Therapists in Tinley Park, IL

When life becomes unfocused, or the weight of stress too much to carry, it is the resilient who seek clarity and work to better distribute the weight. It is the evolutionary elite who are able to view change and stress as an opportunity for growth and adaptation.

Life throws all sorts of curveballs at us. There are times when we feel like things are getting to be “too much”. Does this make you stressed, or not feel like yourself? Are you finding waiting list after waiting list? I’m here to tell you that you are not alone in this! Situations can arise leaving us with many unanswered questions. Let me help you gain some understanding of yourself! I currently offer telehealth appointments only to provide therapy in the comfort of your own home.

I believe that we are not defined by our darkest moments or a point in a time, but rather by the ways we choose to overcome them. When you're ready, we'll unpack your history or past traumas, exploring how and why you're currently struggling, embrace difficult emotions, and empower you to make change outside of our sessions. You won't find homework or a specific agenda with no room for conversation, or a cold and rigid presence from me. Although therapy can be hard and bring up many feelings, there will always be time to celebrate your wins and laugh about about the everyday, humorous parts of our lives.

With supportive guidance and a safe therapeutic environment, we can help you overcome the struggles of everyday life. Together, we will develop a customized treatment plan to achieve your personal goals. We specialize in treating a wide range of symptoms and diagnoses. Our clinicians see parents, toddlers, children, adolescents and adults. We offer unique services for students and professionals to accommodate their scheduling needs. We also provide support for adults who are preparing for pre-retirement or early retirement.

Being vulnerable and opening up is not easy, and takes bravery to even be looking at my profile. You are taking a courageous step forward in your healing process, and I believe that it's an honor to be on the journey with you. As a therapist, I blend multiple treatment approaches in a way that will bring about the best change for you. I have years of experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and every day stressors. I believe my approach often helps people process their struggles out loud and gives them new perspectives to consider.

I believe that all people have the potential to overcome whatever obstacles are in their life path, and our relationship is very important in helping you overcome those obstacles. So with that in mind, I will initially spend time just getting to know you and helping you feel comfortable and understood. You can expect a compassionate listener who will help you express issues that sometimes are uncomfortable to talk about. I will also help you establish goals for our work together that will be clear from the beginning of your treatment until the end.

We have all had that feeling of being stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how things might turn out. It could be something from our past, something from our current daily lives, or something about the unknown future that is giving us that feeling. All we want is to move forward. I’m here to work with you on building your existing strengths and learning the skills needed to overcome those feelings and challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and offer affordable Online Therapy charging unbelievably low professional fee to reach out to those who, due to their unique personal and financial limitations, are unable to seek expensive face-to-face psychotherapy treatment. The Online Therapy option has finally made it possible for you to seek treatment from the comfort of your own home or office and not to worry about traffic, travel time, or sitting in therapist's waiting room and, most of all, its a highly effective mode of treatment where you feel more at ease in the therapeutic process.

Feeling overwhelmed? Peace of mind is a holistic approach, a balance of mind, body and spirit. I am a clinician that facilitates therapy with emphasis on this philosophy. My dual career as counselor and psychology professor demands that I know all of the newest research and evidenced based treatments. I specialize in Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders including Depression, boundary setting, unhealthy relationship "detox", childhood trauma/ inner child work, CPTSD, survivors of abuse, narcissistic abuse, and divorce. I am vested to help you develop the ultimate self care plan to achieve your very best version of yourself!

We are all very capable of being happy. Sometimes loss, our environment or trauma can impact us to the point where we are no longer healthy or happy. I believe that we can be the healthiest version of ourselves with unconditional support. I love to empower my clients and give them the tools to improve their quality of life. I believe that we all struggle in life; being human is not a easy feat for many of us. I myself have struggled with many of the issues I specialize in, so I will do my best to get the core and to help you to heal yourself by strengthening your skills but will also do so with a very empathetic understanding.

My clients include individual adults, couples, families, and groups. During my years in the counseling field I've worked with depression, anxiety, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, self-harm, addictions, dissociative disorders, men's and women's issues, codepedency, communication, infidelity, grief and loss, boundaries, divorce, parenting, marital problems, eating disorders, life transitions, adjustment difficulties, and many other issues.

I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

We all want to be healthier versions of ourselves and improve our overall wellbeing. Most of the time we tend to concentrate only on focusing on our physical health. While this is important it's not the only component of well-being we should be improving. To achieve lasting health we need to understand the importance of the body, mind and soul and how they work together to build our overall wellbeing. A healthy body keeps you well and active, a healthy mind keeps you focused and engaged, a healthy soul keeps you fulfilled and content.

Anxiety and OCD can be overwhelming and create barriers to how you live your life. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure based treatment (ERP), we will work together help you to face those fears and reduce the behaviors that are getting in the way of your life. Treatment is structured, incremental, and results-oriented, which helps to facilitate practice and observe progress more quickly, so you can live your most fulfilling life.

I seek to work with clients who have experiences with trauma and abuse, having seen firsthand how devastating the untreated symptoms of trauma can be on a person's functioning with family, in the workplace and within communities. These symptoms include panic attacks, anxiety, depression, PTSD and can often lead to disabling substance use disorders among other issues. These clients seek to understand why they cannot manage their emotions and have often normalized their abusive experiences, so they do not see why they are struggling to function as easily as they perceive others to be doing.

Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Life is full of changes. At times the changes are unexpected and difficult to manage. At other times the change is not happening fast enough or the direction is not clear. Therapy can be the catalyst that redirects and improves the course of your life. Your story is unique. Together we will explore what is holding you back and find the tools that are effective for you.