Therapists in Hazel Crest, IL

Whatever circumstances you may be facing, I am here to walk with you through it. It is my desire to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, self-esteem/identity issues, life transitions, and women's issues. I provide a safe space for individuals to develop personal insight and awareness into the unique parts that make up their entire being. I am passionate about traveling with clients on their personal life path and empowering people to flourish.

I enjoy working with clients who are trying to learn to cope with everyday stressors, achieve work/life balance and solve relationships issues. My clients are looking for a safe space to work on their issues and to release current and past trauma and learn how to reduce stress. I work collaboratively to set goals with my clients to reduce frequency, intensity, and duration of anxiety, unhappiness, stress, and pressure. My clients are wanting to learn and implement coping skills that results in reduction of negative emotions, and results in living a productive and joyous life by improving daily functioning.

Are you looking for a safe supportive environment that cultivates growth? I offer IN-Person and Virtual options. Restore Hope DnJ Therapy PLLC. is for you! I have spent over 18 years in the mental health field as a child/family therapist, a school social worker, created a women's support group, a supervisor of an alternative school, a district director of SEL, and worked with victims of DV. I learned how to foster positive behaviors and worked to positively change thoughts that create behaviors. At Restore Hope, we will work to reduce problematic symptoms and help you with strategies to cope with the ups and downs of life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), with a Master's degree in Community Counseling and Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. I also maintain a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (CADC). I have extensive experience in hospital and substance abuse settings, including serving as the director of outpatient services. Currently, I also work as a professor in the field of counseling.

I have been a therapist for over 16 years, specializing primarily in mood disorders, grief, anxiety, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.

"I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it" ~ Charles Swindol. Through a collaborative therapeutic experience, you will receive the tools needed to not only live life, but to enjoy it!

See group sessions for mothers that are available soon. I treat emotional issues you have seen in my profile. I also currently conduct groups sessions for MOTHERS raising boys. If you have a boy(s) under the age of 21 and have difficulty understanding his behavior with discipline, poor academic performance and anger issues, this is the place for support and useful information. Groups are up to 10 meeting once a week. If you want answers and help, and can handle a direct approach to counseling and are willing to change how you interact with your son this is the place to be.

I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.

At the Family Counseling Center we believe each person is unique and offer individualized treatment at our centers. Our therapists employ evidenced-based techniques to explore your values, aid you in goal achievement and increase psychological health. The therapists and I have formal and ongoing training in marriage and family therapy and behavioral psychology. Through collaboration, the therapy experience can create change that positively impacts all areas of your life. The Family Counseling Center has four locations; Joliet, New Lenox, Naperville and Homewood.

Under the best of circumstances life is not easy. Sometimes we face challenges in our lives and just need someone to listen, care about, and guide us. There's always hope for change and if you are willing to put in the work, there is someone willing to help and that someone is me. Having the courage to take the pathway of change is the first step. Together lets work to make a difference.

Curious about your wellness journey? Let's explore together! Maybe you realize you're ready to start on a path to healing and self-discovery? Perhaps you've been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or anger and are seeking tools to regain your sense of peace and balance? Or, are you looking to navigate the difficult parts of a relationship, like improving communication, addressing conflicts, or finding greater intimacy and connection? Whatever your motivation, your well-being matters, and I'm here to provide the guidance and support you're seeking. Let's start the journey now and connect today!

Congratulations for taking the first step to care for yourself and your mental health. I am a professional counselor in Illinois and I support clients as they navigate depression, anxiety, interpersonal concerns, identity conflict, family of origin issues and trauma recovery. Using a biopsychosocialspiritual lens to understand people, my approach to therapy is trauma-informed and relational. I believe that our relationships impact all areas of our lives, including our identities, how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we interact with the world.

Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.