Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Wilmette, IL
Getting started in therapy can feel like a challenging first step to feeling better. At our practice, we strive to make this a smooth transition where you will feel heard and understood. Our primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic, and trusting dynamic with each client. Together we can move through difficult or challenging life experiences in a warm and accessible way.
Getting started in therapy can feel like a challenging first step to feeling better. At our practice, we strive to make this a smooth transition where you will feel heard and understood. Our primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic, and trusting dynamic with each client. Together we can move through difficult or challenging life experiences in a warm and accessible way.
I work with teens and adults who find themselves in transition- whether they are facing changes in life, relationships, career, or just feeling stuck between where they are and where they want to be. My work with clients is aimed at helping them identify who they are, what they want, and where they're going. I pull from a mix of modalities, including CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and somatic work to help clients feel more connected to themselves and more equipped to move through the world with intention and understanding.
I work with teens and adults who find themselves in transition- whether they are facing changes in life, relationships, career, or just feeling stuck between where they are and where they want to be. My work with clients is aimed at helping them identify who they are, what they want, and where they're going. I pull from a mix of modalities, including CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and somatic work to help clients feel more connected to themselves and more equipped to move through the world with intention and understanding.
Is the stress of work or school overwhelming you? Are your relationships difficult? Are you struggling with feelings of shame or vulnerability? Do you feel unsatisfied? My training and experience as a counselor has led me to a deep understanding of how we live in our worlds: with our families, within our relationships, and even how we perceive ourselves. I work with people struggling with sleep concerns and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). I assist individuals struggling from sleep issues to help increase energy during the day, sleep more deeply, and re-initiate sleep after wakings.
Is the stress of work or school overwhelming you? Are your relationships difficult? Are you struggling with feelings of shame or vulnerability? Do you feel unsatisfied? My training and experience as a counselor has led me to a deep understanding of how we live in our worlds: with our families, within our relationships, and even how we perceive ourselves. I work with people struggling with sleep concerns and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). I assist individuals struggling from sleep issues to help increase energy during the day, sleep more deeply, and re-initiate sleep after wakings.
If you are ready to find ways to be your truest self, move through your grief, anxiety, trauma or depressive symptoms either long held or recent, I may be a good fit for you. As a former Naprapath, now therapist, my understanding of the connection between the mind and body has proved powerful to clients trying to understand the inner relationship between these two parts of ourselves. I often hear words like, 'stuck,' 'numb,' 'confused,' 'alone,' 'outsider.' Trying to put words to what ones experience is can be daunting at best. Giving voice to experiences is transforming.
If you are ready to find ways to be your truest self, move through your grief, anxiety, trauma or depressive symptoms either long held or recent, I may be a good fit for you. As a former Naprapath, now therapist, my understanding of the connection between the mind and body has proved powerful to clients trying to understand the inner relationship between these two parts of ourselves. I often hear words like, 'stuck,' 'numb,' 'confused,' 'alone,' 'outsider.' Trying to put words to what ones experience is can be daunting at best. Giving voice to experiences is transforming.
Victoria Baum - The Relationship Changer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, BC-TMH
Serves Area
Being heard, understood, supported and appreciated can make the difference in how we experience life. Whether it is individual counseling or relationship counseling you seek, we will work together to improve how you think and feel about yourself, your relationship(s) and therefore, your life. I will help guide you to express your feelings, your thoughts and most importantly, learn to take the actions required to achieve the positive outcomes you seek. Making real change is not easy, however, I believe, with assistance, we can achieve great things working together.
Being heard, understood, supported and appreciated can make the difference in how we experience life. Whether it is individual counseling or relationship counseling you seek, we will work together to improve how you think and feel about yourself, your relationship(s) and therefore, your life. I will help guide you to express your feelings, your thoughts and most importantly, learn to take the actions required to achieve the positive outcomes you seek. Making real change is not easy, however, I believe, with assistance, we can achieve great things working together.
