Person-Centered Therapists in Glenview, IL

I work primarily with adolescents, young adults and adults and am passionate about working with athletes. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, life transition concerns, stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, work/life balance issues, sports performance concerns, and injury recovery/rehabilitation. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy but typically focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered modalities. I tend to meet the client where they are at and work with them to create a strong rapport.

I believe an open and honest therapeutic relationship is the foundation of success in therapy. I work to provide trusting and consistent relationships with clients to explore feelings and develop coping strategies. With 20+ years of experience and training in several modalities of therapy, I provide a safe environment that is designed to help facilitate healing and change. I feel that therapy is a unique partnership that focuses on your personal goals and objectives. My ability to engage individuals in the change process through talk, play, and art therapies contributes to working out long-term solutions.

I work together with my clients on what is meaningful to them and honor the uniqueness of each person's concerns without judgment. I believe the more someone feels accepted for who they are, the more they are able to focus on their strengths and initiate change. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, healing past traumas, trying to improve your relationship or looking for parent guidance, I work hard to provide a safe space for you to reach your goals. I am versed in many evidenced-based practices: play therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and tailor therapy around your goals and needs.

At Here & Now, our goal is to help each client discover the joy of feeling comfortable in their skin and knowing their purpose in life. Our specialists thoughtfully and compassionately tailor a wellness hub of solutions to each client’s unique needs. Your Wellness Hub of professionals will incorporate evidence-based practices. Your Hub may involve Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Talk therapy, Psychiatry, Neuro-biofeedback, Art therapy, Movement, Breath, Trauma Release and Somatic work. We also offer support for overcoming substance abuse issues.

Sometimes, life feels too stressful. Perhaps you picture the worst case scenario, or maybe you struggle to prioritize your needs and find it hard to say no. You may feel frustrated that your relationships are not what you hoped for and you feel stuck in how to set boundaries. You might feel overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, as well as professional and personal decision-making. You might feel anxious or depressed by pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting. Together, we can understand not only what is contributing to your stress, but how to make changes, choices and decisions for a more fulfilling life.

If you’re struggling with a challenging situation in your life, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to experience happiness, confidence, and inner peace. I treat adults and adolescents struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, relationship concerns, and attachment issues. I also provide parenting support and couples counseling. My approach involves psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy. I also introduce some cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

I love working with college age/young adults, and adults. At times, school, home life, and transitions to college or living on your own can be tough to navigate. Life can become overwhelming and we lose insight into our abilities to problem solve, stay organized, and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. I want to work with you to improve your executive functioning skills, find and use your strengths, increase your self-esteem, re-develop and create new coping strategies, and utilize the resources and connections in your community so you feel supported and in control.

I have over 20 years of experience with a special focus on working with depression, anxiety, couples, family difficulties, career counseling, college planning, and work-related problems. I am a certified Cook County divorce mediator and trauma professional. Also, I specialize in conducting cognitive impairment tests and evaluations for older people regarding decision-making capacity and advance directives such as the living will, medical power of attorney, and Do Not Resuscitate orders(DNR).

NOW ACCEPTING INSURANCE! To be happy and healthy are the two most important factors in life. However, they are also the most difficult to achieve. I am here to offer children, adolescents and adults an environment that is safe, free from judgment, calm, and inviting to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, interpersonal relationships, parenting struggles, transitional phases, divorce, or acculturation, will be work as a TEAM and try to find appropriate methods to help elevate your overall functioning level.

Seeking therapy can be such a challenge. I will help you navigate this journey through developing a trusting therapeutic relationship in an environment of emotional safety. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you to create a supportive, safe space for you to grow at your own pace. We are all dynamic individuals, and I believe our experiences in therapy should reflect that. I use an integrative approach to therapy - meaning I pull techniques from several evidence-based practices in order to create an experience tailored to best suit your unique needs.

Are you ready to take control of your life? Change can be scary, particularly when other forces are bringing you down. Sometimes you wonder if you can truly get out of bad situations or wonder how to even begin the process. Well, it turns out you already have!! By starting your search for a therapist, you have taken the first step to achieve freedom from whatever is holding you back. As an experienced licensed clinician, I would like to have the opportunity to help you take the next step and the one after, so that you can become truly free and happy.

I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.

I am a sex therapist and licensed psychotherapist. Sexual health issues I address include: intimacy avoidance, low desire, shame and embarrassment, sexual trauma, negative body image, recovery from infidelity, open relationships, infertility, and performance issues. Other psychological issues I work with include: interpersonal conflicts, depression, bipolar, anxiety and thought disorders. Life circumstances that might bring you to call include: divorce, separation, breakups, life transitions: going away to college, entering the workforce, welcoming a child into the family, feeling stagnant or unsatisfied with a job or relationship.

As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.

I believe in using a holistic, collaborative approach that focuses on client’s strength in order to promote progress and healing. I recognize that facing fears and challenges can be an incredibly difficult process. Therefore, I believe it is imperative to hold a balance of warmth and compassion, as well as honesty and authenticity, to help individuals achieve their goals. In my work I use a myriad of evidence-based treatments to care for my clients; yet, additionally I acknowledge there is no “one size fits all” approach. This distinction informs the devotion, care, and time I take to ensure my clients feel empowered.

I have been working in the Chicago area with communities of different populations since 2010. My experience is largely with adolescents and young adults, but I also work with elementary age children as well as families and individuals with special needs. In my sessions, I like to utilize Art Therapy and mindfulness to help my clients learn to process their emotions and thoughts in a unique way. Areas that can be processed through art therapy can vary depending on client needs, but can include- trauma and acute stress, anxiety and depression, changes in family, academic difficulties, and much more.

I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients feel comfortable sharing and working towards their mental health goals. I value my clients' input and work with them as a team to tackle life’s challenges. I believe that any client who makes the choice to reach out during a difficult time is brave and deserves to be heard. Tailoring my client’s treatment plan to their individual needs and goals is of the utmost importance to me as a therapist. I use a strengths-based approach to meet my clients where they are, and utilize the strengths they already possess to help them reach their identified treatment goals.

You will find our sessions welcoming and warm, while at the same time, transparent. It's a place where you can open up and be fully yourself with comfort and acceptance. Throughout the therapeutic process, we address your concerns and support you in creating lasting changes in the way you feel and live your life.

Trust, transparency, and communication are the pillars to connection, self-discovery and meaningful growth. My passion lies in my ability to build these connections with children and their families through empathy and understanding. My years of experience as a School Psychologist have affords me the unique perspective of how to support the whole child, through building connections between home, school and the community. I work with you to identify strengths and work towards solutions by changing thought processes, modifying behaviors, and understanding emotional regulation.