Therapists in Palatine, IL
Logan Chambers
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
My areas of expertise are with clients who have experienced trauma; including sexual assault, religious trauma, and familial trauma.
Healing can be both incredibly painful and incredibly liberating. Handling trauma and life's challenges alone can be overwhelming, fostering feelings of isolation. I am dedicated to reminding my clients that they are not alone in their therapeutic pursuit. No one should have to heal alone. My focus is on helping those who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, religious trauma, and identify as LGBTQ, providing them with a compassionate space to be heard. You are worthy of healing and self-compassion
My areas of expertise are with clients who have experienced trauma; including sexual assault, religious trauma, and familial trauma.
Healing can be both incredibly painful and incredibly liberating. Handling trauma and life's challenges alone can be overwhelming, fostering feelings of isolation. I am dedicated to reminding my clients that they are not alone in their therapeutic pursuit. No one should have to heal alone. My focus is on helping those who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, religious trauma, and identify as LGBTQ, providing them with a compassionate space to be heard. You are worthy of healing and self-compassion
Denise Casey
Psychologist, PsyD, CADC, NBCCHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Casey has traveled with people from all walks of life to deal with interventions, addiction recovery, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, childhood trauma, loss & grief, sexual abuse, women's issues and codependency.
HOPE, HELP, HEALING. Dr. Casey would best describe her intentions for her clients in one word "Transformation". As founder of Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, she has created a "home" for people where growth and healing are possible. Her own journey has taught her as much as the diplomas on her wall and the credentials behind her name. She was on staff at Lutheran General Hospital and taught at Northeastern IL University. She is trained as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, is versed in Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is also an Employee Assistance Provider.
Casey has traveled with people from all walks of life to deal with interventions, addiction recovery, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, childhood trauma, loss & grief, sexual abuse, women's issues and codependency.
HOPE, HELP, HEALING. Dr. Casey would best describe her intentions for her clients in one word "Transformation". As founder of Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, she has created a "home" for people where growth and healing are possible. Her own journey has taught her as much as the diplomas on her wall and the credentials behind her name. She was on staff at Lutheran General Hospital and taught at Northeastern IL University. She is trained as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, is versed in Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is also an Employee Assistance Provider.
Kary R. Miller
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60038
Masters in Counseling (National Certification) The Seattle School of Psychology - sexual abuse and trauma.
Every individual has the skill, heart, and capability to engage in their own healing. My commitment is to walk with you in your counseling process and offer respect, safety, and acceptance in every way possible. I offer individual counseling to help clients recover from any pressing issues that affect your ability to grow and thrive. These issues may include depression, anxiety, emotional/physical/sexual trauma, shame, sexual addictions, poor self-esteem, grief or career direction. I have been immersed in working with men's issues for over 20 years. I also support first responders struggling with PTSD.
Masters in Counseling (National Certification) The Seattle School of Psychology - sexual abuse and trauma.
Every individual has the skill, heart, and capability to engage in their own healing. My commitment is to walk with you in your counseling process and offer respect, safety, and acceptance in every way possible. I offer individual counseling to help clients recover from any pressing issues that affect your ability to grow and thrive. These issues may include depression, anxiety, emotional/physical/sexual trauma, shame, sexual addictions, poor self-esteem, grief or career direction. I have been immersed in working with men's issues for over 20 years. I also support first responders struggling with PTSD.
LaTasha Unseld
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Hi, I'm LaTasha Unseld! My mission is to support and guide clients in overcoming personal struggles, help people heal from trauma, mange, and sort out their feelings, help them find a balance when things are not right in their lives, give them the skills needed to face challenges as they arise, and cope with life stressors, which can change their perspective of themselves, others, and the world they live in. I specialize in working with people of all ages, nationalities, and genders. I am an advocate for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and I have years of experience helping victims work through their pain and trauma.
