You're tossing and turning with your mind churning over What Ifs or moments that haunt. You feel stressed or overwhelmed; a sense of dread always lurking in the background. Maybe you're snapping at people or pushing them away. It might seem like everyone else is able to do things so much easier or better. Sometimes it seems like you're moving through thick fog. But it doesn't have to be this way.

I have been in practice since 2002, helping adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I work collaboratively with clients from a biopsychosocial perspective, using the interrelationship between the mind and body as a focus for treatment. As a medical psychologist on staff at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, I am better able to diagnose and treat psychological issues that also can lead to physical disorders and medical conditions that have concurrent psychological impact.

Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years, working with families, in addition to, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional, intellectual and behavioral needs, Allison has extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, socialization issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the years, Allison has provided individual, group and family therapy, working with a diverse client population. She has presented a wide range of mental health seminars for educational staff and parents and led process-oriented parenting groups.

Deborah K Mestas has been in private practice in the Northbrook area for more than 8 years. She has learned that when clients feel hopeless and helpless and have suffered from depressive symptoms for quite some time, they truly need someone that can listen. Clients are often looking for someone to listen to the challenges in their life and to assist with helping them find their way out of the chaos. They want to move forward with their lives and feel connected to others in a positive way. With my extensive background in helping others I can do the same for anyone seeking clinical assistance. Just reach out!

Sometimes in life we struggle with challenging feelings and painful or confusing experiences. I am focused on helping you manage these feelings, overcome self-defeating behaviors, and sort through conflicting thoughts. I believe in the resiliency of human beings, and my therapeutic approach is to empower you to make whatever changes you'd like to make so you can have a fulfilling life. I can offer you practical tools as well as hope, comfort and support for when life is hard.

I am a licensed professional counselor that prioritizes empowerment, growth, & collaboration to support youth and young adults. I offer a place to process hardships, difficult emotions, insecurities, and symptoms without judgement. I support clients’ sense of agency, interpersonal skills, resilience, and their ability to navigate relationships. I have a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Master’s in School Counseling. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Loyola University. I am also credentialed as a professional educator to work in schools from K-12 grade. I worked as a school counselor & IEP/504 plans.

You feel irritable and wonder whether you will ever be your old self again. You may question whether you are doing enough, are coping with a loss, or resent your partner for not helping. When you thought about starting a family, this is not quite what you expected. Nothing prepares us for motherhood, or the other curveballs life throws. Since 2005, I have met many women who think everyone else has it all together. The good news is that you can get relief from feeling overwhelmed. Imagine snapping less at people, accepting yourself, and getting through long days with more peace.

I believe you are the expert of your life. Within you are the answers to many of the problems you face. My role is to come along side you to help clear the obstacles that are preventing real growth and change. We establish a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust. I provide an environment where you will feel safe, supported, heard and understood. Clients describe me as empathetic, genuine, and direct.

I have over 37 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. In my practice I see adults of any age who may experience issues related to: stress, loss, anxiety and/or depression in their relationships, at home, work or school. Over the years I have fine tuned my techniques in helping my clients. My style is active, non-judgmental supportive and collaborative. I believe that emotional injuries from the past live in the present effecting how we relate and react to people and events throughout life.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with youth, adults, parents, and families (click website link to learn more!). I offer a supportive and integrated approach to psychotherapy by using cognitive and behavior techniques as well as humanistic approaches that focus on existential concerns, mindfulness, and acceptance to help clients better adjust to life changes. I have experience working with a culturally diverse population who have wide range of acute or chronic disorders. By applying my strong professional knowledge and experience working in more intensive clinical settings, I can help clients identify treatment goals.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of the Center for Psychology & Wellness (click website link to learn more!) who is passionate about helping people manage symptoms and get lives back on track. I help people feel safe/comfortable as they work through difficulties. I have helped many people overcome their struggles, feel empowered, and learn life-long skills to deal with emotions and problematic behaviors. I specialize in comprehensive psychological assessments for school children, teenagers, and young adults, and adults. I accept testing referrals from parents, teachers, psychiatrists, pediatricians, schools, adoption agencies, judges, attorneys, and other Chicago agencies.

Sometimes, we feel stuck in life and don't know what we can do to move forward. As a licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to help people let go of patterns that get in the way of their ability to live a happy and satisfying life. I create a supportive, safe environment where, together, we can unravel inner struggles and explore feelings that may have been too difficult to manage alone. People often find greater mental clarity, direction, strength, and insight when working through their problems with me. I focus on working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and relationship issues

I enjoy helping individuals heal, see breakthroughs, and increase their resilience and ability to find effective approaches to their presenting concerns.  My passion is to empower clients to manage life difficulties that encroach on their envisioned life architecture by gently identifying and removing obstacles, learning adaptive coping, finding meaning and strength, and sometimes rebuilding from the very foundation when faced with life-changing adversities.  Issues germinate and gain destructive power if ignored or dealt with using unhelpful distractions, so you can feel good about taking that first step to call me with no delay.

Do you feel that aspects of your life are out of control and unmanageable? Maybe you are noticing a pattern of avoiding people or places you once loved, or a sudden change in appetite, energy, or drive. Or maybe you know something is “off” and can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. The first step to change and healing is sometimes an overwhelming task. It takes a lot of courage to say, “it’s time to do something differently”.

In my 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients of all ages and enjoy helping others through struggles impacting their everyday lives. I provide both counseling and consultation to help alleviate the difficulties families experience by using psychodynamic, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have extensive training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, which enables me to use play therapy and narration with young children to help relieve child behaviors that negatively impact the family. This approach also helps parents cope with the stressful demands of parenthood.

My patient-focused therapeutic approach is designed to promote positive outcomes for patients who are facing some of life's toughest challenges, and guide them to use their inner strength to become more confident and ultimately meet their goals. All of this is accomplished in an empathic way, while I listen and offer feedback. As they grow, my patients become happier and more successful in their lives.

"Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are." -Brene Brown It is often our own misconceptions who we're "supposed to be" and unrealistic expectations of ourselves that get in the way of our own personal growth. We tend to overlook our strengths and struggles while giving so much weight to these perceived failures. We think of happiness as a destination to get to, unpack our bags, and live there "happily ever after." I will work with you to untwist these unrealistic, unhelpful ways to view our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Our behaviors have a purpose if we look close enough without judgement.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, working with adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with a wide range of issues. I work towards providing an environment of comfort and support where individuals feel safe working to understand their thoughts, behaviors and difficulties. I utilize various interventions to fit my clients needs and circumstances, but often use a cognitive-behavioral and solution focused approach. I work hard to focus treatment on the specific needs of the client and provide the tools, coping skills and support they are seeking.

Ewa Nevler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience in family services agencies. Ewa has significant experience and training working with children, adolescents, adults as well as geriatric population. Ewa provides integrative services to offer guidance related to issues of parenting and co-parenting, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, marriage and relationship concerns, separation and divorce, life transitions, as well as work and school related issues.