Therapists Beginning With B in Illinois
Understanding that everyone’s journey to wholeness is wonderfully unique, I offer personalized counseling services that are crafted to embrace and nurture your individual needs. Together, we will take a journey to explore the pieces of your experiences, allowing us to mend them with care and guide you toward becoming the vibrant, whole person you are meant to be. My services are available through telehealth or in-home visits. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Understanding that everyone’s journey to wholeness is wonderfully unique, I offer personalized counseling services that are crafted to embrace and nurture your individual needs. Together, we will take a journey to explore the pieces of your experiences, allowing us to mend them with care and guide you toward becoming the vibrant, whole person you are meant to be. My services are available through telehealth or in-home visits. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Anxiety, addiction, and women's issues can make daily life feel isolating and overwhelming. You may feel worry spiraling, old coping habits returning, or life changes like pregnancy, caregiving, or relationship strain that leave you exhausted and unsure. Therapy can help you find steadiness and restore hope. These challenges often intertwine, with loss, medical stress, or betrayal fueling anxiety and substance use. Together, we will build practical strategies to reduce symptoms and reconnect you to what matters.
Anxiety, addiction, and women's issues can make daily life feel isolating and overwhelming. You may feel worry spiraling, old coping habits returning, or life changes like pregnancy, caregiving, or relationship strain that leave you exhausted and unsure. Therapy can help you find steadiness and restore hope. These challenges often intertwine, with loss, medical stress, or betrayal fueling anxiety and substance use. Together, we will build practical strategies to reduce symptoms and reconnect you to what matters.
Change is possible. I can help. I offer exceptional and compassionate counseling services to help you to achieve your goals so that you can live your life and relationships more fully. I have extensive experience, both in the US and overseas, in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety and panic disorders; depression; stress management; marital and family problems; parenting skills; attention deficit disorders; life transitions; grief and loss; women's issues; men's issues; substance abuse and addictions; co-dependency, family of origin, perfectionism, and shame issues and more. .
Change is possible. I can help. I offer exceptional and compassionate counseling services to help you to achieve your goals so that you can live your life and relationships more fully. I have extensive experience, both in the US and overseas, in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety and panic disorders; depression; stress management; marital and family problems; parenting skills; attention deficit disorders; life transitions; grief and loss; women's issues; men's issues; substance abuse and addictions; co-dependency, family of origin, perfectionism, and shame issues and more. .
Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
I understand that whatever brought you to this page has not been an easy part of your journey, and that it's going to be important for you to find the right kind of support. I am someone who is going to be curious about your life story and the places you've been, along with where you're trying to go in life now. I know that life can have a way of presenting struggles we don't know what to do with, and my top priority as a therapist is to help create a space where anyone I work with feels genuinely supported.
I understand that whatever brought you to this page has not been an easy part of your journey, and that it's going to be important for you to find the right kind of support. I am someone who is going to be curious about your life story and the places you've been, along with where you're trying to go in life now. I know that life can have a way of presenting struggles we don't know what to do with, and my top priority as a therapist is to help create a space where anyone I work with feels genuinely supported.
I am able to offer in-person services to clients near Centennial, CO and telehealth virtual services to clients in 40+ PsyPACT states. I work primarily with adults and I particularly enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions and identity development. I welcome the exploration of identity and intersectionality as it impacts wellness and fully embodied living. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and have been dedicated to advocacy, learning, and empowerment within the community for well over a decade. I am a NARM therapist and also provide consultation and supervision for fellow clinicians.
I am able to offer in-person services to clients near Centennial, CO and telehealth virtual services to clients in 40+ PsyPACT states. I work primarily with adults and I particularly enjoy working with clients who are navigating life transitions and identity development. I welcome the exploration of identity and intersectionality as it impacts wellness and fully embodied living. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and have been dedicated to advocacy, learning, and empowerment within the community for well over a decade. I am a NARM therapist and also provide consultation and supervision for fellow clinicians.
