Ambetter Therapists in Skokie, IL
My ideal client is a survivor of trauma seeking healing, resilience, and self-discovery. They may struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. Together, we work to understand their story, build coping skills, and restore hope. Through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach, I provide a safe space for growth, empowerment, and connection. The goal is to regain control, heal emotional wounds, and thrive with renewed strength and confidence.
My ideal client is a survivor of trauma seeking healing, resilience, and self-discovery. They may struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. Together, we work to understand their story, build coping skills, and restore hope. Through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach, I provide a safe space for growth, empowerment, and connection. The goal is to regain control, heal emotional wounds, and thrive with renewed strength and confidence.
At times, we need help navigating struggles that influence our relationships and quality of life. As a clinical psychologist, I emphasize the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist within a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Through the use of insight-oriented and collaborative therapy, a process of change can occur, one can manage their mental health problems, and one can utilize coping strategies to improve relationships and other difficulties in life.
At times, we need help navigating struggles that influence our relationships and quality of life. As a clinical psychologist, I emphasize the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist within a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Through the use of insight-oriented and collaborative therapy, a process of change can occur, one can manage their mental health problems, and one can utilize coping strategies to improve relationships and other difficulties in life.
Congratulations on talking the first steps toward recovery. Talking to a stranger about your challenges may seem awkward, but with the right therapist it becomes easier. Our work together will be unique since no one approach is best. Whatever the problem may be, taking this first crucial step is how to start on the changes you want to achieve. I have personally traveled down this path before and have done my own personal work and transformation. This is why I respectfully feel I am in a position to guide you. I am licensed to work in IL, N.C. and S.C. via telehealth and accept most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.
Congratulations on talking the first steps toward recovery. Talking to a stranger about your challenges may seem awkward, but with the right therapist it becomes easier. Our work together will be unique since no one approach is best. Whatever the problem may be, taking this first crucial step is how to start on the changes you want to achieve. I have personally traveled down this path before and have done my own personal work and transformation. This is why I respectfully feel I am in a position to guide you. I am licensed to work in IL, N.C. and S.C. via telehealth and accept most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.
I am an LCPC in Illinois. I have focused my attention on treating adults with anxiety and depression. I believe in learning coping skills and positive communication to deal with significant life events. The goal of treatment is validation through re-focusing on individual strengths to improve overall quality of life.
I am an LCPC in Illinois. I have focused my attention on treating adults with anxiety and depression. I believe in learning coping skills and positive communication to deal with significant life events. The goal of treatment is validation through re-focusing on individual strengths to improve overall quality of life.
Being a kid or teen today can feel like living in a pressure cooker. Between academic stress, social anxiety, and the unique hurdles of neurodivergence, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and misunderstood. I offer a space where you are truly heard—not just 'managed.'
Being a kid or teen today can feel like living in a pressure cooker. Between academic stress, social anxiety, and the unique hurdles of neurodivergence, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and misunderstood. I offer a space where you are truly heard—not just 'managed.'
Considering therapy or a life change? Would you like to feel happier? More satisfied? More in control? You already on your way. Whether you are hoping to process past events, address specific issues in your present, or to "figure things out", I am glad to guide you and support you. I am a therapist who is passionate about facilitating meaningful, lasting change, no matter the circumstances.
Considering therapy or a life change? Would you like to feel happier? More satisfied? More in control? You already on your way. Whether you are hoping to process past events, address specific issues in your present, or to "figure things out", I am glad to guide you and support you. I am a therapist who is passionate about facilitating meaningful, lasting change, no matter the circumstances.
Please contact me if you need a mental health evaluation for your immigration case. I have 10 years of experience and can help if you have one of the following types of cases: Extreme hardship, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, asylum, or SIJS. Therapy clients: I work with married and engaged couples, families, and adult individuals. I have significant experience working with children and families who are involved with DCFS. I can help your blended family work through issues. I also enjoy working with parents who are rethinking their parenting style and want to work towards a more satisfying relationship with their child(ren).
Please contact me if you need a mental health evaluation for your immigration case. I have 10 years of experience and can help if you have one of the following types of cases: Extreme hardship, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, asylum, or SIJS. Therapy clients: I work with married and engaged couples, families, and adult individuals. I have significant experience working with children and families who are involved with DCFS. I can help your blended family work through issues. I also enjoy working with parents who are rethinking their parenting style and want to work towards a more satisfying relationship with their child(ren).
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I am interested in working with clients with all different needs, backgrounds and experiences. I am passionate about working with clients who are ready to have a safe, consistent and effective space to process their therapeutic needs. As an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I am enthusiastic to implement this highly effective technique for various matters such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, OCD, grief, and more.
I am interested in working with clients with all different needs, backgrounds and experiences. I am passionate about working with clients who are ready to have a safe, consistent and effective space to process their therapeutic needs. As an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I am enthusiastic to implement this highly effective technique for various matters such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, OCD, grief, and more.
I have been in private practice for 50+ years, having earned my Master's and Doctorate from Illinois Institute of Technology and my clinical psychology license from the State of Illinois in 1973. Having been in active practice for this long, I have had the privilege of studying under some of the most significant figures in psychology in the Midwest. Gaining feedback from clients over the years on their outcomes allowed me to hone my skills as a diagnostician and clinician. Applying this knowledge and learning from the outcomes has allowed me to increase my success rate with my patients.
