Anxiety Therapists in Oak Brook, IL

I believe in creating lasting relationships with clients where they feel welcome and open to discussing their needs and wants. In making a connection, I believe in a kind, interactive and non-judgmental approach to listening that allows clients to feel cared for and heard.

I am a licensed clinical therapist who provides individual therapy to those struggling with a variety of concerns. My clinical areas of treatment include anxiety , depression, self-esteem issues, life-transitions, relationship conflicts, and daily stressors. In a compassionate and professional environment, we will explore your problem areas, and I will help you develop more adaptive ways of handling your distress. I use evidenced based treatment strategies that are proven to be effective.

I am a licensed clinical counselor who is very passionate about helping others. My clinical areas of expertise include depression, anxiety , low-self esteem, substance abuse, addiction, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I'm here to help you meet your therapy goals! I will accomplish this by providing you with the necessary tools and skills to promote the change and growth you are looking for. Our relationship is based on collaboration and trust. I provide a comfortable environment that will help you feel safe, heard, and understood.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety , substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.

We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.

Through deep awareness, compassion, and commitment to those with whom she works, Ellen’s approach to therapy is creative, collaborative, and integrative, allowing her to take a client-centered approach and to create therapy that is uniquely suited to each client. Ellen’s warm, open style creates a safe and caring environment that makes clients feel comfortable, connected, and understood. This atmosphere fosters a true relationship between the client and the self, which is a key component in Ellen’s amazing ability to empower insight and transformation in her clients, and help them connect more deeply with themselves and others.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in fostering a collaborative alliance where every client can feel empowered and validated and feel open to share in a non judgmental space. I focus on individual strengths while helping to identify distorted thinking, maladaptive coping patterns, and behaviors that are limiting to self growth. I utilize evidenced-based approaches including CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety , depression, life transitions and domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.

Are you feeling lost and not exactly sure where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges you're facing? Perhaps you're feeling distressed and hopeless about which paths to take and how to move forward? I am here for you. Together, we can explore who you are and what you're going through to uncover a greater sense of understanding and create a unique path for you to become your best self.

While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety , impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety , ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.

I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety , stress and depression. Clients who want to make changes but feel overwhelmed with trying to deal current situations or heal past trauma are my key focus. Worry, anger and hurt at home, work, or school can be transformed! I provide warm, caring and non-judgmental supportive to address fears for the future. I offer a holistic approach that integrates the latest proven mind-body-spirit tools and techniques for successful outcomes.

Asking for help when you are having emotional difficulties may not be easy. Whether you are depressed or anxious, dealing with a recent loss, coping with past or present trauma, have low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, or facing the challenges of everyday living and/or negotiating life transitions, you hope to find a compassionate and caring person who will understand. In my practice providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples, I offer a comfortable and confidential place where clients can explore feelings and concerns safely, while also addressing their most difficult problems or life challenges.

Life can cause us to feel lost, hopeless, anxious and stuck. Sometimes we just do not where to go after feeling shell-shocked from the curveballs thrown at us. Sometimes it is hard not to look at life through dark-tinted glasses. I am enthusiastically motivated to help people regain what might have been lost and develop resources to stay afloat. I prioritize collaborating and building a solid alliance with you to explore your goals and to find direction to feel well and do well. I also strongly believe that this is best done in a manner that is true to who you are and directed toward your needs.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression and anxiety , substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication and relationship concerns.

Cleopatra Songa, LCSW, uses her experience, training, and supervision to provide the best evidenced-based therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Cleopatra earned an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and an MSW from Grand Valley State University. With over 20 years of experience in social work, Cleopatra helps adults with depression, anxiety , life transitions, addictions, and more. In therapy, Cleopatra uses CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to assist clients in working towards and accomplishing their personal goals.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My mission as a licensed clinical psychologist is to promote health and happiness through empowerment of my clients. I believe that we are resilient beings with full capacity to achieve meaningful lives. My role in therapy is to guide my clients towards cultivating what is best in them, uncovering their existing resources as their foundation and acquiring additional skills to reach their goals. I help my clients heal from traumatic experiences and overcome depression and anxiety to become better adjusted individuals. It would be my privilege to assist you transform your life and achieve wellness.

I have extensive clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. I improve my patient's lives by implementing evidenced-based treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in combination with a supportive, skill based approach to decrease symptoms and provide a brighter future for their lives. I also provide Exposure Response Prevention Therapy for OCD and am certified to treat Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting.

Together, we can take mind-boggling considerations that may be weighing on you and break them down into smaller, more manageable pieces. My passion is helping find solutions to reduce anxiety and sadness, build confidence, create healthier boundaries and enhance personal and professional relationships. I listen respectfully with warmth and positivity as concerns are heard, more effective communication strategies explored and clearer ways forward created.

I understand that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming process. Choosing a complete stranger to share in your journey of health and wellbeing is not something you do every day. Making the process comfortable from the beginning is one of my top priorities. You can expect a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment as a necessary foundation for change. I believe in tailoring the experience for each individual/couple, drawing upon multiple approaches for lasting results. For a more in-depth description of my approach please feel free to visit my website.

Are you feeling anxious, sad, or irritable? Are you having difficulty concentrating or are withdrawing from others and not enjoying the things you used to find pleasure in doing? Have any of these issues affected your work or school performance and your relationships? If you are experiencing any of these problems, it may be time to explore ways to resolve them in a caring, supportive, and encouraging environment. It's time to discover ways to improve your overall health, quality of life, and sense of well-being.