Therapists in Northbrook, IL

Do you feel that anxiety, stress and panic are taking a toll on you body and the mind? My approach to therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore and heal the difficult and painful issues that are showing up in your life. Together we will move beyond problem-solving into releasing the mistaken beliefs and core unresolved issues behind your symptoms. My body-centered and mindfulness approach allows me to work directly with your nervous system to address symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, and irrational fears as well as feeling stuck, depressed and unavailable or unresponsive to life and relationships.

Hello and welcome to my profile! I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2005 and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. I enjoy working with patients to foster personal growth and to help them feel more empowered to overcome life struggles. Our goal working together is to help you gain insight for the future, so you can lead a more fulfilling life. My clinical interests and experience include working with eating and body image struggles, trauma, fertility/pregnancy, and relationship issues, but I also have experiences working with life transitions, depression and anxiety.

Life can be wonderful, but it can also be messy, demanding, stressful and overwhelming at times. Julia’s work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is about helping others develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives. She works from an integrative framework which encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Strengths-Based perspectives. She focuses on helping each client learn new tools to thrive and feel empowered to build upon their own unique strengths in order to reach their goals for a happy and healthy present and future.

Farah helps clients feel connected and safe - she strives to create a foundational sense of peace in all her clients. With goals and new perspective, she helps clients also establish boundaries and new ways of being with factors that harbor negativity. She views the therapeutic relationship as a space to model and practice building healthy relationships in real time, while also figuring out ways to improve day-to-day relationships with others and the world around them. Communication issues, trauma, gaslighting, attachment concerns, general stress are all thing Farah helps clients work through for more fulfilling life experiences.

Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or anxious? Do you or your child need help to improve confidence, make new friends, or cope with your current life circumstances? Are you going through a life transition (starting high school, going to college, having a baby, getting married, divorce, etc) and would like extra support? I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, adults, new moms/moms, & families who are working through a life transition (school, family, friendship), anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, poor communication skills, relational struggles, family conflict, and difficulty connecting and making friends.

Are you ready to take control of your life? Change can be scary, particularly when other forces are bringing you down. Sometimes you wonder if you can truly get out of bad situations or wonder how to even begin the process. Well, it turns out you already have!! By starting your search for a therapist, you have taken the first step to achieve freedom from whatever is holding you back. As an experienced licensed clinician, I would like to have the opportunity to help you take the next step and the one after, so that you can become truly free and happy.

As you seek help for yourself or someone you care about; I'm here to help. Together, we can make your life easier. Whether overwhelmed, navigating challenges or positioning for a promotion -- I will stay with you as we find your way through.

My professional services are dedicated to creating a safe space for individuals, couples and families to make changes in their lives. I bring a balance of open-hearted listening, practical counsel and a deep belief that each person holds clear and meaningful answers within themselves. In my counseling practice, I work collaboratively with you to access that inner wisdom in a respectful and focused manner. I aspire to help you create a life in which you and your loved ones can thrive.

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.

I bring a combined experience of over 30 years which began in the health field as an Intensive Care nurse. I have worked in gerontology, with youth and family services, addiction counseling and eating disorders recovery. Along with my husband of 33 years, we owned and operated a holistic pharmacy in Chicago. I have extensive experience working as a client advocate for persons dealing with chronic illness and pain as well as counsel and advocate for survivors of sexual assault. My focus and specialty turned toward couples counseling after seeking support for my own marriage utilizing the Gottman Method approach. I believe that

We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.

I am passionate about helping individuals work towards personal growth and increased satisfaction with life. I believe in a collaborative approach, that meets clients where they are at, and using compassion, respect, and humor to develop a therapeutic relationship. Using a nonjudgmental approach to help individuals more clearly see the habits of the mind that create unnecessary suffering and offer strategies to reduce their negative effect. Utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness I help client's learn skills to increase understanding of thinking and behavior patterns, and learn coping strategies for emotion regulation, stress management, communication, problem solving, and relaxation.

I prioritize empowerment, growth, & collaboration to support youth and adults. I am passionate and skilled in working with children, adolescences, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I create a safe space for each client to explore themselves and their place in the world around them. I use an integrative approach to therapy in order to cultivate and support each client’s individual needs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood dysregulation, adjustment, trauma, identity, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, child development, behavior problems, social skills, family planning, & life changes

Through a collaborative approach I work with my clients on their journey toward healing and wellness. I aim to foster a therapeutic and safe space for clients to express their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. I aid and encourage clients in becoming responsible, self-aware, independent, and confident. I aim to help my clients in becoming the best version of themselves by working through challenges and identifying strengths. Together we will work through trauma, struggles, daily life, and successes.

When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.

Pain and hardship are a universal and inescapable part of life. However, confronting our challenges and fears can provide the opportunity for self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation. I deeply respect the strength and courage required to seek counseling and believe that developing a trusting, authentic relationship with my clients creates the foundation of therapy. I endeavor to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which I help clients harness strengths, build new skills, and create a path for personal growth and insight.

For over 20 plus years, I have enjoyed working with teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict and body image. I recognize it can feel overwhelming to reach out and find a therapist ‘who is a good fit.’ I am happy to provide a complimentary consultation as it is super important to feel enough of a connection to begin the process. I am a very supportive and empathetic therapist. I want to help you learn how to be kind to yourself and validate yourself. I was trained at the University of Michigan and have over ten years on staff at Lurie Children’s outpatient psychiatry.

Many of my clients present really well, seem completely put together, and their problems are not immediately apparent to others. Regardless, they have a sense that something is missing or something needs to change. I don't practice from a distance; I bring my whole self into the room in a warm, honest, and supportive way. Whether our engagement is brief and focused, or long-term and in-depth, together we'll identify what gets in the way of your happiness and work collaboratively to achieve your goals.

I treat clients aged 18 (high school graduated) and up. I work best with clients who are ready to invest in meaningful change through a collaborative and thoughtful process. We all face challenges, and need support along the way. My process involves identification of intentions and values that support small gains in the moment that result in the achievement of larger goals over time. I start with a detailed assessment. Together we will create a treatment plan that is designed to help the client observe and experience the changes both large and small.