"You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues, We understand you & the LGBTQ communities. We welcome you to be fully who you are and we want you to feel understood, accepted, safe."

"I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders, depression, and social skills challenges."

"I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 20 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma."

"Dr. Mari is the owner of Center for Authentic Living in Park Ridge. She has been working in the Alternative Health field for 23 years applying her background in Body Centered Psychotherapy and Asian Body Therapies such as Zen Shiatsu to her work. Mari is well known in the addiction community for her work in enhancing recovery for those suffering from trauma, other mental and physical aliments. She utilizes techniques such as mindfulness, body awareness, IFS( Internal Family Systems), and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mari incorporates mindfulness to help facilitate connection with our inner experience from a place of curiosity."

"Linda is Director of Psychoeducation at the Center for Authentic Living. She is a body-centered psychotherapist who works with clients experiencing mental, emotional and/or physical symptoms of stress or trauma. She is described as patient, warm, compassionate and non-judgmental. Through mindfulness and somatic awareness (being in one's body), Linda works with her clients to develop resources and to set and reach personal goals and/or shift negative or stuck patterns in their lives. Her practice is based in promoting balance, identifying and developing inner resources, the importance of relationship and community, and embracing wholeness and heath."

"We're glad you found us. Rainbow Grief Counseling is here to support you. Our counselors are licensed clinical professionals with expertise in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, living with advanced illness, sudden or traumatic loss, and prolonged/complicated grief."

"I think of myself as someone you can trust and collaborate with, someone who brings a fresh perspective. My priority is to be attentive, to listen and to understand what is important to you. I want you to be comfortable discussing whatever is on your mind--stress and discomfort, worry, anxiety, difficult relationships or simply overall personal growth. My goals are to minimize discomfort, promote healing and health, increase understanding of yourself and others, assist you in finding ways to create and maintain rewarding relationships and to help you build greater comfort, effectiveness and meaning into your daily living."

"Theodora has experience mentoring adolescents in Chicago Public Schools and is passionate about advocating for young people in minority communities."

"Live the life you want! In 16+ years of working with clients, I have developed a clinical style based on how I would like to be treated if I were the client; a respectful, relaxed atmosphere providing excellent care - sometimes even fun. I work collaboratively to clarify my client's problems and resources, to address their concerns and help them get to where they want to be in life. I don't label my clients and often see myself as a type of teacher or coach. Additionally I worked for 7 years in a major corporation and understand the real world."

"I began my career working in the field of substance abuse and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with individuals, families and couples with a multitude of issues including substance abuse, dual diagnosis, premarital issues, newlywed adjustments and child-rearing problems. I integrate a family systems approach addressing the needs of the family as they navigate family life cycle transitions and/or the substance abuse recovery process. When working with adolescents with addictions, I strive to involve the whole family in counseling in order to maximize the potential for improvement."

"There are times when everyone needs support, advice, and new ways of coping. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just feel "stuck", I can help. As a licensed clinician and the CEO/founder of PRP, I have spent the last 10 years studying integrative and research-informed approaches to psychotherapy and the treatment of emotional/psychological issues in some of the country's best universities, including Northwestern University and UW-Madison. These experiences have allowed me to develop a comprehensive therapeutic approach where I integrate complementary modalities and techniques to offer highly personalized treatment tailored to each client's unique needs."

"Although I work with clients of all ages, I most usually work with young and emerging adults. Ranging from adolescence to adulthood, this broad age group has relatively unique tasks, challenges and opportunities. This stage in life is one of the most exciting, and yet also overwhelming as major changes and decisions are frequent and looming. I enjoy helping clients "un-pack" the various aspects of their experiences and difficulties, in order to develop a deeper and more authentic sense of personal meaning that transcends previous understanding. "

"I have been helping people overcome life's challenges for 20+ years. I utilize a strength-based individual supportive approach to life stressors, family conflict, and behavioral issues. I work with adults, adolescents, and families struggling with a full range of issues, including those related to drug and alcohol addiction. I have experience with the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems, drug courts, the Health and Human Services systems, and the local school systems. I have provided individual and group therapy to the criminal justice population, as well as group therapy to those involved in out-patient substance abuse programs."

"We are a multi-specialty group of doctoral level Licensed Clinical Psychologists and more recently, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families of all ages. We are interested in empowering and reinforcing a person's strengths, rather than focusing on their negative qualities. As such, positive coping skills and the concept of Health Psychology is important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and a healthy mind is important in finding balance and happiness in one's life. We try to understand and appreciate maladaptive patterns and help focus our clients in participating in healthy patterns and outcomes."

"My ideal clients are people who feel stuck. They feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, anger, depression, physical pain, or ineffective relationships. I aim to help them feel empowered to change these patterns and to support them as they do so. In over 10 years of providing therapy, I can confidently say that each and every person has a different experience of what those patterns can be like. As a result, I begin every therapeutic relationship by learning what it looks like for my clients to struggle and what they imagine it will look like for them to feel better."

"I work with our centers providing counseling, staff development and online work on Talent development in a coaching capacity. Always committed to your potential, well being, with active partcipation and towards what you want to achieve. My focus is personal growth, identity and achievement. I have extensive training in individual, Group and Family therapy. My work expands over 30 years (see www.counselingthegifted.com) and www.centerforidentitypotential.com . In addition I provide training /supervision for mental health professionals. A specialty area for me is the Gifted and Talented population providing presentations, workshops and keynotes on counseling and social-emotional needs of this special population."

"**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** Are you living your best life? Despite your best intentions, you might find that life has become a challenge and maybe you could use a little support and guidance to live the life you want and deserve. Learn how to make positive changes that will promote your health and wellness for a better today and future."

"Are you ready to take the next step in your life? I provide therapy to those who want to overcome struggles and trauma in their lives. I have experience aligning my person centered approach with individuals, families, couples, veterans, ex-gang members and professionals in the field of social work, nursing, and therapists."

"Sometimes life's problems can seem overwhelming, or make us feel stuck in place. I would enjoy helping you find a way beyond whatever is holding you back. Even as losses seem to block or narrow our paths forward, I have to believe that exciting challenges and possibilities continue to draw us onward--if we can hold fast to the notion that we humans, working together, are forever capable of growth and change. I can especially help you with aging, transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and religious/existential issues, as well as affirmative approaches to LGBTQI concerns."