Therapists in Northbrook, IL

I’m glad that you are taking the first step on your path to finding the right therapist. It’s important to find a genuine connection so you can make lasting changes. You don’t have to do this alone. I am here to help when you’re feeling stuck and in need of someone who has expertise and can help.

Rachel is a part of the Indigo Therapy Group team! We prioritize the therapeutic relationship and goodness of fit between therapist and client. Find out more on our website or follow us in IG (at)indigotherapygroup

Are you looking to bloom in your current season of life? Do you feel stuck, confused, or disconnected and can’t figure out how to take the next step? Jennifer would love to support you and nurture your growth! Jennifer is a mother to four children, and is a Marine Spouse. As a military spouse and mother, she understands life has many transitions; some unpredictable. Jennifer embraces a growth mindset and uses a whole person approach when establishing relationships with her clients. She believes by validating our experiences and understanding our environment, we can seek out our best self.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work with children,adolescents, families, and individual adults. My work focuses on helping people get "unstuck" when they are struggling, whether it be in coping with a stressor such as divorce, blending of families, loss, illness, relational problems. With children, I believe that it is much easier to get them back on track-- towards their developmental trajectory the earlier I treat them so often use play therapy with young children. I help provide all clients tools for coping better in their lives.

Life is a journey that comes at us in waves or phases. These waves can knock us off our feet and, as a result, often feel insurmountable. I admire the bravery you show by coming to treatment and am honored to be part of your journey. By doing this, we will alleviate current symptoms and make connections between past and present. This will leave you with your eyes wide open to impending waves; thus, lessening their impact.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a caring, confidential setting where the client can make positive changes, develop effective coping skills and improve self- acceptance and self-image. A trusting relationship between client and therapist is a key element for growth. I use a gentle, nurturing approach and provide a non judgmental environment where clients can explore feelings and develop insight into their lives.

Together we will identify what leads you to want to meet with a therapist, what you hope to accomplish in those meetings, and steps to achieve your goals. Finding the right words to describe the situation you are in and the feelings you hold occurs more readily when there is time set aside for those conversations, when judgment is suspended, and where comfort is pervasive. I try to create with you all the ingredients to accomplish those goals.

Life is difficult, is the opening sentence in the book, "The Road Less Traveled" and in so many ways truer words have never been written! Life truly can be difficult and challenging and each person faces unique struggles that can feel overwhelming and often times confusing. What we often need is the opportunity to process and explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that create feelings of depression, anxiety, loss, loneliness, and fear. Looking at these areas that cause pain or difficulty allows us to open ourselves to the opportunity for growth and change and to move towards living a more full and meaningful life.

I have worked in the human services field for over 20 years and in many different capacities. My work has generally focused on teens and children during transitional points in their lives. I practice with the respect and validation that many children do not get, but need. Working and collaborating with schools and caretakers is a foundation of the work I do along with an expectation of continued contact with both schools and families throughout the work.

Life circumstances will press on you, challenge your coping abilities, and maybe even wear you down. Or maybe you find yourself “stuck”, having great difficulty following through on your best laid plans for change. With my cognitive-behavioral therapy orientation and years of experience, I eagerly and systematically approach those problems with you, collaborating to achieve measurable goals. That orientation consists of assessing, teaching, and motivating you to practice new ways of thinking and behaving.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist, and fluent in Spanish. I'm a mother and a professional who works with children all day. I have just under 10 years of counseling and evaluation experiences in schools and clinic settings. I also work as a school psychologist and have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, as well as with psychoeducational evaluations, crisis intervention, stress, counseling students, & parent coaching. I am fluent in Spanish. I have comprehensive experiences in working with children, teenagers, adults, and families from diverse cultures.

I specialize in individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents utilizing sports metaphors, technology, and social media. I also work individually with adults. I believe that a trusting relationship between the therapist and client is the catalyst for positive change. I attempt to cultivate this trust by making every effort to engage clients by first getting to know them and their needs. I believe that for change to occur for clients, they need to trust that their therapist is trustworthy, sincere, and supportive. My therapeutic approach is eclectic in nature, but focuses on cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and narrative approaches.

Aracely believes that individuals hold on to leftover energy of unprocessed trauma, specifically trapped in the body, which predisposes them to the development of mental health symptoms. She uses many different approaches that are individual, or family-specific, based on strengths, creativity, and current needs. Her goal in therapy is to hold a safe, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental environment for individuals of all ages.

Many of my clients present really well, seem completely put together, and their problems are not immediately apparent to others. Regardless, they have a sense that something is missing or something needs to change. I don't practice from a distance; I bring my whole self into the room in a warm, honest, and supportive way. Whether our engagement is brief and focused, or long-term and in-depth, together we'll identify what gets in the way of your happiness and work collaboratively to achieve your goals.

Have you recognized that something isn’t working in your life and wish to discover what that is? Are you looking for help from someone who is compassionate yet challenges you to explore new avenues in order to help cope with everyday issues? Whether it be life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, or emotion regulation, I am here to help.

I am accepting new patients at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health only. Physical and mental well-being are inextricably tied to each other in a symbiotic dance that helps maintain our equilibrium and quality of life. Improvements in mental health can accompany improvements in physical health and vice versa. Conversely, declines in either can result in lower levels of overall well-being. This explains how stress, anxiety, and depression can affect the symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders, effect appetite, and alter energy levels. The result can leave you feeling tired, helpless, and searching for ways to feel better.

You’ve already taken the first step. Life can feel overwhelming and difficult at times. I am here for you to feel heard and validated. I work from a collaborative strength-based approach where we will address underlying patterns that may not be working for you anymore. I am an experienced clinician who believes in prioritizing mental health. I treat a wide variety of issues for clients ranging in age 16 and up, such as; anxiety, depression, school refusal, trauma, chronic pain, family issues, perinatal, depression work stress, parenting issues, and pandemic stress.

What would it be like to feel more connected to the truth of who you are? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide counseling for adults & late teens struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty with trust & connection, low self-worth, divorce & parenting. I provide a safe & compassionate environment for exploring whatever is causing feelings of limitation. I believe that everyone is unique--each with special gifts & purpose. You deserve to be the best you. Life throws us bumps and we can become out-of-balance. Our protective system may break down leaving us feeling overwhelmed, worried or other painful feelings.