Therapists in Palatine, IL

During my career as a therapist, I have gained the expertise in joining a person "where they are at" while developing an environment of safety, security and mutual respect. I have been told that my voice and manner quickly communicates friendliness and kindness, and that people overall, find that I am not at all intimidating and very easy to talk to. I provide an integrative supportive approach that allows for healing and growth. I combine Motivational Enhancement with Cognitive Behavioral interventions to assist in identifying the unique qualities and strengths of each person I work with to evoke change and emotional wellness.

I am a clinical psychologist who uses an orientation to treatment called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My area of expertise is such that I am equipped to work with clients struggling with a multitude of issues, such as depression, anxiety, anger. These emotional issues might be precipitated by stressors in the client's life, such as loss of a job, marital conflict, financial strain. Sometimes people feel unhappy or anxious, with no identifiable reason. By using an approach to treatment that actively helps to lessen negative feelings I aide people in living a more productive life.

What if you could master your thoughts and fears and live a life that energizes you and doesn't leave you feeling stuck in the same rut day in and day out? What would that feel like for you? If you are feeling anxious, depressed, overly stressed and ready to take action to change your life then together we can come up with a plan that is designed to help you overcome those obstacles in life that are currently holding you back from fully enjoying your life.

We will work collaboratively to empower you to live the life you want. I provide a welcoming and positive environment to address my clients' concerns and give them the space they need to process their difficult life experiences and develop useful skills to manage their challenges in a more effective way. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and families having difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationships, stress management, chronic pain, and chronic illness. I use a cognitive behavioral approach supplemented as needed with interpersonal skill building, and education. I am solution focused. I provide clients with the tools they need to better themselves and/or their circumstances.

My mission is to help promote healing from within, as well as emotional support, and behavioral change. As humans, we can get stuck in the past or future. As a truly empathetic, genuine, and nonjudgmental clinician, I can provide you with a safe environment to explore and process the nature of your issues that may be keeping you in a state of suffering. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am trained in techniques effective with issues including mood disorders, emotional disturbance, family conflict, behavioral disturbance, anxiety, and many other issues affecting your everyday life.

I specialize in working with couples & individuals. My approach to therapy is tailored to meet the needs of each individual & help them recognize their full potential & possibilities. I enjoy working with couples, & find it gratifying when they overcome their difficulties & develop a connection of real love & intimacy. Many baby boomers are caring for their aging parents. I recognize the stress & anxiety this creates for the entire family, & the vital need for support & counseling to make this time with loved ones fulfilling & meaningful. My objective is that my clients are able to achieve personal growth & live their lives more successfully by learning to understand & accept themselves.

My favorite part about being a clinician is witnessing that moment when a person realizes their own power for change. My intent as a therapist is to help make your journey for change possible. I have a passion for helping people understand that symptoms of depression, anxiety and other disorders are only a part of who we are. They do not define us. I have made it my mission to help people learn to work with and co-exist with their symptoms in a healthy way, allowing for a better quality of life.

I believe that every person has the right and ability to be happy in life, but that most people face obstacles at some point that makes happiness elusive. I have learned that no one better understands these obstacles and distressing emotions than those who are experiencing them. I, therefore, utilize a client-centered approach in therapy wherein I join the client in order to better appreciate his/her perspective and emotional state. I dedicate myself to my clients and helping them better define where they are in life and where they would like to go in the future.

No one should be expected to face life's challenges alone. My experience has proven that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs of the client. Together, we will develop and equip you with personalized strategies to understand and break free of the challenges that prevent you from living your authentic life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who want to create a better life for themselves.

We all have the power to create happiness in our life. Sometimes we just need help figuring out how to overcome the obstacles that keep us from getting there. Nothing brings me greater joy than helping my clients experience personal and social empowerment and finding contentment in their life. Therapy doesn't start and end after our session, it moves beyond the safety of my office, so they can practice the skills they learn and feel successful managing their life independent of the therapy. I am a warm, accepting and passionate therapist, dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier lives.

Having personally benefited from participation in psychoanalysis, I can say as a patient and a clinician that psychotherapy is transformational. Through the process of becoming more conscious and adopting a broader, deeper perspective of Self, events, and existence, we express our uniqueness. This is individuation; an interesting and exciting journey where new vistas of opportunity begin to open from within. Reassuringly, we already possess inside everything we need for change to occur.

Hello! My name is Kassandra Leber, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Families, and Minors. I have experience treating various conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, Phobias, PTSD, trauma, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Parenting Related Stress, Gender Dysmorphia, intimacy concerns, and more. I work with various theoretical approaches, including CBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and strength-based. I believe I treat each individual to create lasting change in their life.

Life’s chaos and competing needs are hard enough, don’t walk it alone. Rather than feeling alone and overwhelmed, let me help you find space to be heard, seen, and understood. Using my training in Perinatal Mental Health, I enjoy working with women in all life stages. Teens and families also need a space for honest connection and I can help you find avenues through your stuck places. Families that include special needs have unique struggles and often have trouble feeling heard and supported. Let’s build that safe place together.

Hi there, I'm Kimberly. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the many different roles you play? At any given point during your day, you might be a spouse, a parent, a friend, a professional, a student, a sibling, a son, a daughter, or an individual. Life can throw a lot of different types of demands on us. If you've ever felt stressed or confused trying to navigate all these roles, you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to help.

I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, providing individual therapy and group therapy in private practice, outpatient treatment, and inpatient treatment settings. I believe that healing and growth is possible when we are met with support, compassion, and accountability. I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help my clients meet their goals, explore their relationships, and feel more confident in their decisions.

I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for individuals to share their stories and work toward fulfilling their highest self. I utilize a person-centered approach in an effort to nurture self-discovery and encourage clients to cultivate the life they dream of. I provide support and listen closely to each client's individual experience and personal goals. My experience in working with those moving through trauma, anxiety, depression, family/relationship dynamics, and managing diversity issues lend themselves to providing a warm and caring atmosphere.

Feb 2024: New Daytime Telehealth Availability! Are you struggling with Anxiety (chronic, panic, social, or situational), your relationship(s), mild-moderate Depression, or Unresolved Childhood Wounds/ Trauma? Do any of these sound like you? Stressed to the max, avoiding certain situations, unable to focus/ losing sleep from endless worry, stuck in patterns of conflict & misunderstanding, hopeless/ helpless/ minimal energy, stuck in shame "not enough"/, you have reactions in the present that seem disproportionate, or you are "triggered" often. If so, I'd love to help.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Frustrated or unhappy in your relationships? I work with adults, teens, or couples who want to feel better emotionally, more connected, and more hopeful. I truly understand that reaching out and feeling vulnerable can be difficult, so I work to develop a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative relationship with my clients.