Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
Santina Maria Bianco
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
It is my goal to provide a safe and collaborative space where you can fully express your thoughts, feelings, doubts, and desires. I deeply respect all people and their unique identities and experiences. I listen carefully to make sure I fully understand and then work in partnership and support to develop goals and plans. It is my hope that everyone I meet with feels accepted and comfortable throughout our journey together.
It is my goal to provide a safe and collaborative space where you can fully express your thoughts, feelings, doubts, and desires. I deeply respect all people and their unique identities and experiences. I listen carefully to make sure I fully understand and then work in partnership and support to develop goals and plans. It is my hope that everyone I meet with feels accepted and comfortable throughout our journey together.
“The only constant in life is change.” While we know this to be true, we are more acutely aware of it at certain times than at other times. If your life is changing and you’re not sure where you’re headed, I can help. Perhaps you have outgrown where you are, be that in a relationship or job. Maybe someone important to you died and you are struggling with the loss. Or there have been other losses and you are feeling unsure of who you are. If you are in a difficult transition and feel stuck, confused, or anxious, I can help.
“The only constant in life is change.” While we know this to be true, we are more acutely aware of it at certain times than at other times. If your life is changing and you’re not sure where you’re headed, I can help. Perhaps you have outgrown where you are, be that in a relationship or job. Maybe someone important to you died and you are struggling with the loss. Or there have been other losses and you are feeling unsure of who you are. If you are in a difficult transition and feel stuck, confused, or anxious, I can help.
The Learning Assessment Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
The Learning Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations for school aged-children, adolescents, college students and adults that help to reveal an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses, identify learning and attentional disorders, autism and differentiate normal stressors that foster the development and resiliency, from anxiety and mood disorders that impede healthy development. Assessments provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s functioning that can be used to guide parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in providing targeted research-supported interventions and accommodations.
The Learning Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations for school aged-children, adolescents, college students and adults that help to reveal an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses, identify learning and attentional disorders, autism and differentiate normal stressors that foster the development and resiliency, from anxiety and mood disorders that impede healthy development. Assessments provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s functioning that can be used to guide parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in providing targeted research-supported interventions and accommodations.
Therapy is a collaborative process and I work with clients to create a safe and supportive environment so they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the client's experiences, perspective and needs. I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I work with each client to identify their own goals and develop a plan for achieving them. I am committed to helping clients identify and address the underlying factors contributing to their mental struggles and supporting them in developing healthy coping strategies.
Therapy is a collaborative process and I work with clients to create a safe and supportive environment so they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the client's experiences, perspective and needs. I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I work with each client to identify their own goals and develop a plan for achieving them. I am committed to helping clients identify and address the underlying factors contributing to their mental struggles and supporting them in developing healthy coping strategies.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
Melissa Rust is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois, and a Nationally Certified Counselor, trained in EMDR and Gottman principles, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Are you having conflict in your relationships, feeling stuck, depressed, or anxious? My specialization is working with people to heal anxiety, PTSD, and depressive symptoms, and resolve relational conflicts. Counseling provides incredible benefits including improved mental health, enhanced coping skills, emotional support, personal growth and self-empowerment.
Melissa Rust is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois, and a Nationally Certified Counselor, trained in EMDR and Gottman principles, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Are you having conflict in your relationships, feeling stuck, depressed, or anxious? My specialization is working with people to heal anxiety, PTSD, and depressive symptoms, and resolve relational conflicts. Counseling provides incredible benefits including improved mental health, enhanced coping skills, emotional support, personal growth and self-empowerment.
I provide a safe, calm, and compassionate space for you to connect deeply with your own insight. From a young age, we often develop patterns and dynamics that no longer serve us as adults. In therapy, we work together to uncover your authentic self in all its beauty. Let's walk the path to rediscovering your curiosity, creativity, confidence, and clarity.
