I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups from adolescence through adulthood. I support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship issues, and life transitions. With young adults, I explore challenges related to college, academics, gender identity, sexuality, relationships, family conflict and career.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups from adolescence through adulthood. I support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship issues, and life transitions. With young adults, I explore challenges related to college, academics, gender identity, sexuality, relationships, family conflict and career.
I have experience with all varieties of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorder self-management, psychosis, and substance abuse. I’m skilled with short-term life stressors, life transitions and adjustments, and I can help your family find common ground again in working through conflicts. I enjoy working with adults, families, and adolescents. My approach is centered in the idea that we are equals with different skill sets. We’ll borrow from a variety of approaches in a casual conversation seeking your ability to find and live your best self.
I have experience with all varieties of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorder self-management, psychosis, and substance abuse. I’m skilled with short-term life stressors, life transitions and adjustments, and I can help your family find common ground again in working through conflicts. I enjoy working with adults, families, and adolescents. My approach is centered in the idea that we are equals with different skill sets. We’ll borrow from a variety of approaches in a casual conversation seeking your ability to find and live your best self.
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Hi my name is Fred Wackenhut. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Illinois. I graduated from Judson University with my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and my bachelor's degree in psychology. I like to provide a safe and therapeutic atmosphere. I strive to gain an understanding of your concerns and goals, especially the ones that you want to share with me.
Hi my name is Fred Wackenhut. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Illinois. I graduated from Judson University with my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and my bachelor's degree in psychology. I like to provide a safe and therapeutic atmosphere. I strive to gain an understanding of your concerns and goals, especially the ones that you want to share with me.
It is the desire of every human being to be loved and to belong. The only true thing that distinguishes us from one another is our experiences and our perspective of those experiences. Your past, the personal struggles and decisions you currently face and the conflicts between you and those you care about does not define you. What I offer is empathy, compassion, and support with a focus on creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment where you can be heard and understood without judgment.
It is the desire of every human being to be loved and to belong. The only true thing that distinguishes us from one another is our experiences and our perspective of those experiences. Your past, the personal struggles and decisions you currently face and the conflicts between you and those you care about does not define you. What I offer is empathy, compassion, and support with a focus on creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment where you can be heard and understood without judgment.
Navigating life transitions is not always a straight-forward road and it helps to have a road map and at times, a traveling companion. The truth is that all people have moments in life when they need the support of a trusted person who can help think through and strategize ways to build the life that they want. As a social worker of 19 years with expertise in life transitions, relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, I can help you to connect with the best of who you are and who you want to become.
Navigating life transitions is not always a straight-forward road and it helps to have a road map and at times, a traveling companion. The truth is that all people have moments in life when they need the support of a trusted person who can help think through and strategize ways to build the life that they want. As a social worker of 19 years with expertise in life transitions, relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, I can help you to connect with the best of who you are and who you want to become.
Is this for me? Can they help me? I’ve got too much going on to stop and talk to someone! These are messages we often say to ourselves that keep us from reaching our potential! I invite you to take the first step to embark on a journey of self-exploration. This practice also strives to provide tools for effective communication, honors and respects each person for their uniqueness, creates opportunities for insight that supports healing of the mind and body. Overall, the goal is to support individual growth, optimize wellness, and create a space for self-expression.
Is this for me? Can they help me? I’ve got too much going on to stop and talk to someone! These are messages we often say to ourselves that keep us from reaching our potential! I invite you to take the first step to embark on a journey of self-exploration. This practice also strives to provide tools for effective communication, honors and respects each person for their uniqueness, creates opportunities for insight that supports healing of the mind and body. Overall, the goal is to support individual growth, optimize wellness, and create a space for self-expression.
Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, depressed, anxious, disconnected? When your mind tells you one thing, your heart another, and your body is in Timbuktu, it's easy to feel these things. I work with you to determine where you are, where you want to go and provide constructive options to get there.
My approach is not specific to one, as I take from the psychological, counseling, spiritual, and substance abuse approaches I have been trained in and see what best fits you. I provide a safe environment where you can develop the knowledge and skills to move forward.
Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, depressed, anxious, disconnected? When your mind tells you one thing, your heart another, and your body is in Timbuktu, it's easy to feel these things. I work with you to determine where you are, where you want to go and provide constructive options to get there.
My approach is not specific to one, as I take from the psychological, counseling, spiritual, and substance abuse approaches I have been trained in and see what best fits you. I provide a safe environment where you can develop the knowledge and skills to move forward.