Hi, I'm LaTasha Unseld! My mission is to support and guide clients in overcoming personal struggles, help people heal from trauma, mange, and sort out their feelings, help them find a balance when things are not right in their lives, give them the skills needed to face challenges as they arise, and cope with life stressors, which can change their perspective of themselves, others, and the world they live in. I specialize in working with people of all ages, nationalities, and genders. I am an advocate for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and I have years of experience helping victims work through their pain and trauma.
Sharon L Voyda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067 (Online Only)
In addition I have experience in community support groups for those processing divorce, grieving death, dealing with mental illness in the family and recovery from sexual abuse.
Are you stuck? Do you try to make changes without success? Let me help you resolve those patterns.
In addition I have experience in community support groups for those processing divorce, grieving death, dealing with mental illness in the family and recovery from sexual abuse.
Are you stuck? Do you try to make changes without success? Let me help you resolve those patterns.
Amanda Feiner
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
I have a special interest and experience working with trauma, sexual abuse issues, and PTSD.
My mission is to help promote healing from within, as well as emotional support, and behavioral change. As humans, we can get stuck in the past or future. As a truly empathetic, genuine, and nonjudgmental clinician, I can provide you with a safe environment to explore and process the nature of your issues that may be keeping you in a state of suffering. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am trained in techniques effective with issues including mood disorders, emotional disturbance, family conflict, behavioral disturbance, anxiety, and many other issues affecting your everyday life.
I have a special interest and experience working with trauma, sexual abuse issues, and PTSD.
My mission is to help promote healing from within, as well as emotional support, and behavioral change. As humans, we can get stuck in the past or future. As a truly empathetic, genuine, and nonjudgmental clinician, I can provide you with a safe environment to explore and process the nature of your issues that may be keeping you in a state of suffering. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am trained in techniques effective with issues including mood disorders, emotional disturbance, family conflict, behavioral disturbance, anxiety, and many other issues affecting your everyday life.
Sydney Kunz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
For many people, taking the first step in healing can be the scariest. Feeling disconnected from your body, having trouble doing things you used to enjoy and being present to the people in your life can sometimes feel like an obstacle especially when you are preoccupied with internal struggles. I meet my clients where they are at and holding space is one of the most important parts of a therapeutic relationship. Working through challenging topics with clients is a priority which enables my clients the ability to face their day/week in between sessions more effectively.
For many people, taking the first step in healing can be the scariest. Feeling disconnected from your body, having trouble doing things you used to enjoy and being present to the people in your life can sometimes feel like an obstacle especially when you are preoccupied with internal struggles. I meet my clients where they are at and holding space is one of the most important parts of a therapeutic relationship. Working through challenging topics with clients is a priority which enables my clients the ability to face their day/week in between sessions more effectively.
Richard Damiani
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067 (Online Only)
We were designed for connection; marriage and relationships should be a delight - a life giving connection with the one you love above all others. We marry or are in a relationship with that one person with whom we hope that we will find happiness, joy and peace. We bring ourselves with all our differing personalities, history, baggage, wounds, and family of origin issues to each other and our lives together, and these things can make it very hard to find what we long for.emotional issues that come from trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, and low self worth.
We were designed for connection; marriage and relationships should be a delight - a life giving connection with the one you love above all others. We marry or are in a relationship with that one person with whom we hope that we will find happiness, joy and peace. We bring ourselves with all our differing personalities, history, baggage, wounds, and family of origin issues to each other and our lives together, and these things can make it very hard to find what we long for.emotional issues that come from trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, and low self worth.
Michael Pollard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I bring 25 plus years of professional experience to all my clients. I take seriously their issues, problems and struggles. I listen with a caring heart and respect my clients and their views. I offer hope to those who struggle with pain and am honored to walk with them in part of their life journey. My counseling approach is supportive, thoughtful, and gently challenging. My specialties include working with those who are struggling with anxiety, the darkness of depression, addiction, and those fighting compulsive sexual behaviors. I also assist couples with communication and decision making.
