Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Therapists in Geneva, IL
Conflict with your partner or spouse? Unproductive communication? Recurrent episodes of anxiety or depressed mood? Overconsumption of alcohol and/or substances in an attempt to self medicate against your out of control emotions? These and many other mental health challenges are both treatable and resolvable. In my 35+ years as a therapist to residents of the greater Fox Valley area I have observed that most of my clients choose therapy when they have utilized and exhausted all coping tools and problem solving strategies. As therapist it is my role to facilitate the increase of both coping tools and problem solving skills.
Conflict with your partner or spouse? Unproductive communication? Recurrent episodes of anxiety or depressed mood? Overconsumption of alcohol and/or substances in an attempt to self medicate against your out of control emotions? These and many other mental health challenges are both treatable and resolvable. In my 35+ years as a therapist to residents of the greater Fox Valley area I have observed that most of my clients choose therapy when they have utilized and exhausted all coping tools and problem solving strategies. As therapist it is my role to facilitate the increase of both coping tools and problem solving skills.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over forty years of which twenty-one years have included working as an Animal-Assisted therapist in counseling (equines, dogs, cats, pigs, ducks, donkeys, and a lamb). My expertise ranges from counseling individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and organizations with various issues, including anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and so forth. I practice from a strengths-based theoretical orientation. My goal is always to help clients recognize and utilize internal strengths for growth and change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over forty years of which twenty-one years have included working as an Animal-Assisted therapist in counseling (equines, dogs, cats, pigs, ducks, donkeys, and a lamb). My expertise ranges from counseling individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and organizations with various issues, including anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and so forth. I practice from a strengths-based theoretical orientation. My goal is always to help clients recognize and utilize internal strengths for growth and change.
Our mission is to help individuals improve their emotions, thoughts, and physical state to grow in a safe, positive direction while improving lifestyle and relationships. This is accomplished through working together with other family members and medical providers if necessary. We believe in customizing types of therapy and techniques according to individual unique life circumstances. Most importantly, we respect the belief that each person is empowered and has the ability to heal or find the way to happiness. Our role is to assist you in finding your "best" self. Thus, the saying "Consider Yourself!"
Our mission is to help individuals improve their emotions, thoughts, and physical state to grow in a safe, positive direction while improving lifestyle and relationships. This is accomplished through working together with other family members and medical providers if necessary. We believe in customizing types of therapy and techniques according to individual unique life circumstances. Most importantly, we respect the belief that each person is empowered and has the ability to heal or find the way to happiness. Our role is to assist you in finding your "best" self. Thus, the saying "Consider Yourself!"
I provide a safe place, an open mind, and a compassionate heart. Of utmost importance is to listen to you and focus on the issues of concern. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or in crisis? I will provide an appointment within 24 hours if needed. In addition to being a seasoned clinician, I am also a Hypnotherapist. I utilize an eclectic approach taking into account culture, age, background, and the individual needs of each of my clients. In my 30+ years of experience I have assisted individuals, adolescents, couples, families when faced with challenges in the journey of life.
I provide a safe place, an open mind, and a compassionate heart. Of utmost importance is to listen to you and focus on the issues of concern. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or in crisis? I will provide an appointment within 24 hours if needed. In addition to being a seasoned clinician, I am also a Hypnotherapist. I utilize an eclectic approach taking into account culture, age, background, and the individual needs of each of my clients. In my 30+ years of experience I have assisted individuals, adolescents, couples, families when faced with challenges in the journey of life.
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Annette has been speaking, consulting and educating in the realms of Psychology for over 20 years. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)). Annette holds two Master Degrees from Loyola University Chicago, in Pastoral Studies and Counseling. Annette is trained in the Enneagram System and in Internal Family Systems. She spent nine years in pastoral ministry in both parish and university settings, and has worked in the mental health field within community mental health, hospital and private practice settings for more than 25 years.
Annette has been speaking, consulting and educating in the realms of Psychology for over 20 years. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)). Annette holds two Master Degrees from Loyola University Chicago, in Pastoral Studies and Counseling. Annette is trained in the Enneagram System and in Internal Family Systems. She spent nine years in pastoral ministry in both parish and university settings, and has worked in the mental health field within community mental health, hospital and private practice settings for more than 25 years.
Contemporary Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
“Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When “I” is replaced by “We”, illness becomes wellness” Shannon L Alder. The stress from everyday life can be overwhelming for people of any age, and it can come from a surprising number of sources. Prolonged stress can lead to depression and anxiety, and we may not be sure where it’s coming from or what to do about it. If you are feeling hesitant about starting therapy, know that asking for help is a sign of strength and not weakness.
