Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in River Grove, IL
Choosing to seek counseling can be a vulnerable decision. Maybe you're wondering if things are really that bad or if counseling can even work. Counseling can provide relief, and I strive to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic space in order to help you develop a stronger, peaceful, and more positive sense of self. We'll discuss both short-term coping strategies to provide some relief right away, and we'll explore potential causes - and solutions - to long-term things you've struggled with or wondered about. Together, we can figure out how to address any personal, professional, or relationship issues you want to dive into.
Choosing to seek counseling can be a vulnerable decision. Maybe you're wondering if things are really that bad or if counseling can even work. Counseling can provide relief, and I strive to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic space in order to help you develop a stronger, peaceful, and more positive sense of self. We'll discuss both short-term coping strategies to provide some relief right away, and we'll explore potential causes - and solutions - to long-term things you've struggled with or wondered about. Together, we can figure out how to address any personal, professional, or relationship issues you want to dive into.
My focus is to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with clients experiencing ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). With a background that includes supporting children, families, and justice-involved youth, I bring a broad perspective to understanding how life’s challenges impact emotional well-being.
My focus is to create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with clients experiencing ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). With a background that includes supporting children, families, and justice-involved youth, I bring a broad perspective to understanding how life’s challenges impact emotional well-being.
My ideal clients are adults navigating grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, or major life transitions and who are ready to move toward healing and growth. They often come to me struggling with bereavement, complicated grief, anticipatory loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress. What I value about my work is meeting clients where they are with compassion and clinical understanding. I create a supportive, respectful space where you'll feel genuinely heard and honored for your lived experience. Together, we'll draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR and trauma treatments to work toward meaningful healing.
My ideal clients are adults navigating grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, or major life transitions and who are ready to move toward healing and growth. They often come to me struggling with bereavement, complicated grief, anticipatory loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress. What I value about my work is meeting clients where they are with compassion and clinical understanding. I create a supportive, respectful space where you'll feel genuinely heard and honored for your lived experience. Together, we'll draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR and trauma treatments to work toward meaningful healing.
As a Provisionally Licensed Therapist, LPC, my focus is on helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, men's issues, spirituality-related challenges, grief, relationship difficulties, and stress. I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.
As a Provisionally Licensed Therapist, LPC, my focus is on helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma-related concerns, men's issues, spirituality-related challenges, grief, relationship difficulties, and stress. I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.
Hola, hola! I feel it is an honor to accompany clients in their journey towards growth. Whether you are facing ongoing obstacles, struggling to manage your mood, or going through a life transition such as prepping to welcome a child or starting a new relationship, I would love to work together to help foster in you the necessary skills to feel confident in your journey and tackle any barriers towards your overall wellness!
Hola, hola! I feel it is an honor to accompany clients in their journey towards growth. Whether you are facing ongoing obstacles, struggling to manage your mood, or going through a life transition such as prepping to welcome a child or starting a new relationship, I would love to work together to help foster in you the necessary skills to feel confident in your journey and tackle any barriers towards your overall wellness!
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I work with adults and couples, with clinical expertise in premenstrual disorders (PMDD, PMS, and premenstrual exacerbation of other conditions), relationship concerns, insomnia, and trauma.
I provide personalized, evidence-based treatment to individuals and couples. I approach therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. When applicable, I support patients to understand and adapt to symptom change across the menstrual cycle.
I work with adults and couples, with clinical expertise in premenstrual disorders (PMDD, PMS, and premenstrual exacerbation of other conditions), relationship concerns, insomnia, and trauma.
I provide personalized, evidence-based treatment to individuals and couples. I approach therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. When applicable, I support patients to understand and adapt to symptom change across the menstrual cycle.
Although I often use CBT, I tailer the evidence practice (i.e., ACT, MI, CBT for Insomnia, Interpersonal Therapy) to each patient's needs.
If you are new to therapy or have prior experience, I am here to support you on your journey of self-discovery. Together, we will establish meaningful goals that empower you to create a life that resonates with your values and aspirations. Even if you're unsure of what you seek, let's explore it together. I invite you to approach our sessions with an open mind, ready to uncover new insights about yourself. While there may be challenges ahead, I urge you not to lose hope—I'm here to guide you through every obstacle you encounter.
