Therapists Beginning With W in Illinois
Naomi Wachs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Not accepting new clients
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.
Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who’s been in human services at all levels of care throughout my career. I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I am skilled with short-term life stressors, life transitions, and adjustments, as well as self-management with more chronic concerns. I can help your family find common ground again in working through conflicts, and have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who’s been in human services at all levels of care throughout my career. I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I am skilled with short-term life stressors, life transitions, and adjustments, as well as self-management with more chronic concerns. I can help your family find common ground again in working through conflicts, and have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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
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.
As a seasoned therapist and social worker, I believe in the transformative power of community and individual healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding that our bodies, minds, and spirits are interconnected with our social and political realities.
Drawing from the wisdom of thought leaders and healers, I utilize a relational approach to psychotherapy that honors your lived experiences and deep-seeded wisdom. My practice integrates client-centered, attachment-based, emotionally focused, and sensorimotor psychotherapy frameworks, recognizing that true change comes from within and ripples outward to our communities.
As a seasoned therapist and social worker, I believe in the transformative power of community and individual healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding that our bodies, minds, and spirits are interconnected with our social and political realities.
Drawing from the wisdom of thought leaders and healers, I utilize a relational approach to psychotherapy that honors your lived experiences and deep-seeded wisdom. My practice integrates client-centered, attachment-based, emotionally focused, and sensorimotor psychotherapy frameworks, recognizing that true change comes from within and ripples outward to our communities.
Have you recently started to understand yourself in a new way—whether through self-reflection, a neuropsychological evaluation, or even social media? Have you tried countless strategies to support your brain, only to feel like nothing really fits? I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who have discovered later in life that they are neurodivergent. Together, we explore what this identity means for you and how to integrate it into your life in a way that aligns with your values. My approach focuses on helping you build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and fulfilling.
Have you recently started to understand yourself in a new way—whether through self-reflection, a neuropsychological evaluation, or even social media? Have you tried countless strategies to support your brain, only to feel like nothing really fits? I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who have discovered later in life that they are neurodivergent. Together, we explore what this identity means for you and how to integrate it into your life in a way that aligns with your values. My approach focuses on helping you build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and fulfilling.
Do you need support and a non-judgmental sounding board to navigate life, career, and relationships? Do you find yourself second-guessing decisions, procrastinating on taking action, and remaining stagnant even though you have big dreams you’d like to fulfill? Is imposter syndrome overshadowing your strides and accomplishments? Allow me to assist you on your holistic wellness journey where I can help you to explore mindsets that are blocking you from living your very best life. To request a Free consultation appointment, feel free to call or email me. I look forward to working with you!
Do you need support and a non-judgmental sounding board to navigate life, career, and relationships? Do you find yourself second-guessing decisions, procrastinating on taking action, and remaining stagnant even though you have big dreams you’d like to fulfill? Is imposter syndrome overshadowing your strides and accomplishments? Allow me to assist you on your holistic wellness journey where I can help you to explore mindsets that are blocking you from living your very best life. To request a Free consultation appointment, feel free to call or email me. I look forward to working with you!
Thank you for prioritizing therapy as you balance life and the world around us! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that individuals are the experts of their own lives. I aim to understand your unique life circumstances and the strengths and vulnerabilities you bring. I offer an anti-oppressive, relational, and systemic lens in therapy which fosters collaboration and learning. I wish to co-create a safe and welcoming space with clients to embark on a therapeutic journey at their own pace, experiencing warmth and openness.
Thank you for prioritizing therapy as you balance life and the world around us! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that individuals are the experts of their own lives. I aim to understand your unique life circumstances and the strengths and vulnerabilities you bring. I offer an anti-oppressive, relational, and systemic lens in therapy which fosters collaboration and learning. I wish to co-create a safe and welcoming space with clients to embark on a therapeutic journey at their own pace, experiencing warmth and openness.
I take a holistic, culturally-aware, and person-centered approach rooted in social justice. By focusing on equity, inclusion, and respect, I strive to honor your unique background and experiences. Together, we'll create a plan tailored to your needs and values, helping you move toward your goals with clarity and confidence.
I take a holistic, culturally-aware, and person-centered approach rooted in social justice. By focusing on equity, inclusion, and respect, I strive to honor your unique background and experiences. Together, we'll create a plan tailored to your needs and values, helping you move toward your goals with clarity and confidence.
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.
