Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Saint Charles, IL

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I intimately understand that life can be stressful and that life transitions can be overwhelming and confusing. I understand that the upheaval of life often leads to feelings of fear, helplessness, and hopelessness and can be experienced as anxiety, depression, or simply a loss of self. I understand that you have questions about therapy….

Life throws all of us (as humans), many difficult situations that at times are hard to navigate without extra support. I empower individuals and families to create healthier coping skills. These skills help create a happier sense of self in individuals, and the positive impact extends to their homes. It also helps create a better society. My approach encompasses a variety of clinical interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to name a few. I consider myself an Integrative and Holistic therapist.

Estoy disponible para consejería individual, familiar, y terapia de parejas. Como consejero, me enfocó en el bienestar mental, físico, y espiritual de la persona. Si busca un centro para reflexión, les invito comunicarse conmigo. Me especializo en la depresión, ansiedad, problemas de aculturación, dolor y pérdida personal. También, me especializo en haciendo evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración., necesarios para los casos de la VISA U, VAWA, perdón, etc., Si se encuentra perdido, frustrado, o necesita apoyo se puede comunicar conmigo en su idioma.

Carl Jung once said: "Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." Coming to therapy is an act of courage in itself and a testament to awakening your heart as a compass. Working together in a safe environment of acceptance and empathic dialogue, we will navigate struggles, develop healthy coping skills, and outline strategies that create hope and healing in the short term and generate meaningful, lasting change in the long term.

No, I don't think you are the same as anyone else. I don't think I have all the answers. I don't even know you yet. What I do know, is that I am willing to work with you to change the course of the next chapter of your life. I know that I truly appreciate the uniqueness of your life story. I know I want to help you meet YOUR goals, not the goals someone else has for you. I know that together we could create something different if you are tired of every day being the same.

Accepting new clients. BCBS ppo/self-pay. Licensed in IL and FL. In-person in St Charles, IL, & telehealth. You're a motivated adult or couple dealing with issues of trauma-related anxiety/depression. Maybe things have happened to you; maybe you do things even you don't understand. But there are reasons why. Let's figure it out together, looking at your patterns and attachment styles and resolve it with EMDR and newer techniques, including fast, simple polyvagal exercises that reduce anxiety and depression. You deserve empathy and the innovative techniques, so you can create your own feelings of self-esteem, security and wellness.

Taking the first step takes a lot of courage. Wherever you are on your journey to a more authentic, healthy you, I can help. My warm, caring approach combines compassion, trust, and strength-based practices to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals and families to learn and grow. Together, we can set short/long term goals, identify negative thought and behavior patterns, develop a variety of coping skills, and gain new insight with each session. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group sessions. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress & time

Specialized Forensic Unit LLC is a private nongovernmental organization, providing psychological evaluations in Illinois and Wisconsin. We provide thorough, timely, research-based evaluations, specifically tailored to answer referral questions that courts, attorneys, correctional facilities, or patients may have. The main goal of our agency is to provide the most objective and unbiased assessment, which outlines client’s current treatment needs and strengths. We strive to provide the most representative evaluations, using the latest psychological measures and research. Dr. Kostyshyna is our lead psychologist and mental health expert

Congratulations, you have made the first and most important step in helping yourself reach your goals. I believe psychotherapy is truly a process, one which the therapist can help guide a client to make the changes they need for positive change. My 15+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults and families allows for me to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms. As all clients have differing needs, it is crucial for you to find the right therapist, the one with whom you feel a comfort and who might best help you succeed.

Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can feel comfortable expressing thoughts and feelings? I understand the difficulty of discussing past hurts and experiences. I provide a nonjudgmental place to heal and find hope and humor along the way. In appointments, we will help you let go of dark times and find light in the present and future. Everyone struggles, we are all working to the best of our ability. I provide an objective, safe place with skilled guidance to help you heal and create hope.

I bring to the practice over ten years of working with adults, adolescents, and their families in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. For a period, I served as clinical director of a child and adolescent psychiatric unit. As a result, I frequently takes on adolescents with more significant emotional and behavioral disorders and families in crisis in which hospitalization may be required. Outside of working with adolescents, one of my particular interests is doing marital therapy. Additionally, my specialties with adults are anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, pain management, and men's issues.

My style is to respect your strengths to help you foster insights into making your life better. I enjoy my work and utilize a variety of proven clinical skills and common sense. You may be going through a new issue and find it overwhelming, or you may be repeating an old behvioral pattern. I have a very interactive style and like to give homework to keep the progress going so you can move on in a healthy productive way. Call or e-mail today for a free consultation. Look for my best selling books on AMAZON: Healing Your Lost Inner Child and Healing Your Wounded Relationship. Or my YouTube channel: The Art of Practical Wisdom.

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, or other issues men face? Steve currently practices as a high school social worker working with students with IEPs and general education students. Steve currently works with adolescents, families and adults with a range of mental health concerns including ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum, obsessions, anger management, and interpersonal conflicts. He works with individuals who have experienced significant life stressors and are looking for positive ways of coping.

I can help you save your marriage! Change a behavior and you change your life.

I have over 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents,the LGBTQ community and also specialize in couples and family therapy. My areas of particular interest include relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual abuse, and addiction. I believe it's important to work openly with issues of faith and spirituality as they naturally emerge during the process of therapy. I value kindness, openness, curiosity and humor as these qualities shape my approach to both therapy and life.

Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed with the issues of life? Do you struggle with anxiousness, negative thoughts, or self-defeating behavior? Do you sometimes feel disconnected or in a mental haze wondering "if" or "how" you could find lasting relief?

I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step towards better health! Starting is always the toughest part, but Therapists are human too! So when you step into my office, I promise to always work my absolute hardest to help you accomplish your goals! Don't know your goals? No problem! I love helping my clients re-discover how amazing they already are! Next, we work together to figure out an action plan to help you live your best life! I’m not the stuffy Therapist type. I love coffee (Starbucks), singing in the rain, dancing, laughing and long walks down the aisle of Target! Now onto the more important, professional stuff…