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Eric Cline
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
The ideal patient is one who is one in pursuit of growth and desire to become more fully themselves. A willingness to discover and develop awareness of yourself is fundamental to our therapeutic work. As we honestly, kindly, and compassionately explore and learn about those inner processes, we will bring healing and conscious changes to the present dynamics and behaviors which have led to seek out supports. As we move closer to closure with a positive outcome, we will incorporate changes in how we relate to Self and to others, and set forth to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
The ideal patient is one who is one in pursuit of growth and desire to become more fully themselves. A willingness to discover and develop awareness of yourself is fundamental to our therapeutic work. As we honestly, kindly, and compassionately explore and learn about those inner processes, we will bring healing and conscious changes to the present dynamics and behaviors which have led to seek out supports. As we move closer to closure with a positive outcome, we will incorporate changes in how we relate to Self and to others, and set forth to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
(224) 266-9170 View (224) 266-9170
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Jason B Ness
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong passion of working with children, adolescents, and adults improve their levels of social and emotional well-being. I have over 20 years of extensive experience working in private practice and in the public schools as a school psychologist and school administrator. I also provide individual therapy, cognitive and academic assessments, and school consultations. Over the span of my career, I have treated ADHD, substance abuse, bipolar, psychotic and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong passion of working with children, adolescents, and adults improve their levels of social and emotional well-being. I have over 20 years of extensive experience working in private practice and in the public schools as a school psychologist and school administrator. I also provide individual therapy, cognitive and academic assessments, and school consultations. Over the span of my career, I have treated ADHD, substance abuse, bipolar, psychotic and personality disorders.
(224) 479-0389 View (224) 479-0389
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Tony Lis
Counselor, Ms Ed, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Relationships of any kind can cause pain and confusion. It's hard to know what went wrong or why cycles of toxic relationships keep happening. People are drawn to loved ones for caring support. When these relationships become hurtful, it is common to feel isolated, trapped in your own home, and desperately needing clarity and peaceful stability. While the pain is real, there is great joy in taking steps towards healthier relationships. You deserve all the trust, encouragement, and companionship that positive people can bring to your life.
Relationships of any kind can cause pain and confusion. It's hard to know what went wrong or why cycles of toxic relationships keep happening. People are drawn to loved ones for caring support. When these relationships become hurtful, it is common to feel isolated, trapped in your own home, and desperately needing clarity and peaceful stability. While the pain is real, there is great joy in taking steps towards healthier relationships. You deserve all the trust, encouragement, and companionship that positive people can bring to your life.
(224) 228-3825 View (224) 228-3825
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Nathan Cash
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Looking for a therapist can be challenging, especially if it's your first time seeing a therapist. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable place for you to address the concerns you have about your mental health. I have helped many people achieve their goals, to not only manage their mental health symptoms, but to live a happier life.
Looking for a therapist can be challenging, especially if it's your first time seeing a therapist. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable place for you to address the concerns you have about your mental health. I have helped many people achieve their goals, to not only manage their mental health symptoms, but to live a happier life.
(847) 696-8118 View (847) 696-8118
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Richard Damiani
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047  (Online Only)
We were designed for connection; marriage and relationships should be a delight - a life giving connection with the one you love above all others. We marry or are in a relationship with that one person with whom we hope that we will find happiness, joy and peace. We bring ourselves with all our differing personalities, history, baggage, wounds, and family of origin issues to each other and our lives together, and these things can make it very hard to find what we long for.emotional issues that come from trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, and low self worth.
We were designed for connection; marriage and relationships should be a delight - a life giving connection with the one you love above all others. We marry or are in a relationship with that one person with whom we hope that we will find happiness, joy and peace. We bring ourselves with all our differing personalities, history, baggage, wounds, and family of origin issues to each other and our lives together, and these things can make it very hard to find what we long for.emotional issues that come from trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, and low self worth.
(331) 225-1645 View (331) 225-1645
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David Phillips
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
You're so tired of feeling anxious and down. It's crept into your thoughts, your body, and your relationships. To be honest, you're so worn out that you aren't able to savor the people or the things you once loved. The routine of “pushing through” has become exhausting. Even worse, those around you don’t understand that you are not “just sad” or “just a worrier.” When you open up about your pain, you are met with platitudes like “relax,” or “your life is so great.” These comments imply that this is “all in your head.” You’ve begun to think the same yourself. You know something needs to change, but you don’t know where to turn.
You're so tired of feeling anxious and down. It's crept into your thoughts, your body, and your relationships. To be honest, you're so worn out that you aren't able to savor the people or the things you once loved. The routine of “pushing through” has become exhausting. Even worse, those around you don’t understand that you are not “just sad” or “just a worrier.” When you open up about your pain, you are met with platitudes like “relax,” or “your life is so great.” These comments imply that this is “all in your head.” You’ve begun to think the same yourself. You know something needs to change, but you don’t know where to turn.
(224) 877-7662 View (224) 877-7662

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ProActive Behavioral Services (Torrey Dunk, LCPC)
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Inverness, IL 60067
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years experience working with children, tweens, teens, adolescents, young adults and their families. We can all agree that at every age and stage of life we encounter hurdles. As we attempt to negotiate these hurdles they may bring about anxiety, depression, anger, academic and other school-related struggles, emotional struggles, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm (cutting), grief, executive functioning difficulties and self-esteem issues. As we address and manage these conditions we find ourselves, often times, needing help to do so.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years experience working with children, tweens, teens, adolescents, young adults and their families. We can all agree that at every age and stage of life we encounter hurdles. As we attempt to negotiate these hurdles they may bring about anxiety, depression, anger, academic and other school-related struggles, emotional struggles, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm (cutting), grief, executive functioning difficulties and self-esteem issues. As we address and manage these conditions we find ourselves, often times, needing help to do so.
(630) 697-9695 View (630) 697-9695
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John L Levitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
I have worked hard over my career to develop an effective approach to helping clients who have significant struggles with trauma-related symptoms, anxiety and depression often associated with trauma-related, issues, eating disorders, or self-harm. I work well with individuals and families and am adept in providing a safe, effective environment for healing and recovery. Please leave a message if you call!
I have worked hard over my career to develop an effective approach to helping clients who have significant struggles with trauma-related symptoms, anxiety and depression often associated with trauma-related, issues, eating disorders, or self-harm. I work well with individuals and families and am adept in providing a safe, effective environment for healing and recovery. Please leave a message if you call!
(847) 829-0211 View (847) 829-0211
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OMNI
Verified Verified
Wheeling, IL 60090
OMNI offers transformative counseling services for individuals, youth, families, and couples in our local communities. Our mission is to help clients create lifelong change for better and brighter futures through research-based and compassionate counseling. Services are offered in both 1-on-1 and group settings. Some services may be available in Spanish. Some services offered virtually. We are dedicated to accessibility and accept all Medicaid managed insurance plans.
OMNI offers transformative counseling services for individuals, youth, families, and couples in our local communities. Our mission is to help clients create lifelong change for better and brighter futures through research-based and compassionate counseling. Services are offered in both 1-on-1 and group settings. Some services may be available in Spanish. Some services offered virtually. We are dedicated to accessibility and accept all Medicaid managed insurance plans.
(847) 558-1302 View (847) 558-1302
Photo of Daniel R Rizzardini, MSCP, MBA, LCPC, CSTIP, Licensed Professional Counselor
Daniel R Rizzardini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, MBA, LCPC, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
In my practice I specialize in relational therapy for couples, families, business partners and adult males. Couples relationships are comprised of two elements, companionship and intimacy. Whenever there are difficulties in either area, the benefits of the relationship suffer. This might be from recurrent communication issues, infidelity, sexual problems, finances, etc. Deepening the connection of companionship with the joy of intimacy will create the space for lifelong, transformative partnering.
In my practice I specialize in relational therapy for couples, families, business partners and adult males. Couples relationships are comprised of two elements, companionship and intimacy. Whenever there are difficulties in either area, the benefits of the relationship suffer. This might be from recurrent communication issues, infidelity, sexual problems, finances, etc. Deepening the connection of companionship with the joy of intimacy will create the space for lifelong, transformative partnering.
(224) 261-7817 View (224) 261-7817
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Luke Merrill
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
My specialty is working with kids and adolescents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, social skills, and more.
My specialty is working with kids and adolescents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, social skills, and more.
(224) 487-8691 View (224) 487-8691
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Changing Phases
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Forest, IL 60045
My outlook on life is that we are all on a journey. Some people move faster than others. Some need a helping hand along the way; but we can all arrive to where we are going, where we want to be…every single one of us. I am here to help motivate when you lack motivation. I am here to listen when you feel unheard. I am here to push when you feel weak, or pull when you don’t feel strong enough. I’m also here to sit with you when you aren’t ready or feel unable to make a decision. I am here at your pace.
My outlook on life is that we are all on a journey. Some people move faster than others. Some need a helping hand along the way; but we can all arrive to where we are going, where we want to be…every single one of us. I am here to help motivate when you lack motivation. I am here to listen when you feel unheard. I am here to push when you feel weak, or pull when you don’t feel strong enough. I’m also here to sit with you when you aren’t ready or feel unable to make a decision. I am here at your pace.
(224) 218-5276 View (224) 218-5276
Photo of Colin James Boland, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Colin James Boland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Life can be challenging. Everyone wants to be heard, and it is important to have an outlet. It can be hard to reach out when in need of support, and it can be even harder to find the right therapist for you. When first meeting with a client I focus on building a therapeutic alliance. I want to know your interests and what's important to you. I understand that in order for someone to make change support and care need to be built through trust. Trust doesn't come easy, but with patience, it can be built. I aim to develop a strong bond with each of my clients. You are not alone, we will walk together on your healing journey.
