Therapists in Saint Charles, IL

I aim to provide an empathic, relaxed, and secure therapeutic space where you feel safe to freely explore your inner world and take risks in the outside world. One may have relationship difficulties, be depressed or anxious, experience trauma, or just feel incomplete and want to expand their self-development. Some people's everyday coping strategies stop working as well as they once did. Others may find themselves repeating distressing patterns in their lives or feeling something's wrong, unable to verbalize or comprehend their pain. We will work together to make sense of your experience through insight and emotional understanding.

With 15+ years' experience as a school social worker and a clinical social worker, I am familiar with IEP and RTI procedures, best practices and certified staff evaluation procedures. I operate from a Christian foundation and am direct, honest and caring. I work with adolescents and adults to address issues relating to emotional regulation, behaviors, and decision making, and parenting, as well as supportive therapy during stressful life changes allowing the client to develop and implement strategies. I earned a Doctorate in 2014 with a dissertation entitled "A Systems Approach to Workplace Bullying in the K-12 Public Educational Setting".

Braden Counseling Center (BCC) specializes in counseling individuals, couples and families in various stages of life. With flexible scheduling, Sycamore, Rochelle, and Elgin locations, and a free initial consultation, BCC makes it easy for you to make the first step toward change. We accept various insurance types, and also offer a sliding scale for those who qualify.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. sessions Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Enjoy therapy. I provide in-depth, client specific psychotherapy. I help individuals face and overcome challenges, cultivate hope, and move forward. With comprehensive experience and deep theoretical understanding, I support my clients to move forward safely and securely. I treat clients who have challenges including Personality Disorders, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Anxiety, Panic, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. End-to-end encrypted telehealth therapy with secure email, video streaming, and intake system.

Congratulations. You have taken the first big step for yourself and/or your relationship. The thought of therapy may feel a bit intimidating, but you won't know the difference it could make until you try. As a therapist with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling, I also help individuals, that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, infidelity, substance abuse, grief, divorce, and navigating a blended family. Together, we will set goals, acquire tools and develop coping mechanisms that will strengthen relationships, build confidence and uncover the true potential within each individual.

Therapy is about gathering and understanding the pieces of your story. The themes of our story, the characters we've encountered, the obstacles we've faced, and the meaning we've made from our experiences, these are all complex things. It's my job (and joy!) to sort through these pieces and provide a new lens in order to challenge you, push you, and help you grow into the most healthy, authentic version of you. I love helping people understand themselves better and find courage to connect more with those around them.

I believe there is hope for profound change through the creative collaboration of client and therapist. I strive to create a warm and inviting environment where clients are able to share their experiences, realize their strengths, and develop a plan for achieving their goals. I enjoy working with adults who are seeking to improve relationships or address personal struggles with depression, anxiety, anger, domestic violence or personality disorders. I also work with parents and blended families.

I work collaboratively with my clients to expand their insight into all the relevant factors and/or influences that are keeping them from reaching their full potential. These factors often include, but are not limited to; the identified stressor(s) that brought them into therapy; the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of their current coping strategies; the influence past experiences and physical discomfort can have on their decision making and behavior; and increasing his or her awareness of their individual strengths and weakness. Simply put, I systematically help my clients make appropriate changes needed to meet their identified treatment goals.

Clarus Center is a vibrant community of independent mental health and wellness professionals dedicated to helping individuals and families find greater health and well-being. Clients often arrive seeking relief from depression or anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, or health concerns. They desire care that is holistic, integrative, solution-focused and cutting edge. The seasoned professionals at Clarus Center have many years of experience in a variety of psychological and health disciplines and are able to create unique treatment approaches that target the mind, body and spirit. Individuals and families seeking services at Clarus Center report experiencing positive symptom relief and a strong sense of well-being and peace.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD, addictions, obsessive-compulsive, bipolar and personality disorders. I can help you navigate perfectionism, performance - related and social anxiety, and complex PTSD symptoms stemming from trauma, abuse, or neglect. I also help my clients with work-related stress, high conflict situations, and life transitions.

Your relationship with family, friends, and, of course, yourself is of the most importance. I believe there is no good reason for you to be alone with grief, insecurity, low self-esteem, shame, loneliness, fear, worry, and anxiety. Reaching-out for help could be the most courageous gift you could give yourself. I would be honored to help you through these struggles. I would like to give you the very best individual psychotherapy or couples counseling. I do not offer a "band aid" approach to therapy, meaning, the process to feeling better is one that requires a confidential, authentic, and meaningful relationship with me.