Divorce Therapists in South Holland, IL
Life has a way of testing who we are and what we believe. Sometimes it’s unexpected challenges, changing seasons, or quiet moments that invite us to grow. I’ve learned that courage isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about facing yourself honestly, making new choices, and beginning again. I help adults find clarity and confidence through life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or major transitions. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns holding you back and build the emotional tools to create balance, peace, and a more authentic version of you.
Life has a way of testing who we are and what we believe. Sometimes it’s unexpected challenges, changing seasons, or quiet moments that invite us to grow. I’ve learned that courage isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about facing yourself honestly, making new choices, and beginning again. I help adults find clarity and confidence through life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or major transitions. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns holding you back and build the emotional tools to create balance, peace, and a more authentic version of you.
Clients are looking for solutions to their Life Challenges, whatever they may be. My role is to help clients to face and to overcome these challenges and to mover forward in their lives.
Clients are looking for solutions to their Life Challenges, whatever they may be. My role is to help clients to face and to overcome these challenges and to mover forward in their lives.
In my practice, I work with individuals across the lifespan addressing a variety of mental health concerns such as perinatal/postpartum mental health, chronic illness, posttraumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, loss and adjustment difficulties.
In my practice, I work with individuals across the lifespan addressing a variety of mental health concerns such as perinatal/postpartum mental health, chronic illness, posttraumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, loss and adjustment difficulties.
Dr. Kimberly Alderson career path has afforded her the opportunity to understand how individuals and life changes can shape a person identity and train of thought. Working with a vast population of clients, has taught Dr. Alderson how the dynamics of life, work, family, and other unexpected or unforeseen changes in life can cause anxiety and depression.
Dr. Kimberly Alderson career path has afforded her the opportunity to understand how individuals and life changes can shape a person identity and train of thought. Working with a vast population of clients, has taught Dr. Alderson how the dynamics of life, work, family, and other unexpected or unforeseen changes in life can cause anxiety and depression.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful act of self-care. Whether you’re navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, you don’t have to do it alone.
I provide a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we will work toward understanding your experiences, building resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful act of self-care. Whether you’re navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, you don’t have to do it alone.
I provide a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we will work toward understanding your experiences, building resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Khalid B. Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CODP1, CPLC, CSWHC
12 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you searching for peace of mind or looking for emotional stability? Do you want to learn how to effectively direct your life so you can have experiences that align with your expectations? If you are looking to be an active participant in your healing and committed to taking responsibility for your life, today is a great day for us to begin working together!
Are you searching for peace of mind or looking for emotional stability? Do you want to learn how to effectively direct your life so you can have experiences that align with your expectations? If you are looking to be an active participant in your healing and committed to taking responsibility for your life, today is a great day for us to begin working together!
My name is Jessica Kuhnen, LCSW. Masters awarded from University of Chicago. Owner of Hyde Park Center for Healing LLC. I treat clients struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, and or PTSD/complex trauma. If you have experienced one very traumatic event or several over the span of your lifetime-managing your emotions, daily life tasks and or maintaining relationships can feel really hard.
My name is Jessica Kuhnen, LCSW. Masters awarded from University of Chicago. Owner of Hyde Park Center for Healing LLC. I treat clients struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, and or PTSD/complex trauma. If you have experienced one very traumatic event or several over the span of your lifetime-managing your emotions, daily life tasks and or maintaining relationships can feel really hard.
Relationships and life challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from the people who matter most. Maybe anxiety, stress, or life are weighing on you. Couples often come in feeling unheard, caught in the same arguments, or unsure how to reconnect. Others want to strengthen their relationship before marriage and build a healthier foundation. If you're looking for clarity and real tools to navigate challenges, therapy can help you understand what's happening and create meaningful change.
Relationships and life challenges can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from the people who matter most. Maybe anxiety, stress, or life are weighing on you. Couples often come in feeling unheard, caught in the same arguments, or unsure how to reconnect. Others want to strengthen their relationship before marriage and build a healthier foundation. If you're looking for clarity and real tools to navigate challenges, therapy can help you understand what's happening and create meaningful change.
