Positive Psychology Therapists in 60142

*Accepting New Clients* Do you have a teen or are you a teen who is overcome with anxiety? Are you struggling to get up in the morning and get to school? Do you feel hopeless and contemplate self-harm and suicide? You are not alone. I believe the bravest thing you can do is ask for help. It is my great honor to sit with my clients and listen to their unfiltered stories with zero judgement.

E-MAIL is the best way to reach me! Life is a journey, and sometimes that journey can be extremely painful. I believe that you have what it takes to find your way through. Whether your journey has taken you through childhood abuse, sexual trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or you are just trying to get through a rough time, I believe in you. I take a strength-based approach to successfully navigating challenging circumstances as an individual or family. I will support you and your family with empathy and perspective. I am extremely objective and work well with families in crisis.

I am looking forward to hearing about why you are considering counseling services at this time. Perhaps you have experienced an unexpected life change or a relationship issue of some kind that is hard to resolve. You may be wrestling with making a decision or a new medical diagnosis. You may be hoping for strategies on how to deal with stress, anxiety, depression or anger. You may be frustrated with unresolved parenting, blended family or marital conflicts. There may be family of origin hurts that continue to haunt you. And finally, perhaps you are questioning your purpose on earth. Whatever your need you can find caring help here.

EMPOWERMENT. PURPOSE. PEACE. My ideal client is one that is at least 15 years of age that is ready to make changes in their life in order to maximize their quality of life, personal enjoyment, and find peace. I am here to help you discover your true self and embrace your "New Normal". The utilization of various assessments allows you and I to partner in the development of a customized treatment plan. I am now offering a telehealth/online option using encrypted video conferencing.

Are you feeling that issues in your life are too stressful or painful to cope with on your own? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, guilt, anger (your own or some else's), mood swings, trauma (rape, combat, incest, other) OCD, relationship issues, or other emotional difficulties. Maybe you are wondering about your purpose in life or struggling with your spirituality. You might feel you are alone in your suffering. I am a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing a compassionate and respectful environment where you can explore these and other life issues that are causing you distress.

As both a Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach, I love to help people achieve personal and relational growth and healing. I seek to identify people's strengths and affirm who they are in order to empower them toward the changes they desire to make. We discern together what is getting in the way of living life to the fullest. I bring a wide array of life experiences and insights into my professional work that enhance my effectiveness with clients. Who I am as a Christian is an integral part of who I am as a professional.

Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, family discord, or depressed mood? Are you in a relationship that makes you feel powerless, devalued or unimportant? My focus is to empower women to overcome their fears and face life challenges with confidence. Together we can discover your strengths and develop new ways to approach and solve problems and transform your life from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Once a woman understands herself and is able to recognize her triggers that hold her back from living up to her potential that is the beginning of the healing process and unleashing the power within.

Through my own personal experiences, education and professional experience at varying levels of care, I understand the impact anxiety can have on one's life. I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. I honor that each journey is different. I strive to join alongside you in that journey, integrating compassion, motivation and humor in our work.

Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, and relationship problems are just some of the many reasons people seek out therapy. You may want to learn ways to feel better and reduce uncomfortable emotions, or you may want to just talk through difficult times. I strive to create a safe place and work collaboratively towards your goals. I focus on creating goals, solutions, process one's past and life circumstances, and teach skills and strategies that will reduce uncomfortable and unpleasant emotions. I provide hypnotherapy and biofeedback for pain management and anxiety/panic as added tools to reduce physcial and emotional discomfort.

I am most interested in the transitions of life as well as the accompanying feelings, opportunities and losses that these bring about. Together we will work on clarifying your needs and goals while we can explore the steps needed to bring your life back into balance. Each stage and choice in life brings about unique challenges. If you're feeling stuck in a relationship, coping pattern, job, unsure how to handle everyday stresses we will work on developing skills to manage more effectively.

Patients I work with tend to have difficulty with anxiety and/or depression. They want timely relief and are willing to work toward their goals of exploring new and healthy ways to manage the symptoms they experience. Patients experiencing depression and grief can expect to work towards improving their understanding of how they interact with the world around them.

Therapy is a big step for everyone and I am happy to be considered in the start of your therapy journey! I approach therapy with the mindset that the client is in charge of their therapy and the direction that it goes in, as you are the expert on yourself. I am a passenger on your journey of self-discovery and recovery, helping to guide and give assistance when necessary. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space for my clients to work through their life stressors and traumas. Together, we will work together to develop a treatment plan that will help reduce and manage symptoms. I am prepared to help you take the next step!