Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Tinley Park, IL
Using a trauma informed and collaborative approach, I integrate CBT and DBT to strengthen emotional regulation, increase insight, and build practical coping strategies that support lasting and meaningful change.
Reaching out for therapy is a meaningful step, especially when you are used to managing things on your own. Many of the people I work with appear strong and capable on the outside yet feel overwhelmed internally. They may be managing anxiety, burnout, unresolved trauma, or navigating a significant life transition. Often high functioning and accustomed to handling things independently, they are seeking deeper clarity and emotional steadiness. They want practical tools to manage stress, better understand their patterns, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Using a trauma informed and collaborative approach, I integrate CBT and DBT to strengthen emotional regulation, increase insight, and build practical coping strategies that support lasting and meaningful change.
Reaching out for therapy is a meaningful step, especially when you are used to managing things on your own. Many of the people I work with appear strong and capable on the outside yet feel overwhelmed internally. They may be managing anxiety, burnout, unresolved trauma, or navigating a significant life transition. Often high functioning and accustomed to handling things independently, they are seeking deeper clarity and emotional steadiness. They want practical tools to manage stress, better understand their patterns, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I am DBT certified, along with certification in Advanced Grief.
I am a Christian counselor with 20 years of experience working with children, families and individuals in a faith-based community. My role as a therapist is to create a safe place to navigate life's uncertainties. I understand taking the first step to begin therapy may be overwhelming. My goal is to work hard to help clients feel comfortable and understood from the moment we meet and throughout each appointment. If you are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, helplessness or confusion in life and/or relationships, then I am here to help, serve, and support you through this process.
I am DBT certified, along with certification in Advanced Grief.
I am a Christian counselor with 20 years of experience working with children, families and individuals in a faith-based community. My role as a therapist is to create a safe place to navigate life's uncertainties. I understand taking the first step to begin therapy may be overwhelming. My goal is to work hard to help clients feel comfortable and understood from the moment we meet and throughout each appointment. If you are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, helplessness or confusion in life and/or relationships, then I am here to help, serve, and support you through this process.
Maggie Mahoney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60487
Waitlist for new clients
Maggie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and she has trained in several therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Maggie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University, specializing in clinical mental health. She has extensive experience in providing therapy to those with trauma, grief and loss, transitional phases, anxiety, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and personality disorders.
Maggie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and she has trained in several therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Maggie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University, specializing in clinical mental health. She has extensive experience in providing therapy to those with trauma, grief and loss, transitional phases, anxiety, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and personality disorders.
I provide multiple tools that can enhance the quality of your life by using cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical therapy, and coping skills.
I will introduce you to new ways to cope with life transitions and situations. It doesn't matter if you are a teen or an adult. We can work on ways to help you to decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and regulate emotions.
I provide multiple tools that can enhance the quality of your life by using cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical therapy, and coping skills.
I will introduce you to new ways to cope with life transitions and situations. It doesn't matter if you are a teen or an adult. We can work on ways to help you to decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and regulate emotions.
Have you been contemplating if therapy is the answer? No matter what you do, you can’t seem to shake this funk you’re in. Whether it’s anxiety or depression or maybe you’re having issues with substances or in your relationships. You’re not alone. These are just some of many reason people seek counseling. Were here to support you on this amazing journey of change and to achieve your goals.
Have you been contemplating if therapy is the answer? No matter what you do, you can’t seem to shake this funk you’re in. Whether it’s anxiety or depression or maybe you’re having issues with substances or in your relationships. You’re not alone. These are just some of many reason people seek counseling. Were here to support you on this amazing journey of change and to achieve your goals.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to overcome past pain, facing difficulties in relationships, or experiencing anxiety and depression, I'm here to provide the support and help you explore your feelings to find a way forward.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to overcome past pain, facing difficulties in relationships, or experiencing anxiety and depression, I'm here to provide the support and help you explore your feelings to find a way forward.
The ability to ask for help is a sign of strength not weakness. I can assist you in identifying and using your strengths to help you overcome your challenges. We all need some assistance at some point and to learn new ways of coping with life. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment.
The ability to ask for help is a sign of strength not weakness. I can assist you in identifying and using your strengths to help you overcome your challenges. We all need some assistance at some point and to learn new ways of coping with life. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment.
At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. Most people will try to avoid or go through their distress without seeking help. People choose to do this because they are not sure how therapy will help them. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative, co-creative process between the client and therapist. If you or your family have been experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or just going through difficult times, please allow me to support and guide you in the healing process. Together, we can face and overcome life's stressors! Evening hours are available!
