Therapists in Northbrook, IL
Amanda Barr
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I believe that every person possesses innate creativity and that art can serve as a powerful tool for communication and self-exploration within the therapeutic space. As an emerging art therapist and counselor, I seek to build a collaborative and affirming relationship with my clients to encourage the journey of discovery, healing, and personal growth. I use an eclectic approach, incorporating existentialist, Adlerian, and person-centered theories from an anti-oppressive and liberatory lens to support clients in building skills and gaining insight.
I believe that every person possesses innate creativity and that art can serve as a powerful tool for communication and self-exploration within the therapeutic space. As an emerging art therapist and counselor, I seek to build a collaborative and affirming relationship with my clients to encourage the journey of discovery, healing, and personal growth. I use an eclectic approach, incorporating existentialist, Adlerian, and person-centered theories from an anti-oppressive and liberatory lens to support clients in building skills and gaining insight.
Katherine Marie Esposito
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I aim to help you acknowledge your current challenges, embark on a journey of self-discovery, and cultivate self-love and acceptance. My true passion lies in helping you uncover profound insights, fostering a deeper connection with you. You will leave each session feeling validated and truly heard.
I aim to help you acknowledge your current challenges, embark on a journey of self-discovery, and cultivate self-love and acceptance. My true passion lies in helping you uncover profound insights, fostering a deeper connection with you. You will leave each session feeling validated and truly heard.
Maxine Elizabeth Nusinow - Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
SEX THERAPY. How do we rebuild trust after this? Why are we struggling to connect with each other sexually? You may hear yourself asking these questions and not know where to begin or how to overcome the emotional distance you feel between yourself and your partner. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals desiring to move towards connection. For some couples or individuals it may be hard to connect because of previous wounds you carry from other relationships. For others it may be that it is hard to talk openly and honestly to each other or maybe pornography, infidelity, substance use has eroded trust.
SEX THERAPY. How do we rebuild trust after this? Why are we struggling to connect with each other sexually? You may hear yourself asking these questions and not know where to begin or how to overcome the emotional distance you feel between yourself and your partner. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals desiring to move towards connection. For some couples or individuals it may be hard to connect because of previous wounds you carry from other relationships. For others it may be that it is hard to talk openly and honestly to each other or maybe pornography, infidelity, substance use has eroded trust.
Amy Springer Robinson
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Maybe you have been living with depression and anxiety or feeling outcasted in life for as long as you can remember. Perhaps you're an adult who was recently given or is self-diagnosed as neurodivergent. You could be an individual, couple, or polycule seeking out new ways to build and maintain healthy intimacy or looking to explore your varying personal and sexual identities. No matter what brings you to therapy, I firmly believe that human connection is at the center of each of our past, present, and future lived experiences.
Maybe you have been living with depression and anxiety or feeling outcasted in life for as long as you can remember. Perhaps you're an adult who was recently given or is self-diagnosed as neurodivergent. You could be an individual, couple, or polycule seeking out new ways to build and maintain healthy intimacy or looking to explore your varying personal and sexual identities. No matter what brings you to therapy, I firmly believe that human connection is at the center of each of our past, present, and future lived experiences.
Lauren Hartford
Licensed Professional Counselor, ALMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Whether through individuals, couples, or family counseling, I join with my clients on the path to wellness. In meeting my clients where they are, I work to provide a safe and therapeutic environment in which to assist in meeting their goals. I strive to empower my clients through strength-based counseling approaches to foster independence, responsibility, and self-regulation.
Whether through individuals, couples, or family counseling, I join with my clients on the path to wellness. In meeting my clients where they are, I work to provide a safe and therapeutic environment in which to assist in meeting their goals. I strive to empower my clients through strength-based counseling approaches to foster independence, responsibility, and self-regulation.
Lindsay Baish-Flynn
Counselor, LCP, MA, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
If you're someone who feels like they have "been there, done that" when it comes to therapy and are looking for deeper understanding of yourself, I just might be your therapist. I'm someone who believes coping skills are fantastic, but challenging deeply-held emotional beliefs is what moves people towards lasting change. To do this, I make space for the people I work with to feel understood for exactly who they are. Because I know that when people are able to explore their full selves in a compassionate, curious way, they will be amazed at what they can change (or in some cases, learn to love and accept!).
If you're someone who feels like they have "been there, done that" when it comes to therapy and are looking for deeper understanding of yourself, I just might be your therapist. I'm someone who believes coping skills are fantastic, but challenging deeply-held emotional beliefs is what moves people towards lasting change. To do this, I make space for the people I work with to feel understood for exactly who they are. Because I know that when people are able to explore their full selves in a compassionate, curious way, they will be amazed at what they can change (or in some cases, learn to love and accept!).