My practice is LGBTQ-welcoming and kink-positive.
I can help you navigate toxic or abusive relationships safely; process painful memories; manage triggers; regulate emotions; cope with grief/loss; make and maintain healthy boundaries; build happier, healthier relationships; create a positive self-image; and find the purpose, freedom and hope you know deep down you are worth.
My practice is LGBTQ-welcoming and kink-positive.
I can help you navigate toxic or abusive relationships safely; process painful memories; manage triggers; regulate emotions; cope with grief/loss; make and maintain healthy boundaries; build happier, healthier relationships; create a positive self-image; and find the purpose, freedom and hope you know deep down you are worth.
The discovery of an affair can feel like your world has been turned upside down. Whether you're the betrayed or the one who strayed, you may be cycling through rage, profound sadness, shame, or fear about whether your relationship can survive. You're not alone in wondering if trust can ever be restored. For over 20 years, I've been helping couples and individuals find their way through the devastation of infidelity toward genuine healing and reconnection. I've witnessed countless couples transform their pain into deeper understanding and intimacy, and I've seen individuals reclaim their sense of self and worth after betrayal.
The discovery of an affair can feel like your world has been turned upside down. Whether you're the betrayed or the one who strayed, you may be cycling through rage, profound sadness, shame, or fear about whether your relationship can survive. You're not alone in wondering if trust can ever be restored. For over 20 years, I've been helping couples and individuals find their way through the devastation of infidelity toward genuine healing and reconnection. I've witnessed countless couples transform their pain into deeper understanding and intimacy, and I've seen individuals reclaim their sense of self and worth after betrayal.
My areas of specialty include: big life transitions; recovery from trauma & difficult childhoods; depression and anxiety; coping with chronic illness; substance misuse; LGBTQ+; transgender identity (including working with parents and family members of trans individuals); as well as kink-aware therapy (my graduate research covered BDSM/ kink).
I offer client-centered supportive & insight-oriented therapy, & enjoy connecting deeply with people at all stages of recovery from psychological worries—from those interested in trying therapy for the first time to folks returning for another period of healing, exploration, & growth. I have a warm, non-judgmental temperament that allows people to share what brings them into session, even when the issues may feel overwhelming or hard to talk about. After receiving my clinical MSW at the internationally recognized Smith College School for Social Work, I completed a post-graduate Fellowship at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
My areas of specialty include: big life transitions; recovery from trauma & difficult childhoods; depression and anxiety; coping with chronic illness; substance misuse; LGBTQ+; transgender identity (including working with parents and family members of trans individuals); as well as kink-aware therapy (my graduate research covered BDSM/ kink).
I offer client-centered supportive & insight-oriented therapy, & enjoy connecting deeply with people at all stages of recovery from psychological worries—from those interested in trying therapy for the first time to folks returning for another period of healing, exploration, & growth. I have a warm, non-judgmental temperament that allows people to share what brings them into session, even when the issues may feel overwhelming or hard to talk about. After receiving my clinical MSW at the internationally recognized Smith College School for Social Work, I completed a post-graduate Fellowship at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but it is essential to understanding and healing. Therapy can help you confront challenges and reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit.
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but it is essential to understanding and healing. Therapy can help you confront challenges and reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Psychotherapist/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a passion to empower, encourage and instill hope. As a warm, empathic listener and creative collaborator, I will assist you in achieving emotional balance and a sense of wellbeing. Do your feelings sometimes make you feel angry, sad, anxious or stuck? I will help you reduce stress, relax, recover, move forward and thrive.
I am a Psychotherapist/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a passion to empower, encourage and instill hope. As a warm, empathic listener and creative collaborator, I will assist you in achieving emotional balance and a sense of wellbeing. Do your feelings sometimes make you feel angry, sad, anxious or stuck? I will help you reduce stress, relax, recover, move forward and thrive.
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