Therapists in Illinois

Are you LGBTQIA+ or someone who hasn’t found a therapist who sees, understands, or meets you where you currently are in life? As a psychotherapist I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you navigate and work through the trauma and challenges you face. I believe that our best work together is achieved when you feel supported and encouraged so through humor and compassion I will meet you where are so that we can work together to address challenges and trauma you face and help you achieve your goals.

Oftentimes, we develop patterns of behaving and relating to others as a way of coping with and protecting ourselves from our early environments. As we expand out past those early experiences and relationships, we may find that these old ways of thinking, behaving, and relating no longer work for us. Together in therapy, we will explore the origins and functions of those patterns, gaining an awareness of how they show up and how we might develop a new path.

I strive to build a safe place where you feel welcome to be yourself and share your experiences. I believe that when we truly feel heard and validated that is when change will occur. Therapy is a collaborative process and I am dedicated to guiding you on your journey of wellness. My goal is to meet you where you are at and assist you in building your life worth living. I believe in fostering a safe and secure place through rapport building and allowing you to feel comfortable being yourself within the therapeutic relationship.

For over 20 years, I have worked with clients of all ages who are dealing with life difficulties and mental health problems. In a safe, confidential setting, adults, adolescents and couples have the opportunity to lay out their concerns and explore in a non-judgmental relationship the best direction for their lives. My primary specializations are in working with people who are coping with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, addictions, and couples/marital problems. I accept most insurance, including Health Alliance and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and am on a number of Employee Assistance Program panels.

Hello, My name is Ashley Caliendo and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have been working for the past seven years in the mental health field. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults who’ve suffered with trauma history and addiction. When you walk into my office I want you to feel as though you are in a safe space. A place that we can build a strong therapeutic relationship that’s centered towards your individual needs.

The Kennedy Center for Counseling provides a safe, confidential, and supportive atmosphere in which clients can work toward and achieve optimal growth and happiness. Our Therapist's address and treat a wide range of concerns and issues across the life span.

Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.

My practice supports children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing acute and/or chronic distress. For some, events like divorce, trauma, loss, and adjustment to a blended family or a new school spark symptoms. As a result, depression, anxiety, temper tantrums, mood swings, bullying, isolation, addiction, and academic failure may emerge. Many others have been living with the pain of recurrent anxiety and depression for decades. I support people as they work through these difficulties. I believe in people's capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-determined goals.

Now Accepting New Clients! Ease your anxiety, stress and worry. Get help from from an experienced therapist who understands the struggle and can help you find relief, so you'll have more clarity, peace and joy in your relationships and life. So, if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, over-thinking situations and struggling to figure things out on your own, You're in the right place. Even though many things about life can be great....Life is much to short to be unhappy (even if it is just sometimes.)

You're looking for a therapist, that's great! That means that you are ready to make some changes. Maybe you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships or many of the other problems that bring us down. You can let go of old habits that are holding you back. If you want a life filled with joy, happiness and energy I'm with you! We all want that. Imagine the triumph of waking up every day feeling more secure, confident, and successful! Let's look into the magic of learning those skills and tools that will lead you directly to your life's goals and achievements. I can help you get there.

My philosophy in working with clients is to build a trusting relationship with them by learning about their story - their family's story, their personal story, their triumphs and their challenges. I then work with the client to use their strengths to help them form a new story, a story where they change ingrained habits and live the life they have always wanted to live. I like to use the relationship we have built together to help the client feel safe making these changes in a supported environment.

Braving the world’s questions and constant change can feel immensely overwhelming at times. You don’t know where to begin to make positive changes in your life. You are not alone in feeling this way. Challenges in life are to be expected, but suffering is not. With support, new perspectives and kindness we can work together to create a safe space for positive change. The thought may be that therapy should always be creating forward progress, the pace of each person's therapy journey should be suited to the individual. I am here to listen and walk with you in discovering how you want to be living your life as your true self.

Shayna Duval graduated with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive and Creative Arts from Salve Regina University. Shayna has extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, and their families struggling with anxiety, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and academic challenges. Her commonly utilized therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Mindfulness, and Person-centered Therapy.

"You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore." - William Faulkner. The power of being able to accept and let go the anxiety, challenges, and losses we face can allow our minds the emotional space to grow. By using mindfulness methods, you will be able to practice patience, acceptance, forgiveness, ownership, and kindness towards yourself. Seeking help and allowing yourself to be vulnerable takes such strength and courage. My goal is to help you heal emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually.

Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).

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