Therapists in Illinois

Currently, there is no wait list for appointments. I am a clinical psychologist with a special area of interest and expertise in anxiety, trauma, anger and addictive behaviors. I specialize in guiding people through difficult past experiences, navigating current worries, and replacing unhealthy habits. My approach involves promoting recovery, facilitating emotional growth and building coping skills to gain renewed clarity and to take on life's challenges. Through the delivery of research-supported therapies, I focus on examining difficult thoughts/emotions, promoting self-compassion, and developing healthy and loving relationships.

I have been providing psychotherapy to individuals/families for over 15 years. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, family conflict, anger management, low self-esteem, women's issues, and teaching others how to bring relaxation and coping skills into their lives. Much of my experience has been working with teens and their families and with individuals/adults. I offer wellness counseling to those looking to improve their nutrition as I also have an MS degree in Health and Nutrition Education and am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider. New to my practice is my certified therapy dog, Coco if clients are interested

Dr. Colette Blakely, LCPC, is the Director of BLAKELY Counseling Services. She has been active in the counseling field for the past 22+ years. Dr. Blakely works with adults, teens, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, lifestyle concerns, grief, and other mental health concerns. She is certified as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. She has her terminal degree from Regent University in Counseling and Psychology; she also holds a master's degree in School Counseling from Concordia University and is certified as a School Counselor. Her professional affiliations include the National Certified Counseling, the American Counseling Association, and the American School Counselor Association.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in private practice with individuals and couples for over 26 years. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Teaching communication skills , stress management, and life coaching are some of my passions as a therapist. I also like working with individuals with life adjustment conditions, relationship break-ups and loss.

Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or have spent years in therapy, I understand the challenges of starting with someone new. I believe the client-therapist relationship is one of the most important aspects of effective therapy and I provide a warm and compassionate space for you to tell your story. Combining dialogue, psychoeducation, humor, and evidence-based practices, I tailor each session to you and what is needed in the present moment. I act as a guide, helping you along the way towards new insight and resources.

We live in a culture that has specific ideas of who we should be, how we should look, how we should feel, and how we should behave. Deviating from this cultural standard (especially due to race, class, ability, gender, and sexual orientation) gives us messages that we are wrong, bad, or broken; we can become disconnected from our bodies, cultures, and loved ones, and end up feeling unsafe, anxious, and depressed. Therapy is a practice that works to heal this trauma by creating a safe space where you can reconnect to yourself, your community, and the world.

I believe healing is possible through an invitation to connect with your body, emotions, and thoughts. To build understanding about how your experiences, relationships, and culture have impacted your life. I seek to be a companion in the process of sharing your personal story as you sift through the well of your entire lived experience to discover your authentic voice. Together, we will use body based interventions, emotionally focused work, and brain-based approaches like EMDR to reclaim the chapters of your life where difficult experiences stole your sense of who you are, and nurture growth, healing, and overcome loneliness.

My areas of focus include but are not limited to, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug and other process addictions, relationship issues, life transitions/adjustments, interpersonal concerns and faith based counseling. I believe its important to walk along side my client not only as their counselor, but as their cheerleader and their encourager in order to instill hope as they work towards becoming mentally sound, emotionally stable, physically strong and spiritually alive.

HBH is a small practice where most of our clinicians work part time. Our Licensed Counselors and Social Workers work in hospitals and schools throughout most of their days and choose to work here because of their love of helping others in a different setting. We do not have the means to employ office and administrative staff every day. We want to help as many people as we can which is why we try to never have a waiting list. In order to do this we try to run groups with 3 to 4 people on a weekly basis. We also offer individual sessions but encourage people to work within our groups to m

Beginning therapy can feel like an intimidating step for many people. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive space where you can address issues that may be preventing you from living life to its fullest potential. I want to facilitate an environment for healing and growth, and help you ask the hard questions that lead to lasting change.

Since 2002, I have provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings with people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic statuses. Helping people navigate some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives supported by nearly 31 years of social service experience. I have provided services to help guide individuals, families and groups to live their best life as they navigate their respective journeys to wellness.

I believe that through self-acceptance change is possible. I work with individuals to discover resilience and perseverance by working through barriers and building strength in their self-awareness along the way. I work with adults 18 and older struggling to manage life transitions, anxiety, depression, navigate difficult relationships and/or family dynamics, improve self-worth, and with those who may be struggling to cope with experiences related to trauma. I incorporate mindfulness with REBT, CBT, Behavioral, ACT, and Solution-focused techniques.

Do you feel stressed out and tired of trying to do everything yourself? Have you been thinking about talking to someone, but it hasn't felt like the right time yet? And is it getting harder to set certain thoughts and feelings aside and "just not think about it?" I specialize in helping people work through stressful transitions and high-conflict situations. Through individual or couple's therapy, we can work together to find peace again and achieve the goals which you've wanted but have felt out of reach.

My philosophy of care is grounded in the notion that every person has a gift within themselves. People do not need to be fixed; they need support to be able to return to their core self. I am here to support you whether you are going through a transition, dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Please consider reaching out if you want to make meaning of your life, use difficulty as an opportunity to grow, and/or you are someone deeply committed to improving society. I am here to provide a place to process, balance, and develop.

As an intercultural and bilingual therapist, I provide culturally responsive, client-centered services to diverse populations in Spanish and English. I have extensive training and experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I strive to create a safe space that is responsive, affirming, and inclusive. I use an integrative approach in therapy, considering personal strengths, values, culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and intersectional identity.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I follow a relationship-focused approach, developing a strong, trusting, nonjudgmental and empathetic connection between myself and my clients. I incorporate a range of clinical tools, including narrative therapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing. I know that starting therapy can feel intimidating, and that's why we will work collaboratively to ensure that we are working towards achieving the goals that are most important to you.

My primarily focus is on helping people who are experiencing problems with insomnia and other sleep disorders. If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and feel sleepy throughout the day give me a call or send me an email. Together we can beat this. Remote telehealth is available.

I have worked as a trauma informed therapist since 2011. I specialize in adolescents and adults who face various mental health and identity development challenges. I am a grounded, honest, compassionate and well-rounded clinician. I tailor my approach to fit my clients’ specific goals and incorporate various techniques, which include: psychodynamic, relational, inter-subjective, DBT/CBT, motivational, trauma-informed, strengths-based and solution-focused therapies.

Whether seeking to address a specific problem, understand patterns, or explore past relationships or trauma, our work will be collaborative, strength based, and affirming. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming space to explore your feelings and experiences. My approach is person-centered, direct and trauma informed. I believe that everyone has the strengths and resilience to achieve self-fulfillment.