I provide a safe, calm, and compassionate space for you to connect deeply with your own insight. From a young age, we often develop patterns and dynamics that no longer serve us as adults. In therapy, we work together to uncover your authentic self in all its beauty. Let's walk the path to rediscovering your curiosity, creativity, confidence, and clarity.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special area of interest and expertise in anxiety, trauma, anger and addictive behaviors. I specialize in guiding people through difficult past experiences, navigating current worries, and replacing unhealthy habits. My approach involves promoting recovery, facilitating emotional growth and building coping skills to gain renewed clarity and to take on life's challenges. Through the delivery of research-supported therapies, I focus on examining difficult thoughts/emotions, promoting self-compassion, and developing healthy and loving relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special area of interest and expertise in anxiety, trauma, anger and addictive behaviors. I specialize in guiding people through difficult past experiences, navigating current worries, and replacing unhealthy habits. My approach involves promoting recovery, facilitating emotional growth and building coping skills to gain renewed clarity and to take on life's challenges. Through the delivery of research-supported therapies, I focus on examining difficult thoughts/emotions, promoting self-compassion, and developing healthy and loving relationships.
We all experience challenges and times when we feel overwhelmed. It's not uncommon to feel alone and isolated. We can work together to help you gain perspective, learn new coping strategies and change unhealthy ways of thinking. I take a caring, holistic approach that treats each person as a unique individual. My role is to be a guide in a partnership with you to help you define your goals in order to meet your full potential. I enjoy working with people to meet their goals through relational approaches and practical solutions to life concerns.
We all experience challenges and times when we feel overwhelmed. It's not uncommon to feel alone and isolated. We can work together to help you gain perspective, learn new coping strategies and change unhealthy ways of thinking. I take a caring, holistic approach that treats each person as a unique individual. My role is to be a guide in a partnership with you to help you define your goals in order to meet your full potential. I enjoy working with people to meet their goals through relational approaches and practical solutions to life concerns.
Charlotte Royal Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
My approach to therapy is centered on the belief that everyone has inherent strengths and wisdom. Working together in our sessions, we will explore a path to meaningful insights into your life. In the process, you will learn new skills that will allow you to bring about thoughtful, positive changes.
My approach to therapy is centered on the belief that everyone has inherent strengths and wisdom. Working together in our sessions, we will explore a path to meaningful insights into your life. In the process, you will learn new skills that will allow you to bring about thoughtful, positive changes.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
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As a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. I’m here to help you develop the skills and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and achieve your goals. I am an active listener and I strive to understand you and your unique story to help us put the pieces of the puzzle together for lasting change.
As a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. I’m here to help you develop the skills and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and achieve your goals. I am an active listener and I strive to understand you and your unique story to help us put the pieces of the puzzle together for lasting change.
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the owner of Nourish Wellness & Therapy, LLC. I specialize in supporting girls, teens, and women across the lifespan. The guiding principles in my therapy work include collaboration, empowerment, and growth. I provide support to help my clients nourish their relationship with themselves and their bodies. We can work to identify and grow your tools to be rooted in a happy and healthy future.
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the owner of Nourish Wellness & Therapy, LLC. I specialize in supporting girls, teens, and women across the lifespan. The guiding principles in my therapy work include collaboration, empowerment, and growth. I provide support to help my clients nourish their relationship with themselves and their bodies. We can work to identify and grow your tools to be rooted in a happy and healthy future.
As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively with you to problem solve, improve your coping skills, heal from past traumas and make positive life changes. Our work together will help you develop a better understanding of yourself and patterns of behavior. Additionally, I partner with parents and primary caregivers to develop strategies and gain a better understanding of the meaning behind children’s behavior. I believe working directly with primary caregivers can be more effective in achieving change than working one-on-one with a young child. I provide my clients with an environment based on sensitivity, empathy and respect.
As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively with you to problem solve, improve your coping skills, heal from past traumas and make positive life changes. Our work together will help you develop a better understanding of yourself and patterns of behavior. Additionally, I partner with parents and primary caregivers to develop strategies and gain a better understanding of the meaning behind children’s behavior. I believe working directly with primary caregivers can be more effective in achieving change than working one-on-one with a young child. I provide my clients with an environment based on sensitivity, empathy and respect.