At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. Most people will try to avoid or go through their distress without seeking help. People choose to do this because they are not sure how therapy will help them. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative, co-creative process between the client and therapist. If you or your family have been experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or just going through difficult times, please allow me to support and guide you in the healing process. Together, we can face and overcome life's stressors! Evening hours are available!
Danielle Jean Carranza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CRSS
1 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477
The feelings of inadequacies, loss, & being overwhelmed by the pain/sorrow have become a fact of life. We consume videos, annotate self-help books, our desks are overflowing with "The idiot's guide to-" and "The mindset of-" and yet we still feel empty. Why? The world told you that this program was the "ultimate fix" if you just put in the effort. We are bombarded with "the only thing you need to (insert any issue)" but how do you actually move to the next step? How do we continue after loss? Were you even taught how? Was anyone taught how? Why don't we talk about it more? How do you manage these challenges?
The feelings of inadequacies, loss, & being overwhelmed by the pain/sorrow have become a fact of life. We consume videos, annotate self-help books, our desks are overflowing with "The idiot's guide to-" and "The mindset of-" and yet we still feel empty. Why? The world told you that this program was the "ultimate fix" if you just put in the effort. We are bombarded with "the only thing you need to (insert any issue)" but how do you actually move to the next step? How do we continue after loss? Were you even taught how? Was anyone taught how? Why don't we talk about it more? How do you manage these challenges?
My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual's needs, incorporating CBT, behavior therapy, DBT, person-centered therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).
I believe everyone has the strength within themselves to overcome challenges and create positive change, even when life feels overwhelming, with the right support. With more than 20 years of experience counseling children, teens, and adults, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. My goal is to help you develop coping skills to face challenges in your life and build a positive path forward.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to each individual's needs, incorporating CBT, behavior therapy, DBT, person-centered therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).
I believe everyone has the strength within themselves to overcome challenges and create positive change, even when life feels overwhelming, with the right support. With more than 20 years of experience counseling children, teens, and adults, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. My goal is to help you develop coping skills to face challenges in your life and build a positive path forward.
I use primary Dialectical Behavioral Therapy facilitating skills that my clients can utilize on a daily basis outside of weekly therapy.
Is your Child or Adolescent struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, peer relationships, behavioral issues at school or at home? Are you a college student struggling with low motivation, relationship challenges or having a difficult with life changes? Are you a caregiver that is overwhelmed? You are on the right profile, look no further! I have over 15 years of woking with families, child/ adolescents and young adults. I have vast experience working with different populations, including; Illinois Early Intervention, Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment Centers, Juvenile Detention Center.
I use primary Dialectical Behavioral Therapy facilitating skills that my clients can utilize on a daily basis outside of weekly therapy.
Is your Child or Adolescent struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, peer relationships, behavioral issues at school or at home? Are you a college student struggling with low motivation, relationship challenges or having a difficult with life changes? Are you a caregiver that is overwhelmed? You are on the right profile, look no further! I have over 15 years of woking with families, child/ adolescents and young adults. I have vast experience working with different populations, including; Illinois Early Intervention, Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment Centers, Juvenile Detention Center.
She draws from DBT, CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and person-centered approaches.
Maria believes therapy is a space where you can show up exactly as you are—whether you’re struggling, feeling stuck, unsure how to create change, or simply trying to better understand yourself. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when it means sharing your thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities with someone new. Maria focuses on building a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard and understood at your own pace.
She draws from DBT, CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and person-centered approaches.
Maria believes therapy is a space where you can show up exactly as you are—whether you’re struggling, feeling stuck, unsure how to create change, or simply trying to better understand yourself. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when it means sharing your thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities with someone new. Maria focuses on building a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard and understood at your own pace.
I follow the philosophy that the client is the boss. As a client you know what brings you to ask for help. I will choose the model of therapy that I use based upon your desired outcome.. I believe that everyone needs therapy at some point in his/her life, so you are not alone. Together we will explore and identify the thoughts, behaviors, circumstances, or emotions that are causing you discomfort. Then we will choose the steps necessary to make the needed changes.
I follow the philosophy that the client is the boss. As a client you know what brings you to ask for help. I will choose the model of therapy that I use based upon your desired outcome.. I believe that everyone needs therapy at some point in his/her life, so you are not alone. Together we will explore and identify the thoughts, behaviors, circumstances, or emotions that are causing you discomfort. Then we will choose the steps necessary to make the needed changes.
There are many techniques and approaches that can be used in therapy including CBT, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method and Motivational Interviewing.
