Grief Therapists in New Lenox, IL

I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a friend. I also have over 10 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. Through empathy, inquiry, and many years of training and experience, I am confident that in our time together, we will be able to explore boundaries, gain insight, establish realistic and attainable goals, and identify healthy coping skills in a way that is meaningful and purposeful for your life.

As a clinician, I help individuals discover the tools and coping strategies needed to overcome a variety of life stresses, such as anxiety, depression, grief , and relationship concerns. I believe that each challenge before us, encourages us to grow and learn while also promoting resiliency. I believe building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing an environment that is safe, supportive, and non-judgmental is a vital element of therapy. The attributes I possess which include compassion and empathy, have proven effective when assisting clients establish excellent problem-solving skills.

I am part of a group practice that specializes in mental health counseling and behavioral services for children and adolescents. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over nine years experience working with children and teenagers. Using creative and playful approaches I am able to help clients attain skills to become successful. My focus areas include Anxiety, ADHD, Depressive Disorders, Grief and Loss issues, and Self-Esteem. I have worked in residential settings counseling and fostering a healing environment for traumatized adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and children who display oppositional behaviors.

I provide an eclectic, client-centered approach to counseling in a quiet & comfortable setting. We can meet in my office, by video session, or phone. I have an extensive background in depression, trauma, grief & loss , women's issues, and domestic & sexual abuse.

Life holds blessings as well as various challenges for us. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, conflicting relationships, or just the angst that every day life can create, if left untreated; chronic stress can harm both your emotional and physical health. In a nonjudgmental, warm and supportive atmosphere, I will help you explore the things that are causing you stress, and support you in making the changes that will lead to a greater sense of balance in your life. I believe in a holistic approach to health and wellness.

I believe everyone’s journey is unique and deserves to be told. As a marriage and Family Therapist, I will meet you where you are at to help navigate what is not working for you. While helping clients reach their goals, my goal is to help make the therapy process a positive and helpful tool for my clients in their everyday life. I have years of experience working with men, women, children, marriages and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, loss ,ODD,OCD, ADHD, intimacy issues, affairs, abuse,co-parenting and behaviors. I have extra training in the area of family studies and crisis intervention.

Internal struggles, relational issues, adjustments, anxiety, or other life challenges, may be our reason for seeking out counseling. Pursuing counseling is an excellent first step. No matter what age - grade school through retirement age - you do not have to encounter life challenges on your own. My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can vent, process, or discover, with no judgement. I hope to help you find the perfect skill or tool to utilize and work through this current moment, so that you may flourish into the best person you can be.

Are you feeling alone even if you’re surrounded by people? Are you tired of the cycle of perfectionism or worry that is constantly running in your head? Is your child struggling to thrive in school or at home? I’m here to help. What I often see in my clients is that their passion and energy is crowded out by the confusion and stress of life. Teens and young adults often find it so helpful to have someone outside of the situation that is objective and caring to help them gain perspective and feel supported and understood. My goal is to provide a place where you come to feel heard and get some real direction.

Have you hit a point in your life where you feel like you’re spinning your wheels in a rut on the side of the road while the rest of life is flying past you? Would you like to feel that you have a handle on how to manage your life, rather than just fighting through the days? I work with the stress and anxiety that has touched so many lives, especially in this past year. I also work with people struggling with difficulties in their relationships, experiencing loss or loneliness, having trouble meeting goals, or a history of trauma. By listening to your life experiences and roadblocks we will begin to develop a big picture and a plan.

We have all had that feeling of being stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how things might turn out. It could be something from our past, something from our current daily lives, or something about the unknown future that is giving us that feeling. All we want is to move forward. I’m here to work with you on building your existing strengths and learning the skills needed to overcome those feelings and challenges.

My Name is Kelly Richter, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner of Mindful Healing Counseling Center. ​ I know that making the decision to seek help is a difficult one. But you have already taken the first step because you are here.  I truly believe that the most courageous thing we can do as people is letting ourselves be seen & heard.

The Kennedy Center for Counseling provides a safe, confidential, and supportive atmosphere in which clients can work toward and achieve optimal growth and happiness. Our Therapist's address and treat a wide range of concerns and issues across the life span.

Are you struggling to let go of tension that is straining your relationships? Do you find your sleep disrupted and then feel exhausted the next day? It can be difficult to notice stress accumulating over time, especially when we all have so many responsibilities and so many things to do. Stress can creep up on us. From common challenges throughout our daily lives and experiences, stress can negatively impact our personal and professional relationships.

Throughout my almost 20 year service in the field of mental health work, I have come to know the power and resilience we all possess when we are given a safe space to build a positive connection with a caring and nurturing counselor. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you and helping you reach your highest goals and potential.

Never feel like you must go through this journey alone. I am here to support, guide and empower you through your journey as you strive to reach optimal emotional wellness. As your therapist, I will support you through self-growth and challenge you to evolve into a better version of yourself. Together we walk through the difficult times, creating balance by defining your purpose. My goal is to empower you to transform your abnormal norm into a healthier norm. Evolving and growth are choices one makes when tired of living in a repetitive cycle.

Want to re-create your life in a positive atmosphere? At Life Synergy, LLC, we help individuals to accomplish just that. We work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults to overcome life challenges and stressors. Together, we can address and conquer life challenges related to anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, drug abuse, depression, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Creating a warm, open environment is essential for individuals to address and conquer the pressures of today's world. Taking a positive, nonjudgmental approach creates a trusting connection that is important for individuals sharing sensitive topics.

Does your relationship keep getting stuck on the same problems, dealing with conflicts you get stuck on how your partner treats you and the issue never gets solved? There's been unfaithfulness or other consistent snares that leave you feeling abandoned, smothered, hurting, scared or fed up? My strengths are in understanding, untangling, healing and empowering you to know how to as well. As an individual you may be empty, lost, hurting, confused, can't sleep, can't concentrate, don't know how you'll survive or worse. Not only am I trained to help, I've been there.