Therapists in Libertyville, IL
Lisa Alexoff
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated? Trying to move forward on your journey, but getting derailed, sidetracked or stuck? I believe we all have the power within us to bring about the change we wish for in our lives, we may just need someone to help us tap into our inner wisdom and strength. I work with others as they find the best ways to recognize, accept and overcome any roadblocks to creating the life they want. Whether you are dealing with a personal growth, parenting issue, medical problem, ADHD or anxiety, we will create a judgement free zone where your strengths are valued, unhelpful patterns are replaced and you are empowered!
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated? Trying to move forward on your journey, but getting derailed, sidetracked or stuck? I believe we all have the power within us to bring about the change we wish for in our lives, we may just need someone to help us tap into our inner wisdom and strength. I work with others as they find the best ways to recognize, accept and overcome any roadblocks to creating the life they want. Whether you are dealing with a personal growth, parenting issue, medical problem, ADHD or anxiety, we will create a judgement free zone where your strengths are valued, unhelpful patterns are replaced and you are empowered!
Matthew Marder, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Libertyville, IL 60048
I am ready, willing, and able to provide a safe space to anyone in need of emotional support. You may have gone through a loss, or simply are experiencing difficulty in whatever life has thrown at you recently. No matter your situation, I am available to listen, and help you succeed and improve you, your relationship, or your family life.
I am ready, willing, and able to provide a safe space to anyone in need of emotional support. You may have gone through a loss, or simply are experiencing difficulty in whatever life has thrown at you recently. No matter your situation, I am available to listen, and help you succeed and improve you, your relationship, or your family life.
Amy Slutzky
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Libertyville, IL 60048
As a therapist and educational advocate, I work with tweens, teens, adults and families to bring out their best selves by using successes in the past to confront and conquer current life challenges. It is okay to struggle with anxiety; the goal is to make sure you don't suffer from it. Parent coaching means understanding great kids can also make bad decisions. We work together to learn practical strategies to put in your parent toolbox. I'm also passionate about helping parents trust their instincts by decoding specialized vocabulary of IEPs and help parents assert their expertise when it comes to the special needs of special kids.
As a therapist and educational advocate, I work with tweens, teens, adults and families to bring out their best selves by using successes in the past to confront and conquer current life challenges. It is okay to struggle with anxiety; the goal is to make sure you don't suffer from it. Parent coaching means understanding great kids can also make bad decisions. We work together to learn practical strategies to put in your parent toolbox. I'm also passionate about helping parents trust their instincts by decoding specialized vocabulary of IEPs and help parents assert their expertise when it comes to the special needs of special kids.
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Jacob Kaufman
Counselor, JD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035
Sometimes it is time to just stop. Stop believing that voice in your head that is so demanding, so critical, so unkind. Stop running, stop fighting, stop avoiding, stop numbing. Sometimes it is time to start. Start waking up, start feeling more alive, start coming home, start loving yourself and others more deeply than ever before. Becoming more present in this constantly beeping and flickering culture of ours is the major personal challenge of the 21st century. Feelings of joy and contentment take place now, not in the future or the past. Experiencing your feelings fully is the key to opening the door to a more satisfying life.
Sometimes it is time to just stop. Stop believing that voice in your head that is so demanding, so critical, so unkind. Stop running, stop fighting, stop avoiding, stop numbing. Sometimes it is time to start. Start waking up, start feeling more alive, start coming home, start loving yourself and others more deeply than ever before. Becoming more present in this constantly beeping and flickering culture of ours is the major personal challenge of the 21st century. Feelings of joy and contentment take place now, not in the future or the past. Experiencing your feelings fully is the key to opening the door to a more satisfying life.
Maxine Elizabeth Nusinow - Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deerfield, IL 60015 (Online Only)
SEX THERAPY. How do we rebuild trust after this? Why are we struggling to connect with each other sexually? You may hear yourself asking these questions and not know where to begin or how to overcome the emotional distance you feel between yourself and your partner. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals desiring to move towards connection. For some couples or individuals it may be hard to connect because of previous wounds you carry from other relationships. For others it may be that it is hard to talk openly and honestly to each other or maybe pornography, infidelity, substance use has eroded trust.
