Relationship Issues Therapists in Lincolnwood, IL

I believe effective therapy involves a client-therapist relationship based on relatability and trust, along with the use of research-proven, active strategies to create lasting emotional and behavioral change. I have over 17 years of experience in private practice working with people of a variety of ages and backgrounds. My relational style is down to earth, using very little psychological jargon or labeling.

Are you feeling stuck and stressed out, or perhaps not feeling good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough? You may think that no-one understands you, and you may even think, “What’s wrong with me? Other people don’t seem to have these problems”. All of these thoughts and feelings can be very distressing and can have a negative impact on your relationships, happiness, and productivity. I will provide support and understanding as we seek solutions to those areas of your life causing you the most concern.

Welcome. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger or relationship difficulties, my goal is to help you improve your ability to help yourself. I work with individuals, couples, children and families. I strive to establish and maintain a caring environment conducive to change and focused on your particular needs.

Relationships are an integral part of life, which is why learning to navigate both relationships with others and the relationship with oneself is at the core of this therapeutic experience. I work to create a trusting and accepting relationship where clients feel deeply understood and valued, and I encourage feedback and collaboration as part of the process. Therapy is a place where one can gain insight into one’s past, develop skills in the present and plan for the future. I work with adults, adolescents, children and couples to heal from trauma, learn to cope with anxiety, depression or ADHD, and work through relational struggles.

I believe that every problem or life challenge offers an opportunity for growth and development. With the support of a positive and safe therapeutic relationship, you can find strength to address and overcome difficulties within your immediate family, in the workplace/school, with a present/past partner, and begin to feel a deeper sense of fulfillment, find or maintain more satisfying relationships, or begin to heal from a loss or crisis. With over 20 years experience as a psychotherapist, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and children develop more productive coping strategies, better communication skills, and a sense of resilience.

Are you and your partner considering the next step in your relationship? Are you heading into a second marriage and want to avoid mistakes made the first time around? Do you have concerns or feel stuck in a relational problem but don’t have the tools to communicate with your partner without it turning into an argument? I would love to work with you and your partner to recognize your thoughts, feelings, and needs so you can communicate them and respond in a productive and truthful way that will allow your relationship to flourish!

Life can be very overwhelming and sometimes you may feel stuck. Maybe you are looking to feel more connected to yourself or to others but aren't sure how to achieve this. Perhaps you thought life would look different by now. We've all felt this way at times. The first step of your next chapter begins here. Working with a trusted and compassionate therapist can help provide you the clarity that can help you move forward. We are all deserving of happiness and have the ability, with the right support, to make the changes we are seeking.

In my practice you will find that my approach in working with clients is based on understanding, compassion, creativity and collaboration. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience working with adults, families, and children. Whether you are looking for support with difficult circumstances in your personal life, professional life, parenting, or relationship guidance I can be of service.

So many of us suffer from feelings of shame, despair, and worthlessness. Never feeling quite "enough," we seek various and sometimes maladaptive ways of dealing with our pain and discomfort. Perhaps you sense you are more than what you are living and can't quite access your deepest self. If you are seeking a therapist, there is a good chance you are looking for a new way to make changes and differences in your life.

Anxiety, anger and feeling down diminish your quality of life. These intense emotions reduce personal comfort and disrupt important relationships. I have partnered with many clients to mobilize personal strengths and abilities to address these issues. I utilize easy to understand, direct and effective short term counseling. I am open, understanding and view therapy as a path to personal growth.

Hi! I am a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to bringing boundless energy to therapy. With certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and strength-based theories, I offer a positive, empathetic, and energetic approach. From children to adults, I focus on the therapeutic relationship, tailoring treatment to each unique individual. Owning my practice, Third Coast Therapy, allows me the flexibility to prioritize your needs and offer personalized care. I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey to healing and growth!

Seeking therapy can feel so confusing and daunting. I strive to create a safe and warm atmosphere where we take growth at an individual pace. I am challenging yet supportive, direct yet affirming. This is a place where we will do real work. I am passionate about approaching the therapeutic experience from a holistic, strengths-based, and growth-oriented perspective. While remaining client-centered, I provide a structure and framework through which to heal, collaboratively creating strategies along the way. I conceptualize clients in the context of their social environments.

I strive to use interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. I also utilize dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic modalities as a way of teaching clients important coping techniques to manage their stress and navigate their challenges. My goal is to help my clients learning healthy ways of living and a positive mindset to overcome challenges.

Connection and relationship are fundamental and vital to our work and experience as human beings. If you have been through any form of disconnection, loss, rupture or dis-organization within yourself or with the people in your life, there is healing and hope. With dedicated self-reflection and self-acceptance you will find renewed connection within yourself, within your relationships, and with life itself. I aim towards creating a collaborative and comfortable environment whereby you can grow towards deeper wholeness.

Words Matter. Our sense of self and our hope in life stems from the words we hear and from the people that mean the most to us. You may have experienced hurt in a close relationship, and that hurt may not only make it harder to trust others, but it may even lead you to question yourself. What was it about me that made them do that? Or you may have absorbed the messaging all your life that something about you, how you look or who you are, makes you “less than”. Those critical thoughts take their toll on your body, your mind, and your spirit and can leave you feeling hopeless, powerless, and alone.

I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience with children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy.

I believe that we humans heal in the context of relationship and that therapy is the process in which we find our way to our whole selves. In the therapy room, I join with clients to co-create their unique path to wholeness by realizing their inherent strengths and utilizing them to developing a 'tool belt' of strategies for which to work through life's struggles. Together we orient to the client's inherent capacity to gain mastery of their own functioning from the lens of their truth.

I am a clinical social worker and I strive to provide a safe environment in which you can explore your issues and challenges, face difficult life choices, recognize the sources of your conflict and reactions and empower your strengths. Are you able to communicate your sexual wishes and needs to your partner? Therapy can help you learn to relate to one another verbally, emotionally and sexually. My approach to psychotherapy is to integrate insight into emotional patterns with behavioral and cognitive techniques, and other modalities depending on each client's unique needs.

I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in the Andersonville/Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. I provide individual, family and/or couples therapy with adults, adolescents, and children age five and up. My style is warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, and direct. I believe a strong, trusting, collaborative relationship with one's therapist is vital to realizing change and experiencing growth. I take particular care in tailoring interventions to meet an individual's needs and emphasize their strengths. My approach is largely based on cognitive-behavioral and relational techniques.