Therapists in Mchenry County, IL

Are you struggling with adapting to change? Are you trying to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, I can offer you a safe, comfortable environment in which we can work together to help you explore the challenges which are keeping you from being your best self. I enjoy helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, life transition challenges and adjustment issues. I am currently offering Telehealth video sessions and would love to hear from you.

Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, and relationship problems are just some of the many reasons people seek out therapy. You may want to learn ways to feel better and reduce uncomfortable emotions, or you may want to just talk through difficult times. I strive to create a safe place and work collaboratively towards your goals. I focus on creating goals, solutions, process one's past and life circumstances, and teach skills and strategies that will reduce uncomfortable and unpleasant emotions. I provide hypnotherapy and biofeedback for pain management and anxiety/panic as added tools to reduce physcial and emotional discomfort.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Reaching out for help can be stressful and scary but it doesn't need to be. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental and comfortable setting to women where we will work collaboratively to address any issue and worries.

My work is focused on empowering my clients to feel both motivated and capable of achieving their goals. People have a natural tendency to heal and grow, but sometimes the work of self-exploration can be uncomfortable and difficult. I meet my clients where they are and we move at a pace they are comfortable with. This does not mean I won't challenge you to expand your comfort zone, only that I won't push you into the deep end of the pool without knowing you can swim. I find I do my best work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, boundaries, communication, self-esteem, stress and time management, and mindfulness.

I enjoy working with all my clients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a myriad of issues. I have a particular expertise and understanding working with trauma issues. I have 15 years of police experience that allows me to better understand the needs of the service professionals (police, fire, nurses, military, etc.) clients and their families and how best to help them in a compassionate and caring way. The needs of these individuals can be unique. From substance abuse and anger control to depression and suicidal ideation, the stressors of these individuals require an understanding and knowledge, which I have.

BILINGUAL ENGLISH / SPANISH - I enjoy witnessing my clients discover who they really are. I relish the thought that with new communications skills, my clients can build healthier and stronger relationships with their loved ones. I also like working with adult men and women, young adult issues, marital therapy, relationship therapy as well as grief and loss counseling.

As both a Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach, I love to help people achieve personal and relational growth and healing. I seek to identify people's strengths and affirm who they are in order to empower them toward the changes they desire to make. We discern together what is getting in the way of living life to the fullest. I bring a wide array of life experiences and insights into my professional work that enhance my effectiveness with clients. Who I am as a Christian is an integral part of who I am as a professional.

A trusting foundation with your therapist is the beginning to successful therapy. Our life experiences, exposure to trauma, and current events often impact behaviors and responses to these events, which can lead to the feeling of being misunderstood or confused. These issues often impact relationships, health, work, and self-esteem. A trusting collaboration with clients provides empowerment into gaining insight and self-awareness. My therapy style provides helpful guidance when clients are searching for improvements to their lives.

I am a passionate and empathetic clinician that strives to ensure that her clients are being validated and seen throughout their mental health journey. I have experience working in education, community mental health, and PHP/IOP programs. I strive to help families work through life's ebs and flows, and encourage individuals to reach their full potential through mindful conversations and honest feedback . I take on a collaborative approach to healing, and work with clients to understand the "why" behind their emotional hurdles. Together, we can create realistic goals that help you overcome life's everyday challenges.

If you are struggling in your life, it is likely that the emotional pain you have never faced and buried within yourself is causing your difficulties. Often, we are blind and totally disconnected from the buried emotions that are the source of our struggles. And the solutions we attempt often make the conflicts worse. if you are caught up in this endless cycle, an experienced therapist can lead you through and beyond this trap, and to a life in which you may feel relief and also then thrive. For over 25 years I have help courageous individuals work through this form of unresolved emotional pain and ultimately enhance their lives.

Life is hard but harder when we deny that fact. We get "stuck", unmotivated, we give up. My practice is "real", it's comfortable and down to earth. It is a safe place free from judgement or criticism. You will be heard and validated and in that there will be growth and change You will find freedom from whatever is keeping you from being the person you want to be, from whatever is keeping you from experiencing the fullness of life. It's all about you. Let's get you out of your head and into living. If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” -Maya Angelo

No waitlist! I believe that a positive client/therapist relationship is the foundation of success in therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic space where you will feel seen, heard, and validated. My style of therapy is based on genuineness, humor, and creativity and I utilize techniques such as journaling, creating artwork, outdoor walks and mindfulness, in conjunction with traditional talk therapy. I work alongside you to help you heal from past trauma, limiting beliefs and negative patterns, so you can feel less stressed, more confident and have a deeper connection with yourself and others.

As a counselor, I believe that you are the expert in your own experiences and that our lived experiences teach us about the life that we want to curate for ourselves. As your counselor, my approach is to assist you by asking you questions to help you discover or rediscover your purpose in an empathetic and curious way. We co-create an environment of exploration by finding ways to encourage authenticity in our space so that we can explore the root causes of behaviors in an environment of care and compassion. During our process, we do work to untether you from toxic patterns so that you may experience what life has to offer you.,

The LodeStone Center for Behavioral Health is a private outpatient group practice with offices in McHenry County and the Chicago suburbs. We work with clients of all ages and strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive and empathic environment for those we serve.

My primary goal as a clinician is to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment that promotes deeper exploration and understanding of one’s emotional experiences. I enjoy teaching others how to cope in ways that are consistent with how individuals would like to see themselves.

I believe my skillset is best suited with adolescents, adults and elderly both male and female as well as couples, searching for someone to actively listening to coach them through life's challenges. If you are looking for someone to support you through adjustment issues, to guide you working through debilitating anxiety and stopping paralyzing depressive thoughts as well as unhealthy behavior patterns my patient centered approach can be just what you need. Let's talk and see if I can help you to spice up your life again.

My ideal client is one who is seeking help with the desire to heal. My mission is walking with them through their traumas, fears and pain - to help them find their path to inner peace and wellness. I utilize the therapy approach that is safe and comfortable for the client- whether it is Cognitive, Art Therapy or Sand Play Therapy. I address each client as an individual with their special needs. Many of my clients have faced the ramifications of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse and other change of life events.