Although I often use CBT, I tailer the evidence practice (i.e., ACT, MI, CBT for Insomnia, Interpersonal Therapy) to each patient's needs.
If you are new to therapy or have prior experience, I am here to support you on your journey of self-discovery. Together, we will establish meaningful goals that empower you to create a life that resonates with your values and aspirations. Even if you're unsure of what you seek, let's explore it together. I invite you to approach our sessions with an open mind, ready to uncover new insights about yourself. While there may be challenges ahead, I urge you not to lose hope—I'm here to guide you through every obstacle you encounter.
Chronic insomnia hitting hard—leaving you drained, brain-fogged, cranky, and barely functioning through work, family, or daily life?
Dr. David Weidner, Illinois telehealth sleep expert and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine specializes in evidence-based virtual CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) plus treatment for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, CPAP adherence, and nightmares. Convenient online sessions deliver proven tools to fix sleep!
Chronic insomnia hitting hard—leaving you drained, brain-fogged, cranky, and barely functioning through work, family, or daily life?
Dr. David Weidner, Illinois telehealth sleep expert and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine specializes in evidence-based virtual CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) plus treatment for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, CPAP adherence, and nightmares. Convenient online sessions deliver proven tools to fix sleep!
Hi and thanks for reading! If you're seeking support with changes in life, or if depressed/anxious mood seems to be setting you back, then feel free to reach out.
Update: I am recently fully licensed in Illinois and Arizona and accepting patient from these states.. please check your insurance compatibility on my Headway page!
Hi and thanks for reading! If you're seeking support with changes in life, or if depressed/anxious mood seems to be setting you back, then feel free to reach out.
Update: I am recently fully licensed in Illinois and Arizona and accepting patient from these states.. please check your insurance compatibility on my Headway page!
Additional treatment is offered for sleep disorders that include insomnia.
It's important to be able to talk through and process life's struggles in a nonjudgemental open environment. The method of therapy that I use is both supportive and directive to help facilitate change. This balance is helpful in treating mood disorders, sleep disorders and disordered eating. I can help you create an alternative perspective.
Additional treatment is offered for sleep disorders that include insomnia.
It's important to be able to talk through and process life's struggles in a nonjudgemental open environment. The method of therapy that I use is both supportive and directive to help facilitate change. This balance is helpful in treating mood disorders, sleep disorders and disordered eating. I can help you create an alternative perspective.
I assist adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, sleep problems, trauma, interpersonal concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and life and career transitions.
I have specialized training and certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and will use these and other approaches to help you on your path towards your goals.
I assist adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, sleep problems, trauma, interpersonal concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and life and career transitions.
I have specialized training and certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and will use these and other approaches to help you on your path towards your goals.
I work with people struggling with sleep concerns and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
In a private, serene, and supportive atmosphere, we can begin to see ourselves with a fresh, renewed clarity and begin to brighten our relationships with others. With kindness, caring, and compassion and a little bit of humor, I'll help you build on your strengths to achieve fullest growth and happiness.
I work with people struggling with sleep concerns and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
In a private, serene, and supportive atmosphere, we can begin to see ourselves with a fresh, renewed clarity and begin to brighten our relationships with others. With kindness, caring, and compassion and a little bit of humor, I'll help you build on your strengths to achieve fullest growth and happiness.
" or " Sleep happens when everything catches up with me".
I help individuals whose chronic stress & unresolved trauma keep them stuck in cycles of insomnia or anxiety using CBT-I , EMDR, IFS, & evidence-based therapy, such as: Trouble falling asleep/staying asleep; Racing mind at night; Chronic tension/anxiety; History neglectful, chaotic, or stressful relationships; poor response to medication, apps, sleep hygiene
" or " Sleep happens when everything catches up with me".
I help individuals whose chronic stress & unresolved trauma keep them stuck in cycles of insomnia or anxiety using CBT-I , EMDR, IFS, & evidence-based therapy, such as: Trouble falling asleep/staying asleep; Racing mind at night; Chronic tension/anxiety; History neglectful, chaotic, or stressful relationships; poor response to medication, apps, sleep hygiene
If you're struggling to manage these thoughts and feelings on your own, reaching out to a therapist with expertise in perinatal mental health can help with decreasing worry, depression, and getting your sleep back on track.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported in whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big life changes, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, you deserve a space where you can process your emotions and regain a sense of balance.
