Therapists in Vernon Hills, IL

Everyone brings beauty & meaning to the world, but some people have trouble discovering it. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Frequent mental health challenges that I often work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, shame, grief, stress, pornography addiction, & boundaries. I enjoy also helping with communication & empowering clients to make positive changes. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & pull from many different theories, continuing to learn & use creative tools from a variety of theoretical orientations. I also offer Christian counseling.

I have over 8 years of experience and am bilingual in English and Spanish, and bi-cultural in Latino and American Cultures. My goal and approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment to assist you in feeling relief and empowering you to overcome those challenges in your life that are affecting you. Tengo más de 8 años de experiencia y soy bilingüe en inglés y español, y bicultural en las culturas latina y estadounidense. Mi objetivo y enfoque es crear un entorno seguro, compasivo y de apoyo para ayudarlo a sentir alivio y empoderarlo para superar los desafíos en su vida que lo están afectando.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be heard and understood? Do you find yourself wishing there was an experienced perspective that could accompany the journey you are in the middle of?

Are you in a place where you have done all you can, but are still unable to make the necessary positive changes you would like? Often times you may feel as if you have done everything possible, but change is still out of reach. I am a firm believer in the thought that all the skills necessary for change already lie within you, but could use the help of another to bring forth that change. By working together I believe that I can help you to acknowledge your dominate positive attributes in order to facilitate that much needed change.

I am ready, willing, and able to provide a safe space to anyone in need of emotional support. You may have gone through a loss, or simply are experiencing difficulty in whatever life has thrown at you recently. No matter your situation, I am available to listen, and help you succeed and improve you, your relationship, or your family life.

Free 15 minute consultation. Specialization: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, PTSD. My name is Alex and I am a master's level clinician and owner of BON VIE THERAPY. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other forms of therapies aimed at helping individuals struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma and other issues. A graduate of the Ohio State University, I have experience working with clients in an inpatient treatment setting as well as in my outpatient private practice where I see a lot of my patients. More information at bonvietherapy.com

Dr. Tucci welcomes you to Piece by Piece: Neurobehavioral Services. Our team is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive testing for all ages (2-99). As neuropsychologists, we work hard to understand what is going on in your life and your most pressing concerns. We use a series of interactive tasks to then identify your personal strengths and weaknesses. In doing so, we can then help you more deeply understand your unique set of strengths and weakness and how this impacts daily life. This information is then used to determine the best recommendations to help you meet your goals.

I work with adults and adolescents utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.

Gus Stieber LCSW, CAADC received his Masters in Social Work from Aurora University. Gus has a background working in special populations and 25 years of experience working in the addictions field with adolescents, adults and families. Gus's broad base of experience recognizes the whole person in a solution-focused approach that is realistic and achievable. He utilizes insight-oriented, solution focused and family-oriented approaches in his counseling approach. Gus devotes himself to helping adults, children and adolescents (6-18 years), couples and families.

The author J. K. Rowling states: 'To hurt is as human as to breathe.' The good news is this: your pain doesn't have to last forever--there is a way through it. Every person's process of growth is unique, and I draw from multiple therapeutic models to help my clients find a more life-giving way of being in the world. I've taken this journey myself, and I look forward to accompanying you as you take yours.

Dr. Paul Smiley is a board certified psychologist who has been independently licensed in the State of Illinois since 2008. He is on staff at Lake Forest Hospital, and manages Parkside Psychological Services, which is dedicated to serving people of all ages and needs. The team of talented providers is committed to understanding the root of client’s concerns and working with them to bring about effective changes for recovery. We are currently accepting patients with a wide spectrum of symptoms, with flexible hours from Monday-Saturday including day and evening appointments. We look forward to being a trusted provider with you!

OMNI offers transformative counseling services for individuals, youth, families, and couples in our local communities. Our mission is to help clients create lifelong change for better and brighter futures through research-based and compassionate counseling. Services are offered in both 1-on-1 and group settings. Some services may be available in Spanish. Some services offered virtually. We are dedicated to accessibility and accept all Medicaid managed insurance plans.

I graduated from University of IL – Champaign/Urbana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and earned my secondary degree, Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, in both corporate and private settings, I have been in clinical practice for 10+ years. I have worked with adolescents and adults in an individual capacity, as well as family and marital therapy, and specializes in treating anxiety and depression.

I want to work with a wide variety of clients in group, family, and individual based sessions

Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.

Maybe you notice that things feel off. Like, you are always waiting for something to go wrong. Maybe you feel like you are undeserving of good things in life. I can assure you that this is not true, but you are going to have trouble believing this. With time, patience, and good therapy I assure you that this can change. I want to create an energetic and motivated therapy experience. With the help of tools like EMDR we can accelerate the process of therapy and help you get to the kind of life that you want.

I love what I do. I deeply respect and value working with you to change your life, to resolve your problems or achieve your goals. Whether your problem is a broken relationship, anxiety, depression and/or other problems, I have the passion and competence to help. I work to rebuild broken relationships in a manner that mends and strengthens bonds. I work to help the anxious and depressed manage emotional struggles, to live an emotionally surviving and thriving life. So, I would like to help you reconcile a broken relationship, recover from infidelity, or overcome the pain of anxiety and/or depression. Thank you for looking me up!