“Never give up on someone with a mental illness. When “I” is replaced by “We”, illness becomes wellness” Shannon L Alder. The stress from everyday life can be overwhelming for people of any age, and it can come from a surprising number of sources. Prolonged stress can lead to depression and anxiety, and we may not be sure where it’s coming from or what to do about it. If you are feeling hesitant about starting therapy, know that asking for help is a sign of strength and not weakness.
I have 30+ years of extensive experience providing guidance leading to marital, personal, and professional solutions and growth. I will quickly establish a comprehensive understanding of your current dilemma to lower your distress and achieve your desired results. You may be dealing with conflict in your marriage or you're carrying concerns about your parenting. You might find yourself stuck in sadness and worry or you're experiencing thoughts and perceptions that confuse and frighten you. Perhaps you are finding work very stressful or you're having difficulty moving forward and growing the way you believe you can.
I have 30+ years of extensive experience providing guidance leading to marital, personal, and professional solutions and growth. I will quickly establish a comprehensive understanding of your current dilemma to lower your distress and achieve your desired results. You may be dealing with conflict in your marriage or you're carrying concerns about your parenting. You might find yourself stuck in sadness and worry or you're experiencing thoughts and perceptions that confuse and frighten you. Perhaps you are finding work very stressful or you're having difficulty moving forward and growing the way you believe you can.
My intention is to weave a safe and sacred therapeutic container—one rooted in meaning-making, deep listening, and reverence for your inner world. Together, we will journey to the roots of what ails you, uncovering the hidden threads beneath your patterns, wounds, and longings. Through this work, you will come to know yourself more intimately, reclaim lost wisdom, and cultivate the inner tools needed to move through life with clarity, intuitive guidance and alignment. I walk beside you through your most tender and vulnerable moments—your dark nights of the soul, your initiations, your descent into the shadows.
My intention is to weave a safe and sacred therapeutic container—one rooted in meaning-making, deep listening, and reverence for your inner world. Together, we will journey to the roots of what ails you, uncovering the hidden threads beneath your patterns, wounds, and longings. Through this work, you will come to know yourself more intimately, reclaim lost wisdom, and cultivate the inner tools needed to move through life with clarity, intuitive guidance and alignment. I walk beside you through your most tender and vulnerable moments—your dark nights of the soul, your initiations, your descent into the shadows.
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, MA
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Hinsdale, IL 60521
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Author, and Educator, I bring 30 years of clinical expertise and 20 years of teaching experience to my practice. I firmly believe that successful therapy requires an eclectic, progressive, evidenced based psychotherapeutic approach coupled (when necessary) with a deep understanding of the healthcare system. When working with clients, I prioritize solution-oriented, effective symptom relief methods. Recognizing the complexity of individuals, I address psychological and emotional concerns within the broader context of family dynamics, self-perception, work-related stress, and physical health.
As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Author, and Educator, I bring 30 years of clinical expertise and 20 years of teaching experience to my practice. I firmly believe that successful therapy requires an eclectic, progressive, evidenced based psychotherapeutic approach coupled (when necessary) with a deep understanding of the healthcare system. When working with clients, I prioritize solution-oriented, effective symptom relief methods. Recognizing the complexity of individuals, I address psychological and emotional concerns within the broader context of family dynamics, self-perception, work-related stress, and physical health.
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
You’re capable, responsible, and self-aware, yet you feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected despite your best efforts. Many high-functioning adults experience burnout and relationship strain simultaneously, even after trying rest, better communication, setting boundaries, or pushing harder. When stress bleeds into relationships, or relationships drain what little energy you have left, the issue isn’t motivation or mindset. It’s often a nervous system that’s been in survival mode for too long, trained to stay alert, guarded, or shut down even when life looks fine on the outside.
You’re capable, responsible, and self-aware, yet you feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected despite your best efforts. Many high-functioning adults experience burnout and relationship strain simultaneously, even after trying rest, better communication, setting boundaries, or pushing harder. When stress bleeds into relationships, or relationships drain what little energy you have left, the issue isn’t motivation or mindset. It’s often a nervous system that’s been in survival mode for too long, trained to stay alert, guarded, or shut down even when life looks fine on the outside.
"When life brings challenges that exceed your ability to cope, it might be the time to consider working with a competent, respectful, and understanding therapist. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes that means peering into your past to understand how the solutions of yesterday transform to the problems of today. Whether your issue is substance abuse, unhealthy expression of anger, depression, anxiety, self esteem/body imagine or difficult relationships with others; counseling can be your first step towards a healthy way of living. Make that first step in your journey towards wellness.
"When life brings challenges that exceed your ability to cope, it might be the time to consider working with a competent, respectful, and understanding therapist. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes that means peering into your past to understand how the solutions of yesterday transform to the problems of today. Whether your issue is substance abuse, unhealthy expression of anger, depression, anxiety, self esteem/body imagine or difficult relationships with others; counseling can be your first step towards a healthy way of living. Make that first step in your journey towards wellness.
