Self-Harming Therapists in Manhattan, IL

I am a client-centered clinician that focuses my work on children, adolescents and young adults. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings, including a community mental health center, private practice, and an emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence. I have a strong passion for the intersection of mental health and community advocacy. I am licensed in Illinois for in person and telehealth and Michigan for telehealth.

Personal Balance Counseling creates a safe, warm, and enjoyable space to explore your life and your needs. Counseling at Personal Balance is provided by licensed clinicians who are trained in evidenced based practices to ensure you are receiving the highest quality of care. Personal Balance Counseling offers a variety of services and will focus on your strengths to facilitate progress towards therapeutic goals. PBC works with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideations, anger management, and every day stress.

I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Coach and Choice Theory Reality Therapy Certified. Since 2009, I have had the honor and privilege to be entrusted with helping a wide range of clients navigate critical life transitions and mental health issues. I work with individuals, couples, teenagers, families, and groups. Special interests include working with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, self-harming, grief and loss, spirituality, parenting, stress management, and life transitions.

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor whom received her degree and trained at Northwestern University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in several different therapeutic environments. Michelle works to create a safe, warm, and enjoyable space for you to explore yourself and your life. Michelle has extensive experience working with self injuring behavior, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, and every day stress. While she is extensively trained in many practices, Michelle understand each person has the own preference for therapy. She will work with you to identify and focus on your strengths.

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who obtained her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Sarah provides individual, family and couples counseling to all age ranges. Sarah has had all-encompassing experience across therapeutic settings, including residential treatment settings, partial hospitalization, community based and on an outpatient basis. Sarah specializes in treating individuals who suffer from suicidal ideations, self-injuring behaviors, depression, anxiety/panic, personality disorders, trauma, loss, transitional phases, eating disorders and substance abuse/dependence.

My approach as a counselor is to create a comfortable, welcoming, and safe environment for every client. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of diagnosis. I have worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-esteem issues, stress, issues related to life transitions, school issues, peer relationship issues, women issues, eating disorders, body image, as well as working with couples to transform and create meaningful partnerships. Also, my background in sports and as an elite gymnastics coach allows me to connect with teens and young adult athletes about the pressures of sports.

I am committed to supporting my clients, responding to their therapeutic needs, and understanding the problems that are present in their daily lives. I value each client and work to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and transparency. While offering support, nurturance, and compassion, I will help you successfully cope with life's many challenges.

Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.

Martin Therapy Group has been helping kids, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families find the support and help they need for over 15 years. We have two locations, in Palos Heights and Frankfort. Our therapists are compassionate and experienced, with training in areas such as Theraplay, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis for smoking cessation, weight management, and pain issues, and the science-based Gottman Method for couples therapy. We work with the full life span from age 3 and up. Some of our therapists have previously worked in local schools as school counselors and social workers.

At the Family Counseling Center we believe each person is unique and offer individualized treatment at our centers. Our therapists employ evidenced-based techniques to explore your values, aid you in goal achievement and increase psychological health. The therapists and I have formal and ongoing training in marriage and family therapy and behavioral psychology. Through collaboration, the therapy experience can create change that positively impacts all areas of your life. The Family Counseling Center has four locations; Joliet, New Lenox, Naperville and Homewood.

As humans, we all face an array of challenges, experience pain and suffering, and sometimes, find ourselves feeling alone in the dark, helpless and hopeless. I understand asking for help can be the most terrifying and uncomfortable decision we have to make during these times. As a therapist, it is my goal to empower my clients through these hardships, to find the light. I am invested in and unafraid to provide the deep connection and nonjudgmental space essential to think, feel, and work through any fears and challenges appearing in the way of achieving your goals.

Getting started can be the most difficult and intimidating part of therapy. I hope to create comfort with the idea of starting this process and build a trusting relationship in which you feel your needs and goals are addressed.

Curious about your wellness journey? Let's explore together! Maybe you realize you're ready to start on a path to healing and self-discovery? Perhaps you've been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or anger and are seeking tools to regain your sense of peace and balance? Or, are you looking to navigate the difficult parts of a relationship, like improving communication, addressing conflicts, or finding greater intimacy and connection? Whatever your motivation, your well-being matters, and I'm here to provide the guidance and support you're seeking. Let's start the journey now and connect today!

Kimberly specializes in numerous mental health issues, including: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Issues, Relationship issues, and Personality and Behavior Disorders. Over the years, Kimberly has gained expertise with several specialty areas and populations in mental health, including co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed/ gender-responsive treatment, and has significant experience working with diverse populations. Kimberly also has expertise working with clients with substance abuse struggles and is a Registered Dual Disorder Professional (RDDP).

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about life or in your relationship? Navigating life can be difficult and having the right support and tools to manage is vital. I offer a safe space to explore the issues you are facing without judgment. I will meet you where you are, and together, we'll work to bring about change and healing.