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David A Sisk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093
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.
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.
(773) 569-3559 View (773) 569-3559
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Sasha Von Varga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093
Children, teens, and adults each approach their problems from differing levels of life-experience and developmentally varied problem-solving skill sets. They also have differing neurological availability to the resources and strategies that their brains can employ. At Collaborators, Inc., we work with people where they are in time, place, development, neurology, and life space. Hearing people process their experiences in this way, and joining with them in making sense of challenges, relationship issues, conflicts, and family history issues makes for a context where people can find new ways to explore their world with confidence.
Children, teens, and adults each approach their problems from differing levels of life-experience and developmentally varied problem-solving skill sets. They also have differing neurological availability to the resources and strategies that their brains can employ. At Collaborators, Inc., we work with people where they are in time, place, development, neurology, and life space. Hearing people process their experiences in this way, and joining with them in making sense of challenges, relationship issues, conflicts, and family history issues makes for a context where people can find new ways to explore their world with confidence.
(847) 380-3214 View (847) 380-3214
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Roshni Shah
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with clients across the life span and can work with a range of issues impacting adults including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and parenting/familial stress.
Thank you for visiting my page! Starting your search for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, please reach out for a free consultation phone call where we can get to know each other more. Whether in my work with adults or children, I believe a key piece of therapy is the relationship and I bring a warm and genuine approach. Most importantly, I want you to feel heard, cared for, and safe as we navigate life's stressors in therapy together.
I am passionate about working with clients across the life span and can work with a range of issues impacting adults including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and parenting/familial stress.
Thank you for visiting my page! Starting your search for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, please reach out for a free consultation phone call where we can get to know each other more. Whether in my work with adults or children, I believe a key piece of therapy is the relationship and I bring a warm and genuine approach. Most importantly, I want you to feel heard, cared for, and safe as we navigate life's stressors in therapy together.
(847) 220-8278 View (847) 220-8278
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Claudia Minner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093
I also put emphasis on the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and actions as it pertains to the negative repeating patterns keeping you stuck.
I specialize in helping clients holistically work through anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital/ relationship issues, communication, and family of origin issues. Whether it is managing anxious symptoms, navigating inhibiting conflict, or even just tackling the stressors that come up in the day-to-day, I work with you to uncover your inherent strengths, and help you leverage them with quality strategies to achieve healthy, desired change. Each session, I collaborate with you to lift your biggest constraints, offer quality guidance, and provide the tools to connect with yourself and others more freely.
I also put emphasis on the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and actions as it pertains to the negative repeating patterns keeping you stuck.
I specialize in helping clients holistically work through anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital/ relationship issues, communication, and family of origin issues. Whether it is managing anxious symptoms, navigating inhibiting conflict, or even just tackling the stressors that come up in the day-to-day, I work with you to uncover your inherent strengths, and help you leverage them with quality strategies to achieve healthy, desired change. Each session, I collaborate with you to lift your biggest constraints, offer quality guidance, and provide the tools to connect with yourself and others more freely.
(773) 830-3693 View (773) 830-3693
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Janet Donnelly London
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, BCD, AAMFT, APSUP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.
(847) 687-0082 View (847) 687-0082
Joan Ferdinand-Keleher
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
My general private practice includes several specialties: EMDR ; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Internal Family Systems; Imago relationship perspective.
I am an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice with offices in Evanston and Chicago offering psychotherapy services to adult individuals, couples, and families.
My general private practice includes several specialties: EMDR ; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Internal Family Systems; Imago relationship perspective.
I am an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice with offices in Evanston and Chicago offering psychotherapy services to adult individuals, couples, and families.
(224) 408-5126 View (224) 408-5126
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Center for Relationship Health, The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
(847) 920-7884 View (847) 920-7884
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The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
Through research, education and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing the whole family system by bringing together the right partners to support children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. By weaving together 175 therapists and therapists-in-training, we create a high quality, collaborative system of behavioral health care. One that gets results.
(847) 733-4300 x263 View (847) 733-4300 x263
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Susan Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I believe that healing can occur within the context of a trusted relationship. I work with adults and families to help people better understand the things that are getting in the way of living a full, productive, and satisfying life. That could be a child’s struggle with emotional regulation, a parent’s difficulty with triggering behaviors or understanding how to manage challenging moments, or an adult who struggles to develop and sustain intimate connections with others.