I bring 25 plus years of professional experience to all my clients. I take seriously their issues, problems and struggles. I listen with a caring heart and respect my clients and their views. I offer hope to those who struggle with pain and am honored to walk with them in part of their life journey. My counseling approach is supportive, thoughtful, and gently challenging. My specialties include working with those who are struggling with anxiety, the darkness of depression, addiction, and those fighting compulsive sexual behaviors. I also assist couples with communication and decision making.
Vito Alberga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, ACCHT, BCD, EMDR
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
When life's challenges weigh you down or for those times when you might need a little extra support and guidance, I can help. Sometimes asking for help is not always easy to do, so I offer a free initial consultation. I will work closely with you in forming an effective plan of self empowerment. Together we will help you find and use the tools that you need to live a more fulfilling life.
When life's challenges weigh you down or for those times when you might need a little extra support and guidance, I can help. Sometimes asking for help is not always easy to do, so I offer a free initial consultation. I will work closely with you in forming an effective plan of self empowerment. Together we will help you find and use the tools that you need to live a more fulfilling life.
Juli Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDVP
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60038
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience helping survivors of abuse and trauma learn to heal and thrive. I also help people who are currently in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, or who recently got out of one, and are having difficulty coping with anxiety, self-doubt, and sadness. Therapy can help you process your experience, learn healthier ways to engage in relationships, and begin living a life that is worthwhile and joyful. I provide a safe, empathetic, supportive environment for you to reconnect with your strength and resilience. You are not alone, and healing is possible.
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience helping survivors of abuse and trauma learn to heal and thrive. I also help people who are currently in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, or who recently got out of one, and are having difficulty coping with anxiety, self-doubt, and sadness. Therapy can help you process your experience, learn healthier ways to engage in relationships, and begin living a life that is worthwhile and joyful. I provide a safe, empathetic, supportive environment for you to reconnect with your strength and resilience. You are not alone, and healing is possible.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you want to develop personalized skills that will make the burdens you carry a little lighter? Do you want to find more joy in your daily life? Take the first step and reach out- we can get there together.
Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you want to develop personalized skills that will make the burdens you carry a little lighter? Do you want to find more joy in your daily life? Take the first step and reach out- we can get there together.
Shira Behal
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074 (Online Only)
Shira Behal is a therapist with experience, who knows how to weave different approaches together to find the right one for you. Shira is someone who listens, and also educates and guides. Someone to help you reach your goals and grow into a life that matches your values. Someone ready to do the deep work, and stay with you through the long work. Shira is a therapist who knows that healing takes a balance between the intellect, the emotional mind, and the body.
Shira Behal is a therapist with experience, who knows how to weave different approaches together to find the right one for you. Shira is someone who listens, and also educates and guides. Someone to help you reach your goals and grow into a life that matches your values. Someone ready to do the deep work, and stay with you through the long work. Shira is a therapist who knows that healing takes a balance between the intellect, the emotional mind, and the body.
Elizabeth Haines
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, FMCHC, YACEP
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074 (Online Only)
Hope. Hope is what I feel for every client I see. As a therapist, I am flat-out determined to support others in healing their relationships, their traumas, and their heart, no matter how impossible it may seem. You are not alone. Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. I am experienced and prepared to assist you in your healing journey. I particularly enjoy working with couples, and empowering women. You can expect an authentic, honest and straight-forward approach from me. I mainly work with couples, adults and families, utilizing extra training received in Emotion Focused Therapy.
Hope. Hope is what I feel for every client I see. As a therapist, I am flat-out determined to support others in healing their relationships, their traumas, and their heart, no matter how impossible it may seem. You are not alone. Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. I am experienced and prepared to assist you in your healing journey. I particularly enjoy working with couples, and empowering women. You can expect an authentic, honest and straight-forward approach from me. I mainly work with couples, adults and families, utilizing extra training received in Emotion Focused Therapy.
Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Traumatic events are painful and often result in wounds that can't be seen. I believe that understanding trauma and how trauma has affected you is the first step in healing from trauma. You don’t have to do this alone. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults – those who have experienced trauma and those who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression. In addition, I also work with families experiencing separation or divorce. My goal is to help families effectively communicate while you try to figure out the emotional, physical, and custodial stressors that often accompany a divorce.
Traumatic events are painful and often result in wounds that can't be seen. I believe that understanding trauma and how trauma has affected you is the first step in healing from trauma. You don’t have to do this alone. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults – those who have experienced trauma and those who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression. In addition, I also work with families experiencing separation or divorce. My goal is to help families effectively communicate while you try to figure out the emotional, physical, and custodial stressors that often accompany a divorce.
Rossana Woldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
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.
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.
Maggie Slavich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages including geriatrics. The majority of my experience has been with children and adolescents with emotional disorders, behavioral disorders, autism, and PANS/ PANDAS. I have experience working with individuals with traumatic stress. I am effective at helping individuals cope with major and minor life stresses. I perform diagnostic evaluations for individuals of all ages including cognitive, emotional, and personality assessment that can be used to inform therapeutic intervention and gain resources outside of therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals of diverse backgrounds.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages including geriatrics. The majority of my experience has been with children and adolescents with emotional disorders, behavioral disorders, autism, and PANS/ PANDAS. I have experience working with individuals with traumatic stress. I am effective at helping individuals cope with major and minor life stresses. I perform diagnostic evaluations for individuals of all ages including cognitive, emotional, and personality assessment that can be used to inform therapeutic intervention and gain resources outside of therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Eve Matveyev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Many of my clients come to me with the desire to change or rid themselves of challenging symptoms or behaviors. Most of the time, these symptoms and behaviors started out as solutions, born out of necessity to survive an unsafe environment. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, struggling to set boundaries with family and friends, or feeling stuck in a cycle of depression and anxiety, we will work together to better understand and show compassion to the parts of you that feel hardest to embrace.
Many of my clients come to me with the desire to change or rid themselves of challenging symptoms or behaviors. Most of the time, these symptoms and behaviors started out as solutions, born out of necessity to survive an unsafe environment. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, struggling to set boundaries with family and friends, or feeling stuck in a cycle of depression and anxiety, we will work together to better understand and show compassion to the parts of you that feel hardest to embrace.
Serenity Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
At Serenity, you will find a relaxed, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. Our practice is an inclusive practice, created to provide person-centered, strengths-based therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. Our goal is to create, promote, and maintain positive bidirectional helping relationships with our clients, local hospitals, associates, and staff, and most importantly our community with the goal of self-sufficiency and community improvement and empowerment. No matter what you are facing, Serenity Counseling and Wellness has therapists who are passionate about helping you to feel resilient and calm.
At Serenity, you will find a relaxed, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. Our practice is an inclusive practice, created to provide person-centered, strengths-based therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. Our goal is to create, promote, and maintain positive bidirectional helping relationships with our clients, local hospitals, associates, and staff, and most importantly our community with the goal of self-sufficiency and community improvement and empowerment. No matter what you are facing, Serenity Counseling and Wellness has therapists who are passionate about helping you to feel resilient and calm.
Rick B Recera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
In our search for meaning, we find ourselves at the crossroads of doubt, despair, confusion, sadness, and hatred. The truth is... there's HOPE & HELP available out there. Please allow me to JOURNEY with YOU in finding TRUTH in doubt, HOPE in despair, UNDERSTANDING in confusion, JOY in sadness, LIGHT in darkness and ultimately PEACE and LOVE in hatred.
In our search for meaning, we find ourselves at the crossroads of doubt, despair, confusion, sadness, and hatred. The truth is... there's HOPE & HELP available out there. Please allow me to JOURNEY with YOU in finding TRUTH in doubt, HOPE in despair, UNDERSTANDING in confusion, JOY in sadness, LIGHT in darkness and ultimately PEACE and LOVE in hatred.
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.