Psychodynamic Therapists in Tinley Park, IL
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.
You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support.
I work with adults who are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed. Many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional intensity, ADHD, relationship stress, trauma history, or difficulty feeling secure in their connections.
In addition to my private practice work, I have experience providing therapy in a hospital setting, where I support individuals navigating complex mental health concerns. This background allows me to feel comfortable working with layered emotional experiences while remaining steady and grounded in session.
You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support.
I work with adults who are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed. Many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional intensity, ADHD, relationship stress, trauma history, or difficulty feeling secure in their connections.
In addition to my private practice work, I have experience providing therapy in a hospital setting, where I support individuals navigating complex mental health concerns. This background allows me to feel comfortable working with layered emotional experiences while remaining steady and grounded in session.
You feel like you're going through the motions but never really getting anywhere. Maybe you're completely stressed out and worried about your future or your family members' futures. Or maybe it's a struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your loved ones. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. We're so glad you've taken the courageous step of being here. We're confident that together, we can work to equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
You feel like you're going through the motions but never really getting anywhere. Maybe you're completely stressed out and worried about your future or your family members' futures. Or maybe it's a struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your loved ones. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. We're so glad you've taken the courageous step of being here. We're confident that together, we can work to equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
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.
Danielle
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, RN, LCPC, CADC
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Waitlist for new clients
We all have the capacity within us to effect positive change in our lives, but sometimes we get “stuck” in vicious cycles. In these times we may need additional guidance and support in order to get through some of the things life has thrown our way. If you are here, it means you are at least considering making those changes. I utilize an integrative, harm-reduction approach which draws on the unique strengths of each individual as the key to narrating their own healing process. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, but specialize in adult and young adult populations.
We all have the capacity within us to effect positive change in our lives, but sometimes we get “stuck” in vicious cycles. In these times we may need additional guidance and support in order to get through some of the things life has thrown our way. If you are here, it means you are at least considering making those changes. I utilize an integrative, harm-reduction approach which draws on the unique strengths of each individual as the key to narrating their own healing process. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, but specialize in adult and young adult populations.
When you are overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to cope with life’s challenges, it can feel as if you are carrying everything on your own. You may feel exhausted, stuck, stressed, or unsure of how to move forward, but you do not have to face it alone. Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself, develop healthy coping skills, and begin creating the life you desire! I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
When you are overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling to cope with life’s challenges, it can feel as if you are carrying everything on your own. You may feel exhausted, stuck, stressed, or unsure of how to move forward, but you do not have to face it alone. Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself, develop healthy coping skills, and begin creating the life you desire! I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
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.
My approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment-Based, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based methods.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when outside pressures—social media, family, friends, or society—tell us who we “should” be or where we “should” be in life. My goal is to help you quiet that noise, connect with your inner voice, and build the confidence to live unapologetically in alignment with your own values. I strive to create a supportive space where you can discover peace, joy, and pride in becoming the version of yourself you want to be.
My approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment-Based, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based methods.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when outside pressures—social media, family, friends, or society—tell us who we “should” be or where we “should” be in life. My goal is to help you quiet that noise, connect with your inner voice, and build the confidence to live unapologetically in alignment with your own values. I strive to create a supportive space where you can discover peace, joy, and pride in becoming the version of yourself you want to be.
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?
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.
Client-centered therapy opens the door to those with specific hangups about the concept of therapy as a whole. I am confident in my ability to adapt to a client’s needs such that therapy remains therapeutic process for all clients from all backgrounds. I have been able to shape and reshape my therapeutic style as necessary and have am proud to have played a role in helping my clients work through life’s challenges as they arise, pursue their goals their own pace, and recognize the intrinsic value within their stories along with the all-important role they continue to play within it.
Client-centered therapy opens the door to those with specific hangups about the concept of therapy as a whole. I am confident in my ability to adapt to a client’s needs such that therapy remains therapeutic process for all clients from all backgrounds. I have been able to shape and reshape my therapeutic style as necessary and have am proud to have played a role in helping my clients work through life’s challenges as they arise, pursue their goals their own pace, and recognize the intrinsic value within their stories along with the all-important role they continue to play within it.
