Teletherapy for Geneva, IL

Maybe you've needed help for a while now, but getting started is the hardest part. Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or mood swings isn't sustainable. It impacts your relationships, your self-esteem, and your day to day life. You realize this, and so you are willing to "put in the work" inside and outside of therapy sessions. I am willing to match your energy and provide resources and skills to not only help you feel better, but to thrive!

Hello. As a clinician, I have committed myself to providing a safe environment for individuals, couples, and families seeking support. My therapeutic philosophy is centered on compassion, resilience, and individual strengths. As a clinician, I am inspired by my client's process of self-discovery and the courage of using their voice to create change. I feel honored and thankful for the privilege to witness each client's journey. My approach is eclectic and centers on the unique strengths of each client.

I have over 10 years of experience as an educator and a therapist, and I utilize both backgrounds to aid my clients to help them develop self-knowledge and learn skills instrumental in creating wellness. Combining the wisdom of traditional therapy with modern approaches, I work with my clients toward sustained results. The committed clients I work with are not interested in becoming perfect, but in feeling complete. I walk this path with each of my clients providing comfort while enduring their struggles with them to discover clarity and actualize their goals.

My counseling practice is a safe place for children, teens, and adults to tell their stories and work through issues. For over twenty years, I have worked with individuals and families to make sustainable changes over time. I partner with my clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner to identify and resolve underlying issues. Supportive check-in sessions are offered following intensive therapy to sustain change and promote the ongoing use of newly acquired skills. Additionally, I offer psychological assessments to address learning, emotional, or behavioral issues, as well as consultation on IEP/504 plans.

“I know what I need to do to feel better”, “How is talking about my problems going to do anything”,...these are just a couple of the reasons why people can be apprehensive about therapy. Let’s talk about what therapy can do for you instead. By working collaboratively we can work together to decrease anxiety and depression, increase self esteem, enhance insight and better understanding of self, as well as to identify patterns of behaviors and thinking just to name a few benefits. Therapy isn’t a magic wand, and you aren’t going to be happy every day, or never experience stress again.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life or feel like you're in a rut you can't seem to get out of? Do you wish your life or relationships looked different? When life throws us off balance we can find ourselves feeling anxious, irritable, exhausted or doubting ourselves. Whether you are struggling with current issues or issues from your past experiences, I will walk alongside you to develop healthy ways of coping, navigate difficult relationships, and heal trauma. I work with everyday people to identify and make positive life changes, find balance and joy, and engage more fully in life and relationships.

I take a supportive, collaborative and holistic approach to counseling, using a variety of treatment strategies to help you find balance, attain your goals and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. I listen carefully to what you have to say, so that I can fully understand your situation and develop a treatment strategy that is specific to you and your needs.

Shawn earned his Master's Degree in Counseling from National Louis University and received his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Lake Forest College. I began my career working in Mchenry County SASS which was the child and adolescent crisis response team. During that time I developed and honed skills that resonate with children and adolescents in order to help determine core issues and work towards action plans on how to progress on those issues. Anxiety, depression, and other symptoms can decrease your quality of life and make you feel not like yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and also offer life coaching and energy therapies. I have specialties working with adolescents and young adults, though enjoy adults at all ages. I have specialized training in the LGBTQ population and much of my passion is working with anxiety and self-confidence. Something I enjoy helping people with is coming out of definition and conclusion about who they are or what their life has to be. Instead of looking for what's wrong with you, I much prefer to ask the question, "What's right about you?" and how can you use to that to create the life you can't wait to get out of bed for every morning?

Nicole Kothe, LPC, helps clients overcome challenges by finding their strengths. She works with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, motivation issues, stress, and more. Nicole received an undergraduate degree from Hope College and an MSED from Northern Illinois University. Her career includes over two decades of experience as a middle and high school counselor where she served students with various social, emotional, and academic issues. In therapy, Nicole uses a client-centered approach and also incorporates mindfulness. Her goal is for each client to feel heard and gain the skills they need to move forward.

I believe there is hope for profound change through the creative collaboration of client and therapist. I strive to create a warm and inviting environment where clients are able to share their experiences, realize their strengths, and develop a plan for achieving their goals. I enjoy working with adults who are seeking to improve relationships or address personal struggles with depression, anxiety, anger, domestic violence or personality disorders. I also work with parents and blended families.

Are you struggling to manage difficult emotions, complex relationships, or daily stressors? We all deserve to live a fulfilling, authentic and healthy life but sometimes we can feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless. Therapy is a powerful tool that empowers us to become the best version of ourselves and assists us in successfully navigating a complex world. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field.

I push my clients into finding their own strengths and to use them in their therapy treatment. In session, clients will be assisted in exploring their experiences in a safe and judgment-free environment and build their goals to achieve while in therapy. My ideal client is someone who is seeking help but does not know how to start, someone who thinks they don't need counseling, and people who don't know their own value. If I cannot help, I will assist in finding someone who can.

Veris Hawkins-Smith, LPC, treats each client relationship as unique and constantly evolving. She believes life is a journey full of obstacles that impact one's well-being, but any challenge can be overcome with the correct tools.Veris supports adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger management, and more. She is an expert at helping clients identify and understand unhealthy behaviors and create a plan for change.

Hi there! I'm Lisa Hardekopf, a Certified Eating Disorders Associate with over 20 years of experience. I've worked extensively with teens and adults, addressing eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, substance abuse, and OCD. I am passionate about making therapy more approachable and effective through creative and thoughtful interventions, utilizing a variety of expressive forms of therapy for those times when talking isn't quite enough. My therapeutic approach is creatively tailored to each individual, and infused with warmth and humor. I also offer innovative animal-assisted therapy with my therapy dog and/or my horse!

Asking for help is not always easy. I strive to build a safe, non judgmental, empathetic environment where you can feel comfortable to openly explore the issues leading you to seek support. I believe that the therapeutic process involves building a strong, trusting, collaborative relationship while helping pinpoint issues and assisting you in developing effective strategies to resolve them.

As a clinical psychologist, my approach is collaborative, intentional, and custom fit to meet the needs of clients searching for support/guidance in improving their overall emotional well-being. I view each client as the expert of their own experiences and work with them to find a life and way of living that is congruent with their values and current goals.

I am a LCPC working in Geneva, IL. My specialties include DBT, CBT, and experiential work utilizing art and mindfulness. I find something as simple as taking a walk while noticing our senses can shift the dynamic of a typical therapy session. Creating using various art media is another way to engage with our thoughts and emotions when words fall short of explaining how we feel. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and the emerging adulthood population, with experience working with adults also.

I am licensed professional counselor and a certified clinical trauma professional. I am experienced in working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds. My specialties include empowering survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and working with children that have been directly or indirectly abused by domestic violence. I work to address toxic parenting and intergenerational trauma. My research aims to reduce anxiety in children and adolescents post COVID-19. In therapy, I apply an eclecticism perspective drawn from several evidenced-based models, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT.