Therapists in Lincoln Park, IL

Making changes in our lives can feel impossible at times, even when our habits and thinking patterns no longer serve us. In the therapy room, I practice radical acceptance with the ups and downs of growth with humor, patience, and curiosity. Grounded in the DBT tradition, I prioritize nonjudgment and dialectical thinking: we can accept difficult realities and still lead a life worth living.

Often, it is difficult to tell the truth because it is difficult to know the truth. Life moves fast — questions need answering, to-do lists need checking off, bills need paying, relationships need tending. Thoughts and events lead to more thoughts and events. Living in an unstable, chaotic environment, you may find yourself disconnected from what feels true to you. Things outside of us have a way of hijacking our inner lives, robbing us of our birthright — our ability to attune to the richness of the present moment, to listen to the sensations, dreams, and needs inside of us, and letting that information guide us into wise action.

Exploring your needs in your relationship to yourself or with a partner can be challenging especially if you're not sure what those needs are or where to start. Maybe in the past these needs were never a priority, or you've had to change and prioritize someone else’s needs over your own. Either way, it can be scary to start looking at what you need to feel seen and understood. Whether that be in starting a new chapter in life, with your partner, or just finding out more about yourself and who you are, it’s time to start prioritizing who you truly want to be and how you want your relationships in life to be.

My primary focus is to empower individuals on their therapeutic journeys by utilizing artistic practices and expression. Life isn’t one size fits all so it’s only fair that your therapy ought not be. My approach is integrative and includes elements of trauma and culturally informed practices, IFS, EMDR, DBT, feminist/Queer relational, psychodynamic, and client centered modalities. As a practicing interdisciplinary artist l utilize a variety of approaches to art making in my personal practice. Embodying a creative approach to healing that centers both empowerment and agency is at the center of my clinical practice.

A solution focused team of professionals who want to help you reduce anxiety, dial down stress, and create inner balance. Learn how to live a calmer, more relaxed life. Our staff truly believes that every person - including you - holds the power to effect meaningful, lasting change. When you visit with one of our therapists, you can expect a warm, affirming, and caring environment. Using a collaborative approach rooted in evidence-based modalities, we encourage self-awareness, skill-building and new beginnings. Helping you get "un-stuck" is part of what we do.

Are your fears, worries, and anxious thoughts holding you back from enjoying your life? I can help! I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing symptoms related to OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, stress/burnout, or mood related concerns. I work alongside my clients to help them establish a more grounded sense of self by exploring their own personal values while gaining more clarity of their emotional experiences and behaviors. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is central to effective therapy.

As co-founder of SpringSource Psychological Center, I am pleased to share that we have several excellent clinicians with immediate availability. The decision to seek therapy is a courageous one, and I have the utmost respect for individuals who take this step. I believe therapy can be life changing. Whether you are in need of short-term support and solutions to move through a difficult time in your life, or whether you seek the opportunity to do more intensive, longer term work on habitual patterns, therapy can be crafted to your individual needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive clinical experience working with diverse populations struggling with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and difficulty adjusting to a myriad of life stressors. I have offered trauma informed care and I am knowledgeable of somatic tools used to assist in coping and promote healing. I strive to offer a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment so you can create the change you are seeking.

I believe in striving to meet clients wherever they are along their journey and working together to create a treatment plan that utilizes a holistic therapeutic approach. Together, we will tailor your care to meet your specific needs and address your concerns. My background in trauma-focused therapy allows me to take proven techniques from this branch of therapy and apply them across the board to each client’s unique needs, whether trauma related or not.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and work predominately with adolescents, teens and adults on issues like anxiety, life transitions, relationships, overwhelm/stress, and emotional regulation. In therapy sessions with me, you can expect a warm, supportive, and calming space for us to connect so that you feel genuinely seen and heard. I use a holistic and client-centered approach that encourages you to be an active participant in your own growth and healing. My goal is to help empower you to investigate and enhance your most important relationship–the one with yourself–in order to live a life that feels rich, full, and authentic.

I believe that everyone is capable, whole, unique, and deserving of finding meaning in their own lives. Because of this, I tailor my practice to fit each individual’s specific needs. I would be honored to walk alongside you in navigating life’s challenges and in learning skills to improve communication, self-esteem, and self-awareness. My education in Art Therapy has equipped me with knowledge in utilizing expressive therapies with those that struggle with verbal communication. I recognize the importance of healing through mind, body, and soul.

Being a parent is hard even when life is going well and can feel downright impossible when either yourself, children or partner are struggling. We know family stress takes a significant emotional toll and sometimes can feel as though it’s never going to get better. I take pride in creating a warm, dynamic environment in which you will laugh, cry and everything in between, however you will feel safe and supported each step of the way. My goal is to help you learn new tools and strategies so you can parent effectively and begin to better understand your child’s behavior because let’s admit it’s not always super clear!

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you don’t have to manage everything alone, I’m here to help. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who can support you in exploring barriers, behaviors, and thought patterns that are keeping you feeling stuck. I work to create a warm and empathic space that allows you to feel heard and understood. I take a client centered and feminist approach. Together we can work to identify meaningful goals, build awareness of your strengths and capabilities, develop effective coping skills, and cultivate hope.

When people think of abuse they don't think of the name calling, the verbal assaults, or the days on end of the silent treatment. No one thinks of the hyper-criticisms, the sarcastic put-downs, the lack of affection, and invariably high expectations for perfection. Not many consider the hyper-vigilance, the nightmares, the gaslighting, the eating disorders, the body image distress, and the low self-esteem that comes from years of walking on eggshells. When people think of abuse, they do not often consider the kind that leaves no marks; which can make it even more difficult to talk about, or trust another person to understand.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a M.S in Child Development & Family Studies, specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Purdue University. I specialize in working with couples, parents and co-parents, families, teens and Adults. My systemic approach goes beyond the individual and addresses problems within the context of people's relationships and environment. I believe relationships form a key part of health & well-being and strive to help people work through/resolve their emotional injuries to achieve happiness & harmony internally (within one's self) and externally (in relationships).

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois with over 18 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, infertility, parenting difficulties, career challenges, OCD and PTSD/trauma. I have a specialization in working with victims of crime (physical/sexual abuse and traumatic grief and loss) as well as law enforcement/military members and their significant others and children.

Missy is passionate about psychotherapy with children, adolescents, families, as well as adults. In working with adults, she helps them create meaning in their lives. With an eye toward life transitions and contextual factors, Missy empowers clients to face their current challenges with true agency. In working with children, I provide evidenced based skills in addressing mood, adjustment, anxiety disorders, and learning disabilities. I focus on a collaborative process in providing clients with prevention and intervention towards their present stressors.

We all deserve to be happy and fulfilled in our relationships. However, healthy and meaningful relationships do not come without work. Whether it is with your intimate partner, friends, family or coworkers, the quality of our relationships has a direct impact on our mental health. I help individuals understand how their past experiences, sometimes traumatic, impact their present struggles related to anxiety, stress or depression, and often interfere with their ability to cultivate and maintain relationship satisfaction.

Many of us are not taught to prioritize mental health and end up unsure of what to do when faced with difficult feelings. Therapy does not need to be scary or intimidating. My style is warm and deeply collaborative. Together, we will set goals, continually make sure we're moving in the right direction, and maybe even have a laugh or two along the way. I am a lifelong learner. In therapy, I draw upon the latest neurobiology research to help you understand how what's going on in your brain and nervous system can affect your mood and behavior.