Do you have a child or adolescent that is suffering from anxiety or depression? Transitions can be difficult and result in symptoms, stress and unhappiness for some youth. I work to help each person get through their challenges and find their strengths. Families can benefit from a therapist who helps them to process their feelings and experiences. Parents can feel overwelmed when their child is suffering.

NEW 4-ton AC and FURNACE installed in Orland Park office w/ Honeywell UV2400U5000 UV LIGHT BOX to DISINFECT AIR and KILL CORONAVIRUS, BACTERIA, MOLD/microorganisms. TELE-therapy also NOW available! YOU CAN BILL INSURANCE or pay an AFFORDABLE FEE! You can choose TELE-therapy, for convenience sake, or work on issues face-to-face at any of my convenient offices located in the Chicago LOOP, Oak Brook, Glen Ellyn, Orland Park and Flossmoor, Illinois. Call for an appointment at 630-890-1907, or email me at jamessimmerer@yahoo.com. Please feel free to visit my website at: www.jamessimmerer.com.

Are you pregnant or have you recently given birth? Are you struggling with managing your emotions, new responsibilities, and a new identity? You are not alone! I am here to help you navigate your way through this complex life transition by providing you support and tools to cope with changes. I also work closely with children, adolescents, and adults. In my work, I strive to create a safe and supportive space to enhance the therapeutic process. I am committed to helping you develop skills to cope with life stressors. I collaborate closely with parents, schools, and other providers to best meet individual needs.

Do you feel your life is spinning out of control? Do you worry too much or do you see life these days through a negative lens? Are you experiencing problems with your relationships or substances? If so, I can help. I am a non-judgmental therapist with over 15 years of expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, life transitions, and anger management issues. I also have significant experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, phobias, grief and loss, ADHD, and Tourette's Disorder. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I consider myself to be an eclectic counselor. I use different therapeutic approaches depending on the need of the client. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I treat each client as unique and help them set and meet treatment goals.

I specialize in working with young people ages 9-40 who may be currently struggling with or have experienced: anxiety, self-harm, depression, sexual violence, child abuse, domestic violence, low motivation, unhealthy relationships, family distress, friendship issues, bullying, self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts. I am here to support you in acknowledging your experiences both from the past and present that may cause thoughts, emotions, and possibly even behaviors that bring you discomfort, anger, anxiety, numbness, sadness, and fear.

Everyone goes through times of struggle and needs someone to listen, reflect and help them move forward. We specialize in working with persons who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect. Trauma can lead to many life issues & symptoms that we can help you manage & alleviate. Using trauma-informed attachment focused psychotherapy we provide parents with therapeutic skills to help their children heal. I have worked with families, kids, & adults for 25 of years who have various mental illnesses and emotional challenges. Everyone deserves happiness & we can help you through the healing process to restore your mind, body & spirit.

I provide a process for people to meaningfully heal, change and grow. Whether struggling through a life transition, grief, or seeking to empty destructive patterns and behaviors, my unique approach offers a path towards symptom relief and greater personal peace. People that have been labeled "resistant" or "too difficult to treat" by previous therapists have often found success working with me. Through traditional therapy models and innovative interventions, I guide clients to lasting, life-long change.

NNI subscribes to the BioPsychoSocial Model of health and illness. We focus on the interaction of the environment with the person and question the "chemical imbalance" (disease) model to understand behavioral/mental health issues. Always seeking to meet the needs of our clients/patients --- especially in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic --- we have begun to offer HIPAA Compliant, safe, confidential Telepsychology sesssions via Doxy.me. Psychotherapy/Counseling and Neuropsychological Testing sessions are offered now in 2020 via your own computer or iPad in the safety and comfort of your home or office. Feel "connected" with us!

We all experience a wide variety of feelings during our life time. Uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, depression, resentment, guilt and shame are often difficult to own and process. When these feelings are not well processed, they disrupt our sense of self-esteem and self-worth. I became an LCSW in 2013 to pursue my passion to help people regain their sense of self-esteem and self-worth. In my practice, I often use therapeutic techniques such as active/empathic listening, reflection, reality testing and boundary setting. These techniques help my clients feel better about themselves and live fuller, more meaningful lives.

Are you feeling stuck? Feeling like you lost control of your life or relationships? I work with each client to create a unique plan to reach their therapeutic goals. As a licensed marriage and family therapist my unique background, skill set, and experience are what make me an excellent therapist. I believe my success in working with individuals, couples and families can be attributed to both skill and wisdom.

I come from a perspective that focuses on your feelings and the experience that has caused you to seek counseling support. I will help you clearly define your goals and the current difficulties that prevent you from achieving them. I will help you identify and work on aspects of your decision-making process which will allow you to effectively make fulfilling changes.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from young children through adults. I have over 23 years of experience providing individual, family and couples counseling. I've had the opportunity to work in a variety of behavioral health settings, including private practice, in-home family therapy, community organizations, and hospitals. In addition to my work as a therapist, I teach psychology at two area colleges and I am working toward my Ph.D.

Being in a cycle of unhealthy patterns and not recognizing who you are anymore can create feelings of hopelessness and devastation. Dealing with school, work and relationship stress can be overwhelming. Together, we will work towards reducing the negative intensity. Achieving self-awareness and building self-esteem can help you feel whole again. Change can be difficult, but I strive to help you overcome anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, women’s health issues, unhealthy relationships, and trauma. I also enjoy conducting a variety of neuropsychological assessments and evaluations for pre-surgical psychological clearance.

Need hope, solutions and healing for depression, anxiety or stress? I help clients learn how to cope and manage during the hard times. You will find caring and understanding support with me if you are upset with worries, anger or sadness. I work with overwhelming feelings from the past or new crises day to day. I specialize in successfully managing difficult problems and making real progress on struggles with relationships, work, health or other issues. My focus is on mind body and spirit to move through obstacles on your path to peace and joy!

When it becomes difficult to cope, therapy can provide a new path forward. Having a nonjudgmental space to explore, validate, and experience your feelings in a healthy way can help you manage anxiety, depression, and other life stressors. I would like to provide that space for you to process your emotions, develop new methods of coping, identify and clarify your goals and values.

Dr. Shana Mehta works with teenagers and adults who struggle with various forms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She has expertise with individuals who experience mood difficulties, generalized anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, divorce, parenting difficulties, and significant life transitions. Additionally, she specializes in eating disorder treatment, specifically binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, mindless eating, Bariatric Evaluations and pre- and post- Bariatric care.

We are a child and family psychology practice. My associates and I believe in a cooperative treatment experience where client and therapist share responsibility for the identification and mutual direction of problem solving strategies. We are convinced of the importance of involving significant others in the treatment process when possible. Often children and adolescents react to problems in the context of school and family. We value feedback from teachers and staff professionals and look for collaborative relationships in pursuing the best needs of the child or adolescent.

While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety, ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.