Therapists in Golf, IL

My clients are people from a variety of backgrounds. They often seek me out due to overwhelming problems/conflict in their personal lives and their workplaces. At times they may experience feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, anger. rejection, and low self-esteem, but they want to get better and be happier. As a therapist, I see clients through challenging times and adverse situations. I offer confidentiality and interactive problem-solving, and I help clients learn to use cognitive messaging to promote inner peace and harmony with others.

Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or self-esteem? Or are you having a hard time committing to relationships and tasks? I am committed to working with you as you navigate challenges that keep you from experiencing a full and happy life. I enjoy working with people of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and specializing in working with individuals struggling with anxiety . depression . substance abuse . trauma . and self-esteem, as well as with couples seeking to improve communication and learn conflict resolution skills. I strive to foster a strong and safe therapeutic relationship by meeting you where you are.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. I specialize in helping people explore: how their relationships and life experiences impact the way that that they see and value themselves; the relationship between stress, physical health, and emotional well-being; and our perception of community, and how we make connections within these groups.

I am accepting New Patients! In-network with Aetna, BCBS/Anthem, Cigna, and UHC/Optum. We'll schedule a free phone consult to see if we are a good fit to work together. It can be difficult to navigate personal change, loss, life transitions or maintaining motivation... Looking at you: new college student, new parent, caregiver for aging family or person transitioning children out of the home. Are you feeling stressed or stretched thin? This can look like depression, anxiety, procrastination or feeling overwhelmed. We can work on that together! There are always strengths in each person's situation that we can build on and maximize.

Founder of the Holistic Therapy Institute, Dr. Cynthia Yesko is an intuitive counselor & educator with the privilege of helping clients rework old stress and trauma patterns that can interfere with health and wellness into more updated patterns that help to navigate ordinary stressors and extraordinary challenges. She uses techniques such as music therapy (Dr. Porges' Safe & Sound Protocol), meditation, mindfulness, progressive relaxation, guided imagery, deep breathing, & Reiki to help reset the body’s natural relaxation response. In a regulated, state, solutions tend to present themselves and positive changes are abundant.

Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? And no matter how hard you try to meet everyone’s expectations it always seems like it’s never enough? On top of all of this, you're not sleeping, eating, or taking care of yourself the way you should? If this sounds like you, then you might need a safe space to unwind, explore solutions, and restructure your life for the better. If you are finally ready to put your needs first and live a life that pleases you as much as it pleases others, I am willing to do everything in my power to help you achieve this and so much more!

As a Latina, I understand the importance of culturally competent therapy, as well as the battles that the Latino community faces in society and stigma towards mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for me to understand your culture and diversity factors to have a better sense of who you are as a person in hopes that together we can explore ways in which I can help you reach your therapy goals. Throughout my years of practice, I have seen how different issues and symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress can weigh a person down; and obstruct the individual's ability to deal with the present moment.

My name is Zach Wittmann, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I work with adults and specialize in helping those who are dealing with high levels of stress, relationship/work/family issues, and generally feeling stuck. Many of my clients tend to be between the ages of 25-45 who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and life transitions.

Congratulations! You are looking into therapy and contemplating making changes in your life. Effective counseling not only can change the mind but can change the brain as well. Counseling can support the building of new neuron connections! Researchers discovered that the human brain has the ability to change throughout an individual’s life. That process is called “neuroplasticity,” Neuroplasticity can be affected by life experiences, genes, and by behavior as well as thought patterns. I can assist you in exploring what led you here and how to make changes to feel better.

Trauma is an adverse emotional, mental, and physical reaction that individuals encounter when confronted with negative experiences such as abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, emotional/psychological harm, neglect, disaster, terrorism, and war. In some cases, when trauma has occurred during early developmental stages, a person can experience complex trauma, which can result in severe posttraumatic stress disorder (e.g., intrusive memories, images, thoughts, dreams), including emotional dysregulation, acute depression, anxiety, dissociation/numbness, relational problems, and suicidal ideation.

I am Dr. Sylvia Kobe, and I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist. My associate Dr. Mary-Zitta Muabe and I collaborate to cover a broad counseling spectrum. Together Dr. Muabe and I specialize in marriage, family therapy, and spiritual maturity. We also work with teens, young adults, and individuals battling anxiety, depression, or struggles to cope with every-life issues. We believe in empowering our clients, encouraging them to see that life is all about second chances, and with the right kind of intervention, the best is yet to come.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, and/or stressed in your life? Are you looking to find inner peace and strength within yourself? If this sounds like you, I would like to help guide you on that journey of relieving your worries and making positive changes in your life.

I have over 20 years of experience with a special focus on working with depression, anxiety, couples, family difficulties, career counseling, college planning, and work-related problems. I am a certified Cook County divorce mediator and trauma professional. Also, I specialize in conducting cognitive impairment tests and evaluations for older people regarding decision-making capacity and advance directives such as the living will, medical power of attorney, and Do Not Resuscitate orders(DNR).

Each of us are navigating our own personal journeys, with challenges along the way. We make connections each day through our successes and struggles, where it is important to remember that we are not alone. You can overcome barriers, feel a true sense of belonging, relieve worry and stress, increase joy, and know yourself on a deeper level as you achieve more than you thought possible. I am passionate about helping you make lasting improvements using your unique talents to create the life that you desire as we uncover your personal definition of success.

I take pride in assisting families with children who are struggling at home and school. I have years of experience engaging a diverse family and youth population with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems including but not limited to autism, ADD, defiance (ODD), antisocial behavior, suicidality, trauma, and familial conflict. Such families need special assistance and support that I as a professional offer. Therapy can help decrease problem behaviors, reduce family conflict, and strengthen family bonds.

I collaborate with adults in individual and relationship counseling. Typical issues we work on together are depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, ACOA issues, stress, men's issues, and if it a specific client request - spirituality concerns. I offer Wednesday, Friday and Saturday appointments by telehealth exclusively. Due to the convenience and popularity of telehealth, I hold all sessions via telehealth and no longer offer in-person office sessions.

Ashley N Wofford, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults in several different specialty areas, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and stress management. She obtained her master's degree in social work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and has been practicing for over a decade. While she utilizes an eclectic approach in therapy to tailor treatment to match each client's needs. Therapy styles include but are not limited to solution-focused therapy, EMDR, strengths-based, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Have you noticed that there are many people in your family who keep secrets or struggle with expressing emotions? Have you noticed that you have similar traits or even health issues similar to older family members? This is intergenerational trauma. The way emotions are handled, health struggles and even stress can be passed down to younger generations. The Self Inside is the space for black women to heal from intergenerational trauma so they can not only change their life but the lives of future generations.

I support children, teens, adults, couples, and families on their journey through a holistic lens, while looking at the “whole person".  I am passionate about supporting those struggling with anxiety, anxiety related disorders (social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem, body image, body dysmorphic disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, life transitions (school, motherhood, friendship, family, marriage, divorce, career, etc), relational difficulties, stress management, communication skills, chronic illness, and trauma.