Weight Loss Therapists in Wauconda, IL

I have over 25 years experience providing outpatient therapy and providing integrated psychological services in a large area hospital system. I specialize in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. With an emphasis on behavioral health using supportive, cognitive-behavioral therapy, I see patients with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain and fibromyalgia, eating disorders, weight loss , smoking cessation, headaches, marital discord, family discord, issues of aging, grief and loss, the psychological aspects of cancer treatment, coping with medical conditions, and managing diabetes. I am also a DBT therapist.

By forming a comfortable and personal connection with my clients, it is my intention to help explore and offer new perspectives on issues that might otherwise feel frustrating or limiting. Together, we can work to forge new styles of thinking and feeling that can open up solutions to existing problems. My practice is dedicated to helping any client who has the desire to build a stronger, more insightful sense of self.

In our busy, fast paced society, we often can lose sight of who we are, what makes us happy, and what our values are. We sometimes resort to unhealthy coping strategies. I can help you identify your issues, needs, strengths, and become aware of what goals you have for yourself. I will help you develop a path to achieve them. I will also help you learn to speak your truth and become a strong advocate for yourself. I will help you to learn healthy coping strategies.

Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, or other behavioral difficulties? I am here to help and am glad you took the steps to get help for yourself or others. I have created a long career (over 10 years) of working with children, teens, and young adults with a myriad of mental health disorders. I strive in anyway possible to help achieve therapy goals so that you or your child can cultivate a healthy and prosperous self.

Areas of clinical expertise include working with patients who struggle with stress management, anxiety, mood disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, self-injury, and immigration/acculturation issues. Offering an eclectic approach to therapy. Sophia's holistic approach allows patients to experience an individualized and tailored made approached to therapy. Throughout the therapeutic process, patients are encouraged to use awareness to open up to new and alternative ways of being. Effectively exploring past and present, assisting patients to uncover insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behavior that will empower and support them in transforming their lives.

Every individual has the skill, heart, and capability to engage in their own healing. My commitment is to walk with you in your counseling process and offer respect, safety, and acceptance in every way possible. I offer individual counseling to help clients recover from any pressing issues that affect your ability to grow and thrive. These issues may include depression, anxiety, emotional/physical/sexual trauma, shame, pornography and sexual addictions, poor self-esteem, grief or career direction. I have been immersed in working with men's issues for over 20 years. I also support first responders struggling with PTSD.

I am effective in helping adults young and old who struggle with anxiety, depression and low self-worth, and self-defeating patterns in their lives. Sometimes we feel too overwhelmed, ashamed, or discouraged to deal with these parts of ourselves, and need the help of an attuned listener to understand and work through our problems. The process of talking about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences within a trusting therapeutic relationship helps relieve emotional distress and increases your capacity to manage difficult feelings.

Therapy is an empowering and restorative process that can help us heal from traumas and become more resilient. I take an empathic but direct approach in therapy to empower and motivate you to be authentic and value your strengths as you build confidence and self-esteem. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, or struggle with low self-esteem/worth. In addition, I have worked with a wide range of other concerns, which you can see on my profile.

If you have found yourself feeling disconnected from yourself, those around you, or the parts of your world that used to bring you joy, it can feel hopeless when that connection doesn't return on it's own. Maybe you've just experienced trauma, feel stuck in your life, burnt out, or lost. You're not alone; finding the right therapist to support you in your journey back to your authentic self is the first step.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with adults, couples, adolescents, and families having difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationships, stress management, chronic pain, and chronic illness. I use a cognitive behavioral approach supplemented as needed with interpersonal skill building, and education. I am solution focused. I provide clients with the tools they need to better themselves and/or their circumstances.

You are fully capable, worthy, & resilient. Don’t allow anyone to dim your light. Let us support your healing journey to restore safety & trust, boost self-esteem, regain personal power, diminish limiting beliefs, toxic relationships, and fears. Our team blends traditional and evidence based trauma-informed counseling, Brainspotting, meditation, clinical & spiritual hypnotherapy, empowered birth services, reiki & chakra energy balancing, yoga, shamanic journeying & soul retrieval, past life regression, career & life purpose, equine therapy, art/sound healing, chiropractic care, massage.

Molly understands that forming an alliance with each client is one of the most important aspects of therapy. She will provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and compassionate space for clients to process their emotions and work towards their goals. Molly has extensive training in Integrative Systemic Therapy and focuses on how systems and relationships influence the client’s world. She believes that each individual, family, and couple is unique. By using a goal oriented, collaborative, and direct approach, Molly pulls from multiple theoretical frameworks to best fit each client in order to reach the intended goal of therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach with over twenty years of experience in private practice. Taking the first step to get into therapy can be met with a multitude of emotions. My belief is that the most important component to a successful therapeutic experience is a connection and a trusting relationship with your provider. I practice using a solution-focused and forward-thinking model in which your individual needs will be assessed and addressed specifically.

ACCEPTING PEOPLE WITHIN ONE WEEK! Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Work/School Problems, Difficulty sleeping. Medication. I also see people on Evenings. FLEXIBLE appt times. DRVARMAMD.COM. ONE STOP SHOP - One doctor giving medication and therapy is ideal for your busy life. Set up for success in college and beyond. Direct access to doctor by email and phone. Personalized care. Small population of clients. Work together to stop struggling. Clients actively participate in their care plan and to move goals forward at a real-time pace. From Illinois and Rutgers Medical School. Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

In my previous career as a special education teacher, one day I observed my student flip a table. I knew that behavior was not an accurate reflection of the child I knew. Even back then, I knew behavior was information, it happened for a reason. Most of time, we are engulfed by the same patterns of behavior and symptoms that continue to keep us away from really embracing life whether it be personal or professional. I work with my clients to recognize the source of the stress patterns and create habits and goals to make shifts in the mindset.