SEX THERAPY. How do we rebuild trust after this? Why are we struggling to connect with each other sexually? You may hear yourself asking these questions and not know where to begin or how to overcome the emotional distance you feel between yourself and your partner. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals desiring to move towards connection. For some couples or individuals it may be hard to connect because of previous wounds you carry from other relationships. For others it may be that it is hard to talk openly and honestly to each other or maybe pornography, infidelity, substance use has eroded trust.
Samantha Dauber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Online Only)
I strive to use interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. I also utilize dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic modalities as a way of teaching clients important coping techniques to manage their stress and navigate their challenges. My goal is to help my clients learning healthy ways of living and a positive mindset to overcome challenges.
I strive to use interventions that meet the specific needs of my clients in a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental way. I often use a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) in psychotherapy as I help my clients adjust and overcome maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors. I also utilize dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic modalities as a way of teaching clients important coping techniques to manage their stress and navigate their challenges. My goal is to help my clients learning healthy ways of living and a positive mindset to overcome challenges.
Ilyssa E. Lasky
Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deerfield, IL 60015
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.
Judith L Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I am a seasoned therapist who, like my clients, is in an evolving journey of making sense of life and its challenges. I spent the first part of my career specializing in the treatment of adolescents and families. For the past two decades, my practice has come to include a great deal of work with individual adults and couples who are struggling with issues related to mental health, self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life stage concerns. I enjoy working with the challenges of emerging adults as well as those in mid-life and beyond.
I am a seasoned therapist who, like my clients, is in an evolving journey of making sense of life and its challenges. I spent the first part of my career specializing in the treatment of adolescents and families. For the past two decades, my practice has come to include a great deal of work with individual adults and couples who are struggling with issues related to mental health, self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life stage concerns. I enjoy working with the challenges of emerging adults as well as those in mid-life and beyond.
Vivianne Swerdlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) at 360º Wellness & Coaching. I work with adults, adolescents, and families to improve functioning related to mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. My practice style recognizes the systemic influences of oppression and marginalization on patients and centers problems within the larger cultural context rather than pathologizing individuals. I specialize in providing therapy and pain science education to patients with chronic pain and comorbid mental health conditions. I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) at 360º Wellness & Coaching. I work with adults, adolescents, and families to improve functioning related to mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. My practice style recognizes the systemic influences of oppression and marginalization on patients and centers problems within the larger cultural context rather than pathologizing individuals. I specialize in providing therapy and pain science education to patients with chronic pain and comorbid mental health conditions. I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Hilary Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
With over 20 years of counseling experience as a Gottman Certified therapist with trauma training and EMDR working with individuals, families, and couples in crisis is my passion. I encourage my clients to increase their resilience by developing the skills to grow whether individually, as a couple, or in a family system. Challenges can be viewed negatively but they can also be used as a positive tool for change that can lead to stronger relationships with the right support.
With over 20 years of counseling experience as a Gottman Certified therapist with trauma training and EMDR working with individuals, families, and couples in crisis is my passion. I encourage my clients to increase their resilience by developing the skills to grow whether individually, as a couple, or in a family system. Challenges can be viewed negatively but they can also be used as a positive tool for change that can lead to stronger relationships with the right support.
Online Therapists
Mirsadies Raber-Dunning
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I believe in the power of your narrative to connect you to yourself, others, and your community.
As a clinical intern, I specialize in helping clients navigate sexual and intimacy concerns, societal pressures, identity development, parent/child relationships, and life transitions. I hope to provide a safe and welcoming space for self-exploration, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. In this environment, the focus is on inclusivity, understanding, and supporting diverse relationships. Ultimately, the goal is to empower clients to embrace their authentic selves, build healthier relationships, and pursue a path of fulfillment and growth.