Compassionate, active, and evidence-based treatment help you heal with a focus on your goals. I am trained in working with young children. I see children 0-5, school aged children, teens, and adults. We will work as a team together to meet your needs. Our relationship will help you gain and maintain mental health and overcome difficulties. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you.
Compassionate, active, and evidence-based treatment help you heal with a focus on your goals. I am trained in working with young children. I see children 0-5, school aged children, teens, and adults. We will work as a team together to meet your needs. Our relationship will help you gain and maintain mental health and overcome difficulties. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you.
Searching for a therapist and starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Whether you are experiencing stress related to work, life transitions, or relationships, the therapeutic process is here to provide an outlet and for you to process your emotions and find relief. My role is to provide you with a welcoming/ judgement-free space, where you can feel heard and understood. I will support you in overcoming adversity, strengthening relationships, and increasing self-awareness. I work with adolescents and adults, and I integrate a wide range of therapeutic methods so I can provide therapy that best fits your personal needs and strengths.
Searching for a therapist and starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Whether you are experiencing stress related to work, life transitions, or relationships, the therapeutic process is here to provide an outlet and for you to process your emotions and find relief. My role is to provide you with a welcoming/ judgement-free space, where you can feel heard and understood. I will support you in overcoming adversity, strengthening relationships, and increasing self-awareness. I work with adolescents and adults, and I integrate a wide range of therapeutic methods so I can provide therapy that best fits your personal needs and strengths.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. In my 25+ years as a psychotherapist I've come to appreciate the wisdom found in various therapeutic models.
So I've developed an integrative approach. I believe it's important to tailor the therapy to the individual.
Our past, present, and future all influence our choices and behaviors. So I find it helpful to put on trifocals to see where we're at, how we got here, and where we want to go.
As social beings our interpersonal relationships are vital to our well-being and happiness. Sometimes our interpersonal style helps us connect with others; sometimes it gets in the way of our relationships. Checking out our personality style is often beneficial.
As individuals we are unfolding in our own unique way and I believe there is an inner wisdom that leads us to who we are and what we really desire. Sometimes we get disconnected from ourselves and need to get back in touch by looking inward.
My office has a comfortable living room feel to it. The location provides privacy, is easily accessible by public transportation, and parking is readily available. I have weekday, evening, and weekend hours.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. In my 25+ years as a psychotherapist I've come to appreciate the wisdom found in various therapeutic models.
So I've developed an integrative approach. I believe it's important to tailor the therapy to the individual.
Our past, present, and future all influence our choices and behaviors. So I find it helpful to put on trifocals to see where we're at, how we got here, and where we want to go.
As social beings our interpersonal relationships are vital to our well-being and happiness. Sometimes our interpersonal style helps us connect with others; sometimes it gets in the way of our relationships. Checking out our personality style is often beneficial.
As individuals we are unfolding in our own unique way and I believe there is an inner wisdom that leads us to who we are and what we really desire. Sometimes we get disconnected from ourselves and need to get back in touch by looking inward.
My office has a comfortable living room feel to it. The location provides privacy, is easily accessible by public transportation, and parking is readily available. I have weekday, evening, and weekend hours.
I have been providing individual, family, and group therapy for years with a diverse population of clients in multiple settings. A focus of my professional experience has been with children, adolescents, families, and young adults although I also have experience working with adults of all ages. My experience is with a range of issues including mood, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, school issues, parenting struggles, and family/relationship issues. I also directly work with military population including families addressing issues surrounding military family issues, child behavioral/emotional issues, deployment, and transitions
I have been providing individual, family, and group therapy for years with a diverse population of clients in multiple settings. A focus of my professional experience has been with children, adolescents, families, and young adults although I also have experience working with adults of all ages. My experience is with a range of issues including mood, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns, school issues, parenting struggles, and family/relationship issues. I also directly work with military population including families addressing issues surrounding military family issues, child behavioral/emotional issues, deployment, and transitions
Is the transition to motherhood more difficult than you expected? Do you wonder what you're doing wrong? You may be tired of the sadness, guilt, worry, scary thoughts, and anger. You may be feeling disconnected and isolated, wondering if you're cut out for motherhood. You might not even remember how you felt before all of this started. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to start feeling like yourself again. You're ready to reconnect with your loved ones and enjoy your children. Most of all, you're ready to find joy and contentment in motherhood.
