Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL
Kizawanda Olowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with family and social issues. I work with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, stress management, school-related matters, and career challenges. The modalities I use include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with family and social issues. I work with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, stress management, school-related matters, and career challenges. The modalities I use include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I believe in providing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and explore solutions to complex concerns and issues.
Jaimie V Senese
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
My worked if grounded in mindfulness and strength-based approaches.
“Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step” (Mariska Hargitay). You don’t have to heal alone, engaging in therapy for you and your child is the first step in helping you both heal. Therapy can be a tool used to help you and your child learn skills to make the world feel safer and happier. Please allow me to help you and your child live a more peaceful and calm life. I specialize in working with children and teens who have ASD, sensory processing issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, and ADHD. I also involve parents in the therapy process, as parents play a vital role in helping their children grow.
My worked if grounded in mindfulness and strength-based approaches.
“Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step” (Mariska Hargitay). You don’t have to heal alone, engaging in therapy for you and your child is the first step in helping you both heal. Therapy can be a tool used to help you and your child learn skills to make the world feel safer and happier. Please allow me to help you and your child live a more peaceful and calm life. I specialize in working with children and teens who have ASD, sensory processing issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, and ADHD. I also involve parents in the therapy process, as parents play a vital role in helping their children grow.
Alia Elshaer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Online Only)
Enabling my clients with tools they need to succeed and clarity from a strength-based perspective through genuine care is how I bring you value.
Warrior Heart Therapy was created to embrace growth by championing empathy and uncovering truths which deliver results for every individual. Warrior Heart Therapy is a private counseling practice dedicated to providing the highest quality mental health services to aid individuals, children, and families through their most difficult and challenging times.Achieving these results cannot be accomplished without adopting an inclusive approach that it takes to understand you. Alia is a mother to a loving daughter and a beautiful boy with special needs. She shares similar life challenges that you may find in your journey.
Enabling my clients with tools they need to succeed and clarity from a strength-based perspective through genuine care is how I bring you value.
Warrior Heart Therapy was created to embrace growth by championing empathy and uncovering truths which deliver results for every individual. Warrior Heart Therapy is a private counseling practice dedicated to providing the highest quality mental health services to aid individuals, children, and families through their most difficult and challenging times.Achieving these results cannot be accomplished without adopting an inclusive approach that it takes to understand you. Alia is a mother to a loving daughter and a beautiful boy with special needs. She shares similar life challenges that you may find in your journey.
Amy Fujino
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
I use strength-based perspectives and ACT to help motivate individuals feeling stuck in toxic relationships, thinking styles and emotionality.
In Touch Counseling Center, LLC is officially open for business! I am providing individual, family and couples therapy in person and Telehealth for individuals experiencing depression, generalized anxiety, ADHD, anger, adjustment difficulty, low self-esteem, grief & loss, eating disorders, negative body image, borderline personality disorder and stress.
I use strength-based perspectives and ACT to help motivate individuals feeling stuck in toxic relationships, thinking styles and emotionality.
In Touch Counseling Center, LLC is officially open for business! I am providing individual, family and couples therapy in person and Telehealth for individuals experiencing depression, generalized anxiety, ADHD, anger, adjustment difficulty, low self-esteem, grief & loss, eating disorders, negative body image, borderline personality disorder and stress.
Sandy Pardys
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Are you struggling with adapting to change? Are you trying to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, I can offer you a safe, comfortable environment in which we can work together to help you explore the challenges which are keeping you from being your best self. I enjoy helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, life transition challenges and adjustment issues. I am currently offering Telehealth video sessions and would love to hear from you.
Are you struggling with adapting to change? Are you trying to cope with feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, I can offer you a safe, comfortable environment in which we can work together to help you explore the challenges which are keeping you from being your best self. I enjoy helping clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, life transition challenges and adjustment issues. I am currently offering Telehealth video sessions and would love to hear from you.
Nichole Dabrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RN, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
My approach to therapy is humanistic and involves CBT, DBT, mindfulness, self psychology, person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed modalities.
My ideal clients are not perfect. My ideal clients are humans with challenges and strengths of all kinds. My ideal clients are those in need of softness and compassion as well as tough love and confrontation. I can best support adolescent and adult clients that live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, postpartum issues, identity/purpose challenges, and grief. My clients want to feel freedom from suffering. My clients want to learn how to navigate communication and relationships. My clients want to feel joy, to have hope, and to appreciate and love themselves.
My approach to therapy is humanistic and involves CBT, DBT, mindfulness, self psychology, person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed modalities.
My ideal clients are not perfect. My ideal clients are humans with challenges and strengths of all kinds. My ideal clients are those in need of softness and compassion as well as tough love and confrontation. I can best support adolescent and adult clients that live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, postpartum issues, identity/purpose challenges, and grief. My clients want to feel freedom from suffering. My clients want to learn how to navigate communication and relationships. My clients want to feel joy, to have hope, and to appreciate and love themselves.
