Christian Therapists in Palos Hills, IL

Life can be scary. When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or feel that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, worry, grief, addiction, or trauma, understand that there is a solution and hope for the future. You will find a sense of safety, support, and personal power to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. Based upon your goals, effective strategies will be created so that you will see a clear path of victory through your problems. You will have the tools to rebuild your relationships and increase intimacy in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere of acceptance.

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.

As a grief counselor, I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one. I understand that grief is a unique and individual experience, and I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to express their feelings and explore the healing process. My approach to counseling is centered on compassion, understanding, and respect for the individual. I am a firm believer in the power of human connection, and I work with my clients to foster an environment of understanding and trust. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and I am passionate.

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.

Starting counseling is a significant decision, and you may have many questions. If you have questions or concerns, please ask, and I will try my best to give you all the information you need. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from a feminist lens. Counseling can sometimes lead to intense emotions, and clients sometimes feel worse before they feel better. However, counseling often leads to significant symptom reduction, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater personal awareness and insight, and increased skills for managing stress.

Michelle works with adults, teens and kids and her interpersonal energy is off the charts. While substance use issues is a skill, her passion for helping lies in connecting people in families and helping challenged relationships to heal. Substance use or maladaptive mental health resulting in behavioral problems that have disrupted relationships, Michelle helps trauma survivors to heal and connect with support persons, and to dive deep in helping themselves. Michelle has a friendly, interactive style of relating to people.

I treat individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Disturbance. I also help couples find their way back to a more satisfying relationship.

In my work, I assist my clients to develop greater insight into and effective strategies to manage the stressful and distressing situations in their life. I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental environment and provide clinical insight to guide them through this process.

In my work with individuals and couples many of my clients tell me that I have a warm and interpersonal approach. I help them feel comfortable and take a very collaborative approach. In marriage counseling, I try to help couples prioritize their marriage and work to help both of them feel more heard and understood as a person. I am passionate about helping people develop healthy relationships, achieve personal growth and experience emotional wholeness. It is my goal to bring hope, guidance, and a safe place for individuals or couples to explore the nature their challenges.

If you are depressed, stressed or anxious please schedule an appointment for us to meet. I offer a safe, warm environment for you to explore your feelings and needs I have been in the field of mental health for over 22 years and it is a labor of love. I love my work and being able to collaborate with someone to facilitate their restoration to health and happiness. In my opinion, we human beings are innately programmed to seek health and wholeness, therefore I use a strengths-based approach with my clients.

Feeling anxious, angry, depressed, isolated from friends and family? Dealing with a difficult life situation or trying to break bad habits, you just can't seem to shake? You're not alone. I believe that everybody has the ability to heal from the pain of the past, face the challenges of today, and go beyond the hurdles of tomorrow. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way.

Over the past 9 years I've worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings including private practice, hospitals, residential, and community mental health centers. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults working through day to day stressors, processing past experiences, and in need of crisis intervention.

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.

Ms. Mannix's clinical practice focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents & adults. Ms. Mannix also provides family therapy to clients of all ages. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who have Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Problems & ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Autism, Divorce, Grief and loss, family conflicts, learning difficulties, school concerns. Ms. Mannix focuses on post traumatic stress, relational/behavioral problems in children, school difficulties, adolescences and adults as well. Ms. Mannix is also a strong advocate for persons with disabilities.