Life can be challenging. Everyone wants to be heard, and it is important to have an outlet. It can be hard to reach out when in need of support, and it can be even harder to find the right therapist for you. When first meeting with a client I focus on building a therapeutic alliance. I want to know your interests and what's important to you. I understand that in order for someone to make change support and care need to be built through trust. Trust doesn't come easy, but with patience, it can be built. I aim to develop a strong bond with each of my clients. You are not alone, we will walk together on your healing journey.
(847) 908-5557 View (847) 908-5557
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Bob Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I work with adults and adolescents utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
I work with adults and adolescents utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
(847) 607-1487 x140 View (847) 607-1487 x140
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Marc Genson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hoffman Estates, IL 60010
My name is Marc Genson and I have been a counselor for over 13 years. Counseling is great way to learn about yourself in ways you dont normally think about to become a better version of yourself. It is a very brave step to want to seek counseling and my job is to help you the best I am able along the way. We all have something we want to change and I am here to help with that in an environment that is supportive and beneficial to your growth as an individual.
My name is Marc Genson and I have been a counselor for over 13 years. Counseling is great way to learn about yourself in ways you dont normally think about to become a better version of yourself. It is a very brave step to want to seek counseling and my job is to help you the best I am able along the way. We all have something we want to change and I am here to help with that in an environment that is supportive and beneficial to your growth as an individual.
(224) 347-6989 View (224) 347-6989
Photo of James (Jim) Veltman, MA, LCPC, Counselor
James (Jim) Veltman
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Libertyville, IL 60048
When we deny our feelings, pushing them away (depressing them), we get depressed. When we shame our needs and criticize ourselves for being weak/needy, we strengthen the fear that causes us to hide who we really are. This increases anxiety. When we deny traumatic memories, we develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Numbing reality and denying real injustices will protect us from pain in the short run. Denying what is real, however, flings us into an inner conflict in which we resist the things that we need the most, and cling to the things that make us most dysfunctional.
When we deny our feelings, pushing them away (depressing them), we get depressed. When we shame our needs and criticize ourselves for being weak/needy, we strengthen the fear that causes us to hide who we really are. This increases anxiety. When we deny traumatic memories, we develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Numbing reality and denying real injustices will protect us from pain in the short run. Denying what is real, however, flings us into an inner conflict in which we resist the things that we need the most, and cling to the things that make us most dysfunctional.
(224) 365-8650 View (224) 365-8650
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Chris Aguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with families and a Master's Degree from Northwestern University (click website link to learn more!) I've had the privilege of working with families for over a decade through roles as a therapist, mentor, coach, and case manager. I believe people have the capacity and ability to accomplish their goals but are often constrained by obstacles that prevent them from achieving them. My education, combined with previous professional experience has allowed me to become an effective listener and expanded my understanding of the human experience.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with families and a Master's Degree from Northwestern University (click website link to learn more!) I've had the privilege of working with families for over a decade through roles as a therapist, mentor, coach, and case manager. I believe people have the capacity and ability to accomplish their goals but are often constrained by obstacles that prevent them from achieving them. My education, combined with previous professional experience has allowed me to become an effective listener and expanded my understanding of the human experience.
(224) 479-1238 View (224) 479-1238
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Thomas M Kaufman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Life is a journey that comes at us in waves or phases. These waves can knock us off our feet and, as a result, often feel insurmountable. I admire the bravery you show by coming to treatment and am honored to be part of your journey. By doing this, we will alleviate current symptoms and make connections between past and present. This will leave you with your eyes wide open to impending waves; thus, lessening their impact.
Life is a journey that comes at us in waves or phases. These waves can knock us off our feet and, as a result, often feel insurmountable. I admire the bravery you show by coming to treatment and am honored to be part of your journey. By doing this, we will alleviate current symptoms and make connections between past and present. This will leave you with your eyes wide open to impending waves; thus, lessening their impact.
(224) 571-9504 View (224) 571-9504
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Thomas Czapiewski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University.
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University.
(224) 223-1727 View (224) 223-1727
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Attention to Wellness, LTD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
James Ogle, LCSW, is a highly skilled therapist who works with adolescents, families, and couples. He has over 15 years of clinical work experience in various settings. James has a gift of being able to quickly identify effective behavioral strategies that resolve problems for adolescents in trouble, couples in conflict, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress. James uses motivational therapies to help people with addictions, substance use problems, and anger management issues implement behavior change in order to stop struggling and get their lives back on track.
James Ogle, LCSW, is a highly skilled therapist who works with adolescents, families, and couples. He has over 15 years of clinical work experience in various settings. James has a gift of being able to quickly identify effective behavioral strategies that resolve problems for adolescents in trouble, couples in conflict, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress. James uses motivational therapies to help people with addictions, substance use problems, and anger management issues implement behavior change in order to stop struggling and get their lives back on track.
(224) 300-7810 View (224) 300-7810

Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.