditional talk therapy, CBT, DBT, solution focused interventions, I draw from non-western practices.
Welcome! I’m really glad you’ve taken the first step toward finding your therapist. Whether you’re feeling excited, uncertain, or even a little frustrated, just being here and exploring your options, is already a powerful choice for your mental wellness. You don’t have to have it all figured out yet—just taking this first step is something to be proud of!
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Evergreen Park
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I offer individualized care grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, behavior management, and mindfulness strategies.
Healing begins in spaces where identity, history, and lived experience are acknowledged. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I support children, teens, families, and adults through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and systemic barriers. My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, shaped by experience in schools, outpatient clinics, juvenile justice systems, and community-based programs.
I offer individualized care grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, behavior management, and mindfulness strategies.
Healing begins in spaces where identity, history, and lived experience are acknowledged. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I support children, teens, families, and adults through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and systemic barriers. My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, shaped by experience in schools, outpatient clinics, juvenile justice systems, and community-based programs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery, helping clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, rediscover strengths, and begin building lasting emotional wellness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery, helping clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, rediscover strengths, and begin building lasting emotional wellness.
Taking the step to reach out for support can be one of the hardest parts, and no two clients or experiences are ever the same. I view therapy as a collaborative process where you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support and guide you along the way. Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when stress, self-doubt, and everyday challenges begin to pile up. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients can work through the messiness of life, reconnect with their goals and values, and build greater self-growth, confidence, and self-compassion along the journey.
Taking the step to reach out for support can be one of the hardest parts, and no two clients or experiences are ever the same. I view therapy as a collaborative process where you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support and guide you along the way. Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when stress, self-doubt, and everyday challenges begin to pile up. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where clients can work through the messiness of life, reconnect with their goals and values, and build greater self-growth, confidence, and self-compassion along the journey.
I draw from CBT, DBT, Adlerian, person-centered, and strengths-based models but I tailor therapy to fit your needs, not the other way around.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with adults and older adults navigating anxiety, grief, stress, and everyday life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting first responders and those in high-stress roles who are used to showing up strong for everyone else - but may struggle to extend the same support to themselves. Whether you're managing daily stressors, facing a big life change, or just need a space to breathe and process, I'm here to meet you where you're at.
I draw from CBT, DBT, Adlerian, person-centered, and strengths-based models but I tailor therapy to fit your needs, not the other way around.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with adults and older adults navigating anxiety, grief, stress, and everyday life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting first responders and those in high-stress roles who are used to showing up strong for everyone else - but may struggle to extend the same support to themselves. Whether you're managing daily stressors, facing a big life change, or just need a space to breathe and process, I'm here to meet you where you're at.
Welcome! The decision to begin therapy is a difficult but commendable process. Often times, there is a lot of fear and anxiety linked with this journey. It takes courage to sit in the client seat. My goal is to create a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. People come from all walks of life and, sometimes, all we need is a listening ear to validate what we are experiencing. Whether it is your first time seeking counseling or you are resuming again after a break, pat yourself on the back for your effort!
Welcome! The decision to begin therapy is a difficult but commendable process. Often times, there is a lot of fear and anxiety linked with this journey. It takes courage to sit in the client seat. My goal is to create a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. People come from all walks of life and, sometimes, all we need is a listening ear to validate what we are experiencing. Whether it is your first time seeking counseling or you are resuming again after a break, pat yourself on the back for your effort!
Life isn’t meant to feel like an endless marathon—yet many of us live in a constant state of “on.” Our minds race, our bodies tense, and we lose touch with the parts of ourselves that feel steady and whole. My work is about helping you slow the pace, catch your breath, and reconnect with yourself.
Life isn’t meant to feel like an endless marathon—yet many of us live in a constant state of “on.” Our minds race, our bodies tense, and we lose touch with the parts of ourselves that feel steady and whole. My work is about helping you slow the pace, catch your breath, and reconnect with yourself.
With everything in the world whirling around us, it can feel difficult to impossible to feel like we have the time or skills to take care of ourselves! We may feel like we've hit a dead end in a conversation or relationship with another, that our own life is hitting a wall. We may just need a feel more tools and help using them in our toolbox; I am here to help you find the right tool!
With everything in the world whirling around us, it can feel difficult to impossible to feel like we have the time or skills to take care of ourselves! We may feel like we've hit a dead end in a conversation or relationship with another, that our own life is hitting a wall. We may just need a feel more tools and help using them in our toolbox; I am here to help you find the right tool!
Asking for help is not always easy. Looking and actually going to see a therapist is not any easier. Acknowledging that help is needed is a huge step in your recovery and seeing your therapist another. It takes a lot of bravery to do that and I applaud you for it. My goal as your therapist is to provide you with the safe space where you will feel understood and validated. You are the expert in your own life, but together we can walk the journey into bettering how you feel and work through what is holding you down.
Asking for help is not always easy. Looking and actually going to see a therapist is not any easier. Acknowledging that help is needed is a huge step in your recovery and seeing your therapist another. It takes a lot of bravery to do that and I applaud you for it. My goal as your therapist is to provide you with the safe space where you will feel understood and validated. You are the expert in your own life, but together we can walk the journey into bettering how you feel and work through what is holding you down.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and life coach with over 25 years of professional counseling experience. I am passionate about helping individuals remove emotional clutter and live with intention. My approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and deep connection. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, guiding them toward clarity and wholeness with personalized care and proven therapeutic strategies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and life coach with over 25 years of professional counseling experience. I am passionate about helping individuals remove emotional clutter and live with intention. My approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and deep connection. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, guiding them toward clarity and wholeness with personalized care and proven therapeutic strategies.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and compassionate approach to help clients build confidence, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to provide a warm, grounded, and empowering therapeutic space where you can feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and compassionate approach to help clients build confidence, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to provide a warm, grounded, and empowering therapeutic space where you can feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow.
My theoretical orientations include cognitive-behavioral therapy, a strength-based approach, and behavioral activation therapy. I aim to teach, motivate, inspire, and support my clients in making healthy mental health choices. I also specialize in men’s mental health needs, grief counseling, PTSD, and working with couples to help improve communication and secure their relationships. The age range I work with is 18-70.
My theoretical orientations include cognitive-behavioral therapy, a strength-based approach, and behavioral activation therapy. I aim to teach, motivate, inspire, and support my clients in making healthy mental health choices. I also specialize in men’s mental health needs, grief counseling, PTSD, and working with couples to help improve communication and secure their relationships. The age range I work with is 18-70.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.