When life or love feels uncertain, it can be hard to find your footing. You don’t have to keep holding it all together by yourself. Maybe you’ve tried to reconnect and keep ending up in the same argument,or you’ve been feeling anxious, unseen, or quietly exhausted. We’ll slow things down together, look beneath the surface, and start untangling what’s been weighing on you. You’ve carried a lot alone it’s time to find your way back to steadiness and connection. Whether you’re rebuilding after heartbreak, coping with anxiety or life transitions, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again, therapy can help you begin to heal/grow
When life or love feels uncertain, it can be hard to find your footing. You don’t have to keep holding it all together by yourself. Maybe you’ve tried to reconnect and keep ending up in the same argument,or you’ve been feeling anxious, unseen, or quietly exhausted. We’ll slow things down together, look beneath the surface, and start untangling what’s been weighing on you. You’ve carried a lot alone it’s time to find your way back to steadiness and connection. Whether you’re rebuilding after heartbreak, coping with anxiety or life transitions, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again, therapy can help you begin to heal/grow
Are there conversations around more nebulous and nuanced ideas that you are desperately wanting to have, but are seemingly shut down at every turn? I aim to create a space for you to explore those ideas, whatever they are. Whether you seek to explore more complex ideas, your sense of self, navigating the complexities of interpersonal relationships, or to gain a deeper sense of the world around you, I am glad to be along for the journey.
Are there conversations around more nebulous and nuanced ideas that you are desperately wanting to have, but are seemingly shut down at every turn? I aim to create a space for you to explore those ideas, whatever they are. Whether you seek to explore more complex ideas, your sense of self, navigating the complexities of interpersonal relationships, or to gain a deeper sense of the world around you, I am glad to be along for the journey.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I offer a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy that values the whole person - mind, body, relationships, and lived experience. I work with individuals and couples from all backgrounds, supporting a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, personal growth, and emotional healing.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I offer a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy that values the whole person - mind, body, relationships, and lived experience. I work with individuals and couples from all backgrounds, supporting a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, personal growth, and emotional healing.
You're not alone—whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or parenting stress, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore, grow, and heal. As a therapist, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, helping children, adults, and families reconnect with their strengths and move toward meaningful change.
My clients reflect that I have an engaging, warm, down-to-earth style. She believes in meeting people where they are while working collaboratively to build tools for coping, communication, and emotional resilience.
You're not alone—whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or parenting stress, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore, grow, and heal. As a therapist, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, helping children, adults, and families reconnect with their strengths and move toward meaningful change.
My clients reflect that I have an engaging, warm, down-to-earth style. She believes in meeting people where they are while working collaboratively to build tools for coping, communication, and emotional resilience.
You may be wondering how your relationship became so distant, why small disagreements now turn into big arguments, or how to feel close and understood again. Many couples come to me longing to reconnect, rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, or navigate transitions that have shaken their foundation. Whatever brought you here, I hope you feel proud for taking this step. Sharing your relationship with someone new isn’t easy, but I’m honored to walk alongside you as you move toward clarity, healing, and a stronger, more intentional connection.
You may be wondering how your relationship became so distant, why small disagreements now turn into big arguments, or how to feel close and understood again. Many couples come to me longing to reconnect, rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, or navigate transitions that have shaken their foundation. Whatever brought you here, I hope you feel proud for taking this step. Sharing your relationship with someone new isn’t easy, but I’m honored to walk alongside you as you move toward clarity, healing, and a stronger, more intentional connection.
My approach to therapy is grounded in respect and curiosity. I work to create a space for dialogue that honors contradictions, unearths complex meanings, and enables learning and growth. Who you are, what is on your mind, what you are struggling with, what you care about – these questions are at the heart of the process. This means that each therapy relationship is unique and evolves over time. What emerges is a greater sense of freedom, competence, and connection to others.
My approach to therapy is grounded in respect and curiosity. I work to create a space for dialogue that honors contradictions, unearths complex meanings, and enables learning and growth. Who you are, what is on your mind, what you are struggling with, what you care about – these questions are at the heart of the process. This means that each therapy relationship is unique and evolves over time. What emerges is a greater sense of freedom, competence, and connection to others.