If you're struggling to manage these thoughts and feelings on your own, reaching out to a therapist with expertise in perinatal mental health can help with decreasing worry, depression, and getting your sleep back on track.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported in whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big life changes, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, you deserve a space where you can process your emotions and regain a sense of balance.
I am a licensed child/adolescent/adult clinical psychologist & Sleep Science Coach trained in CBT-I for insomnia.
I am humbled to be a winner of the Prestigious 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. I served as the Chair of Continuing Education for the Illinois Psychological Assoc. & local mental health board. I deliver professional workshops on sleep & wellness issues & give TV/radio/media interviews. I am a consultant for organizations, corporations & schools.
I am a licensed child/adolescent/adult clinical psychologist & Sleep Science Coach trained in CBT-I for insomnia.
I am humbled to be a winner of the Prestigious 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. I served as the Chair of Continuing Education for the Illinois Psychological Assoc. & local mental health board. I deliver professional workshops on sleep & wellness issues & give TV/radio/media interviews. I am a consultant for organizations, corporations & schools.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective but I also utilize many cognitive behavioral techniques including CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
My first question to any new client is, "How will you know when therapy is over?" This helps us both to define the goals of therapy. Together, we'll focus on solutions to problems, and build on the strengths already there.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective but I also utilize many cognitive behavioral techniques including CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
My first question to any new client is, "How will you know when therapy is over?" This helps us both to define the goals of therapy. Together, we'll focus on solutions to problems, and build on the strengths already there.
I specialize in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.
I focus on teaching my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, rather than react, leading to a spiral of further stress and anxiety. In therapy sessions, I may use a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, CBT-I, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and more.
I specialize in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.
I focus on teaching my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, rather than react, leading to a spiral of further stress and anxiety. In therapy sessions, I may use a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, CBT-I, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and more.
I also have a strong interest in childhood sleep disturbances and enjoy working with parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers to address sleep problems.
As a parent and as a therapist for young children, I wholeheartedly understand the various difficulties of raising children, as well as the great joys of parenthood. I view therapy with young children as a means to discover underlying issues that could be impacting a child's current emotional or behavioral presentation and working with the parents and child as a team in addressing those issues. I have a warm, inviting and causal style of interacting with families that helps them feel less anxiety about participating in the therapeutic process.
I also have a strong interest in childhood sleep disturbances and enjoy working with parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers to address sleep problems.
As a parent and as a therapist for young children, I wholeheartedly understand the various difficulties of raising children, as well as the great joys of parenthood. I view therapy with young children as a means to discover underlying issues that could be impacting a child's current emotional or behavioral presentation and working with the parents and child as a team in addressing those issues. I have a warm, inviting and causal style of interacting with families that helps them feel less anxiety about participating in the therapeutic process.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, stress, insomnia, self-esteem, and relationship challenges including divorce, infidelity,
I specialize in anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, stress, insomnia, self-esteem, and relationship challenges including divorce, infidelity, and ENM/poly relationships. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, kink-friendly, sex-positive, and welcoming to bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, and nonbinary clients.
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I specialize in anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, stress, insomnia, self-esteem, and relationship challenges including divorce, infidelity,
I specialize in anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders, stress, insomnia, self-esteem, and relationship challenges including divorce, infidelity, and ENM/poly relationships. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, kink-friendly, sex-positive, and welcoming to bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, and nonbinary clients.
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Salk has expertise in mood disorders, eating disorders, behavioral sleep medicine, perinatal mental health, and gender and sexual minority youth.
Dr. Rachel Salk is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. Salk primarily uses a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. She also incorporates elements from mindfulness-based stress reduction, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. Salk specializes in working with women and girls at various life transitions, including adolescence, college, and the perinatal period.
Salk has expertise in mood disorders, eating disorders, behavioral sleep medicine, perinatal mental health, and gender and sexual minority youth.
Dr. Rachel Salk is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. Salk primarily uses a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. She also incorporates elements from mindfulness-based stress reduction, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. Salk specializes in working with women and girls at various life transitions, including adolescence, college, and the perinatal period.
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.