Therapists in Oak Lawn, IL

Living Waters Counseling and Consulting Services are dedicated to serving individuals and families. We provide therapeutic interventions, and services to foster the emotional and spiritual healing of people impacted by behavioral and mental health issues. We are especially committed to providing holistic treatment services to families. We recognize that any one individual that is suffering impacts the entire family. We provide solutions to those who find themselves in crisis, whether its work related or family stress, loss of a loved one, or relational problems, we'll help you discover your best self.

My focus is to help you better understand your relationships and your story and to join you in reshaping them when you feel this is is needed. These include relationships with other people, with social and political forces, or with different parts of ourselves. Sometimes this relationships and stories support your growth and sometimes they hinder. In our time together, I will collaborate with you to set specific goals, process past experiences and present thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and to find healing which enables you to be comfortable in your own skin and to lead the life you want to live.

Tiffany is passionate about developing and cultivating meaningful relationships with the clients she serves. She is a woman of optimism, faith, and kindness. She wants to be a voice to adults to promote resiliency, awareness, and strategies in coping with trauma, self-esteem, and boundaries. As a mental health practitioner, she wants to work with people from different cultural backgrounds to promote a sense of belonging. The focus should be on assessing, identifying, and evaluating the whole person. She wants to build on a person’s strengths and work on their challenges.

For the past 12 years, I enjoyed working with people seeking supportive services such as counseling and mental health referrals. While working with people in therapy, I utilize a strengths-based approach. I believe in meeting people where they are and providing educational as well as open social support with mental health needs. My goal is to help people express their thoughts/feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms along with giving support. I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and adults in counseling. I have a specialty in treating anxiety as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).

Accepting New Clients! Are you ready to begin your healing journey? My goal is to provide a warm, therapeutic, and safe space where I am able to help you navigate life changes, unpack, and process past experiences, and support you along your healing journey.

My passion lies in working together with clients to discover strengths and healthy alternatives to issues that hold them back from achieving their dreams and overall happiness. My experience working with adolescents, children and adults includes both teaching, coaching and counseling in schools and hospital outpatient treatment centers. I look forward to working together with teens, individuals, parents and family and feel confident in the benefits of a therapeutic relationship. Please call to schedule a mutually convenient time to talk. Make today a new beginning for you.

I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with New Dawn Wellness Group. I studied at Loyola University Chicago where I received both my undergraduate and graduate degree in social work. I have several years of experience helping women address perinatal mood disorders, reproductive issues, maternal health stressors, and general mental health needs. I provide compassionate care and work to present you with coping tools and resources unique to your needs.

I believe there is a light at the end of everyone's tunnel, some people just have longer tunnels. My role is to work with you and remind you of the tools that you have in your toolbox so you can find the light within your tunnel. I have over 10 years of experience working with teens, adolescents, couples, and families who have experienced a myriad of life stressors and disorders. From anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, ODD, relational and marriage issues, substance use, trauma, and phase of life issues, I am able to help. This journey we call life can feel like a lot, but nothing is impossible with the right tools.

As a licensed social worker from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, I have a wide range of experience in different counseling therapies. I primarily work with DBT and ACT approaches within a psychotherapy setting. My life experience with multiple alternative communities has inspired me to counsel those within such communities who might hesitate to engage in therapy. A key focus of mine is on those who identify more with their online lives than their day-to-day ones.

I earned a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in 2005, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Service Management from Keller Business School of Management in 2013. I am a License Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults and families. I provide individual, family, marital, and group counseling to clients in the community outpatient clinics, hospitals, and in the home. I specialize in person centered care utilizing clients' strengths in overcoming barriers and emotional distress.

I enjoy working alongside my clients to help each individual achieve their therapeutic goals in a way that feels comfortable for them. I strive to create a safe and empowering space where clients can be vulnerable, try new things, and speak openly in an environment where they feel accepted rather than judged. I believe the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is essential in the helping process. My goal is to meet the client where they are and assist them in their journey of self discovery, personal growth, and living more fulfilling lives.

Making that first phone call is a difficult step. I assure you that I will provide you with warm, supportive professional help. It has been my goal for over 30 years to help people through a learning/healing process that can lead to lasting change and a happier life. I work hard to provide each person with a comfortable and safe environment, which enables trust and communication to flourish.

My name is Erica Jackson and I am a Licensed Social Worker that has been in the field for more than 13 years as a mental health professional. I earned a Bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and a Master’s degree at Chicago State University both in the field of social work. My experience includes but not limited to, working with individuals, families, and groups. I have experience providing trauma-informed care, medical social work, mental health, behavioral health, residential, non-profit, case management, and so much more. I am currently attending Chicago State University to obtain my Professional Educator License.

Hi, my name is Ashley Phillips and I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief and self-esteem. In working with my clients, I take a holistic approach and often lead from a spirituality lens. I have a strong background in public health with over 12 years of physical and mental health education and social services experience and understands the alignment of the physical and mental health for the well-being of the whole person. My passion is working with teens and adults to help my clients see their strengths and develop healthy coping skills using traditional and non-traditional interventions.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, my practice is devoted to individuals of all ages and families who are looking for symptom relief, personal growth, and ways to improve their relationships and overall quality of life. I am comfortable working with a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and adjustment difficulties.

I focus on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict and work place stress. My approach is mostly laid back, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. I focus on helping clients identify goals for treatment and support them in understanding their emotions, relationships, behaviors, and thoughts.

I believe in the importance of meeting people where they are in this moment - not asking you to feel, look, or act like someone you are not. My therapeutic approach is centered around providing a caring space where you can safely share your thoughts free from judgement. I invite you to slow down and explore your values, emotions and life experiences to help gain a deeper understanding of yourself and relationships, including recognizing patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety. Together, we can begin the process of increasing self-awareness, practicing self-acceptance, and building practical skills to cope with life’s issues.

My desire as a bilingual licensed counselor is to help individuals with their social-emotional issues and help them find themselves in who they are and what they want to accomplish in life. I believe that my experience has helped me prepare for various situations dealing with children, adolescents and adults of diverse cultures. I received my Master of Education in Counseling from Saint Xavier University and have been in the field since 2009.

Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.