Barry Tan
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
I am a licensed clinical counselor with 5 years of clinical counseling experience working with individuals and couples. I focus on issues such as substance use, addiction, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions. I also address career concerns, stress over life decisions, relationships, boundaries, and healthy habits for overall wellness. I draw from motivational interviewing, strength-based, trauma-focused solution-focused brief (SFBT), and psychodynamic modalities. I believe that everyone has the capacity to become the force of change they want to be.
I am a licensed clinical counselor with 5 years of clinical counseling experience working with individuals and couples. I focus on issues such as substance use, addiction, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions. I also address career concerns, stress over life decisions, relationships, boundaries, and healthy habits for overall wellness. I draw from motivational interviewing, strength-based, trauma-focused solution-focused brief (SFBT), and psychodynamic modalities. I believe that everyone has the capacity to become the force of change they want to be.
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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.
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.
Cord Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
One of the reasons I enjoy being a therapist is that there is no such thing as an "ideal" client. People are all unique in their own ways and no two cases are ever the same. I accept the challenges of resistant or unsure clients, in fact it brings me the greatest satisfaction to help someone that doesn't believe that therapy can help them.
One of the reasons I enjoy being a therapist is that there is no such thing as an "ideal" client. People are all unique in their own ways and no two cases are ever the same. I accept the challenges of resistant or unsure clients, in fact it brings me the greatest satisfaction to help someone that doesn't believe that therapy can help them.
Kelly Jensen
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
As an intern, I am learning who my ideal client might be, so I am open to meeting people across the board. Some of my particular areas of expertise and interest are with teenagers (especially those in the LGBTQ+ community) and those whose jobs in public service might make work/life balance difficult (such as educators or librarians). I'm interested in working on issues of anxiety, grief, life/career transitions, new parenthood, body acceptance, and more. I see my work as helping you become the best you can while understanding and navigating what might be keeping you challenged through a feminist, socially just, and systemic lens.
As an intern, I am learning who my ideal client might be, so I am open to meeting people across the board. Some of my particular areas of expertise and interest are with teenagers (especially those in the LGBTQ+ community) and those whose jobs in public service might make work/life balance difficult (such as educators or librarians). I'm interested in working on issues of anxiety, grief, life/career transitions, new parenthood, body acceptance, and more. I see my work as helping you become the best you can while understanding and navigating what might be keeping you challenged through a feminist, socially just, and systemic lens.
Amanda Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CRMT, MSW
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
I help adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression, and insecurity - transition to feeling safe and secure, while moving forward in life with confidence and trust in themselves. I have worked with children and adults who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, dysfunctional relationships, prenatal/postpartum depression/anxiety, grief, self-worth challenges, addictions to food/drugs/alcohol, and perfectionism.I also have experience working with children and their families with a variety of youth challenges. I will work with you and your child to help negotiate big emotions,
I help adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression, and insecurity - transition to feeling safe and secure, while moving forward in life with confidence and trust in themselves. I have worked with children and adults who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, dysfunctional relationships, prenatal/postpartum depression/anxiety, grief, self-worth challenges, addictions to food/drugs/alcohol, and perfectionism.I also have experience working with children and their families with a variety of youth challenges. I will work with you and your child to help negotiate big emotions,
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Are there certain aspects of your life that you wish could be different or obstacles that are deterring you on your path? Are you offering the best version of yourself in your relationship with others? Do you ever question what it would mean to embrace the "real you"? We all have our own course to walk in this unique journey called life. But we also have the potential to change our direction at any time. The direction is determined by how we perceive our journey, and by the choices that we make as a result of those perceptions. Once we understand this concept, the potential for change becomes limitless!
Are there certain aspects of your life that you wish could be different or obstacles that are deterring you on your path? Are you offering the best version of yourself in your relationship with others? Do you ever question what it would mean to embrace the "real you"? We all have our own course to walk in this unique journey called life. But we also have the potential to change our direction at any time. The direction is determined by how we perceive our journey, and by the choices that we make as a result of those perceptions. Once we understand this concept, the potential for change becomes limitless!
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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.
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.
Susan Perkins
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
I work with individuals from ages 5 to adult who are struggling with both a mental health issue such as depression, anxiety, life changes or grief and/or an additional diagnosis of autism or other intellectual disability. I also help parents, caregivers, and others who love someone with an intellectual disability. Being the person with these diagnoses or someone who cares for them can feel isolating and confusing. While certain behavioral therapies can be useful for certain individuals, they are not always the correct fit for others. I can offer alternative ways to change undesirable behaviors for all ages.
I work with individuals from ages 5 to adult who are struggling with both a mental health issue such as depression, anxiety, life changes or grief and/or an additional diagnosis of autism or other intellectual disability. I also help parents, caregivers, and others who love someone with an intellectual disability. Being the person with these diagnoses or someone who cares for them can feel isolating and confusing. While certain behavioral therapies can be useful for certain individuals, they are not always the correct fit for others. I can offer alternative ways to change undesirable behaviors for all ages.
