Psychodynamic Therapists in Palos Heights, IL
Passionate about helping clients struggling to find motivation for anything from the day-to-day routines of life, overcoming fears to digging deeper to identify unresolved feelings is my focus. Through the use of psychotherapy, CBT, and person centered theories as well as the strength based model, therapeutic goals that you the client have identified are addressed during sessions. My background in family therapy and communication allows me the gift of working with couples to strengthen their marriage through the practice of reflective listening with your partner while developing common goals to strive toward.
Passionate about helping clients struggling to find motivation for anything from the day-to-day routines of life, overcoming fears to digging deeper to identify unresolved feelings is my focus. Through the use of psychotherapy, CBT, and person centered theories as well as the strength based model, therapeutic goals that you the client have identified are addressed during sessions. My background in family therapy and communication allows me the gift of working with couples to strengthen their marriage through the practice of reflective listening with your partner while developing common goals to strive toward.
Nico Gianni
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
3 Endorsed
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Waitlist for new clients
How often do you get to share what's on your mind without fears of judgment, damage to relationships, or raising concern? For many, therapy offers freedom from these fears for the first time in their life. Whether you're having concerns about work, school, relationships, or the state of the world, we can process them together. I believe that you are the expert of your own story. For many of us in the LGBTQIA+, Kink, and CNM communities, there is an understandable need to find affirming care. In my practice, I strongly believe you shouldn't have to explain the basics of your identities to your therapist.
How often do you get to share what's on your mind without fears of judgment, damage to relationships, or raising concern? For many, therapy offers freedom from these fears for the first time in their life. Whether you're having concerns about work, school, relationships, or the state of the world, we can process them together. I believe that you are the expert of your own story. For many of us in the LGBTQIA+, Kink, and CNM communities, there is an understandable need to find affirming care. In my practice, I strongly believe you shouldn't have to explain the basics of your identities to your therapist.
I have been working as a counselor in the mental health field for 30+ years. There have been many diverse opportunities where I've provided counseling and crisis stabilization for children, families, adolescents and young adults. My passion is working with children and adolescents. Also assisting families with building communication and empowering them as a whole to find happiness and wellbeing.
I have been working as a counselor in the mental health field for 30+ years. There have been many diverse opportunities where I've provided counseling and crisis stabilization for children, families, adolescents and young adults. My passion is working with children and adolescents. Also assisting families with building communication and empowering them as a whole to find happiness and wellbeing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over eight years of experience working with a diverse range of clients. I have supported individuals navigating mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, and life transitions. I understand that reaching out for therapy takes courage, and I strive to create a warm, safe environment where you can share openly and without judgment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over eight years of experience working with a diverse range of clients. I have supported individuals navigating mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, and life transitions. I understand that reaching out for therapy takes courage, and I strive to create a warm, safe environment where you can share openly and without judgment.
I am a somatic therapist (trauma tells its story through the body) and utilize a mix of therapies including play therapy, sand tray, EMDR, expressive arts, movement and meditation. SomaticPlay(TM) is a way to process and heal from trauma without having to go back into the event and risk being retraumatized. I specialize in treating trauma and the disorders that present with acute trauma and PTSD, such as dissociation, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief and loss, and self-injury. Together we make incremental changes that adds up to a new way to see yourself, your life and every new day.
I am a somatic therapist (trauma tells its story through the body) and utilize a mix of therapies including play therapy, sand tray, EMDR, expressive arts, movement and meditation. SomaticPlay(TM) is a way to process and heal from trauma without having to go back into the event and risk being retraumatized. I specialize in treating trauma and the disorders that present with acute trauma and PTSD, such as dissociation, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief and loss, and self-injury. Together we make incremental changes that adds up to a new way to see yourself, your life and every new day.
Let's start with honoring life... Due to my extensive background and years of professional experience, I am comfortable working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I started my training/experience with children and continued servicing all ages. I have worked in many venues of service: mental health, medical, educational, hospice, trauma, supervisory, administrative... providing services to people facing situations that are unknown or a challenge to them. Depression, anxiety (and all the features associated with these two diagnostics), as well as relational and other life issues, are areas that I service.
Let's start with honoring life... Due to my extensive background and years of professional experience, I am comfortable working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I started my training/experience with children and continued servicing all ages. I have worked in many venues of service: mental health, medical, educational, hospice, trauma, supervisory, administrative... providing services to people facing situations that are unknown or a challenge to them. Depression, anxiety (and all the features associated with these two diagnostics), as well as relational and other life issues, are areas that I service.