I have been in private practice for 50+ years, having earned my Master's and Doctorate from Illinois Institute of Technology and my clinical psychology license from the State of Illinois in 1973. Having been in active practice for this long, I have had the privilege of studying under some of the most significant figures in psychology in the Midwest. Gaining feedback from clients over the years on their outcomes allowed me to hone my skills as a diagnostician and clinician. Applying this knowledge and learning from the outcomes has allowed me to increase my success rate with my patients.
I am a passionate healing professional who believes healing happens differently for everyone. I believe healing is a collaborative process in which curiosity, openness, relationship, and patience remain at the partnership's core. I explore creative and anti-oppressive practices, which create space for trauma narratives to take unfiltered shape and traditional modalities. I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I often try and weave humor in whatever modality is being used.
I am a passionate healing professional who believes healing happens differently for everyone. I believe healing is a collaborative process in which curiosity, openness, relationship, and patience remain at the partnership's core. I explore creative and anti-oppressive practices, which create space for trauma narratives to take unfiltered shape and traditional modalities. I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I often try and weave humor in whatever modality is being used.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and I have 10 years of experience working with mental health/substance use disorder populations. I am well-versed in working with adults experiencing behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and grief. I utilize an Existential/Mindfulness-based approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and I have 10 years of experience working with mental health/substance use disorder populations. I am well-versed in working with adults experiencing behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and grief. I utilize an Existential/Mindfulness-based approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I have developed a compassionate and eclectic approach that is tailored to each individual's needs. I've worked with clients who have faced trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues, and I'm committed to creating a safe, client-centered space that fosters growth and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I have developed a compassionate and eclectic approach that is tailored to each individual's needs. I've worked with clients who have faced trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues, and I'm committed to creating a safe, client-centered space that fosters growth and healing.
Thank you for taking the big step to start your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.” I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and have over 17 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Over the years, I have served as a Mental Health Therapist, Child Welfare Supervisor, School Counselor, and Crisis Screener/Therapist.
Thank you for taking the big step to start your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.” I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and have over 17 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Over the years, I have served as a Mental Health Therapist, Child Welfare Supervisor, School Counselor, and Crisis Screener/Therapist.
Doing the work it takes to find the right therapist when your mind and heart are struggling and in need of that help takes an enormous amount of strength and hope. As a highly experienced clinical social worker, my goal is to bring my wide-range of experience with therapeutic modalities and diverse populations to capitalize on your strengths and hope. I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. While I have experience ranging from counseling people living with varying degrees of mental illness, to refugees from conflict zones, and survivors of Queer hate motivated violence.
Doing the work it takes to find the right therapist when your mind and heart are struggling and in need of that help takes an enormous amount of strength and hope. As a highly experienced clinical social worker, my goal is to bring my wide-range of experience with therapeutic modalities and diverse populations to capitalize on your strengths and hope. I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. While I have experience ranging from counseling people living with varying degrees of mental illness, to refugees from conflict zones, and survivors of Queer hate motivated violence.
My ideal client is anyone ready to invest in their mental health and personal growth. They are open to change, motivated to reach their goals, and willing to explore their inner experiences in a supportive space. I work with clients of all ages.
My ideal client is anyone ready to invest in their mental health and personal growth. They are open to change, motivated to reach their goals, and willing to explore their inner experiences in a supportive space. I work with clients of all ages.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, family conflict, identity concerns, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. I believe that lasting change only happens when people feel they're talking to a real person who understands the cultural complexities that make them unique. My work is collaborative and built on the trusting relationships I take time to develop with my clients.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, family conflict, identity concerns, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. I believe that lasting change only happens when people feel they're talking to a real person who understands the cultural complexities that make them unique. My work is collaborative and built on the trusting relationships I take time to develop with my clients.
Feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Relationship problems? Stress at home or work? Struggling with codependency? Counseling can help! I treat adults, teens, and couples suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and addictions. I also work with families, couples, and individuals who struggle with relationship problems, including codependency. If someone you love is addicted or suffering from serious mental illness, you may need help managing your relationship. Don't give up hope! Counseling can be educational, encouraging, and empowering for you.
Feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Relationship problems? Stress at home or work? Struggling with codependency? Counseling can help! I treat adults, teens, and couples suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and addictions. I also work with families, couples, and individuals who struggle with relationship problems, including codependency. If someone you love is addicted or suffering from serious mental illness, you may need help managing your relationship. Don't give up hope! Counseling can be educational, encouraging, and empowering for you.
I bring extensive experience from various settings, including treatment centers, community programs, group therapy, and correctional facilities, where I've had the privilege of working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, tailored to support meaningful behavioral changes. I deeply understand the mental health challenges that can emerge from incarceration and the unique stressors that accompany the journey of rebuilding life afterward.
I bring extensive experience from various settings, including treatment centers, community programs, group therapy, and correctional facilities, where I've had the privilege of working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, tailored to support meaningful behavioral changes. I deeply understand the mental health challenges that can emerge from incarceration and the unique stressors that accompany the journey of rebuilding life afterward.
Hello, I’m Marisol Cruz. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) offering therapy in both English and Spanish. With 24 years of experience as a school counselor and over 5 years as a mental health clinician, I support adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-worth or confidence. I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and communication difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered.
Hello, I’m Marisol Cruz. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) offering therapy in both English and Spanish. With 24 years of experience as a school counselor and over 5 years as a mental health clinician, I support adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-worth or confidence. I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and communication difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered.
Individuals who are navigating stress, life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by daily demands often seek my support. Many come looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk and gain clarity. My approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence while celebrating each step of progress.
Individuals who are navigating stress, life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by daily demands often seek my support. Many come looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk and gain clarity. My approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence while celebrating each step of progress.
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