Parenting Therapists in Matteson, IL
A therapist job is to deepen their client’s understanding of their dilemma or trauma, not to “fix” it for the client! The client must do their own work! Dealing with childhood traumas, mother wounds and overall the hardships of life.
I have a passion of working with Girls and women of all ages to support through life changes.
A therapist job is to deepen their client’s understanding of their dilemma or trauma, not to “fix” it for the client! The client must do their own work! Dealing with childhood traumas, mother wounds and overall the hardships of life.
I have a passion of working with Girls and women of all ages to support through life changes.
We specialize also in navigating major life transitions such as marriage, divorce, parenting, inserting boundaries, grief, emotional regulation or any new chapter in your life.
At Elevated Behavior Counseling, we provide a space where growth truly meets grace — a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can face life’s obstacles with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Our Work is rooted in the belief that healing can be both intentional and gentle, structured yet human. Your story is honored and her care is personalized. Your story is unique, and so is your healing. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels both powerful and peaceful, because you deserve nothing less.
We specialize also in navigating major life transitions such as marriage, divorce, parenting, inserting boundaries, grief, emotional regulation or any new chapter in your life.
At Elevated Behavior Counseling, we provide a space where growth truly meets grace — a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can face life’s obstacles with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Our Work is rooted in the belief that healing can be both intentional and gentle, structured yet human. Your story is honored and her care is personalized. Your story is unique, and so is your healing. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels both powerful and peaceful, because you deserve nothing less.
With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping individuals and professionals navigate life’s challenges while moving toward healing, balance, and wholeness. My background includes working with individuals, children, couples, and families in DCFS care, private practice, school settings, and organizational environments. I believe that people already possess the capacity for growth and healing, but sometimes need support, tools, and a safe space to reconnect with their strengths and move forward with clarity and confidence.
With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping individuals and professionals navigate life’s challenges while moving toward healing, balance, and wholeness. My background includes working with individuals, children, couples, and families in DCFS care, private practice, school settings, and organizational environments. I believe that people already possess the capacity for growth and healing, but sometimes need support, tools, and a safe space to reconnect with their strengths and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Being trained in integrative systemic therapy, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them. With this belief, I provide therapy to individuals, families and couples. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience where we work as a team to guide you through your current situation. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I am dedicated to the mission of anti-racism, gender affirmation, and curiosity. Bringing my own authenticity into the space will hopefully provide comfort and safety so real work can be done.
Being trained in integrative systemic therapy, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them. With this belief, I provide therapy to individuals, families and couples. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience where we work as a team to guide you through your current situation. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I am dedicated to the mission of anti-racism, gender affirmation, and curiosity. Bringing my own authenticity into the space will hopefully provide comfort and safety so real work can be done.
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
Individuals/ Families Challenged with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal/Family Dynamics, Grief/Loss, Behavioral Issues, Career Challenges, and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent to Older Adult. A recurrent objective is to explore challenges to aid in developing an awareness of conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that become drivers of actions that negatively impact quality of life.
Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed? Support Is Here for You
Life can be challenging—whether you’re facing big changes, difficult emotions, or simply feeling lost. If you’re ready to move forward but don’t know where to start, compassionate guidance is available for both women and men at every stage of life, from adolescence to aging.
With a warm, empathetic approach, support is tailored to your unique journey.
Specializing in helping individuals build resilience and overcome obstacles, areas of focus include:
Navigating life transitions
Healing from trauma
Managing anxiety and depression
Anger management
Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed? Support Is Here for You
Life can be challenging—whether you’re facing big changes, difficult emotions, or simply feeling lost. If you’re ready to move forward but don’t know where to start, compassionate guidance is available for both women and men at every stage of life, from adolescence to aging.
With a warm, empathetic approach, support is tailored to your unique journey.
Specializing in helping individuals build resilience and overcome obstacles, areas of focus include:
Navigating life transitions
Healing from trauma
Managing anxiety and depression
Anger management
Children's Advocate ABA techniques can be used to teach a variety of skills and positive behaviors including: Communication, Positive peer interactions, self-help skills, academics, fine and gross motor skills, play and leisure skills, life skills, any many other skills. Children's Advocate uses an individualized approach to best meet your needs and lifestyle. If you are struggling with negative behaviors and emotions that are preventing you from reaching your potential, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Children's Advocate Licensed Professionals!
