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Today is April 7, 2025
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Cook , IL
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Are you feeling exhausted with always trying to hold it together? Life feels hard sometimes. The idea of therapy can be a bit scary, but its part of the journey towards feeling better and supporting you and your family differently. Balancing schedules, taking care of everyone but yourself, I get it! Sometimes there can be a lot to talk about, much to unpack. Perhaps you are experiencing parenting challenges, relationship difficulties or in the middle of a life transition. Finding a comforting space to talk about all the emotions can be tremendously beneficial. Most of my clients work in helping fields. They often struggle with feeling hypervigilant or anxious on a regular basis. Trying to balance that energy at work while finding connection with your family is overwhelming and very confusing at times. We will utilize various therapy modalities to reach your therapeutic goals. We deserve to enjoy life, not just endure it. Lets create the life you want! Visit my website, I can help. https://www.alhcounseling.com/
180010638 | Illinois
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You want a therapist who is more than just a good listener. Therapy should be a supportive but challenging and dynamic space that opens up new ways of relating to the world. I aim to build a relationship based on trust and honesty to help you develop new skills and uncover opportunities for agency and growth. Clients appreciate the frankness, humor, and authenticity I bring to the therapy space. I see value in deep exploration, but will balance it with attention to opportunities for action you can take now in your daily life. I see clients not as people who are "sick", but rather "stuck." I want to help you get unstuck. My clients have dealt with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loneliness, family conflict, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and sexuality concerns. Whether I am working with an individual or couple, I tend to focus on opportunities for more rewarding and authentic relationships. Contact me to set up a free 20-minute consultation call. Email is the fastest way to get in touch with me (dylan(at)transcendchicago.com). I am in Lincoln Square M-Th and Bucktown on Fridays. I currently only have weekday daytime availability.
180001294 | Illinois
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I feel that much of the work of psychotherapy takes place in the context of the relationship. To that end, I endeavor to create a safe and supportive environment within which a productive working relationship can develop. In this relationship, clients can expect a balance of empathy, respect, and gentle encouragement to do the very difficult work of healing, personal change, and growth. This approach to therapy has enabled me to work successfully with a diverse group of individuals with an array of clinical presentations. As a therapist, I have worked with individuals struggling with issues of identity and life transitions, challenges in relationships, substance abuse, mood disorders, and severe mental illness. While my conceptualization and approach to healing may vary with the needs of the client, my respectful, attentive demeanor remains the same. I bring to the therapeutic relationship, knowledge and experience cultivated through work in a variety of settings (schools, clinics, inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient private practice) in a variety of roles (clinician, diagnostician, supervisor, professor) bolstered by an appreciation for the beauty of individual differences.
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I am primarily a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) using these techniques to address clients depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I also incorporate mindfulness in my work with clients. I have been in private practice for 20 years and work from a strengths based perspective. I believe in each clients ability to change and I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals. Janelle DiMichele, LCSW & Associates, LLC is a group practice with several therapists who specialize in a variety of clinical issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, couples issues, grief/loss and many other life challenges. You will be matched with the therapist that can best meet your specific needs. I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
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I believe in taking a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach to therapy. I truly believe that you are the expert of your experience and I am here to help as a coach and support you in reaching your goals. I have training in evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT and ERP to help support you with tools to make meaningful changes in your life. I also have over five years of working in behavioral health and higher levels of care with a diverse client population ranging from children to adults and including communities of color, immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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My therapeutic focus includes transitions in late adolescence and adulthood, single incident and relational trauma, navigating divorce and post-divorce relationships, and the anxiety and distress that accompany these experiences. I also help mothers and fathers navigate the difficult job of raising children, from infancy through young adulthood, in all types of family configurations. Together, with compassion, we can understand the origins of your distress, what keeps it present in your life, and what changes need to be made to let it go. Our work together may involve exploring past relationships and events to understand their impact on your present life, examining how behaviors you may have developed to help you cope at one point in your life, may no longer be serving you, and developing new ways of coping. In addition to using talk therapy, I'm a certified EMDR therapist. EMDR is a highly effective treatment for trauma that can also help those feeling stuck after trying talk therapy to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am also trained as a yoga instructor and divorce mediator, and can draw on those resources when useful to you.