We all face times when we know we want something different for ourselves, but we don’t exactly know what. We know that the world is changing, that we might need to change too, or maybe even learn how to tolerate uncomfortable feelings that change can bring. Maybe there are parts of your life that feel unmanageable or downright difficult. Change can feel overwhelming, and at the same time we can experience new and exciting parts of life as we go through these transitions and challenges.
There are many techniques and approaches that can be used in therapy including CBT, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method and Motivational Interviewing.
We all face times when we know we want something different for ourselves, but we don’t exactly know what. We know that the world is changing, that we might need to change too, or maybe even learn how to tolerate uncomfortable feelings that change can bring. Maybe there are parts of your life that feel unmanageable or downright difficult. Change can feel overwhelming, and at the same time we can experience new and exciting parts of life as we go through these transitions and challenges.
Welcome, and thank you for stopping by! My name is Angela Conner, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults within the home, school, outpatient, partial hospitalization, foster care, and residential settings. My clients suffer with depression- sadness, hopelessness, low motivation, poor appetite, sleep, and concentration and/or anxiety- feeling tense, nervous, unable to relax, trouble concentrating or making decisions. Their goal is to decrease these symptoms and create a positive and purposeful relationship within themselves.
Welcome, and thank you for stopping by! My name is Angela Conner, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults within the home, school, outpatient, partial hospitalization, foster care, and residential settings. My clients suffer with depression- sadness, hopelessness, low motivation, poor appetite, sleep, and concentration and/or anxiety- feeling tense, nervous, unable to relax, trouble concentrating or making decisions. Their goal is to decrease these symptoms and create a positive and purposeful relationship within themselves.
Are you experiencing feelings of frustration from various situations and people, struggling with a rollercoaster of emotions, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Counseling can help in exploring these feelings and other areas in your life that may be hindering you from moving forward. Collaborating with a therapist who is motivated in helping to explore emotions, strengths, and develop realistic strategies can be beneficial.
Are you experiencing feelings of frustration from various situations and people, struggling with a rollercoaster of emotions, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Counseling can help in exploring these feelings and other areas in your life that may be hindering you from moving forward. Collaborating with a therapist who is motivated in helping to explore emotions, strengths, and develop realistic strategies can be beneficial.
Are you having a hard time coping with stress and anxiety in your daily life? Maybe you’ve been struggling with communicating effectively in your various relationships or trying to heal from a relationship that recently ended? Do you find you have a hard time controlling your emotions or anger?
Are you having a hard time coping with stress and anxiety in your daily life? Maybe you’ve been struggling with communicating effectively in your various relationships or trying to heal from a relationship that recently ended? Do you find you have a hard time controlling your emotions or anger?
Navigating daily challenges feels like a complete burden, where all you can think about is the rollercoaster ride of the day you are forced to endure and how you will make it through. You are constantly worrying about the “what ifs” or the next problem to come your way, which sends you into a downward spiral of heavy thoughts and emotions. Feeling low and on edge is the norm, and it's becoming too much to bear. Feeling in control, confident, and at peace feels like a dream, but that’s your goal. You want to wake up without feeling your heart or thoughts racing, leading to a negative headspace. You want to feel in control of you.
Navigating daily challenges feels like a complete burden, where all you can think about is the rollercoaster ride of the day you are forced to endure and how you will make it through. You are constantly worrying about the “what ifs” or the next problem to come your way, which sends you into a downward spiral of heavy thoughts and emotions. Feeling low and on edge is the norm, and it's becoming too much to bear. Feeling in control, confident, and at peace feels like a dream, but that’s your goal. You want to wake up without feeling your heart or thoughts racing, leading to a negative headspace. You want to feel in control of you.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, or family conflict, I provide a safe space for you to explore and heal. I provide therapeutic support to children, adults, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, or family conflict, I provide a safe space for you to explore and heal. I provide therapeutic support to children, adults, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Katie is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, but is trained in several empirically based therapies, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and IFS.
Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Processional Psychology. Katie provides individual, family, and couples counseling to all ages. Katie has extensive experience in providing therapy to those with addictive behaviors, trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, mood disorders, self-injury behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and personality disorders. Through mutual trust and respect Katie hopes to foster a relationship that inspires personal growth. It's time to start living life instead of only surviving it.
Katie is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, but is trained in several empirically based therapies, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and IFS.
Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Processional Psychology. Katie provides individual, family, and couples counseling to all ages. Katie has extensive experience in providing therapy to those with addictive behaviors, trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, mood disorders, self-injury behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and personality disorders. Through mutual trust and respect Katie hopes to foster a relationship that inspires personal growth. It's time to start living life instead of only surviving it.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.