Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Lake Bluff, IL

I have been in practice for over 26 years. The last 20 have been in private practice. The intention for myself is to provide the highest quality of care in the most professional manner. My aim is to treat every client with respect and to seek solutions to their issues. My therapeutic approach is steeped in client-centered principles and cognitive-behavioral solutions. I treat a wide range of clientele, from young adults to the elderly . Individual, marital, family and couples counseling provided. Teletherapy also conducted on a HIPAA approved online site.

Are you living the life you envisioned? Has grief, a difficult relationship, chronic illness, or life transition left you feeling anxious or depressed and unable to move forward with your life? I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor, who strives to help adults 18 years and older cultivate the self-awareness and coping skills necessary to create the positive changes they seek in their life.

Compassion-focused psychological care is available to you, now. I am committed to strengthening your psychological health, and believe it is a critical part of your overall wellness. As a guardian of your psychological wellness, I listen to you and partner in your care to address psychological and relationship challenges using science-based approaches to therapy that are accessible for your life, and bring about real, lasting change.

I offer comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults as the primary focus of my practice. I believe in using well researched methods of assessment, restricting their interpretation to the scope for which they were designed and in providing well constructed, detailed and informative conclusions and feedback designed to help guide the client with succinct and thoughtful recommendations generated from the evaluation. I chose to maintain a small therapy practice in addition to my primary evaluation focus working with children and adults experiencing challenges with mood, anxiety, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders.

Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and registered to provide telehealth psychotherapy to clients in the state of Florida (www.flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/). If you are having difficulties adjusting to any of the many challenges of life, feel stuck in your current situation, or feel dissatisfied with your relationships or quality of life, I can help. I have experience and expertise treating depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma including PTSD, ADHD, and the emotional effects of chronic illnesses, burnout, and immigration.

All of us -- women and men, young and old, poor, middle class and upscale folks, minorities and majorities -- have to deal with complexity. As a therapist I help heal hurts from the past, assist clients in managing present challenges, and work collaboratively to create more satisfying future lives. The people who see me for individual, couples and family therapy represent a culturally diverse group. Their difficulties range from anxiety and depression, to stress disorders, OCD/OCPD, relationship problems, employment issues, and bereavement. Many of these women and men report quick progress in better managing their personal, family, academic, and work lives.

We are a group of board certified psychotherapists and executive coaches specializing in behavioral health. Our highly experienced staff averages more than 18 years experience in their respective fields: Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution- Focused, Collaborative and Health-Oriented Therapies. We can help you with: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Low self-esteem, Postpartum depression, Martial or family issues, School problems, Parenting issues, Chronic pain, Grief, Trauma and managing negative feelings.

Family Service of Lake County is a vibrant community agency that provides clinical counseling to youth, families, couples, adults and seniors in a safe, supportive and caring environment. We are able to help you with difficult life circumstances such as: marital or family challenges, anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, guilt, grief/loss, school-related concerns, anger, and worry. Our professional, licensed clinical team have a passion for their work and value collaboration- we partner with schools, physicians and other family members as needed.

I am a clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience doing psychotherapy. My specialty is working with the developmental challenges that we naturally face in the middle through later stages of our adult lives. I have particular interest in treating men. The remainder of my practice is devoted to a broad range of emotional and psychological issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties and life coaching. My training in psychology has been broadened and enhanced by my background in literature, the arts, philosophy, and spiritual wisdom.

I am an experienced clinician and teacher who treats and teaches adults, adolescents and couples using a mindfulness based counseling model. I specialize in working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness and pain. I also teach classes in meditation and yoga.

I believe in a client centered and solution focused approach. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I earned my undergraduate degree in Anthropology at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. After which I attended the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine where I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. I am also certified as a substance use counselor by the Illinois Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

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.