When seeking a therapist, you look for someone you can trust to be understanding, but also want a professional with expertise and experience. I strive to offer both. My style is caring and supportive, but also directive, not merely listening. I coach people with anxiety and panic attacks to diminish or entirely eliminate those episodes. Couples are aided in improving communication, and learning conflict resolution skills. No more arguments that leave you exhausted, but nothing resolved. If infidelity has occurred, I use an approach for healing that I have taught to other therapists in professional trainings.
When seeking a therapist, you look for someone you can trust to be understanding, but also want a professional with expertise and experience. I strive to offer both. My style is caring and supportive, but also directive, not merely listening. I coach people with anxiety and panic attacks to diminish or entirely eliminate those episodes. Couples are aided in improving communication, and learning conflict resolution skills. No more arguments that leave you exhausted, but nothing resolved. If infidelity has occurred, I use an approach for healing that I have taught to other therapists in professional trainings.
"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions." I believe I can assist you in your life's journey to achieve happiness! Through counseling, we can explore ways for you to achieve your personal vision of happiness. Together, we will create goals, develop strategies, and develop a life plan that works for you. I will assist you on building a balanced lifestyle, which would lead to emotional wellness. In addition, as part of your treatment plan, I will utilize relaxation training and cognitive behavioral treatment strategies.
"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions." I believe I can assist you in your life's journey to achieve happiness! Through counseling, we can explore ways for you to achieve your personal vision of happiness. Together, we will create goals, develop strategies, and develop a life plan that works for you. I will assist you on building a balanced lifestyle, which would lead to emotional wellness. In addition, as part of your treatment plan, I will utilize relaxation training and cognitive behavioral treatment strategies.
Gratitude, my name is Adriana and I am a therapist who values the importance of returning to self. I believe that weaving our cultural, physical, spiritual, and communal spaces is essential to healing. We all have an innate wisdom that has been silenced along the way and we must find our way back to ourselves. I am passionate about working with clients who are struggling with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life adjustments/ transitions, and feeding and eating disorders.
Gratitude, my name is Adriana and I am a therapist who values the importance of returning to self. I believe that weaving our cultural, physical, spiritual, and communal spaces is essential to healing. We all have an innate wisdom that has been silenced along the way and we must find our way back to ourselves. I am passionate about working with clients who are struggling with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life adjustments/ transitions, and feeding and eating disorders.
Spring out of Winter Blues by tackling nagging issues that drain your energy. As a therapist who personally overcome many bad habits, which led to a 100-pound sustained weight loss (without medication)— I understand the challenges to making real changes. I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the areas of life that matter most.
Spring out of Winter Blues by tackling nagging issues that drain your energy. As a therapist who personally overcome many bad habits, which led to a 100-pound sustained weight loss (without medication)— I understand the challenges to making real changes. I offer warm, professional counseling to provide the support you need to gain insight into your struggles, overcome roadblocks, and succeed in the areas of life that matter most.
Beginning therapy is a deeply personal and brave step—one that deserves to be met with compassion, understanding, and respect. As a proud Latina therapist, I bring not only clinical experience but also cultural understanding to our work together. Your voice, your story, and your lived experiences matter—and they will be respected and valued here. I understand that in our communities, mental health is often overlooked or stigmatized—and that many of us carry unspoken pain, generational trauma, and the weight of expectations.
Beginning therapy is a deeply personal and brave step—one that deserves to be met with compassion, understanding, and respect. As a proud Latina therapist, I bring not only clinical experience but also cultural understanding to our work together. Your voice, your story, and your lived experiences matter—and they will be respected and valued here. I understand that in our communities, mental health is often overlooked or stigmatized—and that many of us carry unspoken pain, generational trauma, and the weight of expectations.
My approach draws from various evidence-based techniques, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Throughout my career, I have focused on providing compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to support individuals facing life challenges. In our work, together we will navigate unique stressors and transitions that comes with different phase of life. I aim to help clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and cultivate lasting positive change.
My approach draws from various evidence-based techniques, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Throughout my career, I have focused on providing compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to support individuals facing life challenges. In our work, together we will navigate unique stressors and transitions that comes with different phase of life. I aim to help clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and cultivate lasting positive change.
I specialize in working with the quantitative and qualitative gifted populations including intellectual, spiritual, athletic, and artistic based on objective and subjective experience.
I specialize in working with the quantitative and qualitative gifted populations including intellectual, spiritual, athletic, and artistic based on objective and subjective experience.
Human beings have amazing potential to make great change. Sometimes a person needs someone to support them in their journey. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. I provide support to parents as they encounter the constant transitions of parenthood and address their needs so they may better equip their children for the outside world. I guide children as they adapt to constant growth, teens through the various transitions of adolescence, and young adults in their push towards independence. I work with adults to attain greater emotional well-being and achievement in their lives.