Regina Verhelst
Counselor, LCPC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
No matter what you do, you feel like you are never good enough. You are consumed with thoughts of food and shame about your body. You’ve tried everything to control your eating, but in the end feel like it is food that controls you. If this is you, know that you are not alone and can find healing. If you are struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, body image, or an eating disorder, I can work with you to find acceptance and finally feel at home within your body. We will work together to explore your beliefs about food, your body, and yourself to uncover what’s not working and keeping you from what matters most to you.
No matter what you do, you feel like you are never good enough. You are consumed with thoughts of food and shame about your body. You’ve tried everything to control your eating, but in the end feel like it is food that controls you. If this is you, know that you are not alone and can find healing. If you are struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, body image, or an eating disorder, I can work with you to find acceptance and finally feel at home within your body. We will work together to explore your beliefs about food, your body, and yourself to uncover what’s not working and keeping you from what matters most to you.
Beisabel Velasco
Counselor, LCPC, ICDVP
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
If you’ve ever tried to do all you could to repair or calm your relationship with yourself, partners, family, or others, but still end up feeling confused, hurt, guilty, and/or hopeless, you are not alone. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to explore who you are and build a healthy, meaningful relationship.
If you’ve ever tried to do all you could to repair or calm your relationship with yourself, partners, family, or others, but still end up feeling confused, hurt, guilty, and/or hopeless, you are not alone. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to explore who you are and build a healthy, meaningful relationship.
Mathew Diedrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I place a heavy emphasis on authenticity, vulnerability, and connection when it comes to mental health. I believe that if addiction is a disease of isolation, then the solution to that is connection, with oneself and others. In my work with clients, I believe in helping them to cultivate self-acceptance, which leads to an improved sense of self-worth and greater love for oneself. Additionally, I encourage clients to have compassion for themselves, while having an appreciation for the therapeutic process. I consider it my role to help others discover and become their true self, so that what’s on the inside matches the outside.
I place a heavy emphasis on authenticity, vulnerability, and connection when it comes to mental health. I believe that if addiction is a disease of isolation, then the solution to that is connection, with oneself and others. In my work with clients, I believe in helping them to cultivate self-acceptance, which leads to an improved sense of self-worth and greater love for oneself. Additionally, I encourage clients to have compassion for themselves, while having an appreciation for the therapeutic process. I consider it my role to help others discover and become their true self, so that what’s on the inside matches the outside.
Laura Gilbert Gerber
PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Being invited on the journey with the individuals I work with is an honor. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is the key to successful forward movement. Clients who want to work from a strengths based client centered approach will benefit from the work we will do together. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy but I believe in meeting the client where they are when they come in the door and work to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to assist the client in meeting their goals.
Being invited on the journey with the individuals I work with is an honor. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is the key to successful forward movement. Clients who want to work from a strengths based client centered approach will benefit from the work we will do together. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy but I believe in meeting the client where they are when they come in the door and work to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to assist the client in meeting their goals.
Thalia Tikka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a radically liberating process, and I believe our personal and inner healing work is part of the larger social justice movements we participate in for our mutual liberation. As a queer person myself, I tend to work with other LGBTQ+ people exploring and expanding their sexualities and gender identities. As someone involved in radical politics, I offer validation and therapeutic solidarity to abolitionists and activists across the spectrum of liberation movements. And as a person with mental illness, I offer a dignified and person-centered approach to caring for our most sensitive personal issues and life challenges.
Therapy can be a radically liberating process, and I believe our personal and inner healing work is part of the larger social justice movements we participate in for our mutual liberation. As a queer person myself, I tend to work with other LGBTQ+ people exploring and expanding their sexualities and gender identities. As someone involved in radical politics, I offer validation and therapeutic solidarity to abolitionists and activists across the spectrum of liberation movements. And as a person with mental illness, I offer a dignified and person-centered approach to caring for our most sensitive personal issues and life challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! I Can help you, GET OUT OF YOUR MIND AND INTO YOUR LIFE. "Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or personal challenges that are preventing you from living a happy and fulfilling life? As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I can help you identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to your anxiety. Together, we will work to develop coping skills and techniques that can help you manage stress and build resilience. I believe in the power of being heard and seen to help facilitate healing and growth. Anxiety sucks the life out of us. It is time to exhale and I can help.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! I Can help you, GET OUT OF YOUR MIND AND INTO YOUR LIFE. "Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or personal challenges that are preventing you from living a happy and fulfilling life? As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I can help you identify and change negative patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to your anxiety. Together, we will work to develop coping skills and techniques that can help you manage stress and build resilience. I believe in the power of being heard and seen to help facilitate healing and growth. Anxiety sucks the life out of us. It is time to exhale and I can help.