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I am so excited that you have decided to take this step in your journey! Choosing a therapist to work with can be stressful. My first priority in the therapeutic process is to create a safe and comfortable space that promotes self-exploration, growth, and confidence to navigate your unique life challenges. View 8 Photos Using mindful intention, radical self-acceptance, evidence-based approaches, and a little bit of humor, we will work together to identify your unique strengths, gain insight into your inner workings, and develop tools and strategies to enhance your life journey. Together, we will create a meaningful therapeutic experience to transform your life.
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**Not currently accepting new clients** I believe we are all doing the best we can; lifelong relationships, systemic influences, and personal experiences create patterns, beliefs, and vulnerabilities that are ingrained into our senses of "Self" and ways of being. We all have our own narratives - where we come from, how we got here, what we have been through, and whom we have known - and, usually, it is not something that we chose for ourselves. In therapy, with courage, intention, and curiosity, we can better understand these ways of being, weaving them together by choice to create a life worth living and relationships worth having. View 5 Photos Relationships need trust, safety, & collaboration. My goal is for our relationship to become the conduit through which growth may occur. My approach is affirmative, empathic, & non-judgmental, and is both softly direct & laced with humor. My office can be a place to unload, connect, process, or simply be – it would be a gift to inhabit that space with you. As a MFT, I work with individuals, couples, & families in meeting their therapeutic goals. My specialties include: sexual/gender/relational identity navigation; non-monogamous, polyam, interracial, & mixed-orientation relationships; sexual trauma recovery; building intimacy within couples & families; and confronting/dismantling internalized white supremacy.
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Just as there’s usually no “quick fix” in therapy, there’s no one path to healing – each person’s story needs to be recognized and honored. I strive to provide a nonjudgemental space that is not only collaborative and compassionate but also invites creativity, curiosity, and humor. I want to make our time together one where we explore your struggles and celebrate your wins. My eclectic approach includes a mix of person-centered, strengths-based, mindfulness, and trauma-informed methods. I work with adults struggling with a variety of issues, including depression and anxiety, trauma, stress, negative self-talk, perfectionism, life transitions, and stressors facing BIPOC and queer communities. Together we will explore your feelings and thoughts, connect the dots, and challenge those patterns. I’m available for individual sessions both in person and virtual, so please reach out to schedule or for a free 15-minute consultation!
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I am currently accepting client's 17 and above experiencing: anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, problematic substance use, relationship challenges and going through life transitions. I am available for individual, couple and family sessions. I have experienced working with substance use, mood disorders, trauma, family therapy and eating disorders. Many of my clients want a safe and supportive space where they can feel heard, validate and develop empowering tools based off their own strengths so that they can initiate transformational change. Everyone is deserving of peace, joy, hope and not being consumed by the burdens of life. I like to create a calm, empathetic, safe space where we work on gently challenging you. I use various therapy approaches specific to my client's needs and strengths. I believe that the client is the expert of their own experience. So, my goal in therapy to aid in developing tools and insight that empowers people to make transformational positive change. Life can sometimes feel like a wave crashing down on us, in these moments in order to keep us afloat, we need to reach out and built up the support around us. If you relate to this, there is hope and you are not alone. I invite you to reach out so we can have a conversation and hopeful continue to work together to reclaim your peace, joy, and hope.
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Whether you are looking to make a change in your life or are seeking support due to a difficult loss, I believe the decision to seek professional support is an action of both courage and strength. As your therapist, I will listen carefully to you, with respect, openness, and patience, trusting you as the expert in your own life. I work with many younger adults surrounding professional challenges, transitions to new environments, and changes in life circumstances. If you're ready to talk, I'm ready to listen. I conduct therapy from an insight-oriented perspective, and sometimes utilize EMDR, an integrative form of psychotherapy, in my work with clients. I will first seek to understand your current concerns bringing you into therapy, and then tailor my approach to your specific goals and needs.