I believe that healing can occur within the context of a trusted relationship. I work with adults and families to help people better understand the things that are getting in the way of living a full, productive, and satisfying life. That could be a child’s struggle with emotional regulation, a parent’s difficulty with triggering behaviors or understanding how to manage challenging moments, or an adult who struggles to develop and sustain intimate connections with others.
(872) 266-8559 View (872) 266-8559
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Dr. Devika Srivastava
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.
(281) 916-8878 View (281) 916-8878
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Casey Tortorello
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093  (Online Only)
Casey Tortorello, LCPC, is an individual and group psychotherapist whose expertise is in the treatment of trauma, eating disorders, co-dependence, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and addictive/compulsive behaviors.
Casey Tortorello, LCPC, is an individual and group psychotherapist whose expertise is in the treatment of trauma, eating disorders, co-dependence, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and addictive/compulsive behaviors.
(847) 350-8603 View (847) 350-8603
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Alena Binder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I have interest and expertise in a variety of issues including: abuse or neglect; aggressive behavior; alcoholism; anger; anxiety; attention deficit; depressed mood; impulsivity; learning problems; life changes (divorce, illness, death); low self-esteem; new mother anxiety; pressure to be "perfect", relationship difficulties; separation; and sleep or toilet training.
I have worked with children, adults and families for more than 25 years. Using an integrative perspective, I apply a range of techniques, including those based in attachment, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories. Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings from inner-city neighborhoods of Washington DC, Baltimore and Chicago, to small towns in North Africa.Throughout my career, I have sought to demystify mental health and psychotherapy by actively involving my clients in the intake and therapy process.
I have interest and expertise in a variety of issues including: abuse or neglect; aggressive behavior; alcoholism; anger; anxiety; attention deficit; depressed mood; impulsivity; learning problems; life changes (divorce, illness, death); low self-esteem; new mother anxiety; pressure to be "perfect", relationship difficulties; separation; and sleep or toilet training.
I have worked with children, adults and families for more than 25 years. Using an integrative perspective, I apply a range of techniques, including those based in attachment, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories. Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings from inner-city neighborhoods of Washington DC, Baltimore and Chicago, to small towns in North Africa.Throughout my career, I have sought to demystify mental health and psychotherapy by actively involving my clients in the intake and therapy process.
(847) 973-7075 View (847) 973-7075
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Karen Fretzin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I have been working for 20+ years with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I also focus on depression, anxiety, ADHD, adolescent turmoil, adoption issues, healthy parenting, and family/ relationship issues. My passion also includes working with young adults and adults on exploring personal growth and life management issues. I have created an alternative to suspension program in numerous local high schools.
I have been working for 20+ years with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I also focus on depression, anxiety, ADHD, adolescent turmoil, adoption issues, healthy parenting, and family/ relationship issues. My passion also includes working with young adults and adults on exploring personal growth and life management issues. I have created an alternative to suspension program in numerous local high schools.
(847) 807-1098 View (847) 807-1098
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Brittany Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I have yet to learn your unique story, which I know matters. There are a million and one reasons that could have led you to be here. Your decision to reach out says more than you may think. I am committed to working with you to help meet your desired goals. I believe in meeting you where you are while ensuring you are equipped to get where you would like to be! I work with clients to address, explore, and better manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, injustices, relationship/family, women’s and young adult issues, racial barriers, parenting challenges, and various unexpected life changes.
I have yet to learn your unique story, which I know matters. There are a million and one reasons that could have led you to be here. Your decision to reach out says more than you may think. I am committed to working with you to help meet your desired goals. I believe in meeting you where you are while ensuring you are equipped to get where you would like to be! I work with clients to address, explore, and better manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, injustices, relationship/family, women’s and young adult issues, racial barriers, parenting challenges, and various unexpected life changes.
(224) 243-6998 View (224) 243-6998
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Jessica Dubnow
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I recognize that clients come to therapy at varying levels of need and with many presenting issues, and I strive to meet you where you're at, help you feel comfortable, and develop a trusting, genuine relationship that will allow you to heal, learn, and grow.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults who are in need of a warm, authentic, non-judgmental therapist to foster growth and change. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, and I look forward to getting to know you and understanding how I can help. I welcome clients of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and ability.