Children's Advocate ABA techniques can be used to teach a variety of skills and positive behaviors including: Communication, Positive peer interactions, self-help skills, academics, fine and gross motor skills, play and leisure skills, life skills, any many other skills. Children's Advocate uses an individualized approach to best meet your needs and lifestyle. If you are struggling with negative behaviors and emotions that are preventing you from reaching your potential, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Children's Advocate Licensed Professionals!
I view therapy as a safe and sacred space for processing life experiences, emotions, thoughts, and trauma in order to achieve one’s goals and necessary growth. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients to understand their thought processes, address barriers to wellness, and identify ways in which they can achieve their goals. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives: however, sometimes we need an outside perspective to help re-frame our thinking. I’m here to work with you to increase self-awareness and empower you to approach life in a way that enhances health and well-being.
I view therapy as a safe and sacred space for processing life experiences, emotions, thoughts, and trauma in order to achieve one’s goals and necessary growth. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with clients to understand their thought processes, address barriers to wellness, and identify ways in which they can achieve their goals. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives: however, sometimes we need an outside perspective to help re-frame our thinking. I’m here to work with you to increase self-awareness and empower you to approach life in a way that enhances health and well-being.
Touch of Wholeness Psychological Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Matteson, IL 60443
My areas of interest include treating young adults clients dealing with life-stage transition difficulties, parents experiencing difficulties with their children, couples and families, as well as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Clients can expect a knowledgeable, caring counselor who is devoted to helping individuals navigate change. Client's can also expect a warm and welcoming office environment. I am accepting new clients for immediate appointments and look forward to being a help during your time of need.
My areas of interest include treating young adults clients dealing with life-stage transition difficulties, parents experiencing difficulties with their children, couples and families, as well as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Clients can expect a knowledgeable, caring counselor who is devoted to helping individuals navigate change. Client's can also expect a warm and welcoming office environment. I am accepting new clients for immediate appointments and look forward to being a help during your time of need.
Therapy can be a space where things finally make sense—and where meaningful change begins.
With over 12 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through emotional pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, communication breakdowns, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and practical.
Therapy can be a space where things finally make sense—and where meaningful change begins.
With over 12 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through emotional pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, communication breakdowns, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a way that feels supportive, grounded, and practical.
Clients are looking for solutions to their Life Challenges, whatever they may be. My role is to help clients to face and to overcome these challenges and to mover forward in their lives.
Clients are looking for solutions to their Life Challenges, whatever they may be. My role is to help clients to face and to overcome these challenges and to mover forward in their lives.
If your goal is to prioritize your mental health, then you've come to the right page! My goal is to help Black women step out of the Superwoman role, redefine what the "strong Black woman" means, and be intentional about prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health! As your therapist, I want to help you learn how to be more "selfish" with yourself and that means taking care of you first, so that you can show up as your best self in all areas of your life! I am currently accepting clients for in person and virtual sessions.
If your goal is to prioritize your mental health, then you've come to the right page! My goal is to help Black women step out of the Superwoman role, redefine what the "strong Black woman" means, and be intentional about prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health! As your therapist, I want to help you learn how to be more "selfish" with yourself and that means taking care of you first, so that you can show up as your best self in all areas of your life! I am currently accepting clients for in person and virtual sessions.
My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, depression, marital issues, grief and loss, ADHD, life transitions, or substance use recovery. Often, they come to my practice feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal and regain control.
To help clients move forward, I provide a compassionate, collaborative environment rooted in evidence-based care. Together, we identify core challenges, build actionable coping strategies, and foster resilience—empowering you to create meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, depression, marital issues, grief and loss, ADHD, life transitions, or substance use recovery. Often, they come to my practice feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal and regain control.
To help clients move forward, I provide a compassionate, collaborative environment rooted in evidence-based care. Together, we identify core challenges, build actionable coping strategies, and foster resilience—empowering you to create meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. There may times you may not know which way to turn. My passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties you may be facing by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Regardless of what you may be going through I will provide you with warm, genuine, professional help.
