Couples Counseling Therapists in Vernon Hills, IL

I wholeheartedly believe that everyone is the expert on their own life, with care and collaboration, I meet people where they are by drawing upon various therapeutic models to address social anxiety, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, divorce, and life changes.

Life can be difficult and overwhelming at times. I am passionate about helping you where you're at within the context of a safe therapeutic environment. Have you had feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or depression? Or are feeling stuck, wondering about life and where you fit in? Maybe you're struggling in a relationship or marriage? I enjoy working with young adults, adults, couples and families. I have extra training treating couples conflict, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, Self Injury, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling in their marriage or relationship.

It can feel intimidating to reach out for help, which is why I approach therapy in a gentle and compassionate manner. My focus is on individuals and couples who want to address their relational, emotional, and sexual wellbeing. It is my frame of thought that the relationships, both with ourselves and with others, are at the core of emotional health. My clients seek to improve emotional connections and empathy, as well as their experience of sex and sexuality. I am clinically trained to work with a wide range of clients and issues.

The Couple and Family Clinic is creating connections that heal. We specialize in relational conflict and trauma, partner betrayal trauma, sexual compulsion, cultural trauma and grief and loss. Pain and adjustment is a part of life. I am here to walk with you through the process so that you will arrive at your goal feeling healthy and whole. The client's experience from beginning to the end of treatment are all very important to me and the healing process. We all desire healthy, happy and loving relationships, and this takes courage and will pull us out of our comfort zone. Sometimes loving ourselves is the best place to start.

Do you want to feel less stress and anxiety in life. Do things feel chaotic. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. My role begins by helping people to identify and verbalize the issues that may be getting in their way. I will listen carefully to your concerns and then together we will create a customized plan to best meet your needs.Our goal is to help you get your life back on track by implementing effective strategies that are geared towards you. I enjoy working with adults, teens, children and couples who are struggling with life’s stressors and are in need of some additional support and understanding.

Let me first tell you how proud I am of you! Looking for a therapist is hard. It is hard whether your favorite therapist retired or this is your first Google search for a therapist. I am humbled daily that people trust me and let me into their lives. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) which allows me to work with any age group. I am also certified in addiction treatment. In addition to my continuing education classes, I am a Gottman-trained therapist. I like to keep my practice diverse; this helps keep me learning, growing, and thinking along with my clients.

I am ready, willing, and able to provide a safe space to anyone in need of emotional support. You may have gone through a loss, or simply are experiencing difficulty in whatever life has thrown at you recently. No matter your situation, I am available to listen, and help you succeed and improve you, your relationship, or your family life.

We all long for hope, healing, and relief, and they can be hard to find alone. If you are here, it probably means you want life to feel better and I can understand that desire. So often, we just want our relationships to change, to experience less stress and anxiousness, to be less troubled by painful memories, and to feel better about ourselves. Sometimes all we need is a safe and comfortable space to be heard and understood and sometimes we need direction, clarity and new skills. The goal is to find the combination of factors that can bring healing for you.

With over 20 years of counseling experience as a Gottman Certified therapist with trauma training and EMDR working with individuals, families, and couples in crisis is my passion. I encourage my clients to increase their resilience by developing the skills to grow whether individually, as a couple, or in a family system. Challenges can be viewed negatively but they can also be used as a positive tool for change that can lead to stronger relationships with the right support.

You deserve a life of hope and healing! If you're here, it's probably because you or someone you care about is being weighed down by life. Conflict in relationships, transitions in life, trauma, and everyday stress can chip away at our joy and vitality. Trust me - it doesn't have to be this way. Yes, counseling is hard work. Making that first, courageous step of getting started can be intimidating. I'll do everything I can to make you feel heard, seen, and accepted. I want you to have a safe, comfortable, and healing environment as we journey together.

When you feel that something in your life needs to change, getting started can seem overwhelming. I help people identify their strengths and explore solutions in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. My style is interactive and conversational: it's important that clients feel accepted and free to speak openly. Over the years, I have learned that the human spirit is an amazing and resilient force. We all have the capacity to make creative changes that are unique to each of us. I enjoy seeing clients regain confidence in their ability to make good decisions during challenging periods in their lives.

Chances are you have thought about counseling for a while... I’m glad you are here! I firmly believe in the transformative power of genuine human connection. It is my commitment to help my clients gain fresh perspectives, foster positive changes, and lead more congruent lives. I came from China to America to pursue advanced education. My ability to communicate in both English and Mandarin (中文) enables me to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

I have practiced as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years and have had the privilege of serving as psychotherapist, diagnostician and mediator with many individuals, families and couples. One of the first things I always want to know is: what is happening that you are seeking help now? It is can be a difficult decision to reach out for professional guidance and I'll want to understand why you are seeking professional help at this point in time and the goals which are most meaningful to you. Together we will chart a course to help you move towards resolution of difficulties and acquisition of skills to sustain your growth.

I will listen to your unique story and partner with you to use your strengths and insight to design the future that you desire and deserve. My role is to be a compassionate, non-judgmental, trusted, and supportive, mentor, advocate, and therapist. I will listen to understand and preserve confidentiality, and partner with you to decide your goals for the future. I can empower you to realize your potential.

Positive change in life is something we all long for. To grow in our relationships, to heal trauma from our past, and to arrive at the resilient individual we know that we can be. Change however, is hard and involves many steps. Sometimes we are plagued by our fears, and other times we are too overwhelmed to even know where to start. If you long for change, therapy is a step in the right direction.

Terre has expertise in depression, chronic thought and mood disorders and relationship issues; regardless of how that relationship is defined. Dysfunctional thoughts and emotions destroy us and those around us. Let her help you, through new thoughts and ideas, finally move towards a life that works for you rather than against you. Her practice is inspiring, motivational and directive when needed. She believes that we are all one and share in common the challenges of living life on life's terms; while still understanding that each of us brings our unique expression of these challenges into the session.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be heard and understood? Do you find yourself wishing there was an experienced perspective that could accompany the journey you are in the middle of?

Life is full of ups and downs, challenges and joys. My passion is to work with individuals (adolescents - seniors) and couples as they navigate their own respective journeys. Whether you are dealing with stress, loss, anxiety, depression, anger, life changes, health or marital issues - being able to help you overcome obstacles as you continue on your path is my goal. No two people experience life the same way, and being able to develop treatment plans and goals to help you be successful is what I find most rewarding.

As a therapist with 20+ years of experience. I will help you move through the issues that keep you stuck in your problem(s). This therapy will go much further than skill-building and techniques, it will change the way you think and feel about your self, your relationships--it may even change the way your brain works. It will reach and transform the very core of your issues. "Differentiation" is the corner stone concept of my approach and focuses on developing emotional maturity. Being a differentiated person involves the pursuit of individuality while appreciating the desire for quality, relational connections.