Grief Therapists in Lombard, IL

Currently I specialize in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in children and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate as well as myriad Neuropsychological interventions to allow clients to process and free themselves from the cycle of Trauma memories.

I have been in private practice for twenty-six years and work with individuals, couples, and families. In person and telehealth appointments are available. I work with children, adolescents and adults at every stage of their lives. I have a diverse practice and have greatly appreciated the diversity of my clients' life experience. My work focuses on supporting growth and individual development as well as symptom relief. I have offices in Glen Ellyn and Chicago and would be happy to speak with you regarding my practice.

Asking for help isn't always easy, so I have tremendous respect for the courage and strength it takes to seek professional guidance. Working from the belief that change is always possible, I help my clients identify their strengths, what's getting in the way of making changes in their life, and the most effective ways to achieve their goals. My style of counseling is supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on respect, encouragement, and hope.

I welcome you to my practice site. If you are here at this site I make the assumption that you are secure enough to know that you deserve to feel better and have good relationships. With a comfortable match up of therapist and client, both of us work towards understanding the challenges you face, getting some clarity about what can be changed, and learning how to take action. Getting comfortable involves feeling listened to and understood by me and developing trust that I will be knowledgeable about your subject and I will be supportive and non judgmental in this therapeutic relationship.

I believe that healthy human connection has the power to heal and transform relational patterns. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children create healthy human connections. With the integration of faith in therapy, healthy relationships can be formed and broken relationships can be repaired. In working with me, you will receive compassionate, honest and quality care. Let me help you navigate through broken relationships, adjustments in life, marriage, parenting and teenage stuff. I have experience working with multicultural families, ethnic minorities, and ministry families.

I love to work with passionate people, whether it manifests in anger or intensity, and help to redirect that energy into positive motivation. I place special attention on working with stress, anger management, fertility issues and with substance use disorders. My specialization in recovery work from addictions came from experience working in both inpatient settings and outpatient counseling. Recovery work taught me to stabilize crisis situations and create momentum when clients feel stuck.

Are you a high achiever, but stressed? Anxious? Want to reach your full potential, but feel stuck? Is your mood down despite your best efforts? Are you facing spiritual or eating issues, racial or other trauma? Can't seem to lose the last 10 pounds? Tired of suffering and setbacks? Do you want to overcome these obstacles? I want to help! If you are ready to live the truth, let go of the past, take action and move toward living the life you want, please reach out! You are amazing! I hope to help you see that and create the life you really want, at home, in class or in the boardroom! You deserve it! Let's Work!

My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.

I believe in helping people find a balance in their lives by gaining insights and knowledge that improves their personal satisfaction, their sense of self, and their effectiveness in the world around them. My therapeutic approach is derived from my continued education and real life experiences. My unique life/work experiences have enhanced my ability to understand others and guide them through life's challenges. I started as a first responder and in a lot of ways I never stopped being one; just learned to put out different fires.

I believe that life is a journey, full of joys and disappointments, successes and setbacks. While the extent and nature of my interventions may vary, I strongly believe that all people possess the personal strength and the means to improve their own lives if provided with the necessary guidance and support.

Emotional suffering does not need to be our regular experience. We can and deserve to feel content, happy, even joyful. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 15 years of experience who is passionate about collaborating with individuals to create meaningful, satisfying lives. I provide tangible tools for the concerns and issues that my clients face, while establishing a warm connection that supports and encourages people. Though therapy can be challenging at times, my goal is to help people experience a sense of relief and well-being that then carries into their everyday living.

Having to pick a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming! Don't let the stress of the unknown stop you from taking that leap. As a genuine and compassionate clinician, I enjoy connecting with my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment. With 10 years experience working beside adults and adolescents struggling with substance use issues, I have helped clients move past shame and guilt to develop a strong identity and achieve personal growth.

To say that change is difficult is an understatement. Sudden changes in life can leave us reeling with losses, or struggling to find ways to cope. At the same time, it can feel painful to approach change due to barriers such as shame, guilt, resentment, and fear. In the counseling relationship, I strive to create an environment of compassion and trust – in which clients can work through these difficult emotions while knowing they are supported and heard. My role is to walk alongside the client, centering their unique journey, while helping empower them to achieve their goals.

Are you feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed? Are you distressed by emotions of sadness, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you feeling unsupported or lost in your current relationship? I aim to provide a safe space to release your thoughts, process your emotions and behaviors, and heal. For whatever reason, you ended up here—and I am so glad you did! I'm here to help you by providing a warm and welcoming environment for you to be your most authentic you. I provide couples and family counseling, as well as individual psychotherapy.

I am currently a LSW and PsyD Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate. I obtained my Masters in social work at Fordham University in New York and I am pursuing my doctorate at California Southern University. I am excited to be working with a team of highly skilled Therapists. I believe that therapy is about creating a space of healing and helping others evolve into the best version of themselves.Along, with counseling we are now offering TMS (Non-medication approach) to our schaumburg location.

If you are seeking a skilled, insightful and warm therapist to connect with to improve your relationships and or quality of life I can help. After 30 years in the field of therapy I continue to be passionate about working with individuals and couples to find balance and growth inside themselves and their relationships. Life transitions and adjustments can turn our worlds upside down and finding a path to healing is what most clients are looking for. I'm here to help.

We are a strength-based, solution-focused therapy center in Elmhurst, IL. We help families, couples, and individuals resolve a wide variety of behavioral and mental health issues. Our treatment philosophy adheres to the idea that therapy can often be brief when focused on solutions and strengths. Our licensed therapists have several years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.