Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Palatine, IL

I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who have survived traumatic experiences or are dealing with behavioral-based, emotional disorders, school stress, identity formation, and relationship concerns. I value incorporating parents and caregivers in their child's therapy, as well as working with families through divorce, grief, and life transitions. In addition, I perform diagnostic evaluations for individuals of all ages including cognitive, emotional, social, and personality assessments that can be used to inform therapeutic intervention and gain resources outside of therapy.

"When life brings challenges that exceed your ability to cope, it might be the time to consider working with a competent, respectful, and understanding therapist. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes that means peering into your past to understand how the solutions of yesterday transform to the problems of today. Whether your issue is substance abuse, unhealthy expression of anger, depression, anxiety, self esteem/body imagine or difficult relationships with others; counseling can be your first step towards a healthy way of living. Make that first step in your journey towards wellness.

My practice includes work with children, adolescents, and adults related to issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, sexuality, relational stress, identity, religion, and existential despair. I have experience working with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood dysregulation, trauma responses, adverse childhood experiences, sexuality, gender, youths exhibiting sexualized symptoms, painful life transitions, and strained family relationships. In working with adults, I am interested in delving into concerns of relational health, religious trauma, sexuality, and the impacts of society and systems on an individual.

Traumatic events are painful and often result in wounds that can't be seen. I believe that understanding trauma and how trauma has affected you is the first step in healing from trauma. You don’t have to do this alone. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults – those who have experienced trauma and those who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression. In addition, I also work with families experiencing separation or divorce. My goal is to help families effectively communicate while you try to figure out the emotional, physical, and custodial stressors that often accompany a divorce.

Are you struggling with emotions, anxiety or stress in your life? Is your child, teen or family struggling? Is your marriage under stress? I am here to help you make the changes to bring you happiness again and to cope with the challenges in your life. Life is hard. But you don't have to go at it alone. For twenty years I have come alongside adults, children, teens, couples and families to address those issues creating challenge including depression, anxiety, giref/loss, and life transitions.

Illuminate Therapy & Wellness strives to provide quality mental health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, in an integrative treatment setting that promotes optimal well-being for the mind, body, and soul. All psychological services are delivered with skill, integrity, authenticity, warmth, and professionalism to help our clients reach their unique, and fullest potential. We help our clients learn to cope, heal, and grow by implementing evidence-based treatment modalities that encourage holistic healing.

Chelsea has experience working with a diverse population of individuals. She has spent many years working with adolescents and families, and her areas of focus include: trauma, problem sexual behavior in youth, delinquent/high-risk behavior in youth, anger, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem, life transitions, gender and sexual identity, relational/family problems, and communication. Chelsea specializes in trauma work and is formally trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for youth, as well as other trauma informed approaches.

I have an open genuine heart willing to understand how to help you get back on track to meet your goals and develop consistent healthy life choices. In session, we will utilize an interactive and solution-focused approach aimed at creating a safe environment to identify those obstacles, without judgement, and to explore the core issues of the problem. My goal is to empower my clients to independently and constructively problem solve, create strategies to learn their potential, and to heal past mistakes for the future they desire.

At Serenity, you will find a relaxed, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. Our practice is an inclusive practice, created to provide person-centered, strengths-based therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. Our goal is to create, promote, and maintain positive bidirectional helping relationships with our clients, local hospitals, associates, and staff, and most importantly our community with the goal of self-sufficiency and community improvement and empowerment. No matter what you are facing, Serenity Counseling and Wellness has therapists who are passionate about helping you to feel resilient and calm.

I am a Christian Counselor/Psychologist and I use a compassionate, direct, faith based and solution focused approach that's personalized to your needs. If you're looking to get to the root of your issues, you want to improve the quality of your life and you want to be happier or have more peace, you've come to the right place. Whether it's individual therapy, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, psychological assessments or parental guidance for the challenging teenage years, I'll gently, but directly guide you in the right direction to discovering lasting solutions.

Hi! My name is Sarah Koch and I have been a social worker for 6 years. I love helping and listening to others.

1 in 4 people will experience a significant mental health issue in a given year. Many people delay seeking help for 6-8 years. Please, don't wait any longer. We are here to help you on your journey to increased wellness. HLCC provides individual and family counseling to all ages. We work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and OCD. We use evidenced based strategies to empower people to healthier living. We are a comprehensive and holistic practice that provides access to a nutritionist, acupuncturist, and iRest meditation practitioner to help provide further support.

Solidly experienced in martial/pre-marital/couples therapy, family therapy, teen girls, and individual adults. Primarily, I utilize an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, which is proven to be effective with individuals, couples and families. I have completed an externship in EFT and have had training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). I build a strong working relationship with my clients that is built on trust, comfort, humor and acceptance. You'll experience me as straight-forward and honest in my approach, using a holistic lifestyle approach.

When you come to Prosperity for help, you will be met with warmth, safety, and a nonjudgmental environment. I strive to meet my clients where they are in their journey towards healing and self-improvement while developing an empathic understanding of their unique needs. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, I help adults, teens, children,and families to develop more insight and self-awareness as well as coping skills that will be most effective for them to manage their symptoms.

I have over 25 years experience helping clients of all ages tap into their strengths to achieve their life's goals. My non-judgmental, authentic and empathic approach inspires, motivates and guides clients into becoming healthier, happier and more connected in their lives. I blend many types of research-based theories and practices to find the unique strategy that helps clients triumph over their weaknesses. I am a tireless advocate for my clients, tapping into their resiliency to overcome their challenges.

As a counselor at A Rejuvenated Mind, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to heal and obtain support for future or current life challenges. I employ empirically driven, individually tailored counseling techniques to best serve you. I will work with you to problem solve ways to overcome barriers to your wellness, as well as provide you with skills that can help you to achieve your goals. I have years of experience working in a range of therapeutic settings, from the intensive hospital setting to individual outpatient counseling, and am able to provide treatment for wide range of diagnoses.

Shira Behal is a therapist with experience, who knows how to weave different approaches together to find the right one for you. Shira is someone who listens, and also educates and guides. Someone to help you reach your goals and grow into a life that matches your values. Someone ready to do the deep work, and stay with you through the long work. Shira is a therapist who knows that healing takes a balance between the intellect, the emotional mind, and the body.

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes his former work in the school setting to assist his clients in achieving social, emotional, educational and vocational success. He has experience counseling diverse populations within all cultural, gender and age groups. Patrick is skilled with crisis intervention, assessment, and application of research-based theory and therapeutic approaches. Patrick provides therapy for clients dealing with trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, self-harm and attention deficit disorders.

We’ve all been there. One minute you feel like you've got it all together, and the next you feel overwhelmed, emotionally and physically exhausted, and unmotivated. Maybe your frustration tolerance has gotten low, maybe you find yourself unable to get up out of bed, or maybe you've lost complete interest in all the things and people that used to bring you joy. Growing demands in our every day lives and busier than ever schedules make it easy to experience burn out. As debilitating as it can be, it's not something you have to go through alone. My goals as a counselor include helping you find meaning and passion in your life again.