I help children, teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety or worry. These disorders can take many forms like panic, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, health anxiety, specific fears and PTSD. Receive cognitve and exposure therapies to learn how to manage negative thinking, unpleasant internal sensations, and safety seeking behaviors. I also can effectively help you if you are experiencing depression, anger, and, difficulty paying attention. These issues cause significant problems with your ability to be productive, have healthy relationships and to enjoy your life.
I help children, teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety or worry. These disorders can take many forms like panic, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, health anxiety, specific fears and PTSD. Receive cognitve and exposure therapies to learn how to manage negative thinking, unpleasant internal sensations, and safety seeking behaviors. I also can effectively help you if you are experiencing depression, anger, and, difficulty paying attention. These issues cause significant problems with your ability to be productive, have healthy relationships and to enjoy your life.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
I value the human heart, soul, and spirit. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I am aware that we all experience times of darkness, and deep sorrow. We all experience anxiety, and struggle with certain life transitions. We heal by way of sharing our stories, feelings, and experiences. I care deeply about each of my clients, and I look forward to watching each person grow to their fullest potential. I will listen with a compassionate heart, and I have a genuine interest in each person that I work with.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and distressed? Maybe you've found yourself spiraling in a whirlwind of emotions, unsure where to land. You're not alone, and you deserve a safe and supportive space to help you find healing. As a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in maximum-security correctional settings, I am skilled at helping individuals navigate through complex mental health issues. Whether you're struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, managing anger, exploring gender identity, or not exactly sure what you're feeling, I'm here to listen, understand, and provide you with compassionate guidance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and distressed? Maybe you've found yourself spiraling in a whirlwind of emotions, unsure where to land. You're not alone, and you deserve a safe and supportive space to help you find healing. As a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience in maximum-security correctional settings, I am skilled at helping individuals navigate through complex mental health issues. Whether you're struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, managing anger, exploring gender identity, or not exactly sure what you're feeling, I'm here to listen, understand, and provide you with compassionate guidance.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
Stephanie Seals: Trauma Therapy & EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RDDP
4 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477
You know something needs to change, but you're not sure where to start or how to go about making the necessary shifts. You're overwhelmed, stuck repeating the same cycles, exhausted from trying to keep your head above water, and over it.
Sound familiar?
Believe it or not, feeling better IS possible, and you can start with small shifts that add up over time. A different perspective from someone who's on your side can jumpstart positive changes that ripple into all areas of your life. My goal is to help you access your innate wisdom, empower you to let go of shame and worry, and reconnect with your highly capable, authentic self.
You know something needs to change, but you're not sure where to start or how to go about making the necessary shifts. You're overwhelmed, stuck repeating the same cycles, exhausted from trying to keep your head above water, and over it.
Sound familiar?
Believe it or not, feeling better IS possible, and you can start with small shifts that add up over time. A different perspective from someone who's on your side can jumpstart positive changes that ripple into all areas of your life. My goal is to help you access your innate wisdom, empower you to let go of shame and worry, and reconnect with your highly capable, authentic self.
I specialize in helping individuals facing trauma, anxiety and depression. My ideal client is someone struggling with past trauma or life transitions, feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They seek healing, empowerment, and lasting change. Using a client-centered, empathetic approach and specialized EMDR training, I guide clients in processing trauma, reducing anxiety, and building resilience. My goal is to help reclaim emotional well-being and create positive, lasting change in life.
I specialize in helping individuals facing trauma, anxiety and depression. My ideal client is someone struggling with past trauma or life transitions, feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They seek healing, empowerment, and lasting change. Using a client-centered, empathetic approach and specialized EMDR training, I guide clients in processing trauma, reducing anxiety, and building resilience. My goal is to help reclaim emotional well-being and create positive, lasting change in life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in difficult relationship patterns, or weighed down by depression or anxiety? Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted from trying to manage intense emotions, relationship challenges, or major life transitions on their own. I work with teens and young adults experiencing depression, mood concerns, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in difficult relationship patterns, or weighed down by depression or anxiety? Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted from trying to manage intense emotions, relationship challenges, or major life transitions on their own. I work with teens and young adults experiencing depression, mood concerns, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.
Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.