I believe in the power of your narrative to connect you to yourself, others, and your community.
As a clinical intern, I specialize in helping clients navigate sexual and intimacy concerns, societal pressures, identity development, parent/child relationships, and life transitions. I hope to provide a safe and welcoming space for self-exploration, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. In this environment, the focus is on inclusivity, understanding, and supporting diverse relationships. Ultimately, the goal is to empower clients to embrace their authentic selves, build healthier relationships, and pursue a path of fulfillment and growth.
Riley Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602
I use strength-based approaches, mindfulness and narrative theory to help you recognize your own power to pursue growth and healing.
My main priority is to create a strong, safe relationship for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where you are the expert on your life. I work with families, relationships and individuals with a particular interest in working with teens and parents with children of any age. I am especially interested in addressing teen mood instability, parenting, relationship issues, harm to self or others and gender dynamics.
I use strength-based approaches, mindfulness and narrative theory to help you recognize your own power to pursue growth and healing.
My main priority is to create a strong, safe relationship for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where you are the expert on your life. I work with families, relationships and individuals with a particular interest in working with teens and parents with children of any age. I am especially interested in addressing teen mood instability, parenting, relationship issues, harm to self or others and gender dynamics.
David Rosenblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
My name is David Rosenblatt, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Chicago Illinois and working with clients in the Chicagoland area both in person and telehealth. I work with adults and older adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma, using Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative to help my clients feel better about themselves and function better.
My name is David Rosenblatt, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Chicago Illinois and working with clients in the Chicagoland area both in person and telehealth. I work with adults and older adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma, using Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative to help my clients feel better about themselves and function better.
Emma Weinstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach uses a narrative style informed by a feminist, systemic lens. I incorporate Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy through metaphor, art, movement, and mindfulness. I support my clients in their self-determination as experts in their lived experiences while meeting them at the intersections of their identities and how they engage with their world. We work to identify patterns as opportunities for growth and change, lean into how emotions impact our bodies and minds, and explore creative methods to live our most meaningful, value driven lives.
My therapeutic approach uses a narrative style informed by a feminist, systemic lens. I incorporate Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy through metaphor, art, movement, and mindfulness. I support my clients in their self-determination as experts in their lived experiences while meeting them at the intersections of their identities and how they engage with their world. We work to identify patterns as opportunities for growth and change, lean into how emotions impact our bodies and minds, and explore creative methods to live our most meaningful, value driven lives.
Zachary Loveland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Using a combination of CBT and Narrative Therapy I help clients see their world in a new way, hopefully, a happier way.
As a therapist, I aim to meet my clients where they are and provide guidance and skill development that allows them to meet their goals. I work with substance use, addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, suicidality, and expected and unexpected life changes. I am here to listen and support you if you need to find hope or are struggling with life's challenges.
Using a combination of CBT and Narrative Therapy I help clients see their world in a new way, hopefully, a happier way.
As a therapist, I aim to meet my clients where they are and provide guidance and skill development that allows them to meet their goals. I work with substance use, addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, suicidality, and expected and unexpected life changes. I am here to listen and support you if you need to find hope or are struggling with life's challenges.
Audrey Habermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
I use a combination of behavioral, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches to help clients learn more about themselves and achieve their goals.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients in terms of age, background, gender, and sexual orientation. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and those who have experienced complex trauma. I am interested in working with members of the vast LGBTQ population, as well as adult children of alcoholics, and those on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about exploring various aspects of identity and how the intersections of those identities impact our experiences in the world.
I use a combination of behavioral, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches to help clients learn more about themselves and achieve their goals.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients in terms of age, background, gender, and sexual orientation. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and those who have experienced complex trauma. I am interested in working with members of the vast LGBTQ population, as well as adult children of alcoholics, and those on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about exploring various aspects of identity and how the intersections of those identities impact our experiences in the world.
Sinda Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
I use narrative therapy to harness the power of your stories to help you rediscover a positive narrative and give your life new purpose.