Let's start with honoring life... Due to my extensive background and years of professional experience, I am comfortable working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I started my training/experience with children and continued servicing all ages. I have worked in many venues of service: mental health, medical, educational, hospice, trauma, supervisory, administrative... providing services to people facing situations that are unknown or a challenge to them. Depression, anxiety (and all the features associated with these two diagnostics), as well as relational and other life issues, are areas that I service.
Let's start with honoring life... Due to my extensive background and years of professional experience, I am comfortable working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I started my training/experience with children and continued servicing all ages. I have worked in many venues of service: mental health, medical, educational, hospice, trauma, supervisory, administrative... providing services to people facing situations that are unknown or a challenge to them. Depression, anxiety (and all the features associated with these two diagnostics), as well as relational and other life issues, are areas that I service.
We all have our answers inside ourselves. Some of us have answers that are closer to the surface. Some of us have answers that are deeper and harder to get to. It can be frustrating to reach out for help but be met with a counseling approach that is not helpful to you. One counseling approach that works for one person will not work well with another. I work to understand your perspective of your concern, and we work together to identify an effective therapeutic approach to finding your answers.
Telehealth sessions available: Secure Zoom (private pay), HeadWay (insurance). In-home sessions in the greater Plainfield Illinois area
We all have our answers inside ourselves. Some of us have answers that are closer to the surface. Some of us have answers that are deeper and harder to get to. It can be frustrating to reach out for help but be met with a counseling approach that is not helpful to you. One counseling approach that works for one person will not work well with another. I work to understand your perspective of your concern, and we work together to identify an effective therapeutic approach to finding your answers.
Telehealth sessions available: Secure Zoom (private pay), HeadWay (insurance). In-home sessions in the greater Plainfield Illinois area
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. My approach is to treat each person as an individual, utilizing a holistic approach to treatment that is tailored to your needs and pace. I use a collaborative therapeutic structure working with you to identify the treatment goals and life changes that you are willing to work toward and achieve. Healthy coping strategies can help manage symptoms related to relationships, parenting, and occupational and financial stressors.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. My approach is to treat each person as an individual, utilizing a holistic approach to treatment that is tailored to your needs and pace. I use a collaborative therapeutic structure working with you to identify the treatment goals and life changes that you are willing to work toward and achieve. Healthy coping strategies can help manage symptoms related to relationships, parenting, and occupational and financial stressors.
Hi, I'm Sam! I am an expert in helping people who struggle with with anxiety, people pleasing, and perfectionism. I take a collaborative and coaching-style approach to therapy because I want my clients to gain the knowledge and skills to build true confidence and resilience. I want my clients to have breakthroughs and tangible tools they can use to create the changes they want. When I work with my clients they are able to finally feel at peace and enjoy the present.
Hi, I'm Sam! I am an expert in helping people who struggle with with anxiety, people pleasing, and perfectionism. I take a collaborative and coaching-style approach to therapy because I want my clients to gain the knowledge and skills to build true confidence and resilience. I want my clients to have breakthroughs and tangible tools they can use to create the changes they want. When I work with my clients they are able to finally feel at peace and enjoy the present.
My ideal client is help seeking. They should want to take an active role in their recovery. My clients may be seeking for support in dealing with their anxiety, depression, or panic disorders. I have supported people with other concerns as well. My clients want to recover, but may have lost hope along the way. Ideally my clients are willing to show up for themselves and do the work necessary to recover and heal.
My ideal client is help seeking. They should want to take an active role in their recovery. My clients may be seeking for support in dealing with their anxiety, depression, or panic disorders. I have supported people with other concerns as well. My clients want to recover, but may have lost hope along the way. Ideally my clients are willing to show up for themselves and do the work necessary to recover and heal.
I work with anyone who has sleep issues, anxiety, trauma, rage, chronic pain, a phobia, grief...any emotional or mental issue, limiting belief, habit, or replaying memory would be great to bring to me. Those ready for this work want to dive deep into their unconscious patterns that have kept them stuck or sick. When one is aware of the power of your and your brain's potential but hasn't gotten the tools to flourish, NLP and parts work (I use Core Transformation) can fill that gap! Many of us do not know HOW to get to the results we know are possible, and a brain-based approach may be just what you need to solve your problem.
I work with anyone who has sleep issues, anxiety, trauma, rage, chronic pain, a phobia, grief...any emotional or mental issue, limiting belief, habit, or replaying memory would be great to bring to me. Those ready for this work want to dive deep into their unconscious patterns that have kept them stuck or sick. When one is aware of the power of your and your brain's potential but hasn't gotten the tools to flourish, NLP and parts work (I use Core Transformation) can fill that gap! Many of us do not know HOW to get to the results we know are possible, and a brain-based approach may be just what you need to solve your problem.
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How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviors. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.
What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualization or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.
How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.
Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.