Something shifted and you are not sure when it happened. The life you built is still here, the relationships, the routines, the roles you have played for decades. But the person standing inside all of it feels different. Older in ways that have nothing to do with the number. The body moves differently. The mirror shows someone you are still getting used to. The children are grown. The career is winding down, or already has. And in the space where the next chapter is supposed to be, there is more quiet than you expected. Not peace, exactly. Just quiet. And underneath it, a question you have not said out loud yet: who am I now?
Something shifted and you are not sure when it happened. The life you built is still here, the relationships, the routines, the roles you have played for decades. But the person standing inside all of it feels different. Older in ways that have nothing to do with the number. The body moves differently. The mirror shows someone you are still getting used to. The children are grown. The career is winding down, or already has. And in the space where the next chapter is supposed to be, there is more quiet than you expected. Not peace, exactly. Just quiet. And underneath it, a question you have not said out loud yet: who am I now?
I am a network therapist with Blue Cross, Aetna & other insurances with offices on the south side of Chicago. For 25+ years I have helped individuals, couples and families successfully deal with relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, stress and anxiety. My experience includes working with several community mental health centers, Employee Assistance Programs and military families. I work with individuals (seniors, adults and youth), couples and families based on their distinct needs, qualities and strengths.
I am a network therapist with Blue Cross, Aetna & other insurances with offices on the south side of Chicago. For 25+ years I have helped individuals, couples and families successfully deal with relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, stress and anxiety. My experience includes working with several community mental health centers, Employee Assistance Programs and military families. I work with individuals (seniors, adults and youth), couples and families based on their distinct needs, qualities and strengths.
My name is Sarah Basler, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Therapy is a big step. I am happy you are looking for a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling to adolescents and adults. I have experience treating substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My goal is to help you on your path to healing. I like to meet you where you are and help you be the best version of yourself. Transitions and life can be hard. I am here to guide you through life's challenges.
My name is Sarah Basler, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Therapy is a big step. I am happy you are looking for a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling to adolescents and adults. I have experience treating substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My goal is to help you on your path to healing. I like to meet you where you are and help you be the best version of yourself. Transitions and life can be hard. I am here to guide you through life's challenges.
H.E.L.P.'s managing owner and Chief Clinical Officer is Dr. Karen McCurtis Witherspoon, a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois who has thousands of clinical hours performing assessments with children and adults for the past decade. Her clinical practice focuses on psychological testing, parenting evaluations, and psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults. The H.E.L.P. LLC consulting team is a multidisciplinary one: there are psychologists, clinical counselors, substance abuse counselors, social workers, educators and a naturopath on the team. Appointments are available in the Hyde Park Office in Chicago, or the suburban office in South Holland, IL.
H.E.L.P.'s managing owner and Chief Clinical Officer is Dr. Karen McCurtis Witherspoon, a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois who has thousands of clinical hours performing assessments with children and adults for the past decade. Her clinical practice focuses on psychological testing, parenting evaluations, and psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults. The H.E.L.P. LLC consulting team is a multidisciplinary one: there are psychologists, clinical counselors, substance abuse counselors, social workers, educators and a naturopath on the team. Appointments are available in the Hyde Park Office in Chicago, or the suburban office in South Holland, IL.
You may feel foggy, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Your thoughts and emotions may feel at odds, making it difficult to name what you feel, want, or need. Over time, this disconnection can start to feel like your “new normal.” Many of my clients come to therapy feeling off-track, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, longing to reconnect with themselves and live with greater clarity, alignment, and purpose.
You may feel foggy, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Your thoughts and emotions may feel at odds, making it difficult to name what you feel, want, or need. Over time, this disconnection can start to feel like your “new normal.” Many of my clients come to therapy feeling off-track, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, longing to reconnect with themselves and live with greater clarity, alignment, and purpose.
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I have experience with the following: Relationship Issues, Trauma, Divorce related issues, Family Conflict, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Life Transitions, Sexual Abuse, Early Childhood Trauma, and Spanish speaking clients.
I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I focus on the developmental, psychosocial, and cultural needs of my clients. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish and bi-cultural. My belief is that therapy is strengthened, and change occurs through a non-judgmental, comforting, and validating therapeutic relationship.
