Therapists in Tinley Park, IL

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 help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.

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.

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?

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Chicagoland area. For most of my career, I have worked with individuals who have experienced trauma and are struggling to manage their daily lives. I specialize in the treatment of children/adolescents, adults, and families struggling with Trauma, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Sexualized Behavior Problems, and PTSD. My goal is to help my clients develop greater insight and effective strategies to manage stress and distressing situations in their lives. I believe my biggest strength is my ability to connect with my clients

Everyone experiences periods of stress, sadness, grief and conflict, and talking to a professional can make a huge impact. If you're reading this, congratulations on taking the courageous and positive first step towards changing what is no longer working in your life.

I have experience with helping clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief, and other major challenging life events. I also provide counseling to clients who are experiencing everyday life challenges who simply need someone to talk to in order to work through current and past life stressors, through individual or group therapy in a supportive and comfortable setting.

I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Coach and Choice Theory Reality Therapy Certified. Since 2009, I have had the honor and privilege to be entrusted with helping a wide range of clients navigate critical life transitions and mental health issues. I work with individuals, couples, teenagers, families, and groups. Special interests include working with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, self-harming, grief and loss, spirituality, parenting, stress management, and life transitions.

While having an empathetically direct approach to therapy, I collaborate with my clients to make the most of their therapeutic experience. My approach to healing is to focus on earning the client's trust while building a safe therapy environment. I have experience with the 12-Step approach to substance recovery. I am passionate helping families & couples recover from the impacts of addiction on their relationships. It is an honor to navigate the journey of healing for all conditions.

I am a Licensed Social Worker who enjoys working with adults and seniors. Many times, taking the step to enter therapy can be a difficult decision. Being able to acknowledge that life has become overwhelming and extra support is needed takes courage. Coming from the strengths-based perspective, I believe that everyone has the abilities and qualities to set and achieve goals to better their lives. Together we can work to develop healthy and effective coping skills to help manage life's stressors.

Starting therapy can be daunting. People often seek a therapist because they are experiencing distress of some kind. This distress can take many shapes: anxiety, grief, difficulty moving through a big life event, coping with a chronic medical or mental health condition, relationship issues, workplace stress and burnout, isolation. My approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive space to look at and learn from this distress. This may involve finding patterns that have kept you struggling, healing from past harms, and exploring and expanding your existing strengths.

If you’re struggling with difficult emotions, relationship/family issues, trauma, uncomfortable life transitions, or feeling stuck and overwhelmed, help is available. My passion is working with clients to develop self-awareness, inner strength, and coping skills so that true and lasting healing occurs. I believe that your overall sense of well-being and overall health includes mental and emotional wellness. My hope is that therapy will help you experience greater self-acceptance, understanding, and an ability to achieve your goals and increase your emotional wellness.

The journey through life can be very challenging at times, causing confusion, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, fear and even anger. Are you or your child struggling with coping with a traumatic event? Are you unable to gain control of an addiction or addictive behaviors that negatively impact your life? Has life transitions got you stressed and unable to see things clearly? If so, congratulations on being courageous in making an important step towards discovery in a safe, non-judgmental and empowering environment. You are one step closer to a new path of opportunity for clarity, change and growth.

I am a Clinical Therapist with experience in working with adolescents and adults. Expressive therapy is utilized in the healing process with the ability to learn and implement effective therapy tools for those who may struggle with intense, painful emotions, interpersonal relationship conflict, and major life stressors. I incorporate mindfulness and calming techniques within the therapeutic environment.

Ready to get the support and validation you need and deserve to reach your full potential and change your life? I am ready to work with you. My clinical background involves working with clients' dealing with a variety of challenges, particularly anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I can assist you with gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while learning new strategies in resolving or managing your personal and relational issues.

Life can be tough, add significant life transitions and you have a beautiful challenge, that deserves to be celebrated. The positive thing is that you don't have to navigate this adventure by yourself. My passion is empowering my clients to see their strengths and their ability to handle different stages of their lives. I believe in developing a supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients and view it as a partnership. I believe therapy should be a place where they can be comfortable to be themselves and come as they are.

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.

You feel as though you may not recognize yourself anymore or struggling to enjoy the things you used to. Maybe you are having more bad days than good lately. Or maybe its difficult to create and acknowledge boundaries in your life. Whether you have debated seeking counseling for years or just briefly thought about it, counseling is a space you are free to grow, learn, and heal within yourself.

As humans, we all face an array of challenges, experience pain and suffering, and sometimes, find ourselves feeling alone in the dark, helpless and hopeless. I understand asking for help can be the most terrifying and uncomfortable decision we have to make during these times. As a therapist, it is my goal to empower my clients through these hardships, to find the light. I am invested in and unafraid to provide the deep connection and nonjudgmental space essential to think, feel, and work through any fears and challenges appearing in the way of achieving your goals.

In moments of uncertainty or change that doesn't feel organic, it can be frustrating having the additional task of finding the best path to wellness. Therapy is a beneficial start for everyone. There is no right or wrong time to start your therapeutic journey and so if you found my page, I invite you to reach out. The struggle of trying to navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and mental illness alone can feel daunting. Therapists, such as myself, offer a passenger seat driver approach to healing. We let our clients do the driving and we hold the road map, gps, and snacks in order to get you to your destination of wellness.