Therapists in Joliet, IL

Want to re-create your life in a positive atmosphere? At Life Synergy, LLC, we help individuals to accomplish just that. We work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults to overcome life challenges and stressors. Together, we can address and conquer life challenges related to anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, drug abuse, depression, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Creating a warm, open environment is essential for individuals to address and conquer the pressures of today's world. Taking a positive, nonjudgmental approach creates a trusting connection that is important for individuals sharing sensitive topics.

Do you feel that there are barriers between you and your meaningful life? Sometimes, therapy can provide the supportive environment, education, and the insight needed to begin eliminating these barriers and to increase the quality of daily living. My goals are to assist you in becoming more self aware, to provide a safe and supportive environment, and to work with you to create effective coping strategies in order to address the stressors, maladaptive behaviors, or emotional hurts in your life.

Are you anxious about events happening in your life. Do you feel you lack control, if there is such a thing? Are you troubled by past events that seem to disrupt your present moment experiences or even your relationships with others? Are you overworked, stressed out, or simply can not find or make any peace in your living? Do certain thoughts take up too much mental space or repeat too often to be able to focus on your current or next moment. Are you simply worried about the future? If any of this sounds like you then I am here to help.

Making the decision to reach out for help when we’re struggling emotionally can be challenging and even a little scary. For most of us, however, there comes a time when the difficulties we are facing gives us the courage to begin the search for change and healing. Finding the right therapist can be a crucial aspect of this journey. The therapist you select needs to be someone who helps you feel connected, accepted and understood. Clients find me to be warm, compassionate and non-judgmental while creating an effective therapeutic environment.

Life can be scary. When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, anxiety, worry, addiction, or trauma, understand there is hope and a solution. You will find a sense of safety, support, and personal power to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. You will have the tools to resolve problems, overcome urges and cravings, and create healthy alternatives. You will discover your authentic self and develop skills to rebuild your marriage or relationships and increase intimacy in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere of acceptance.

I am passionate about helping people progress and move forward through their difficulties. During difficult times we need guidance and support to help us cope, transition, and work through struggles that at times keep us stuck. With compassion, I offer support, and help my clients develop SKILLS and understanding into dealing with issues and learning to take on NEW approaches to life, especially during difficult times. My specialities include eating disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and anxieties. The best investment you can make is taking time for yourself and working on empowering YOU.

There are many situations that can influence a person to seek therapy services. Maybe you are going through a difficult transition, such as grief, loss, or divorce. Maybe you are experiencing signs and symptoms of anxiety or depression and are feeling nervous, worried, or sad. Regardless of the life transition or the type of symptoms you are struggling with, therapy can help. My goal is to understand what has led to this point in time, what this experience has been like for you, and what direction in life you want to go. Working together, we’ll determine what obstacles are getting in the way of moving forward and what steps can be

We’ve all experienced times when we just feel stuck, going through the motions of life rather than actually living our best lives. Anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, past trauma or many other issues can impact your ability to live a full and happy life and have healthy family and other relationships. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate all of these challenges and many more. I enjoy working with child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations using a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, 12-Step, Trauma-Informed, and Family Systems Therapy.