Safe Space Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Online Only)
Starting therapy is a life changing experience that requires a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to begin the healing process. I've worked with many adolescents and adults to address various mental health and substance use issues. I view "issues" and "problems" as external from the individual and the problem at hand is comprised of many different factors that require different types of interventions. Therefore, my approach is to motivate my clients to start addressing each factor based on their own needs and goals.
Starting therapy is a life changing experience that requires a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to begin the healing process. I've worked with many adolescents and adults to address various mental health and substance use issues. I view "issues" and "problems" as external from the individual and the problem at hand is comprised of many different factors that require different types of interventions. Therefore, my approach is to motivate my clients to start addressing each factor based on their own needs and goals.
Audrey DaMore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Are you feeling low or anxious, but can’t sort out why? Would you like to better understand your emotional and physical reactions? Maybe you’re noticing themes in your relationships and wondering how childhood experiences challenge these connections? Focused on soothing the nervous system and recognizing the parts that form you, our work together will help you restore your sense of wholeness. By honoring self-energy, letting go of burdens, and learning to trust your internal wisdom, you can find calm in everyday life.
Are you feeling low or anxious, but can’t sort out why? Would you like to better understand your emotional and physical reactions? Maybe you’re noticing themes in your relationships and wondering how childhood experiences challenge these connections? Focused on soothing the nervous system and recognizing the parts that form you, our work together will help you restore your sense of wholeness. By honoring self-energy, letting go of burdens, and learning to trust your internal wisdom, you can find calm in everyday life.
Georgia Eger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Online Only)
I believe every person has the ability to heal, grow and change in the capacity that they desire. Whether you want to improve your communication skills, alleviate mental health symptoms, manage your emotions, or work on other areas of your life— therapy isn’t one size fits all. While my interpersonal approach is rooted in evidence based practices, it is tailored to fit your individual goals. Together, we can collaborate on the fundamental aspects of therapeutic work such as root causes of emotional struggles, providing necessary tools for understanding one’s innate traits + nervous system, and building healthier relationships.
I believe every person has the ability to heal, grow and change in the capacity that they desire. Whether you want to improve your communication skills, alleviate mental health symptoms, manage your emotions, or work on other areas of your life— therapy isn’t one size fits all. While my interpersonal approach is rooted in evidence based practices, it is tailored to fit your individual goals. Together, we can collaborate on the fundamental aspects of therapeutic work such as root causes of emotional struggles, providing necessary tools for understanding one’s innate traits + nervous system, and building healthier relationships.
Center for Therapeutic Services-Crystal Lake
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
At Center for Therapeutic Services and Psychodiagnostics, we are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique! We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level.
At Center for Therapeutic Services and Psychodiagnostics, we are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique! We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level.
Megan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
We all experience times where we feel overwhelmed, stuck, struggle with a negative mindset, and need guidance to find new ways to cope. I encourage my clients to look at therapy as a consistent “check-up” purposefully focusing on both their mental health and overall well-being. I am an active and engaged therapist that will work with you to provide compassionate guidance, unconditional support and encouragement. I can treat teens as young as age 13, adults, and couples struggling with a vast number of issues. Let's work together to pave your new path to thriving instead of surviving one step at a time.
We all experience times where we feel overwhelmed, stuck, struggle with a negative mindset, and need guidance to find new ways to cope. I encourage my clients to look at therapy as a consistent “check-up” purposefully focusing on both their mental health and overall well-being. I am an active and engaged therapist that will work with you to provide compassionate guidance, unconditional support and encouragement. I can treat teens as young as age 13, adults, and couples struggling with a vast number of issues. Let's work together to pave your new path to thriving instead of surviving one step at a time.
Lisa Marie Dydo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, QMHP, CTMH, CDVP
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
My specialization is focused on DBT and ACT, empowering, empirically based psychotherapy approaches that assist clients of all ages in meeting therapeutic goals in ways that are tangible and measurable while validating the client experience. DBT recognizes emotion as a valid response to experience, perceived or otherwise, with a focus on the development of skills that improve function and well-being. DBT skills include Mindfulness; Emotion Regulation; Distress Tolerance; and Interpersonal Effectiveness. ACT focuses on increasing mental flexibility and resilience through acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior-change strategies.
My specialization is focused on DBT and ACT, empowering, empirically based psychotherapy approaches that assist clients of all ages in meeting therapeutic goals in ways that are tangible and measurable while validating the client experience. DBT recognizes emotion as a valid response to experience, perceived or otherwise, with a focus on the development of skills that improve function and well-being. DBT skills include Mindfulness; Emotion Regulation; Distress Tolerance; and Interpersonal Effectiveness. ACT focuses on increasing mental flexibility and resilience through acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior-change strategies.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.