Is the transition to motherhood more difficult than you expected? Do you wonder what you're doing wrong? You may be tired of the sadness, guilt, worry, scary thoughts, and anger. You may be feeling disconnected and isolated, wondering if you're cut out for motherhood. You might not even remember how you felt before all of this started. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to start feeling like yourself again. You're ready to reconnect with your loved ones and enjoy your children. Most of all, you're ready to find joy and contentment in motherhood.
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming? Do you or your child have a difficult time engaging in or completing everyday tasks? Does it seem like nobody understands what you’re going through? Sometimes children or adults experience situations in their life, past or present which can have a significant impact on their life, overall daily functioning and relationships. These situations can leave them feeling sad, angry, withdrawn, shameful, unmotivated or a variety of other emotions. These feelings and behaviors can be confusing for anyone and that is where therapy can help.
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming? Do you or your child have a difficult time engaging in or completing everyday tasks? Does it seem like nobody understands what you’re going through? Sometimes children or adults experience situations in their life, past or present which can have a significant impact on their life, overall daily functioning and relationships. These situations can leave them feeling sad, angry, withdrawn, shameful, unmotivated or a variety of other emotions. These feelings and behaviors can be confusing for anyone and that is where therapy can help.
Thanks for stopping by! Here's a little bit about myself.. I have over 16 years of experience working with families of all different backgrounds, cultures, demographics, etc. For example, blended families, single-parent families, and all the above. My passion is driven towards everyone involved in the family system from children, parents, spouses, etc. Furthermore, I have many years of experience working with women, exploring either motherhood, marriage, friendships, and overall the reoccurring changes as a woman.
Thanks for stopping by! Here's a little bit about myself.. I have over 16 years of experience working with families of all different backgrounds, cultures, demographics, etc. For example, blended families, single-parent families, and all the above. My passion is driven towards everyone involved in the family system from children, parents, spouses, etc. Furthermore, I have many years of experience working with women, exploring either motherhood, marriage, friendships, and overall the reoccurring changes as a woman.
On the journey through life we ride the path through an ever changing landscape. We encounter both predictable challenges precipitated by typical life cycle events as well as the unpredictable and unexpected. Sometimes we veer off course, lose our way or hit a road block. Lifecycle Therapy provides the guidance needed to try a new path and find our way forward again.
On the journey through life we ride the path through an ever changing landscape. We encounter both predictable challenges precipitated by typical life cycle events as well as the unpredictable and unexpected. Sometimes we veer off course, lose our way or hit a road block. Lifecycle Therapy provides the guidance needed to try a new path and find our way forward again.
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on family relationships, identity exploration, adult and adolescent mental health issues, parenting, social skills, grief, loss, and other life traumas.
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on family relationships, identity exploration, adult and adolescent mental health issues, parenting, social skills, grief, loss, and other life traumas.
My counseling style is family-centered, and blends a variety of therapeutic elements. Goals in therapy include self-actualization - setting & achieving personal goals that will help you realize your full potential. As a Veteran, I also specialize in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and in Men’s issues. I enjoy creating a safe space where men can explore and share emotions/feelings. I work with individuals experiencing a range of symptoms: addiction, anxiety, chronic stress, depression, grief, impulse control, obsessive-compulsive, sleep disturbances, and relationship issues.
My counseling style is family-centered, and blends a variety of therapeutic elements. Goals in therapy include self-actualization - setting & achieving personal goals that will help you realize your full potential. As a Veteran, I also specialize in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and in Men’s issues. I enjoy creating a safe space where men can explore and share emotions/feelings. I work with individuals experiencing a range of symptoms: addiction, anxiety, chronic stress, depression, grief, impulse control, obsessive-compulsive, sleep disturbances, and relationship issues.
Amber Waite is an Licenced Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Amber received a dual master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling (M.A.) and sport and human performance (M.S.). She has experience working as a community outreach specialist as well as working in private practice providing treatment to children, adolecents and young adults experiencing grief, trauma, anxiety., depression and life transitions. She is also interested in working with athletes on the mental side of injury recovery and how techniques from sport psychology and mindfulness research can be utilized in therapy.
Amber Waite is an Licenced Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Amber received a dual master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling (M.A.) and sport and human performance (M.S.). She has experience working as a community outreach specialist as well as working in private practice providing treatment to children, adolecents and young adults experiencing grief, trauma, anxiety., depression and life transitions. She is also interested in working with athletes on the mental side of injury recovery and how techniques from sport psychology and mindfulness research can be utilized in therapy.
My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.
My therapeutic approach is warm, casual, authentic, encouraging, and collaborative and I believe in using a strength based approach to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. I'm committed to helping clients identify goals, and provide the tools and skills necessary to reach those goals.
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