Great Lakes Psychology Group - Des Plaines
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Des Plaines understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Des Plaines understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Andrea Wintroub
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD , MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life can be challenging, can frustrate or hurt in so very many ways. The weighty experiences that cause us to stumble and fall often set up shop in our brains, leading us to view and react to life experiences as threats to survival. My desire is to reduce the emotional pain that comes from experiencing trauma or traumatic brain injury, and so allow the freedom to view life with greater peace, trust, and clarity. As a licensed therapist, I’m dedicated to helping individuals who are navigating the complexities of trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Life can be challenging, can frustrate or hurt in so very many ways. The weighty experiences that cause us to stumble and fall often set up shop in our brains, leading us to view and react to life experiences as threats to survival. My desire is to reduce the emotional pain that comes from experiencing trauma or traumatic brain injury, and so allow the freedom to view life with greater peace, trust, and clarity. As a licensed therapist, I’m dedicated to helping individuals who are navigating the complexities of trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Emily E Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I enjoy working with adults and teens using a positive approach to managing mental health. I have experience with a variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, depression, substance use, and process addictions. I believe that in order to make lasting changes in emotional and behavioral health it is important to improve the relationship with our Self and integrate positive coping strategies. My approach to therapy is an openness to talk about what is working, what is not, and finding ways to make changes without feeling pressured. Therapy is your time to be your authentic self!
I enjoy working with adults and teens using a positive approach to managing mental health. I have experience with a variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, depression, substance use, and process addictions. I believe that in order to make lasting changes in emotional and behavioral health it is important to improve the relationship with our Self and integrate positive coping strategies. My approach to therapy is an openness to talk about what is working, what is not, and finding ways to make changes without feeling pressured. Therapy is your time to be your authentic self!
SPACE for new BCBS Blue Choice/ PPO and Aetna PPO Illinois clients. It's an honor to be trusted with some of the most difficult and personal areas of people's lives. I respect how challenging it can be to come to therapy and speak to a stranger. Many people say they don't want a therapist who "sits quietly and nods" while they talk. I provide a comfortable and safe space for people to share their concerns, and our time together can be conversational and direct. I can be an active partner in your choice to move forward in your life. Therapy is a place to explore together, improve the quality of your life and expand your choices.
SPACE for new BCBS Blue Choice/ PPO and Aetna PPO Illinois clients. It's an honor to be trusted with some of the most difficult and personal areas of people's lives. I respect how challenging it can be to come to therapy and speak to a stranger. Many people say they don't want a therapist who "sits quietly and nods" while they talk. I provide a comfortable and safe space for people to share their concerns, and our time together can be conversational and direct. I can be an active partner in your choice to move forward in your life. Therapy is a place to explore together, improve the quality of your life and expand your choices.
I am a graduate from the Illinois School Of Professional Psychology. I completed my training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Pain Management (now known as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). I have worked in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience treating adults and geriatrics with a wide variety of psychological issues. I treat a variety of conditions such as, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life adjustment difficulties. I am also on staff at the Amita neuroscience institute.
I am a graduate from the Illinois School Of Professional Psychology. I completed my training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Pain Management (now known as the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). I have worked in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience treating adults and geriatrics with a wide variety of psychological issues. I treat a variety of conditions such as, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life adjustment difficulties. I am also on staff at the Amita neuroscience institute.
Life can be challenging and reaching out for help can also be difficult. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients where they can expect to be met with compassion and understanding. I work with my clients to facilitate growth, insight, and self-compassion. I believe that these are core aspects in helping people build the necessary tools for navigating life. I have a diverse clinical background and have worked with people in various stages of their lives.
Life can be challenging and reaching out for help can also be difficult. As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients where they can expect to be met with compassion and understanding. I work with my clients to facilitate growth, insight, and self-compassion. I believe that these are core aspects in helping people build the necessary tools for navigating life. I have a diverse clinical background and have worked with people in various stages of their lives.
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Number of Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Park Ridge, IL who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Grief |
| 63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 61% | Aetna |
| 52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Park Ridge, IL see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |