Depression Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Pam is a graduate of Governors State University With a Masters in Community Counseling, Pamela has a diverse background in working with people in Mental Health and also holds a full time position with as a Therapist and group facilitator at Ingalls Hospital. Pam specializes in working with adolescents, teens, adults and couples providing evidence based treatment to help assist with challenges you may face. She understands that like adults children, teen and adolescents have many challenges in life. She also is Gottman trained to assist couples with challenges in their relationships and marriages,
Pam is a graduate of Governors State University With a Masters in Community Counseling, Pamela has a diverse background in working with people in Mental Health and also holds a full time position with as a Therapist and group facilitator at Ingalls Hospital. Pam specializes in working with adolescents, teens, adults and couples providing evidence based treatment to help assist with challenges you may face. She understands that like adults children, teen and adolescents have many challenges in life. She also is Gottman trained to assist couples with challenges in their relationships and marriages,
My specialty is working with adolescents and adults dealing with life changes, emotional challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and improving relationships.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Master Mindset Coach with 28 years of experience. My mission is to teach you how to shift your mindset from self-judgment, self-sabotage and emotional trauma, to learn strategies to heal, release emotional strongholds and let go of limiting beliefs to manifest a better life for yourself. You are more than enough, worthy and deserving of living a joyful life. I believe everyone has the power within to change with honest self-awareness, a commitment to self-improvement and solution-focused strategies. Strict confidentiality and respect for individual differences is held in the highest regard. Thank U!
My specialty is working with adolescents and adults dealing with life changes, emotional challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and improving relationships.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Master Mindset Coach with 28 years of experience. My mission is to teach you how to shift your mindset from self-judgment, self-sabotage and emotional trauma, to learn strategies to heal, release emotional strongholds and let go of limiting beliefs to manifest a better life for yourself. You are more than enough, worthy and deserving of living a joyful life. I believe everyone has the power within to change with honest self-awareness, a commitment to self-improvement and solution-focused strategies. Strict confidentiality and respect for individual differences is held in the highest regard. Thank U!
I see adults for both individual and couple's therapy addressing many common areas of concern, including: stress; anxiety; depression; relationship issues; intimacy & communication; self-esteem & identity issues; work & life satisfaction; meaning & purpose; and general unhappiness.
A background in anthropology helps me relate personal distress and relational issues to the larger cultural context in which we live. For example, messages from our culture are often behind the unrealistic expectations we have fashioned for ourselves, for our partners, and for how we think our lives should be.
I see adults for both individual and couple's therapy addressing many common areas of concern, including: stress; anxiety; depression; relationship issues; intimacy & communication; self-esteem & identity issues; work & life satisfaction; meaning & purpose; and general unhappiness.
A background in anthropology helps me relate personal distress and relational issues to the larger cultural context in which we live. For example, messages from our culture are often behind the unrealistic expectations we have fashioned for ourselves, for our partners, and for how we think our lives should be.
I help individuals and couples develop clear strategies to reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness.
Single people, premarital couples and those in committed relationships increase their chances of relationship success by exploring the ways in which they operate within their own family. My clients learn to identify their strengths, long-standing beliefs and potential obstacles to healthy development.
I help individuals and couples develop clear strategies to reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness.
Single people, premarital couples and those in committed relationships increase their chances of relationship success by exploring the ways in which they operate within their own family. My clients learn to identify their strengths, long-standing beliefs and potential obstacles to healthy development.
Hello, my name is Sarah, and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy as it offers growth and opportunity for positive change. I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples achieve their goals. My goal is to provide a safe and empathetic environment that allows people to be open and comfortable. I know it can be intimidating starting a new journey, but it is never too late to start.
Hello, my name is Sarah, and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy as it offers growth and opportunity for positive change. I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples achieve their goals. My goal is to provide a safe and empathetic environment that allows people to be open and comfortable. I know it can be intimidating starting a new journey, but it is never too late to start.
I specialize in adult and adolescent psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues of spirituality and social and cultural identity.
If you find yourself mired in conflict or feeling isolated, therapy can help you get clear on what you can do to change longstanding patterns that leave you unhappy. If you have children, our work can enrich your parenting experiences, making them joyful for you and your children alike.
I specialize in adult and adolescent psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues of spirituality and social and cultural identity.
If you find yourself mired in conflict or feeling isolated, therapy can help you get clear on what you can do to change longstanding patterns that leave you unhappy. If you have children, our work can enrich your parenting experiences, making them joyful for you and your children alike.
I specialize in helping clients process the impact of racial and cultural experiences, as well as navigate their sexuality and sexual orientation. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can unpack the layers of your identity and challenge limiting beliefs. I am here to help you uncover deeper insights and foster your personal growth using trauma-informed and decolonial counseling interventions. As a clinician, I am passionate about supporting racial minorities, individuals living with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I specialize in helping clients process the impact of racial and cultural experiences, as well as navigate their sexuality and sexual orientation. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can unpack the layers of your identity and challenge limiting beliefs. I am here to help you uncover deeper insights and foster your personal growth using trauma-informed and decolonial counseling interventions. As a clinician, I am passionate about supporting racial minorities, individuals living with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, often uncovering the underlying trauma that has led to these difficulties.
Whether it's persistent worry, self-sabotage, or a cycle of avoidance, we’ll work together to understand the root causes and develop new, healthier ways of navigating life. I bring a warm, informal style that fosters open and honest conversations. Active listening and a judgment-free space are at the core of my work, ensuring you feel heard and supported.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, often uncovering the underlying trauma that has led to these difficulties.
Whether it's persistent worry, self-sabotage, or a cycle of avoidance, we’ll work together to understand the root causes and develop new, healthier ways of navigating life. I bring a warm, informal style that fosters open and honest conversations. Active listening and a judgment-free space are at the core of my work, ensuring you feel heard and supported.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Maybe your teen is struggling at school, your child is acting out, or you're finding it hard to balance everything on your plate. You don't have to navigate this alone. I help children, teens, and adults build healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and feel more confident in themselves.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Maybe your teen is struggling at school, your child is acting out, or you're finding it hard to balance everything on your plate. You don't have to navigate this alone. I help children, teens, and adults build healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and feel more confident in themselves.
I have had 20 years of experience helping people with life transitions, relationships, coping skills, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, domestic violence, children's behavioral issues, etc.
We all feel overwhelmed and stressed at times and need a place to sort through our thoughts and feelings. I aim to provide a calm and safe space for you to process and explore what your are experiencing. I am a warm and compassionate therapist using an eclectic approach, that is tailored to each individual. Focusing on your strengths, we can work together to reach your goals. I believe, I am best suited to provide either talk therapy or art therapy to individual adults.
I have had 20 years of experience helping people with life transitions, relationships, coping skills, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, domestic violence, children's behavioral issues, etc.
We all feel overwhelmed and stressed at times and need a place to sort through our thoughts and feelings. I aim to provide a calm and safe space for you to process and explore what your are experiencing. I am a warm and compassionate therapist using an eclectic approach, that is tailored to each individual. Focusing on your strengths, we can work together to reach your goals. I believe, I am best suited to provide either talk therapy or art therapy to individual adults.
" I believe it is important to work collaboratively with clients, offering hope and guidance in addressing and resolving problems of living. I assist individuals, couples and families to feel happier and more in control of their lives by engaging them sensitively, with due attention to each person's unique circumstances and personal strengths. Providing education about mental health issues and feedback about the successes and failures of the various solutions that clients have tried are central to my approach."
" I believe it is important to work collaboratively with clients, offering hope and guidance in addressing and resolving problems of living. I assist individuals, couples and families to feel happier and more in control of their lives by engaging them sensitively, with due attention to each person's unique circumstances and personal strengths. Providing education about mental health issues and feedback about the successes and failures of the various solutions that clients have tried are central to my approach."
People with stressful lives, who have been trying their best to deal with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues -- all reasons people contact me initially. You may have noticed feeling or behaving in ways that are self-defeating, or you are disappointed that you don't feel more authentic with others, or fully engaged in your life. Crises such as divorce or loss, challenges in parenting or work pressures can serve as catalysts for reevaluating the way we've been living. Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to discover what I believe is inherent in everyone: the ability to change and grow and heal.
People with stressful lives, who have been trying their best to deal with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues -- all reasons people contact me initially. You may have noticed feeling or behaving in ways that are self-defeating, or you are disappointed that you don't feel more authentic with others, or fully engaged in your life. Crises such as divorce or loss, challenges in parenting or work pressures can serve as catalysts for reevaluating the way we've been living. Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to discover what I believe is inherent in everyone: the ability to change and grow and heal.
I have specialized training in trauma work, anxiety and depression, co-dependency, couple's counseling, religious trauma, and more.
Curiosity and compassion are guiding principles in my practice. My idea of a good therapy relationship is one where my clients feel empowered to unravel, reflect, imagine, and take steps towards building mutually satisfying relationships, purpose and meaning in their lives.
My clients describe me as warm, candid, sincere, and playful. I have worked as a therapist since 2008, and am well trained in various therapy styles. Whether you are interested in learning coping strategies for symptoms, or need to work on a complex relationship with yourself and/or others, I can help.
I have specialized training in trauma work, anxiety and depression, co-dependency, couple's counseling, religious trauma, and more.
Curiosity and compassion are guiding principles in my practice. My idea of a good therapy relationship is one where my clients feel empowered to unravel, reflect, imagine, and take steps towards building mutually satisfying relationships, purpose and meaning in their lives.
My clients describe me as warm, candid, sincere, and playful. I have worked as a therapist since 2008, and am well trained in various therapy styles. Whether you are interested in learning coping strategies for symptoms, or need to work on a complex relationship with yourself and/or others, I can help.
I specialize in working with individuals and families with a wide variety of needs including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief and loss, and trauma.
Welcome! LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I use a warm, client-centered, and empathetic clinical approach. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to share their feelings, thoughts, and challenges through different stages of life. I work collaboratively with a diverse range of clients to discover their inner-strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
I do therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults, parents/caregivers, and families.
I specialize in working with individuals and families with a wide variety of needs including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief and loss, and trauma.
Welcome! LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I use a warm, client-centered, and empathetic clinical approach. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to share their feelings, thoughts, and challenges through different stages of life. I work collaboratively with a diverse range of clients to discover their inner-strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
I do therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults, parents/caregivers, and families.
Our unmanaged fear, trauma, anxiety, and depression can leave us feeling like we are not worthy of happiness or positive relationships.
We believe that with the right support and tools, everyone has the potential to live a happy, positive, and fulfilling life. Our team of mental health professionals provides counseling and psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, nutrition counseling, and psychological testing services to empower adults on their path to achieving their goals.
Our unmanaged fear, trauma, anxiety, and depression can leave us feeling like we are not worthy of happiness or positive relationships.
We believe that with the right support and tools, everyone has the potential to live a happy, positive, and fulfilling life. Our team of mental health professionals provides counseling and psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, nutrition counseling, and psychological testing services to empower adults on their path to achieving their goals.
Brendan has focused on work with individuals experiencing grief. His approach emphasizes active collaboration with clients, empowering them to become experts in their own experiences. His compassionate perspective and evidence-based strategies help foster growth, resilience, and healing. In addition to his clinical focus, Brendan values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating an emotionally safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients, men, and women. His goal is to provide culturally competent care and ensure all clients feel supported and understood.
Brendan has focused on work with individuals experiencing grief. His approach emphasizes active collaboration with clients, empowering them to become experts in their own experiences. His compassionate perspective and evidence-based strategies help foster growth, resilience, and healing. In addition to his clinical focus, Brendan values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating an emotionally safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients, men, and women. His goal is to provide culturally competent care and ensure all clients feel supported and understood.
I see adult clients who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, life stage issues, chronic illness, or grief.
Whether we meet for a few sessions of consultation, or a longer course of counseling or psychotherapy, my goal is always to help you feel more self aware, empowered, confident, and effective in dealing with the people, situations and issues you have been struggling with.
I see adult clients who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, life stage issues, chronic illness, or grief.
Whether we meet for a few sessions of consultation, or a longer course of counseling or psychotherapy, my goal is always to help you feel more self aware, empowered, confident, and effective in dealing with the people, situations and issues you have been struggling with.
I enjoy assisting adults who are managing stress and anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and depression.
I believe in a client-centered approach, tailoring my therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs and goals of each person. Through a collaborative and empathetic process, you can expect a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
I enjoy assisting adults who are managing stress and anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and depression.
I believe in a client-centered approach, tailoring my therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs and goals of each person. Through a collaborative and empathetic process, you can expect a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
My specialities include working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and/or are experiencing challenging life transisitions or relationship difficulties.
Using an accepting and non-judgmental approach, I will help you navigate through your challenges and uncover your strengths so that you can live a more fulfilling, satisfying life. I truly value the relationship between therapist and client and I offer a safe and comfortable environment for you to heal and grow.
My specialities include working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and/or are experiencing challenging life transisitions or relationship difficulties.
Using an accepting and non-judgmental approach, I will help you navigate through your challenges and uncover your strengths so that you can live a more fulfilling, satisfying life. I truly value the relationship between therapist and client and I offer a safe and comfortable environment for you to heal and grow.
Does every day feel like Groundhog's Day--like you are struggling with the same issues you always did? Do you feel like you're not "good enough" or that you're not living-up to your full potential? Does it seem like your past is preventing you from enjoying your present? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! At some point, we all experience these feelings. I believe that we are all capable of growth and transformation. Through a positive client-therapist relationship, we will identify and examine patterns so that you break self-defeating behaviors, create healthier relationships, heal from past trauma, and enhance personal growth.
Does every day feel like Groundhog's Day--like you are struggling with the same issues you always did? Do you feel like you're not "good enough" or that you're not living-up to your full potential? Does it seem like your past is preventing you from enjoying your present? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! At some point, we all experience these feelings. I believe that we are all capable of growth and transformation. Through a positive client-therapist relationship, we will identify and examine patterns so that you break self-defeating behaviors, create healthier relationships, heal from past trauma, and enhance personal growth.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.