"I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are, and working collaboratively with each of my clients and couples. We all at times go through periods when processing, whether towards change or healing, becomes necessary. I hope to make that process a bit more comfortable, so that you are not alone, and also to help you move through your journey with integrity and intention. Many of my clients report feeling it to be easier to approach difficult topics due to us having a friendly relationship as a foundation. I believe that foundation is in part created due to our efforts in seeing and validating their own internal strengths."

"I believe in using an integrative, compassionate, and creative relationship-based approach that utilizes techniques from cognitive-behavioral, existential, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis. I adapt my approach to match the needs of the person and meet them where they are. I believe in treating the whole person through a collaborative relationship that utilizes individual strengths and experiences to discover new ways to cope with the difficulties we experience throughout life. More than anything I believe there is always hope for every client and my goal is to help them create a unique and meaningful avenue to positive change."

"Psychotherapy is an opportunity to help achieve transformation within ourselves. While it may be difficult to find the right therapist to work with at first, I find my warm, empathetic, friendly, straight-forward approach helps my clients work through issues to find peace and purpose within their lives, as we work collaboratively to find the right therapeutic approach that works for you. I particularly enjoy couples work, and I have expertise working with perinatal mood disordered clients, infertility challenges, basically all phases of pregnancy, including pre and post, for which I have completed certification training."

"Life can be challenging even under the best of circumstances... You may be feeling stuck, worried, anxious or depressed in ways that affect your social, school or professional relationships, color social interactions, or deter you from reaching goals or being the person you want to be. These difficulties may derive from ways of coping that were essential in dealing with important figures or circumstances earlier in your life. Therapy can be a powerful way of using another relationship to identify these coping strategies and their reasons for being, developing a more effective way of being yourself and relating to others."

"At Centro Castillo for Personal and Family Wellbeing, our therapists strongly believe that the reason you seek assistance is only part of your life. Together we will discover what motivates you and use this knowledge to increase self-awareness in how you feel, think and act. With this knowledge, the ultimate goal is make the best decisions that will leave you feeling better and live a happier life. With 10 therapist in 3 offices throughout the city (Lakeview, Pilsen, and near Oak Park) we look forward to helping you and your family."

"Are you ready to take a step towards peace of mind, taking charge of your life, and feeling like yourself? Looking for some guidance or a listening ear? Art of Balance is here to provide our community a safe and non-judgmental space for mental healing and personal growth. We are committed to making mental health care more accessible. We also offer a variety of specialties and have a diverse staff so that you will always find a comfortable space here. We can help manage your specific mental health concerns from general work stress, all the way to managing chronic and progressive illnesses or even overcoming your traumatic history."

"I have been practicing for over 30 years. My insightful and spiritual approach to psychotherapy is geared toward individuals committed to develop and/or increase self-awareness with the goal of improving their quality of life."

"Are you feeling unmotivated? Do you feel drained? Like you can't even gather the energy to do the things that used to make you happy? Are you laying awake at night wishing for something more? I can help. I can help you live a life of meaning. I can help you find peace of mind. I can help you feel better about you."

"I have been a therapist for more than 20 years. Before choosing a career in counseling, I was a professional offensive tackle in the NFL. Now I leverage many of the skills I learned as a pro athlete in my therapeutic practice, Including resilience, communication and teamwork. Most recently, my work has focused on the adjustment and relationship counseling needs of young adults as Deployed Resiliency Counselor on the USS Iwo Jima. "

"The relationship, connection, and trust between a client and therapist is the true measure of how helpful the counseling experience will be for an individual. In order to build that type of connection I approach each individual with an open-minded, supportive, and empathic style. I provide a counseling experience that allows a person to heal and grow in ways that allows them to recognize their own strengths, and how those strengths can assist them in working toward a more positive and rewarding future."

"I work with clients of all ages using insight-oriented, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies along with guided imagery, dreamwork, and art. An active participant in the therapy process, I help you move forward by giving feedback, support and tools re to past, present and future issues of concern. I strongly believe in practicing mindfulness to reduce negative thinking like worrying and self-criticism. These are bad habits - and they can be changed. I am skilled at teaching children/adults how to be more mindful instead of getting caught up in harmful, unproductive thoughts that lead to self defeating actions."

"Hi. I would like to tell you about my practice to help you decide if I’m the right therapist for you. I work with adults, adolescents, individuals and couples. I have a general practice, with specialties in Eating Disorders, unhealthy relationships to food, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, depression and grief and loss. I also work with relationship problems including people who have trouble being in a relationship. If you are motivated for help, I would like to work wit you. I also have a lot of experience working with health care professionals. "

"I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and children, contending with a wide range of issues, from mild adjustment difficulties to more chronic issues. I believe that a successful therapy experience occurs within a unique therapist-client relationship that is safe,collaborative, empowering and person focused. I draw from a range of treatment approaches to tailor treatment based on the presenting problem, current research, and the specific life circumstances and personal attributes that are unique to my clients. "

"Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods."

"With compassionate therapy and support, I believe everyone can soar. I am down to earth and will honestly support you with empathy, insight & MIND/BODY connections to expand your possibilities. I treat: adults, individuals & couples. SPECIALTIES: relationships, eating disorders, co-dependency, PTSD, women's issues/abuse, anxiety, depression, panic- phobias. 25 years experience including 7 years as Chairperson of International Council on Alcoholism & Addictions. Using both traditonal, EMDR & energy work will enhance BODY/MIND connections. This will empower you to better and healthier life. I also do Forensic evaluations & alternative healing. Skype coaching sessions available for out of state contacts."

"I am an open-minded, empathetic, and solution-oriented mental health practitioner dedicated to supporting and assisting clients with feelings and experiences that can be difficult to navigate. I look to build nourishing relationships and create a safe environment in which clients have the space to change, heal, and learn about themselves, free from judgement and assumption. With a background in sport psychology, I practice with an understanding of the intersection of mind and body, promoting physical and emotional well-being."

"Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, or not like "yourself"? Ready to take that step forward, yet unsure where to begin? I'm here to help you find peace of mind, freedom, and personal relief to take charge of your life in a positive direction. I'm an art therapist and counselor with expertise in mood and anxiety regulation, work-life balance, and processing trauma. We proactively work on your goals while promoting healing, acceptance, and kindness to yourself. Together, I will help you overcome personal obstacles to discover new solutions and approach life confidently with newfound relief."

"Connection is our deepest wanting, and greatest fear. Seeking therapy is a chance to rebuild, strengthen or change the way we connect to others, and most importantly ourselves. I value the relationship I build with clients, as it provides a safe pathway for exploration into your own deepest wants and fears. Together, we find healing and growth for a life of your choosing - and integrate parts of the self that may have been disjointed, dismissed or lost. Being able to show up with our whole self allows us to have more authentic and meaningful relationships. "