Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Park Ridge, IL

Mari Richko is the owner /founder of Center for Authentic Living in Park Ridge IL. She has been working in the holistic health field for 25 years applying her background in Body Centered Psychotherapy and bodywork therapies to her work. Mari is well known in the addiction community for her work in enhancing recovery for those suffering from substance abuse, eating disorders, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, other mental and physical aliments. She incorporates mindfulness, body awareness, IFS ( Internal Family Systems ), and Traditional Chinese Medicine to facilitate a connection with our inner experience from a place of curiosity.

Don’t you wish life came with an instruction manual? Perhaps you have tried everything to get yourself out of this funk. Maybe you hoped time would heal. Yet, it still feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest and your thoughts won’t stop spiraling. Or maybe that mental fog just won’t go away, and you cannot bring yourself to participate, much less enjoy, anything (or maybe anyone) in your life right now. Or perhaps your relationship is still lifeless or conflict-ridden and something has to give.

I work with individuals across the lifespan however my specialties are working with women and health care/mental health professionals. My Ideal clients are interested in deeper, longer-term work, and are open to emotional exploration and mind-body approaches. My areas of specialization include complex issues related to trauma, abuse or neglect, grief, loss, separation, life transition, relationship difficulties, dissociation, emotional regulation, sexuality, body image concerns, and fertility issues. I also have significant experience working with cancer survivors and their families as well as in the area of relational violence.

Throughout our lives, we can all benefit from some outside help to guide us back on track. As a mental health counselor I understand the value of proper self-care, which includes taking care of our emotional and mental needs. Whether I am working with people experiencing anxiety, stress, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, relationship issues, or those with substance use or addiction- my goal is to get to know you and all the important aspects of your life that make you unique. Once we determine the focus of counseling, it will be a collaborative process to begin to motivate change and set goals that are important to you.

Sofia Jimenez, JD, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist whose clients often describe as warm, direct, and creative. Sofia has extensive experience helping people who struggle with life changes, loss, chronic worry, and addictions. Most of her clients come to therapy seeking strength and motivation to improve their lives and simply to feel better. Sofia will work to help you discover what motivates you in a practical, empathic atmosphere that supports self-acceptance, growth and confidence in your own unique abilities.

It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.

Founder of the Holistic Therapy Institute, Dr. Cynthia Yesko is a counselor and educator with over 30 years’ experience helping clients rework old stress patterns that can interfere with health and wellness into more updated patterns that make it easier to navigate ordinary stressors and extraordinary challenges. The institute offers counseling and am education program for professionals. Dr. Yesko specializes in trauma, clergy abuse, and betrayal trauma. She uses techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, progressive relaxation, guided imagery, and deep breathing to help reset the body’s relaxation response.

Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.

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.

Think you are a lesser person for seeking treatment? Don’t like the “stigma” associated with therapy? Embarrassed? Don’t be! Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Better Your Life!

I am here to help anyone who wants to live a more full life. Whether your goal is to reduce specific symptoms, feel better, or personal growth, there are so many ways we can work together to reach your goals. I am trauma-informed and EMDR certified. I have a passion for helping children feel confident and capable of living their best lives and also love helping older adults feel more connected. I am a certified integrative medicine for mental health provider and incorporates alternative/wholistic approaches into practice to enable mind-body balance. I love incorporating neuroscience and conflict resolution into my practice.

Whether it’s because you’re dealing with the chronic stress of relationship or parenting issues, you’re having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or you’re simply feeling “stuck”, my goal is to help you gain acceptance and compassion towards yourself and work towards the possibility of change. I help clients explore the ways they function while helping them find acceptance & understanding towards themselves. As clients increase their capacity to adapt & adjust and find new ways to navigate their challenges, they experience relief and move toward more balance & meaningful connections in life.

I work very well with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem or relationship issues. Common examples of issues that these clients face are trouble setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, lack of self-esteem or difficulty managing their emotions. These clients are hoping to increase their coping skills in these areas and want resources to assist in navigating their symptoms or need a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk things through. Evaluating all aspects of life through a collaborative relationship, we can work to decide how my client can live a thriving, healthy life.

I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist who focuses on the unique qualities each client brings to therapy. I specialize in helping children and teens find relief from anxiety and depression mostly, but also have experience helping families cope with major and minor life transitions. Many of my clients seek to improve the quality of their lives and like to set collaborative goals with me to do so. I also love to work with parents to equip them with parenting tools, including behavioral plans, sleep training plans, potty training plans and improving communication within the family system.

Many people avoid seeking help for fear that they or their children will be labeled. My motto is: "Peel off the labels and see the person underneath." I believe you are a person with unique needs, strengths, and challenges, that there are complex reasons you are living the life you are living today - AND, you can improve. Emotional pain and problems are just as natural and normal as physical pain and problems. When we let go of the labels we have about ourselves, our problems, or therapy in general, we can begin healing the pain and resolving the problems.

Do you have a toxic relationship in your life that is causing you stress? It could be a parent, spouse, child, sibling, teacher, coach, boss, co-worker, friend, neighbor, or significant other. Does this person trigger you to over-eat/under eat, use alcohol/drugs, or feel anxious or depressed? Do you have symptoms of C-PTSD? I am a holistic therapist specializing in empath/highly sensitive person (HSP), and narcissistic abuse recovery. I will help you build the inner resources to aid in healing the whole person; mind, body, and soul.