Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL

I am convinced that anyone can experience signs of anxiety or depression at some point in their life. Nowadays it is very common to get affected physically and emotionally by the stress of our world of expectations and feel stuck. With my extensive experience in the clinical field, many individuals have found the necessary help and have been able to regain their well-being. My patients' symptoms vary from diverse paralyzing physical symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, avoidance behavior to low self-esteem, etc. I offer clinical help to recovery and a safe space for personal growth.

I admire when an individual is ready to confront their problems and gain insight into accepting and overcoming these struggles. My style emphasizes a collaborative genuine relationship in order to enhance your social, emotional, and physical well-being. My hope is to assist you with developing skills to find relief from your symptoms while enhancing your self-awareness. Additionally I hope to invite you to change unhealthy patterns, and guide you to a more balanced and satisfying life.

My main goal as a therapist is to see my clients grow and to help them recognize their abilities and strengths as an individual, so that they can feel they’re leading the life that they want. I approach each client with respect and compassion and motivate them to reach their own personal goals, so that they can continue to see self-growth. I have experience working with clients struggling in new phases of life, as well as ones who have a history of working through mental illness. As your therapist I will guide you to get on the path to get to know yourself better and help you to move in the direction you would like.

All humans want to feel heard, seen, and valued. Regardless of who you are or what you are facing, I am focused on creating a safe space, meeting you where you are, building a strong rapport, and enhancing your emotional and body literacy. I love working with individuals across many demographics and am experienced in supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with a variety of challenges. I am a relatable and compassionate therapist focused on helping you identify and achieve your short and long-term goals.

I specialize in working with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-injury, suicidal ideation, self esteem, relationships, behavioral issues, and family conflict. My main work is with adolescents and young adults, however I’m also experienced in working with adults.

I have been providing individual, family, and group therapy for almost 20 years with a diverse population of clients in multiple settings. My professional experience has been with individuals of all ages including children/teens, couples, families, and adults with a range of issues including anxiety, ADHD, life phase transitions, school related difficulties, parenting struggles, self-esteem, and family/relationship issues. My experiences have come from working in a variety of settings including community agencies, inpatient substance abuse treatment, residential treatment, hospitals, military installations, and private practice.

My current availability is daytime only. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples. I specialize in relational issues, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions/stress, gender identity/sexuality, and self-esteem. I work collaboratively to raise awareness and teach emotional regulation, expression of anger and distress tolerance. I empower families and individuals to understand/create/communicate needs. I am skilled at finding the best methods and interventions to meet my clients’ needs because everyone is different and it is important to find a good fit.

Primarily interacting with adolescents and adults, my main focus while working with clients have encompassed challenges regarding, but not limited to, feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem. As clients and I explore and analyze the underlying causes of their life stressors, we work on various coping skills and strategies to move through these obstacles, allowing clients to discover and maintain health habits and lifestyle choices.

" What consumes your mind, controls your life" Are you or someone you know dealing with something right now that does not seem to end? Feeling like giving up? Frustrated? Afraid? Feeling confused and needing direction? Maybe you have been feeling like no one understands, or that you can handle it on your own. As much as we would all like to handle it on our own, the truth is everyone can use someone to talk with. I am a believer in experiences making you who you are. These experiences can either consume you, or shape you.

I believe therapy is beneficial for everyone to express their concerns, identify their needs, and process their emotions. With experience working in community mental health, residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care I have guided individuals and families to identify and meet treatment goals. I specialize in working with adolescent girls and young women navigating issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, boundary setting, family conflict, and life transitions. I work with each client individually to develop a plan for treatment and make progress towards leading a fulfilling life.

It can be difficult to reach out for help at times. It shows bravery and strength and may take personal motivation to do so. Reaching out is that first step showing you have what takes to heal. I will meet you at your point of need. I help clients like you develop the skills needed to create change, accomplish goals, and live a healthier happier life. With success we begin to change our beliefs that were creating hardship to ones that create growth, health, confidence, and acceptance. I strive to treat every person as family with a warm, compassionate approach.

I operate on the notion that everybody has the ability to be their best self. However, this often comes with many of life's obstacles and defeating such obstacles can be challenging. I can help individuals restore their confidence to overcome hardships and rediscover the tools to finding happiness. I help my clients identify specific barriers to achieving their goals and help work through them to regain the ability to lead a fulfilling life.

When life becomes difficult or overwhelming, reaching out for professional support can be intimidating, but worth it in the end! I'd love to be able to walk with you through this challenging time in your life. As a therapist, I am relational and tailor treatment to your unique needs. I have years of experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I have been in practice since 1998. I earned my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and trained at University of Chicago Hospitals and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Do you have unexplained sadness, excessive worrying, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Everyone has the ability to be their best self but sometimes life's challenges prevent us from living the life we envisioned. Counseling is intended to help you gain understanding and make changes to obtain a better quality of life that you envision for yourself.

If you’re struggling with conflict in your relationships, friendships, and family I can help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward. I am committed to helping individuals and couples develop insight into communication and behavioral patterns that are barriers to connection. Utilizing my Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training, we strengthen connection and deepen your relationships in the therapeutic space. I connect with children, teens, and adults struggling with issues related to trauma, eating disorders, relationships, and anxiety.

I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, fellow old souls, and adults who face generalized/social/performance anxiety, depression, perfectionism, LGBTQ stressors, low self-esteem, low motivation, ADD/ADHD, and other attention or mood-related ailments. I bring experience from intensive outpatient programs for depression and anxiety in a behavioral health hospital to assist individuals seeking one on one assistance in managing life transitions and stressors. I enjoy teaching coping skills, stress reduction, increasing self-awareness with handouts, other visual aids and helping individuals organize their thoughts on paper.

I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and non­judgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.

Growing up isn't easy. Today's adolescents experience more stress, expectations, and worries than ever. My passion is helping people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, which can lead to depressive/anxious symptoms, and poor coping skills. I bring compassion, honesty, and humor into our sessions, creating a safe, trusting space. I believe in the resiliency everyone has to work through challenges. I include parents and the child in our work, a crucial piece for consistency in communication, and navigating the increasing stressors kids face. On a personal note, I'm also a mom, and can empathize with daily demands of family life.

The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. It's why I'm an interpersonal-psychodynamic psychologist. By finding creative ways of improving our relationships with ourselves and others, any area of our life can be improved. Creating better mental health can be many things. You can learn to handle stress better. You can be more assertive. You can raise your self-esteem. You can learn to express your feelings in ways that will optimize the outcome for yourself.