My life’s journey has allowed me to gain knowledge and experience in many areas. I would be honored to share guidance on a deeper level which is why I received my Master’s in Social Work. My specialties are grief and loss as well as life/career transitions. Grief can take many forms. It can be due to the loss of a loved one, but can also follow from the loss of a job or home, a divorce, loss of a beloved pet, or becoming an empty nester. I can assist with rediscovering a positive future and guide you with redefining who you choose to be in the wake of your loss. Please go to our website to fill out our Google Form for an appt!
I use narrative therapy to harness the power of your stories to help you rediscover a positive narrative and give your life new purpose.
My life’s journey has allowed me to gain knowledge and experience in many areas. I would be honored to share guidance on a deeper level which is why I received my Master’s in Social Work. My specialties are grief and loss as well as life/career transitions. Grief can take many forms. It can be due to the loss of a loved one, but can also follow from the loss of a job or home, a divorce, loss of a beloved pet, or becoming an empty nester. I can assist with rediscovering a positive future and guide you with redefining who you choose to be in the wake of your loss. Please go to our website to fill out our Google Form for an appt!
Hannah Kohn Shakeri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Waitlist for new clients
As a justice-oriented therapist, what matters to me is what works for you. I prioritize an intersectional, relational, and pluralistic approach by drawing from multiple frameworks, including but not limited to psychodynamics, parts work, attachment theory, and somatics. I seek to build authentic, accountable, transparent relationships based on your definitions of safety and respect. Centering and affirming your experiences in the world is most important to me. In our time together, I’ll regard you as the expert in your own lived experience as we both learn more about what it is like to be you.
As a justice-oriented therapist, what matters to me is what works for you. I prioritize an intersectional, relational, and pluralistic approach by drawing from multiple frameworks, including but not limited to psychodynamics, parts work, attachment theory, and somatics. I seek to build authentic, accountable, transparent relationships based on your definitions of safety and respect. Centering and affirming your experiences in the world is most important to me. In our time together, I’ll regard you as the expert in your own lived experience as we both learn more about what it is like to be you.
Anna Dworkin
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
We all have the potential for growth, happiness, and health. Sometimes circumstances can make that seem more difficult. Whether you are dealing with unresolved traumas, unhealthy thinking, or life changes, making the decision to seek help as you manage these obstacles is a courageous first step in overcoming these challenges! You are the expert in your own life, I am simply here to help you along your path. My intention is to help you feel empowered, nurtured, and strengthened by the work that we do together. You are deserving of a space that is aware of the identities you have and respects how those are important to your story.
We all have the potential for growth, happiness, and health. Sometimes circumstances can make that seem more difficult. Whether you are dealing with unresolved traumas, unhealthy thinking, or life changes, making the decision to seek help as you manage these obstacles is a courageous first step in overcoming these challenges! You are the expert in your own life, I am simply here to help you along your path. My intention is to help you feel empowered, nurtured, and strengthened by the work that we do together. You are deserving of a space that is aware of the identities you have and respects how those are important to your story.
Nathaniel Epstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression rob too many people of their passion and excitement for living. Deep-seeded trauma can similarly wreak havoc on peoples' lives, threatening to derail their future hopes and plans. The good news is, we do not have to live this way forever and we do not have to go on the journey alone. Therapy is an opportunity to work through the underlying causes of our dysfunctional thoughts and behavior in a safe, professional and nurturing environment. I am proud to work with individuals from all walks of life and to collaborate with them while they seek out more satisfactory and authentic ways of being.
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression rob too many people of their passion and excitement for living. Deep-seeded trauma can similarly wreak havoc on peoples' lives, threatening to derail their future hopes and plans. The good news is, we do not have to live this way forever and we do not have to go on the journey alone. Therapy is an opportunity to work through the underlying causes of our dysfunctional thoughts and behavior in a safe, professional and nurturing environment. I am proud to work with individuals from all walks of life and to collaborate with them while they seek out more satisfactory and authentic ways of being.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.