Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Warrenville, IL

Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, but you don't have to face them alone. As a therapist, I'm here to provide support and help you enhance your positive skills while learning new ones. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, work/school stress, grief, or just need a boost, I'm here to assist you. With a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University and expertise as a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, I'm ready to guide you towards positive change. Let's work together to overcome obstacles and achieve well-being.

"Even after the storms you've been through, you still choose to shine, you still have so much love in your heart. And that is true strength." All adolescents and teens have their struggles, whether it's at home, at school, or with friendships. Being able to help adolescents, and teens by providing them skills they need to be the best versions of themselves is my passion. Providing my clients with empathy, compassion, and an open ear, allows for a great experience during sessions. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and teens that experience high anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and stress.

I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals of all ages, from youth to adults and elders, seeking to overcome life's challenges and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. I embrace and support the needs of women, the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and anyone feeling unseen and unheard.

My clients appreciate the consistency and realness that I bring to the therapy room. My clients are looking to be understood. They want to learn real life skills while also having genuine conversations. I work mostly with individuals 18+ who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, life issues, crisis, self harm, and neurodivergence.

My ideal client is someone who is a good fit for my clinical approach, someone who wants to work and get the most out of therapy, and someone who wants to build a strong relationship, that is able to trust and rely on someone else to help them with their journey.

My ideal client is any adolescent, young adult, or couple that is willing to seek assistance, grow, and develop new strategies to address concerns they may be having with depression, anxiety, communication, addictions, or other adjustment they are struggling with that they need assistance. In working with clients it is important that a relationship is established where the client feels comfortable, safe, and secure. After a relationship is formed it is my goal to help guide the client/couple/family in developing strategies by challenging them using different therapeutic modalities that work best with their identified goals.

Clarus Center is a vibrant community of independent mental health and wellness professionals dedicated to helping individuals and families find greater health and well-being. Clients often arrive seeking relief from depression or anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, or health concerns. They desire care that is holistic, integrative, solution-focused and cutting edge. The seasoned professionals at Clarus Center have many years of experience in a variety of psychological and health disciplines and are able to create unique treatment approaches that target the mind, body and spirit. Individuals and families seeking services at Clarus Center report experiencing positive symptom relief and a strong sense of well-being and peace.

I have been working as a counselor in the mental health field for 20+ years. There have been many diverse opportunities where I've provided counseling and crisis stabilization for children, families, adolescents and young adults. My passion is working with children and adolescents. Also assisting families with building communication and empowering them as a whole to find happiness and wellbeing.

Client-centered is always Kim's approach during a session. This allows a client to open up at their own pace. She takes time to build rapport with her clients, which creates a space for clients to process complex feelings and emotions. A few areas of specialization for Kim are substance abuse, anxiety, and family conflict.

Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.

Life is a little less hard when someone really sees and hears you. I want to provide a comfortable space for you to be vulnerable and open, and for you to feel really heard and seen. Professionally I have a background in social work. I utilize approaches from psychodynamic, cognitive-based, solution-focused, narrative, and creative therapy, I focus on forming a genuine connection and working together to discover whatever life you wish to live. You know yourself best, and it will be my honor to use my professional training in order for you to get the most out of our work together.