Personality Disorders Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL

I am a bilingual therapist providing individual, family, group, and couple's counseling in both English and Spanish. I enjoy working with a wide range of ages, and hold a special fondness for the adolescent and young adult population. Years of experience have prepared me for working with adolescent issues, parenting issues, and mood disorders.

Your relationship with family, friends, and, of course, yourself is of the most importance. I believe there is no good reason for you to be alone with grief, insecurity, low self-esteem, shame, loneliness, fear, worry, and anxiety. Reaching-out for help could be the most courageous gift you could give yourself. I would be honored to help you through these struggles. I would like to give you the very best individual psychotherapy or couples counseling. I do not offer a "band aid" approach to therapy, meaning, the process to feeling better is one that requires a confidential, authentic, and meaningful relationship with me.

We all go through life difficulties that affect us deeply and can leave us feeling alone or ashamed and off the path to fulfilling our hopes, dreams, and life goals. The "get over it" and "move on" mentality may leave you feeling temporarily more comfortable, but inevitably, the heavy weight of your struggles overflows into your daily life affecting you and your loved ones in ways that you never wanted or intended. No longer do you need to remain held back by your anxiety, depression, or other life difficulties.

I am available to help guide you in living a more complete and satisfying life. Utilizing a warm, conversational approach, I am happy to assist with overcoming difficulties such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, behavioral concerns, and low self esteem. I can also provide an in depth psychological assessment to elicit greater insight and clarify your treatment plan recommendations. I look forward to opening doors so you may help you.

I specialize in treating adolescents, couples, women's issues, anxiety and grief/loss issues. I am trained in family systems theory using a psychodynamic approach for assessments. I have found much success using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based treatment models.

I have been deeply interested in the field of psychology from a very young age. My respect and commitment to this field have never wavered. For over 30 years, I have seen clients improve their lives in ways both large and small. Change may occur by learning new coping strategies, grieving a past loss, working through trauma or abuse, or by beginning to trust another.

I am trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy and the Psycho-dynamic models. My experience includes work with adolescents and young adults with behavioral and/or mood disorders in both outpatient and residential settings. At Northwestern I studied psycho-therapeutic practices while learning new breakthroughs in treatment. The program was conceptualized in the context of ethics, multiculturalism, lifespan development, advocacy and community outreach. I am as dedicated to helping fellow military and police personnel who are currently or formerly serving as I was. Schedule your next appointment with our certified counselors

Therapy is not "one-size-fits-all." I believe each person is the real expert on themselves, and a therapist facilitates change as a supportive partner in the process. Whether your current concerns have to do with anxiety or mood changes, due to major life changes, are trauma-related, or you just need someone to talk about your daily life, I am here to offer the space for you to grow, discover, heal, and succeed.

At Steeple, we’re determined to bring hope and encouragement to those in need through counseling marked by clinical excellence and biblical faithfulness. We're a team of Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), many of whom also have seminary degrees (MDivs) or doctorates.

Are you having difficulty in some aspect of your life – maybe feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness or recurring problems in your relationships? You are not broken, you are doing your best cope with an often chaotic and complex world of relationships, feelings, and intentions. But what you’re doing isn’t working for you. I listen to your story with care and an utmost desire to understand your perspective and also share my ideas about how I see and understand the problems you are describing. Together we work to resolve the difficulties you are having.

Thank you for inquiring about who I am. It can take courage to ask for help. I applaud you for reading on and hope I am your choice to support you, your child, partner, parent, family or friend. I am a therapist with over 30 years of experience. I have also served as a school social worker from 2005 – 2021 in both private and public school systems. I am well versed in a variety of clinical modalities. My goal is to evoke positive change in the individuals who choose to work with me. I excel in working with children (4+), adolescents, adults, parents, couples and families.

Please note that I am accepting new clients but slots are limited. I'm a dedicated licensed therapist who has provided therapy for almost 20 years. I enjoy working with clients to support their personal best. I have experience with working with all individuals across the life span. I have a number of certifications. I specialize in a tangible therapy that provides cope skills for symptoms call DBT, I have a certification in parenting, and a dual certification in trauma and substance use.

I believe that every individual has the ability to achieve their personal goals and live the life they aspire to lead. Often individuals find themselves in a situation that has them stuck in one place, I can help you move forward. I help my clients identify the challenges that are preventing them from achieving their goals, help create a unique and specific plan for each individual, and assist with any obstacles that might get in the way. Committing to change can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone.

I would be honored to support you on your journey towards healing and living a more present and connected life. I specialize in trauma. For several years I have supported clients in healing from acute trauma, complex PTSD and chronic trauma. I firmly believe that we all have within us the natural ability to heal from trauma. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can find your voice and feel empowered to move through life’s ups and downs with flexibility and confidence. I work with adults across the lifespan and understand firsthand the importance of being a culturally competent therapist.

Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and children, contending with a wide range of issues, from mild adjustment difficulties to more chronic issues. I believe that a successful therapy experience occurs within a unique therapist-client relationship that is safe,collaborative, empowering and person focused. I draw from a range of treatment approaches to tailor treatment based on the presenting problem, current research, and the specific life circumstances and personal attributes that are unique to my clients.

I have over thirty years of experience working with children, families, couples, individuals, and groups. I have ample experience working Latinx, immigrant families, and multiracial couples. If you have experienced sexual abuse, or are a victim/witness of a crime, suffer from depression, or anxiety, I can help you. If you have relational issues like parents and adult children’s disagreements, or siblings rivalry give yourself the opportunity to improve your relationships. We could improve your romantic relationships. I also work with young adults who are becoming independent. I supervise MFT and Counseling students and clinicians.

"I appreciate that you are down to earth and real. You have a passion for life, for my life". If these are qualities you would appreciate in your therapist, then contact me. I will guide you through identifying and exploring your core concerns and issues, utilizing the expertise developed in 20 years of practice. My style of therapy is respectful, non-judgmental, practical, soothing and solution focused. Collaboratively we will create new, adaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.

I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.