Parenting Therapists in Glencoe, IL

It is my privilege to help my clients navigate life's daily struggles and major transitions. Specifically, I work with clients experiencing depression and anxiety, as well as clients seeking to learn better coping skills, communication techniques and problem-solving strategies. As a trained divorce mediator, I am particularly passionate and well versed in the complicated process of divorce. From individual healing and decision-making to parenting and co-parenting, I am passionate about helping people manage this transition with grace, strength and mindfulness. I recognize that each person who walks through my door is a complex individual with a unique story to tell.

I believe a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship will help you increase self awareness, understanding and the acceptance needed to bring about positive change and growth. It is equally as important to focus on your strengths as it is to focus on the areas of your life you find to be challenging. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and better understand your life choices as well as assist you in better understanding your most important relationships, past and present.

Perhaps you have considered counseling for some time and are finally ready to take action. Often times making that initial call is the most challenging part of the process. Whether you are a teenager working on navigating your way through high school or college, a young adult stepping out into the world, or an adult dealing with parenting and stressful life events, I recognize the stress and anxiety that goes along with growing up and dealing with transitions and life events. My goal is to provide a warm and trusting relationship in which each client feels safe to openly share their thoughts, feeling, and challenges.

Damen enjoys working with children, adolescents, teenagers, families and adults and has practiced in case management, hospital, school and outpatient therapy settings. As a clinician, Damen is devoted to learning about her clients and helping them work towards their individual goals using professional knowledge and creativity. She is a team player and has extensive experience working with schools and advocating for IEP, 504 plans and specific resources needed to help her clients be successful in the school setting.

It seems like you've got it together but nobody seems to realize you're floundering. They don't know what's inside: a tally of every failure, a plan for every what if, chronic worry, fear and insecurity and thoughts- so many thoughts! It's impossible to focus. You may play a lot of roles: spouse, friend, parent, employee, entrepreneur- it's crazymaking! It can be easy to lose the YOU in all of this. You were a person before you became the social chameleon you're required to be right now. The anxious feeling never goes away and you don't know what to do, so you suffer quietly. You don't have to stay here.

Are you struggling but don't know where to turn? When you talk to friends do you feel judged or worried about burdening them with your problems? Maybe you feel that low self-esteem is preventing you from having fulfilling relationships. These are common problems that many people face but you can learn to feel better about yourself, let go of old hurts and change how you react to challenging situations in the future. These changes are possible and you can get the support you need to develop effective coping strategies and get your life on track.

Do you feel your life doesn't reflect your hopes and dreams? Do your relationships lack the satisfaction & warmth you wish and deserve? Are you finding it challenging to be the spouse or parent you want to be? Have you been diagnosed with a medical condition and struggling to adjust? Are you caring for a loved one with an illness and feeling the stress? As your partner and guide, I can help you remove unhealthy patterns and develop more constructive ways of coping. I can assist you in feeling happier, more resilient in the face of life challenges, developing stronger relationships and achieving your full potential.

Anxiety and stress are pervasive in our society. Whether your challenges evolve from your career, personal, or familial life, I have many techniques and strategies that can help you manifest the life you want to live. If you are ready to release fear and embrace peace, identify and remove obstacles to living your full potential, and open to making a real shift in your life - I invite you to work with me.

Hi, I'm Joanna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing teenagers and emerging adults. I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, self esteem and relational issues. I support you to achieve your own goals. Give me a call to see if we’re a good fit!

You may be seeking psychotherapy because something in your life is not going the way you would like. It could be troublesome relationships, depression, anxiety or general dissatisfaction. No matter the specific problem, it is my goal to help you understand why you are experiencing troublesome symptoms or challenges. Then we can get you back to feeling better, reaching personal goals and enjoying fulfilling relationships.

My person-centered, holistic approach involves meeting clients where they are and providing non-judgemental support throughout the therapy process. My goal is to make each client comfortable in the therapeutic environment, and I provide an individualized approach to make sure that each client gets exactly what they need.

Most people seek therapy because they are disappointed in a relationship, or have lost someone important to them. Often, this experience reactivates old hurts and losses which weaken feelings of self-worth. I work to help that person restore a sense of self-appreciation, to deepen their self-understanding, and enhance their relationships with others.

How are you with what you're feeling and not feeling? When a person is consumed with difficulties, life is a chore, often filled with anxiety, dread, pervasive unhappiness or no feeling at all. My goal is to help you achieve the perspective in your life that provides room for pleasure, acceptance, fulfilling relationships and a capacity to cope positively with life struggles. Through exploring together, we discover insights that can facilitate active behavioral change, improved management of symptoms and a sense of well being. Treatment is specific and individual, evolving progressively from the unique juxtaposition of your needs and responses.

I primarily work with young children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties in school/work, social and family relationships, with self-esteem, focus, regulation, grief, divorce, trauma, depression, anxiety and challenging life circumstances. My approach is insight-oriented, psychodynamic, and relationship-based. I provide play and talk therapy for children and traditional talk-therapy for adults. Additionally, I provide reflective supervision and consultation for practitioners and trainees.

Life can feel overwhelming when you're faced with loss or change. As much as you try to adjust, it can be scary and confusing to realize that life isn't turning out the way you had planned. Life stress -- such as divorce or relationship loss, death of a loved one, job loss, illness, caregiving -- happens to most of us at some point and it can seem nearly impossible to bounce back from such heartache.

If you feel that you are not functioning as well as you'd like to or are not working up to your full potential, therapy can help! I use a cognitive behavioral approach, and behavior modification to help clients achieve their goals. I work with kids as young as 3 up through adults. My innovative and unconventional approach makes therapy fun and unintimidating. I work closely with schools and doctors to provide the best treatment possible.

We all struggle sometimes. When life's challenges become too overwhelming, gathering the courage to reach out for professional help can be incredibly difficult. I am committed to providing you with a safe, supportive place where we can address the problems you are facing. I specialize in helping individuals and families gain clarity and resolution about distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We will work together to enhance insight and develop personal strengths to help you move forward towards a more fulfilling life.

I have over 20 years experience. I work with children, adolescents and young adults. I do family therapy, groups, individual and couples therapy. I work with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADD/ADHD, oppositional and conduct disorders, bi-polar depression, and learning/academic issues.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. I provide warm and caring support to those struggling with life's challenges. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.