Phyllis Dawson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
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Welcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My view of therapy is that you are your own best expert. As Carl Rogers said, “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves”. My role is to help empower you to overcome the obstacles that have been impeding you from making the changes necessary to meet your goals and live your best life.
Welcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My view of therapy is that you are your own best expert. As Carl Rogers said, “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves”. My role is to help empower you to overcome the obstacles that have been impeding you from making the changes necessary to meet your goals and live your best life.
North Shore Family Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
Dr. Princess Gabor
Counselor, EdD, LCPC , CCTP
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy. I have taught counseling courses and developed training curriculum.
I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy. I have taught counseling courses and developed training curriculum.
Sarah Matsko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
Openings available for telehealth for clients across Illinois. Are you stressed out and overwhelmed trying to balance life, work and family? I support women dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment to motherhood, infertility, relational stress, and parenting. I support clients as they identify their goals and decide what they would like to get out of therapy. In our sessions, we'll talk about your current stressors, your personal life, work life, family, your mental health history, your childhood, and trauma. We'll come up with strategies together to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Openings available for telehealth for clients across Illinois. Are you stressed out and overwhelmed trying to balance life, work and family? I support women dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment to motherhood, infertility, relational stress, and parenting. I support clients as they identify their goals and decide what they would like to get out of therapy. In our sessions, we'll talk about your current stressors, your personal life, work life, family, your mental health history, your childhood, and trauma. We'll come up with strategies together to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Samantha Neri
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Congrats on taking the first step towards making a commitment to improve your life through therapy. My hope is to meet you wherever you’re at in your healing journey and support you from there. With me, you will find yourself in an environment that is relaxed, judgment-free, genuine, and unconditionally supportive so you feel welcomed, heard and seen. I enjoy working with individuals at all stages of life, but I practice mostly with teens, young adults, and couples. I am passionate about supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, and more.
Congrats on taking the first step towards making a commitment to improve your life through therapy. My hope is to meet you wherever you’re at in your healing journey and support you from there. With me, you will find yourself in an environment that is relaxed, judgment-free, genuine, and unconditionally supportive so you feel welcomed, heard and seen. I enjoy working with individuals at all stages of life, but I practice mostly with teens, young adults, and couples. I am passionate about supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, and more.
Margo Cohn Pactanac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
I provide individual counseling for adults ages eighteen and older. I am a supportive, non-judgmental therapist with years of clinical experience. Some of my specialty areas include perinatal mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My job is to provide guidance and ride along with you on your journey to finding answers. My philosophy is that healing happens when you have a safe place to reflect and a reassuring person joining you on your path.
I provide individual counseling for adults ages eighteen and older. I am a supportive, non-judgmental therapist with years of clinical experience. Some of my specialty areas include perinatal mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My job is to provide guidance and ride along with you on your journey to finding answers. My philosophy is that healing happens when you have a safe place to reflect and a reassuring person joining you on your path.
Mashana Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults in individual, family, and couples therapy. For the past 25 years, I have committed myself to improving the mental health and well-being of children, teens, families and couples. I firmly believe that we are all able to move beyond merely surviving in our lives; with the right support, we are able to transition into a state of thriving. I look forward to providing tools and support for long-term growth and change to your and/or your family.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults in individual, family, and couples therapy. For the past 25 years, I have committed myself to improving the mental health and well-being of children, teens, families and couples. I firmly believe that we are all able to move beyond merely surviving in our lives; with the right support, we are able to transition into a state of thriving. I look forward to providing tools and support for long-term growth and change to your and/or your family.
Karen Rachael Schneidman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
My approach to psychotherapy is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where I listen emphatically to help you resolve issues you struggle with. Whether it's navigating life transitions , dealing with complicated relationships, or managing loss, I will help you find a way forward. Although I treat a variety of conditions, I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which we identify your concerns and goals, and develop a highly personalized treatment approach.
My approach to psychotherapy is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where I listen emphatically to help you resolve issues you struggle with. Whether it's navigating life transitions , dealing with complicated relationships, or managing loss, I will help you find a way forward. Although I treat a variety of conditions, I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which we identify your concerns and goals, and develop a highly personalized treatment approach.
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