I have experience with the following: Relationship Issues, Trauma, Divorce related issues, Family Conflict, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Life Transitions, Sexual Abuse, Early Childhood Trauma, and Spanish speaking clients.
I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I focus on the developmental, psychosocial, and cultural needs of my clients. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish and bi-cultural. My belief is that therapy is strengthened, and change occurs through a non-judgmental, comforting, and validating therapeutic relationship.
I was an activist long before I was a therapist, and I bridge these approaches in my work. Chicago parents, queers, spoonies, feminists, sex workers, polyfolx and weirdos of all stripes: I got you. I use Talk Therapy, EMDR & Mindfulness to help people heal from trauma and bring joy into their lives.
I was an activist long before I was a therapist, and I bridge these approaches in my work. Chicago parents, queers, spoonies, feminists, sex workers, polyfolx and weirdos of all stripes: I got you. I use Talk Therapy, EMDR & Mindfulness to help people heal from trauma and bring joy into their lives.
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD, CAMS-II
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60628
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. Family First offers a wide range of mental health services and assessment that give clients an opportunity to move beyond their current circumstances.
We offer for individuals 15 years and older:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments/Diagnostic Clarification
FOID Reinstatement Assessment
Parenting Capacity Assessment/Child Custody Evaluation
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. Family First offers a wide range of mental health services and assessment that give clients an opportunity to move beyond their current circumstances.
We offer for individuals 15 years and older:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments/Diagnostic Clarification
FOID Reinstatement Assessment
Parenting Capacity Assessment/Child Custody Evaluation
In my work, my goal is to assist my clients to develop greater insight and effective strategies to manage the stressful and distressing situations in their lives. I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental environment and provide clinical insight to guide them through this process. With 30 years of clinical experience, I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and addictions.
In my work, my goal is to assist my clients to develop greater insight and effective strategies to manage the stressful and distressing situations in their lives. I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental environment and provide clinical insight to guide them through this process. With 30 years of clinical experience, I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and addictions.
Welcome to Peace centered Wholeness where the counseling style of our practitioners is relaxing; inviting you to journey toward your peaceful center. Each session is tailored for the individual. No cookie-cutter counseling here. Time is taken to get to know you before asking about problems and offering solutions. First-time visitors can expect to complete an intake packet, which takes approximately 15 minutes. After the packet is completed, relax. Wait time is usually less than 10 minutes.
Welcome to Peace centered Wholeness where the counseling style of our practitioners is relaxing; inviting you to journey toward your peaceful center. Each session is tailored for the individual. No cookie-cutter counseling here. Time is taken to get to know you before asking about problems and offering solutions. First-time visitors can expect to complete an intake packet, which takes approximately 15 minutes. After the packet is completed, relax. Wait time is usually less than 10 minutes.
Are you experiencing divorce, estrangement, cut-off, gray divorce, church hurt, or any other painful relationship situation?
I am trained in EMDR and in Gottman. EMDR can help heal the impact of trauma. Clients report that nightmares, robbing their sleep, stopped, high anxiety declined, and depression lifted. EMDR can help heal attachment. Gottman provides understanding for having healthy relationships. With information and support, the reality of a new day is possible.
Are you experiencing divorce, estrangement, cut-off, gray divorce, church hurt, or any other painful relationship situation?
I am trained in EMDR and in Gottman. EMDR can help heal the impact of trauma. Clients report that nightmares, robbing their sleep, stopped, high anxiety declined, and depression lifted. EMDR can help heal attachment. Gottman provides understanding for having healthy relationships. With information and support, the reality of a new day is possible.
My ideal clients are often in the middle of major life transitions, navigating divorce, healing from codependency, recovering from addiction, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
I help clients heal disconnection by building clarity, trust, and emotional resilience. My work focuses on divorce recovery, codependency, addiction, and rebuilding confidence during major life transitions. I use a compassionate, direct, and experiential approach, offering honest feedback and practical tools that support real change.
My ideal clients are often in the middle of major life transitions, navigating divorce, healing from codependency, recovering from addiction, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
I help clients heal disconnection by building clarity, trust, and emotional resilience. My work focuses on divorce recovery, codependency, addiction, and rebuilding confidence during major life transitions. I use a compassionate, direct, and experiential approach, offering honest feedback and practical tools that support real change.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.