Psychoanalytic Therapists in Glen Ellyn, IL
Rachel Steele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Rachel’s goal in therapy is to provide clients with a strong, stable sense of self and the confidence to live more honestly in relationship with others. As a therapist, Rachel draws heavily on her psychoanalytic training, helping clients access unconscious thoughts that may be affecting day to day life and relationships with the belief that insight itself can be liberating. Rachel’s approach extends beyond the psychoanalytic and is integrative, pulling from behavioralist models as well as family systems and attachment theory when and where appropriate. Rachel works primarily with adolescents, adults, and couples.
Rachel’s goal in therapy is to provide clients with a strong, stable sense of self and the confidence to live more honestly in relationship with others. As a therapist, Rachel draws heavily on her psychoanalytic training, helping clients access unconscious thoughts that may be affecting day to day life and relationships with the belief that insight itself can be liberating. Rachel’s approach extends beyond the psychoanalytic and is integrative, pulling from behavioralist models as well as family systems and attachment theory when and where appropriate. Rachel works primarily with adolescents, adults, and couples.
Eleanor Salyer Horvath
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
We are all faced with challenges in our lives and we need help managing life’s stressors. These stressors often lead us to behave in a way that may cause even more difficulty. If you are having trouble with depression, anxiety,or relationship issues then you are not alone.
We are all faced with challenges in our lives and we need help managing life’s stressors. These stressors often lead us to behave in a way that may cause even more difficulty. If you are having trouble with depression, anxiety,or relationship issues then you are not alone.
Stephen Martz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , DMin, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Online Only)
I work primarily with adult individuals 20-80+ who are seeking greater depth in their lives or relationships. In practice since 1987, I have considerable experience in midlife and professional challenges; illness, loss, and grief; retirement and aging; relationships and sexuality; LGBT concerns; dreams -- and more. My practice is diverse but the common denominator is desire for growth and change, and a willingness to work together to achieve it. You can find more at www.stephenmartz.com
I work primarily with adult individuals 20-80+ who are seeking greater depth in their lives or relationships. In practice since 1987, I have considerable experience in midlife and professional challenges; illness, loss, and grief; retirement and aging; relationships and sexuality; LGBT concerns; dreams -- and more. My practice is diverse but the common denominator is desire for growth and change, and a willingness to work together to achieve it. You can find more at www.stephenmartz.com
Jennifer Waitkus
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.
My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.
Jordan Spinazzola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients- Walking through the doors is the first and most important step in one’s journey of therapy. I am passionate about helping and supporting you through difficult times. I know that each client is their own person, so I meet each client where they are emotionally and mentally, modifying my treatment approach to best aid each client in achieving their goals.
Accepting New Clients- Walking through the doors is the first and most important step in one’s journey of therapy. I am passionate about helping and supporting you through difficult times. I know that each client is their own person, so I meet each client where they are emotionally and mentally, modifying my treatment approach to best aid each client in achieving their goals.
Mihaela Bernard
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Are you looking for a competent, accepting and genuine therapist for yourself or your child? Do you or your family need support in your relationships? Is your kid struggling at school or at home? My name is Mihaela Bernard but most clients call me Misha. I specialize in counseling children and adolescents who struggle with behavioral and emotional issues. In my practice, we work together to help you and/or your family modify the way in which you relate to each other, and to improve the quality of your relationships.
Are you looking for a competent, accepting and genuine therapist for yourself or your child? Do you or your family need support in your relationships? Is your kid struggling at school or at home? My name is Mihaela Bernard but most clients call me Misha. I specialize in counseling children and adolescents who struggle with behavioral and emotional issues. In my practice, we work together to help you and/or your family modify the way in which you relate to each other, and to improve the quality of your relationships.
Heather Randazzo
Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Seeking support through counseling is a way to move toward health and wellness. Heather provides a supportive, accepting space to explore and develop strategies to let go of what is no longer serving you and to build on what does. Through creative exploration and problem solving we develop an engaging and collaborative relationship finding relief as well as strategies to improve the quality and experience of life. Art Therapy focuses on activating inner strengths and abilities through the creative process. Practicing for almost twenty years, Heather works with children, teens and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life challenges and changes.
Seeking support through counseling is a way to move toward health and wellness. Heather provides a supportive, accepting space to explore and develop strategies to let go of what is no longer serving you and to build on what does. Through creative exploration and problem solving we develop an engaging and collaborative relationship finding relief as well as strategies to improve the quality and experience of life. Art Therapy focuses on activating inner strengths and abilities through the creative process. Practicing for almost twenty years, Heather works with children, teens and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life challenges and changes.