Human beings have amazing potential to make great change. Sometimes a person needs someone to support them in their journey. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. I provide support to parents as they encounter the constant transitions of parenthood and address their needs so they may better equip their children for the outside world. I guide children as they adapt to constant growth, teens through the various transitions of adolescence, and young adults in their push towards independence. I work with adults to attain greater emotional well-being and achievement in their lives.
Page Brticevich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ADHD, CCSP
2 Endorsed
Palos Heights, IL 60463
There comes a time when we realize that friends and family can't be our only outlet. Sometimes they rush to "fix us" or don't fully understand. Some of us don't have any support at all. We ultimately find that what we need is a neutral person with whom we can unload our burdens, free from judgement and critique. We need strategies to help us cope with difficult feelings and heal from the past. We find that once we begin this important work, we've created a path toward self acceptance, balance and empowerment.
There comes a time when we realize that friends and family can't be our only outlet. Sometimes they rush to "fix us" or don't fully understand. Some of us don't have any support at all. We ultimately find that what we need is a neutral person with whom we can unload our burdens, free from judgement and critique. We need strategies to help us cope with difficult feelings and heal from the past. We find that once we begin this important work, we've created a path toward self acceptance, balance and empowerment.
Hello! My name is Mia, and I am a master’s level counselor at Creating Pathways Counseling. I hold a BA in Clinical Psychology from Trinity Christian College and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Governors State University. As a counselor, my goal is to provide my clients with a supportive and safe environment to help them on their journey of self-discovery.
Hello! My name is Mia, and I am a master’s level counselor at Creating Pathways Counseling. I hold a BA in Clinical Psychology from Trinity Christian College and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Governors State University. As a counselor, my goal is to provide my clients with a supportive and safe environment to help them on their journey of self-discovery.
Sheila Harris-Fitzpatrick
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, DCC, PhD
4 Endorsed
Palos Heights, IL 60463
ONLINE COUNSELING AVAILABLE! Get counseling without going out. I specialized in remote online counseling. I have immediate openings for daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. My passion is working with individuals relating to grief and other life transitions; which include, employment exit strategies, career decisions while identifying gifts and talents, finding your life calling and coaching through life altering events. I am a excellent couples counselor and whether you are preparing for marriage or married, I can help you become better communicators and partners for life.
ONLINE COUNSELING AVAILABLE! Get counseling without going out. I specialized in remote online counseling. I have immediate openings for daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. My passion is working with individuals relating to grief and other life transitions; which include, employment exit strategies, career decisions while identifying gifts and talents, finding your life calling and coaching through life altering events. I am a excellent couples counselor and whether you are preparing for marriage or married, I can help you become better communicators and partners for life.
Techniques that I utilize include CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness based.
Healing begins when we rediscover balance between mind, body, and spirit. I am a clinical mental health counselor and certified Pilates instructor. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth. I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help clients navigate through life's challenges. The experience I have developed since my time working with clients has been depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, neurodivergence, play therapy, career, couples counseling, family issues, men's issues, self-esteem, and abuse.
Techniques that I utilize include CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness based.
Healing begins when we rediscover balance between mind, body, and spirit. I am a clinical mental health counselor and certified Pilates instructor. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth. I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help clients navigate through life's challenges. The experience I have developed since my time working with clients has been depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, neurodivergence, play therapy, career, couples counseling, family issues, men's issues, self-esteem, and abuse.
Everyday we are presented with challenges. It is your choice as to how you will manage them. As a mental health provider, I can help you create a strategy and path that will allow you to take control and manage your life so that you feel more satisfied and happier. Together we will work toward realistic goals that are set by you and I will work with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. Because everyone is different, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy that is customized to you and your needs. I have experience working with diverse clients in a variety of ages children through the senior community.
Everyday we are presented with challenges. It is your choice as to how you will manage them. As a mental health provider, I can help you create a strategy and path that will allow you to take control and manage your life so that you feel more satisfied and happier. Together we will work toward realistic goals that are set by you and I will work with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. Because everyone is different, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy that is customized to you and your needs. I have experience working with diverse clients in a variety of ages children through the senior community.
Do anxiety, trauma and uncertainty run your life more than your values and dreams? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it's hard to convince your heart otherwise. Perhaps you feel stuck in not knowing how to move through distressing events of your past which is impacting your present day functioning. If this resonates with you, I would encourage you to take that brave first step in reaching out for support! There is hope and you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Do anxiety, trauma and uncertainty run your life more than your values and dreams? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it's hard to convince your heart otherwise. Perhaps you feel stuck in not knowing how to move through distressing events of your past which is impacting your present day functioning. If this resonates with you, I would encourage you to take that brave first step in reaching out for support! There is hope and you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.