Adoption Therapists in Grayslake, IL
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Lisa Rouff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have helped numerous individuals and couples undergoing infertility treatment and
adoption
to weather the emotional stresses involved and in successfully building their families.
I have extensive experience and training working with adults in both individual and couples therapy on such issues as depression, anxiety, career problems, and relationship difficulties. relationship difficulties.
In addition, I also specialize in the areas of infertility and
adoption
.

Bob Bahlmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABS, MACMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe counseling is a way for everyone to process the events that have happened or are happening in their lives, and work alongside them to develop positive coping skills. Clients can expect for me to meet them where they are in life and approach our counseling relationship with empathy, interest, and intuition. I enjoy working with individuals from adolescents to adults and providing couples' counseling, including pre-marital, marriage counseling, infertility, and
adoption
. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, men's issues, and sex addiction.

North Shore Behavioral Medicine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Therapy is a process of self discovery that enables you to recognize unhealthy patterns of behavior and learn effective coping strategies for optimal health and well-being. I provide a safe environment for psychotherapy through a warm, open communication style. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative undertaking between patient and therapist; that listening, understanding and respecting each patient's unique story is necessary for optimal treatment.

CYN Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, LCPC, LPC, LSW
Verified
Verified
CYN has been in business for over 40 years treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. Our counseling and psychotherapy services are confidential and we offer a relaxed, friendly setting. Located in Grayslake, Illinois, we understand the needs of the surrounding communities and our therapists encompass a wide range of specialties and treatment modalities. Regardless of the issues you face, let CYN assist you in your emotional growth and /or healing.

Carol Paxton Cox
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My primary goal is to help clients find the hope and courage to change and heal. I believe that all life circumstances, relationships, and experiences can lead to change and greater self-acceptance. Ultimately therapy helps clients cope with loss and use difficult life transitions to promote growth. In working with individuals, couples, families, and children, I have helped them cultivate resources and develop strengths from very challenging diagnoses and life circumstances. I have helped clients suffering from relationship conflicts, health crises, depression, trauma and loss issues, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety disorders.

Dr. Gabby Miniscalco
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No one had a perfect childhood, including you! The needs that weren't filled for us as kids continue to leave voids in us. Maybe your anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping, relationship struggles and inner chaos are a sign of untreated emotional wounds. Unless we actively attempt to make sense of our reactions and behaviors, they will continue to control us. Our bodies and minds remember the pain from the past and react to that pain whenever something reminds us of it. Increasing our awareness of these connections can be eye-opening and can allow us to shift how we perceive ourselves and our relationships.

Gurnee Counseling Center
Verified
Verified
Our goal is simple. To offer people a center that is dedicated to the wellness of the mind, body and spirit. We are focused on solutions that build healthy skills to last a lifetime.

Robin Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy is a brave step towards improving overall wellness. Individuals, couples, and families that are interested in working to increase their well being should read on. If your life has become overwhelming, your relationships difficult to manage, or if you are experiencing less satisfaction at work or home, then therapy may be a positive step to alleviate your current difficulties. Those who want to reduce the pain and frustration associated with depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, self doubt, and anger are appropriate candidates for psychotherapy. Therapy has the potential to improve your quality of life personally and within important relationships.

Mark Schlitt
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in practice since 2001. Mark graduated from Roosevelt University with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Mark practices Integrative Psychotherapy and is solution-focused, compassionate, direct and committed to individualized treatment.

Julie Paladino
MSW
Do you or your child seem stressed? Not quite sure how you landed where you are? Are you feeling exasperated? Overwhelmed? Everyone can benefit from support! Consider LifePoint as we offer personalized therapy for individuals, youth and their families specializing in those who experienced a negative event(s) and are struggling to manage their emotions and behaviors. This could look like: *tantrums *trouble focusing *acting out in social situations *excessive fear *hard time sleeping *withdrawal *appearing sad or anxious *hard time connecting with others *reenacting bad experience *hard time calming down *lacking self confidence

Grace Varghese
Counselor, MS, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Grace is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She works with individuals and families to establish hope, promote emotional healing, and facilitate personal growth. Grace offers warmth, compassion and great insight in her work. Her gentle therapeutic approach is an asset to her work and enables her to compassionately address the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults so that they are empowered to lead a purpose driven life.

The Chicago Integrative Center for Psychology
Verified
Verified
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
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David Paul Margolis
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Over the years I have used most best practice treatment methods to help kids and families manage: behavior/discipline problems, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, oppositional and defiant behavior,
adoption
and attachment issues, marital and relationship concerns.
I help children, teens, parents, couples and families to solve and cope with the challenges that life presents to all of us. I'll listen to you with empathy and caring, and offer my education and long years of experience to help you along your path to change.
Pauline Bazianos Gubbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
When you call me, it is the beginning of a collaborative process where we explore how to get you feeling more capable and hopeful to face life's challenges. I support new and not so new parents who are facing the transitions to parenthood. I have also helped many face infertility, grieve the loss of a pregnancy as well as face the many challenges that come with having a traumatic birth or special needs child. I am well versed in the
adoption
process and supporting the needs of adoptive families. I counsel adults to face the challenges of work, marriage, divorce and parenting that can trigger feelings of depression and anxiety.

Christine Spuhler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My hope for our work together is that you are able to reach inside yourself and nurture the damaged parts of who you have been and move toward becoming the person you want to be. I have over thirty years of experience working with all forms of trauma (particularly early childhood attachment), chronic medical illness, immigrant realities, grief and loss,
adoption
, brain injury, shame, guilt, anxiety, depression and other forms of human struggles.

Crystal Villegas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have advanced training in trauma, childhood disorders,
adoption
issues, and difficulties faced by immigrants and refugees to the United States.
My ideal client is someone who is feeling "stuck" within their lives and looking to break free of negative patterns of thinking, unhealthy habits, chronic feelings of low self-esteem or the "dead-ends" associated with unhappy, unfulfilling relationships. My clients understand that the power of psychotherapy is exactly its ability to heal and transform their lives. I serve clients dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, child and adolescent issues, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief / bereavement, and relationship problems.
Not accepting new clients

Brenda Marwede
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CMHIMP
Verified
Verified
Brenda's primary focus is on Individual, Family and Child Counseling. She works with a broad spectrum of clients, including those with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment Disorders, Trauma, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Brenda is also passionate about nutrition and the role it plays in mental health.

Sharon Bloch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are experiencing a heartbreak, a new diagnosis, or trying to understand how you arrived at this place in your life, my job as your therapist is to assist you through these struggles and explore alternative ways to think and cope. I will provide a compassionate place for you to freely express yourself and give you honest feedback. We will tailor your individual treatment to reflect your concerns and goals while we regularly re-evaluate our progress.

Innovative Counseling Partners PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCPC
Verified
Verified
We are excited and passionate to work with all ages and backgrounds and are foundationally driven and focused on providing clients with unjudgmental positive regard in therapy.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.