Dawn Boettger
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
My goal is to help you find relief and make lasting change in your overall quality of life. Live well, time is our most valuable asset! Whether it seems like a small bump in the road or a mountain standing before you, I can help! Deeply passionate about my work, I have extensive training and experience to help you find relief, healing, and personal growth. Real and lasting change comes from the experience of awareness, then acceptance and action. By gaining clarity and self-awareness; you signficantly improve your skills to tackle lifes difficult and perplexing challenges.
My goal is to help you find relief and make lasting change in your overall quality of life. Live well, time is our most valuable asset! Whether it seems like a small bump in the road or a mountain standing before you, I can help! Deeply passionate about my work, I have extensive training and experience to help you find relief, healing, and personal growth. Real and lasting change comes from the experience of awareness, then acceptance and action. By gaining clarity and self-awareness; you signficantly improve your skills to tackle lifes difficult and perplexing challenges.
Stone Catchers Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Although there are times when we feel broken, hopeless, and unsure of the future, there is hope. Stone Catchers Counseling will help you take the first step to finding meaningful change. We are not defined by our worst moment, or even by a series of hard times. Regardless of how long you have been struggling, Stone Catchers Counseling can help. Your recovery can mean atonement and redemption; but, mostly freedom. Freedom to feel joy again, to live the life you want. We tailor an exclusive approach for every client based on individual needs. We honor and respect the uniqueness of each person we treat.
Although there are times when we feel broken, hopeless, and unsure of the future, there is hope. Stone Catchers Counseling will help you take the first step to finding meaningful change. We are not defined by our worst moment, or even by a series of hard times. Regardless of how long you have been struggling, Stone Catchers Counseling can help. Your recovery can mean atonement and redemption; but, mostly freedom. Freedom to feel joy again, to live the life you want. We tailor an exclusive approach for every client based on individual needs. We honor and respect the uniqueness of each person we treat.
Joan L Fefferman
Counselor, MS , LCPC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
I enjoy helping patients improve their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I specialize in depression and anxiety that stems from relationship issues, peer issues, work problems, and school issues. Through education, life experiences, a family of my own, and a great deal of empathy, I feel that I can offer unique and confidential treatment. I have worked within private practices, hospitals, trauma centers, hospices and schools. Before counseling, I worked in academics, teaching, and financial institutions. I aim to provide my patients with the highest quality of care possible.
I enjoy helping patients improve their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I specialize in depression and anxiety that stems from relationship issues, peer issues, work problems, and school issues. Through education, life experiences, a family of my own, and a great deal of empathy, I feel that I can offer unique and confidential treatment. I have worked within private practices, hospitals, trauma centers, hospices and schools. Before counseling, I worked in academics, teaching, and financial institutions. I aim to provide my patients with the highest quality of care possible.
Erin Austin
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Feeling wrecked with worry or sadness on the inside, while trying to remain "happy" on the outside? The power of therapy can remove that mask once and for all. If you can't shake this nudging feeling that something isn't right, while attempting to juggle all of the responsibilities you have; it's time. It's the greatest work of this lifetime to take a deep dive and explore things that might seem scary or just easier to avoid. You are exactly where you need to be, this is the first step. Go for it!
Feeling wrecked with worry or sadness on the inside, while trying to remain "happy" on the outside? The power of therapy can remove that mask once and for all. If you can't shake this nudging feeling that something isn't right, while attempting to juggle all of the responsibilities you have; it's time. It's the greatest work of this lifetime to take a deep dive and explore things that might seem scary or just easier to avoid. You are exactly where you need to be, this is the first step. Go for it!
Emily Esquivel
Counselor, MA LCPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Each individual has a different journey to walk, filled with obstacles unique to one's life. I walk with individuals as they explore the depths of their life stories and the impact that has had on who they are presently. In addition to exploring one's past we also deal with the here and now and explore what's keeping one from living freely and more fully in the world. My hope is that through our work together individuals will be able to find more degrees of freedom in their life and their relationships. I specialize in depth-oriented, psychotherapy.
Each individual has a different journey to walk, filled with obstacles unique to one's life. I walk with individuals as they explore the depths of their life stories and the impact that has had on who they are presently. In addition to exploring one's past we also deal with the here and now and explore what's keeping one from living freely and more fully in the world. My hope is that through our work together individuals will be able to find more degrees of freedom in their life and their relationships. I specialize in depth-oriented, psychotherapy.
Lauren Bose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
My name is Lauren Bose and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Aurora University. I like to assist others in overcoming obstacles to achieve their goals. Many times stress, anxiety and depression can make us feel like we can’t. I like to help others realize that they can!