Sometimes life can present challenges that may be overwhelming. There may times you may not know which way to turn. My passion is to work with you to navigate through the difficulties you may be facing by focusing on your strengths so you can achieve your dreams. Regardless of what you may be going through I will provide you with warm, genuine, professional help.
Some of the main issues I can help with are: depression, anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, communication and conflict in relationships, family dynamics and generational patterns, self-worth, confidence, inner criticism, life transitions (parenthood, adolescence, separation, etc.), parenting support, shame, unmet needs, empowerment, and identity exploration.
Hi! My name is Migdalia. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I provide therapy for individuals, families, and people in romantic relationships. I view the role of therapist not as someone who gives advice or tells you what to do, but as someone who helps guide you in getting more connected to yourself, feeling more confident in your decisions, and making sense of how your relationships, patterns, and past experiences shape what you’re dealing with today. I hold this role with deep honor, reverence, and a healthy serving of humor and authenticity.
Some of the main issues I can help with are: depression, anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, communication and conflict in relationships, family dynamics and generational patterns, self-worth, confidence, inner criticism, life transitions (parenthood, adolescence, separation, etc.), parenting support, shame, unmet needs, empowerment, and identity exploration.
Hi! My name is Migdalia. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I provide therapy for individuals, families, and people in romantic relationships. I view the role of therapist not as someone who gives advice or tells you what to do, but as someone who helps guide you in getting more connected to yourself, feeling more confident in your decisions, and making sense of how your relationships, patterns, and past experiences shape what you’re dealing with today. I hold this role with deep honor, reverence, and a healthy serving of humor and authenticity.
Certificate: Effective Black Parenting Trainer Certificate Date: 2020
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years being strong for everyone else. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationship, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you deserve a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself.
Certificate: Effective Black Parenting Trainer Certificate Date: 2020
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years being strong for everyone else. If you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationship, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, you deserve a space where you can exhale and be fully yourself.
Life can sometimes feel like you’re running full speed on a hamster wheel, juggling responsibilities, meeting everyone’s expectations, yet wondering why you still feel stuck, drained, or disconnected from who you truly are. Whether you’re a young adult just finding your way, a professional balancing career and family, a creative searching for inspiration, or someone navigating a new chapter in life, you deserve a space to breathe, reflect, and reset.
Life can sometimes feel like you’re running full speed on a hamster wheel, juggling responsibilities, meeting everyone’s expectations, yet wondering why you still feel stuck, drained, or disconnected from who you truly are. Whether you’re a young adult just finding your way, a professional balancing career and family, a creative searching for inspiration, or someone navigating a new chapter in life, you deserve a space to breathe, reflect, and reset.
I believe that therapy is a dynamic experience that can be extremely helpful for lots of people. The process of changing ones life for the better is often a difficult one that requires support and understanding. In my therapy practice I strive to be that supportive guide that many individuals need to get to the next level of existence. I believe that overcoming is not an event, it is a process. Whether one is overcoming depression, relationship issues, or traumatic life experiences, support and thoughtful guidance is often key in recovery.
I believe that therapy is a dynamic experience that can be extremely helpful for lots of people. The process of changing ones life for the better is often a difficult one that requires support and understanding. In my therapy practice I strive to be that supportive guide that many individuals need to get to the next level of existence. I believe that overcoming is not an event, it is a process. Whether one is overcoming depression, relationship issues, or traumatic life experiences, support and thoughtful guidance is often key in recovery.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, or family conflict, I provide a safe space for you to explore and heal. I provide therapeutic support to children, adults, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, or family conflict, I provide a safe space for you to explore and heal. I provide therapeutic support to children, adults, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Chayil Biblical Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Serves Area
Cecily uses a variety of approaches to address clients unique needs. Cecily also integrates prayer, scriptures and biblical teachings into her therapeutic interventions for those clients seeking spiritual integration. Chayil Biblical Counseling Services, combines your faith with the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve your mental health and relationships.
Cecily uses a variety of approaches to address clients unique needs. Cecily also integrates prayer, scriptures and biblical teachings into her therapeutic interventions for those clients seeking spiritual integration. Chayil Biblical Counseling Services, combines your faith with the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve your mental health and relationships.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.