Now accepting Saturday appointments in Naperville! I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 25+ years of experience and additional certification in Family Practice. I see patients at Hopemark Health, offering in-person and virtual visits. We provide general psychiatric care and specialize in treatment-resistant conditions like depression and anxiety. I'm passionate about using evidence-based tools to help patients find effective, lasting relief. Let’s work together to support your mental health journey.
Now accepting Saturday appointments in Naperville! I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 25+ years of experience and additional certification in Family Practice. I see patients at Hopemark Health, offering in-person and virtual visits. We provide general psychiatric care and specialize in treatment-resistant conditions like depression and anxiety. I'm passionate about using evidence-based tools to help patients find effective, lasting relief. Let’s work together to support your mental health journey.
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.
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience. I believe that healing is a process of nurturing what already lives within you. Whether you are facing stressors, anxiety, parenting stress, finding your assertive voice or simply looking for clarity; I will walk beside you on this journey. I have experience with anxiety, ADHD, life phase transitions, school related difficulties, navigating parenting, self-esteem, and family/relationship conflict. My experiences have come from working in a variety of settings including community agencies, hospitals, military installations, and private practice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience. I believe that healing is a process of nurturing what already lives within you. Whether you are facing stressors, anxiety, parenting stress, finding your assertive voice or simply looking for clarity; I will walk beside you on this journey. I have experience with anxiety, ADHD, life phase transitions, school related difficulties, navigating parenting, self-esteem, and family/relationship conflict. My experiences have come from working in a variety of settings including community agencies, hospitals, military installations, and private practice.
Has chronic insomnia taken over your life? Are you starting to worry that your body is just broken and doesn’t know how to sleep? You’ve tried every sleep hygiene tip and gimmick in the world and nothing has worked. You may be overwhelmed by frustration or even anger at this point. You’re tired of people giving you advice and if your partner asks how you slept one more time you might snap. You don’t know what else to do, but you do know that this can’t go on much longer. You’re ready to get good, restorative rest again so you can engage in the life you’ve worked so hard to build. I’ve got you.
Has chronic insomnia taken over your life? Are you starting to worry that your body is just broken and doesn’t know how to sleep? You’ve tried every sleep hygiene tip and gimmick in the world and nothing has worked. You may be overwhelmed by frustration or even anger at this point. You’re tired of people giving you advice and if your partner asks how you slept one more time you might snap. You don’t know what else to do, but you do know that this can’t go on much longer. You’re ready to get good, restorative rest again so you can engage in the life you’ve worked so hard to build. I’ve got you.
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.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? As a licensed professional counselor, I help individuals find clarity, peace, and purpose. Together, we'll work through life's challenges and learn new skills to build a more fulfilling life. Start your journey towards a brighter future.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? As a licensed professional counselor, I help individuals find clarity, peace, and purpose. Together, we'll work through life's challenges and learn new skills to build a more fulfilling life. Start your journey towards a brighter future.
Are you finding that life is becoming overwhelming, stressors piling up and feeling paralyzed? Wanting to engage in the world to find meaningful connections, but left wondering how others might perceive you? Turning to short-term distractions for comfort, but left dissatisfied? The way we interpret ourselves can have a profound impact on the way we interact with the world around us. When we start to believe in the voice of the "Inner Bully" our lives can become that much more burdensome, driving us to seek out ways to avoid or detach to escape negative feelings. Trust me when I say, I've been there too, and I'm here to help!
Are you finding that life is becoming overwhelming, stressors piling up and feeling paralyzed? Wanting to engage in the world to find meaningful connections, but left wondering how others might perceive you? Turning to short-term distractions for comfort, but left dissatisfied? The way we interpret ourselves can have a profound impact on the way we interact with the world around us. When we start to believe in the voice of the "Inner Bully" our lives can become that much more burdensome, driving us to seek out ways to avoid or detach to escape negative feelings. Trust me when I say, I've been there too, and I'm here to help!
Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical social worker passionate about providing compassionate, down-to-earth mental health support. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, mindfulness, EMDR and somatic practices to help you connect with your authentic self and work through life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking a safe space to explore your emotions or practical tools to manage stress, I'm here to walk with you on your healing journey. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels right for you—grounded in empathy, respect, and your unique needs. Let’s take this step toward wellness, one mindful moment at a time.
Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical social worker passionate about providing compassionate, down-to-earth mental health support. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, mindfulness, EMDR and somatic practices to help you connect with your authentic self and work through life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking a safe space to explore your emotions or practical tools to manage stress, I'm here to walk with you on your healing journey. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels right for you—grounded in empathy, respect, and your unique needs. Let’s take this step toward wellness, one mindful moment at a time.