I recognize that clients come to therapy at varying levels of need and with many presenting issues, and I strive to meet you where you're at, help you feel comfortable, and develop a trusting, genuine relationship that will allow you to heal, learn, and grow.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults who are in need of a warm, authentic, non-judgmental therapist to foster growth and change. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, and I look forward to getting to know you and understanding how I can help. I welcome clients of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and ability.
(847) 220-8659 View (847) 220-8659
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Carrie Carren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
Other areas of interest include: adolescent issues, couples, family and relationship problems, LGBT+, mood and anxiety issues, and behavioral concerns.
Finding the right therapist is essential in one's journey toward overcoming obstacles. I believe counseling is a collaborative and creative process where we join together to establish the change you desire. I utilize a direct, honest, and genuine communication style in our relationship. My approach combines psychotherapy and the use of experiential therapy as a means of building communication, trust, and decision-making through individual and family treatment. My treatment also involves the partnership of animal assisted therapy with my Labrador Retriever.
Other areas of interest include: adolescent issues, couples, family and relationship problems, LGBT+, mood and anxiety issues, and behavioral concerns.
Finding the right therapist is essential in one's journey toward overcoming obstacles. I believe counseling is a collaborative and creative process where we join together to establish the change you desire. I utilize a direct, honest, and genuine communication style in our relationship. My approach combines psychotherapy and the use of experiential therapy as a means of building communication, trust, and decision-making through individual and family treatment. My treatment also involves the partnership of animal assisted therapy with my Labrador Retriever.
(847) 786-2659 View (847) 786-2659
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Susan Shrifter-Fialkow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people with a variety of presenting problems. Are anxiety, depression, health or relationship issues making you feel "stuck" and keeping you from living the life you want right now? I work collaboratively with my clients building on already existing strengths to help reach the goals of behavioral and emotional growth. My approach is integrative, and I find using cognitive/behavioral and family/systems thinking to be most effective in helping my clients.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people with a variety of presenting problems. Are anxiety, depression, health or relationship issues making you feel "stuck" and keeping you from living the life you want right now? I work collaboratively with my clients building on already existing strengths to help reach the goals of behavioral and emotional growth. My approach is integrative, and I find using cognitive/behavioral and family/systems thinking to be most effective in helping my clients.
(847) 533-1818 View (847) 533-1818
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Sari Ticker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
My therapeutic approach utilizes an empathic style to help clients develop a greater understanding into themselves and life events. Meaningful change begins with this insight, which acts as a catalyst to overcome obstacles. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop an open and honest relationship, while approaching each client's experience as unique.
My therapeutic approach utilizes an empathic style to help clients develop a greater understanding into themselves and life events. Meaningful change begins with this insight, which acts as a catalyst to overcome obstacles. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop an open and honest relationship, while approaching each client's experience as unique.
(847) 965-7677 View (847) 965-7677
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Melissa H. Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, MA (Ed)
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093  (Online Only)
My name is Melissa Pollack, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people of all ages. My clients presenting issues and challenges vary but include depression, anxiety, social skills, relationship issues, trauma and stress management. My clients describe me as supportive, caring, and real.
My name is Melissa Pollack, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people of all ages. My clients presenting issues and challenges vary but include depression, anxiety, social skills, relationship issues, trauma and stress management. My clients describe me as supportive, caring, and real.
(847) 581-6408 View (847) 581-6408
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Stephanie Larson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
Life can be an unexpected wave in the water that makes you feel unsteady, or it can be a giant wave that overwhelms you, and it keeps coming, and it is hard to regain your sense of balance. But when a helping hand reaches out, it can help you to find your strength and balance. Whether it feels like a big or small wave, I can be that support and guidance so when the waves come, you can brace them and keep going. I believe in providing empathetic care and guidance through a collaborative therapeutic relationship by navigating the unique experiences that influence each client’s life.
Life can be an unexpected wave in the water that makes you feel unsteady, or it can be a giant wave that overwhelms you, and it keeps coming, and it is hard to regain your sense of balance. But when a helping hand reaches out, it can help you to find your strength and balance. Whether it feels like a big or small wave, I can be that support and guidance so when the waves come, you can brace them and keep going. I believe in providing empathetic care and guidance through a collaborative therapeutic relationship by navigating the unique experiences that influence each client’s life.
(773) 780-2810 View (773) 780-2810
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.