My name is Lauren Bose and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Aurora University. I like to assist others in overcoming obstacles to achieve their goals. Many times stress, anxiety and depression can make us feel like we can’t. I like to help others realize that they can!
Breanna Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Hi! My name is Breanna Todd, and I am an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner, who wholeheartedly believes in therapy being a very human experience. I want to be a partner with you in this healing process, and I am passionate about meeting each and every client exactly where they are. I want clients to feel safe, respected, and authentically cared for in the presence of their therapist. I fully believe that healing is possible when the therapeutic process is tailored to you, and your mind, body, and soul are being honored.
Hi! My name is Breanna Todd, and I am an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner, who wholeheartedly believes in therapy being a very human experience. I want to be a partner with you in this healing process, and I am passionate about meeting each and every client exactly where they are. I want clients to feel safe, respected, and authentically cared for in the presence of their therapist. I fully believe that healing is possible when the therapeutic process is tailored to you, and your mind, body, and soul are being honored.
Scott Henry van Slee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
People that are looking for professional mental health services come from all ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life. Some are in the twilight of their lives, while others are just getting started. Some need help with delicate relationship struggles, while others may find that they are searching for a diagnosis to help them finally make sense of things. Then there are those that are just looking for someone to talk to about what is going on in their lives. What you need to remember though, is that no matter what you are looking to get help with, you are not alone. The first step can be the hardest, but here you are!
People that are looking for professional mental health services come from all ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life. Some are in the twilight of their lives, while others are just getting started. Some need help with delicate relationship struggles, while others may find that they are searching for a diagnosis to help them finally make sense of things. Then there are those that are just looking for someone to talk to about what is going on in their lives. What you need to remember though, is that no matter what you are looking to get help with, you are not alone. The first step can be the hardest, but here you are!
Matthew R. Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
I aim to provide an empathic, relaxed, and secure therapeutic space where you feel safe to freely explore your inner world and take risks in the outside world. One may have relationship difficulties, be depressed or anxious, experience trauma, or just feel incomplete and want to expand their self-development. Some people's everyday coping strategies stop working as well as they once did. Others may find themselves repeating distressing patterns in their lives or feeling something's wrong, unable to verbalize or comprehend their pain. We will work together to make sense of your experience through insight and emotional understanding.
I aim to provide an empathic, relaxed, and secure therapeutic space where you feel safe to freely explore your inner world and take risks in the outside world. One may have relationship difficulties, be depressed or anxious, experience trauma, or just feel incomplete and want to expand their self-development. Some people's everyday coping strategies stop working as well as they once did. Others may find themselves repeating distressing patterns in their lives or feeling something's wrong, unable to verbalize or comprehend their pain. We will work together to make sense of your experience through insight and emotional understanding.
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Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
Rachel E Levenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187 (Online Only)
In my practice I strive to make people feel comfortable and safe in both body and mind. Life can be challenging, and sometimes during those challenging times we may forget what it’s like to feel like our true selves or to feel happy. Allow me to help you through this journey. Nobody should have to suffer alone. I have 18 years of clinical experience as a therapist. I work primarily with adults and teens. I utilize a combination of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation in my practice.
In my practice I strive to make people feel comfortable and safe in both body and mind. Life can be challenging, and sometimes during those challenging times we may forget what it’s like to feel like our true selves or to feel happy. Allow me to help you through this journey. Nobody should have to suffer alone. I have 18 years of clinical experience as a therapist. I work primarily with adults and teens. I utilize a combination of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation in my practice.
Kathy Klein
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148 (Online Only)
I am a trauma focused therapist and have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I operate from a holistic and not a medical model and have experience with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and helping with managing narcissistic abuse.
I am a trauma focused therapist and have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I operate from a holistic and not a medical model and have experience with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and helping with managing narcissistic abuse.
Virginia Torres Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148 (Online Only)
Las sesiones de terapia estan disponibles en espanol. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with individuals and families who have direct and indirect experiences with domestic violence and/or family separation. I am also an attorney with over nine years of litigation experience in family courts representing parents or children as a GAL. My combined experiences working with legal clients and therapy clients provides a hollistic clinical perspective to individuals and families. I provide clinical supervision as a graduate internship site and to therapists seeking their LCSW or LCPC.
Las sesiones de terapia estan disponibles en espanol. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with individuals and families who have direct and indirect experiences with domestic violence and/or family separation. I am also an attorney with over nine years of litigation experience in family courts representing parents or children as a GAL. My combined experiences working with legal clients and therapy clients provides a hollistic clinical perspective to individuals and families. I provide clinical supervision as a graduate internship site and to therapists seeking their LCSW or LCPC.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.