Brian Bachman
Licensed Professional Counselor, Author
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the gap between outward success and inner life. Most of my clients are high-performing leaders, executives, mega-pastors, and athletes who have built impressive lives but are quietly struggling beneath the surface.
I specialize in the gap between outward success and inner life. Most of my clients are high-performing leaders, executives, mega-pastors, and athletes who have built impressive lives but are quietly struggling beneath the surface.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether from themselves, their loved ones, or their goals. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or simply trying to break generational patterns that no longer serve them. What they’re really looking for is clarity, relief, and a space where they can feel genuinely understood. Together, we work to explore the deeper roots of distress, build on their strengths, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, intentional, and aligned with who they want to be.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether from themselves, their loved ones, or their goals. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or simply trying to break generational patterns that no longer serve them. What they’re really looking for is clarity, relief, and a space where they can feel genuinely understood. Together, we work to explore the deeper roots of distress, build on their strengths, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, intentional, and aligned with who they want to be.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral issues? Are you navigating relationship challenges with your family or significant other? At Backpack Healthcare, our specialized team provides therapy and psychiatry services for children, teens, and families. From anxiety and trauma to grief and eating disorders, we are here to support you through life's transitions, helping you achieve health, happiness, and healing in every aspect of your life.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral issues? Are you navigating relationship challenges with your family or significant other? At Backpack Healthcare, our specialized team provides therapy and psychiatry services for children, teens, and families. From anxiety and trauma to grief and eating disorders, we are here to support you through life's transitions, helping you achieve health, happiness, and healing in every aspect of your life.
I’m a counselor who believes in real conversations and think real therapeutic change happens when I challenge and infuse coaching with you. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, get honest about what’s working (and what’s not), and help you feel more like yourself again, grounded and at peace. My style is trauma-informed, radically compassionate, and assertive, and refreshingly real. You can expect counseling with me to feel like a mix of relief, insight, and feeling like you can breathe again.
I’m a counselor who believes in real conversations and think real therapeutic change happens when I challenge and infuse coaching with you. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, get honest about what’s working (and what’s not), and help you feel more like yourself again, grounded and at peace. My style is trauma-informed, radically compassionate, and assertive, and refreshingly real. You can expect counseling with me to feel like a mix of relief, insight, and feeling like you can breathe again.
Kathleen Backus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over 25 years of experience. She has a Master’s degree from Bradley University in Peoria. Kathleen believes in being client centered and trauma informed. She is also strength based and believes in the worth of every human being. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being outdoors.
Kathleen Backus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over 25 years of experience. She has a Master’s degree from Bradley University in Peoria. Kathleen believes in being client centered and trauma informed. She is also strength based and believes in the worth of every human being. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being outdoors.
Are you challenging yourself to increase self-awareness, heal from past hurts, grow in current relationships, and prioritize your emotional and mental health needs? I regularly work with individuals who are working towards building self-confidence and are experiencing anxiety, depression, religious trauma, interpersonal issues, attachment concerns, PTSD, and women-specific concerns.
Are you challenging yourself to increase self-awareness, heal from past hurts, grow in current relationships, and prioritize your emotional and mental health needs? I regularly work with individuals who are working towards building self-confidence and are experiencing anxiety, depression, religious trauma, interpersonal issues, attachment concerns, PTSD, and women-specific concerns.
My specialty is working with children and adults who feel overwhelmed by behaviors, anxiety, trauma, or emotional challenges they can’t quite name. I focus on helping you learn skills to overall increase functional capacity as well as manage symptoms of your traumas and fears. Whether you're an adult hoping to navigate life's complexities or a child needing a safe space to simply be, I offer support tailored to your needs with compassion and care. Together, we’ll work toward building confidence, resilience, and emotional balance.
My specialty is working with children and adults who feel overwhelmed by behaviors, anxiety, trauma, or emotional challenges they can’t quite name. I focus on helping you learn skills to overall increase functional capacity as well as manage symptoms of your traumas and fears. Whether you're an adult hoping to navigate life's complexities or a child needing a safe space to simply be, I offer support tailored to your needs with compassion and care. Together, we’ll work toward building confidence, resilience, and emotional balance.