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Are you feeling frustrated, discouraged, or uncertain in your life or relationship? Are you struggling with how to change or find relief? You are not alone. We all struggle at various times with the important relationships in our life...including the relationship with ourselves! Uncertainty and change are stressful, but with the right perspective and tools your goals, dreams, best self, and thriving relationships are all possible. I am here to offer empathy, guidance, information, insight, and support, as you tackle the challenges in front of you. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist trained at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families, and bring a relational perspective to all of my work. My integrative training and approach allows me to custom-fit therapy to your specific needs and goals, giving you the best chance to succeed. The first step to making change is often the hardest, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I consider it a privilege to share in your dreams, and help you create the life and relationships you desire. I will honor your trust by responding promptly, answering any questions you have, and providing a safe and secure place for you to grow.
Accepting New Clients
Oliver M. Williams, Ph.D, LCSW, CHLC, CQMT Oliver M. Williams is a high energy behavioral health professional having served in the private and public human service arena for four decades. In working with individuals, groups and organizations, his approach includes a blending of evidence based western clinical strategies as well as eastern healing traditions, humanistic science, universal law and spiritual principles. Dr. Williams is: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Indiana Certified as a holistic life coach Ordained as an Interfaith Minister Author of two books: Miraculous Creating and Happy New You…! Holds doctorates in humanistic science, life coaching, and energy healing practices Certified Qigong Master Teacher Certified in Chair Yoga Professional Entertainer Has a popular blog site www.doctorofthespirit.com
Illinois And Indiana
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Penny McGrath LCPC LLC is a Chicagoland-based counseling services center that works with child, adolescent, and adult individuals using a mindfulness based approach that aligns with neuroscientific principles. Penny is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Illinois. She is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Clinician-Level 1 (CMC-1). She has extensive experience working with anxiety from a neuroscientific point of view as well as a mindfulness-based perspective. Penny sees her role as a therapist to “widen the lens” of the perspective her clients are currently using to view their difficulties. She believes the distress that causes one to seek therapy may be the result of conditioned responses of focusing on what has happened in the past or focusing on what could happen in the future, rather than the present moment.
071010354 | Illinois
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The client who understands that making the choice to begin therapy is a courageous and necessary step towards wellness may benefit the most from my services. Your choice demonstrates an interest to learn more about yourself, perhaps in a new light in order to live in a way that is meaningful and more comfortable than now. My areas of interest include: Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem, Stress Management, Anxiety Disorders/Phobias, Grief/Loss, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Terminal/Chronic Illness, and Women's Issues In addition to psychodynamic components essential to therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides an effective framework for people new to therapy. CBT is a model which postulates that our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us which have been shaped by our thoughts,feelings, actions, and experiences influence each other. As areas of insight are developed through individual therapy, new skills are developed and learned to provide short and long term relief. Whatever you may be experiencing at this moment can help to develop self awareness, perceptions and welcomed changes. Please email rebeccafritzlcsw@gmail to set up an initial session as voicemail is checked infrequently.
149015245 | Illinois
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Anxious and exhausted from being there for everyone else? Have you ever thought that YOU are the one that needs support and strategies to keep going? Parenting, parenting through or after divorce, caring for parents, and/or loving someone with addictions, these are all tough situations to cope with. Caregivers need care too! Online therapy offers a hassle-free way for you to acquire relaxation tools. Get help learning how to better balance roles and making your life to be about YOUR needs too. Build better boundaries. Live, face to face psychotherapy with a compassionate experienced psychologist can be a good option for you. I offer experienced, compassionate and effective ONLINE psychotherapy. No driving, traffic or parking stress to drain your time. My areas of experience include: grief, anxiety & depression. I've also worked a lot with people who love addicts/substance abusers and other caregivers who can sometimes deplete themselves. I'm here if you reach out. I've helped people with similar difficulties. We'll start with free phone call and or a video chat to get a sense if we're "a good fit" and we'll set our goals. Many issues can be managed in about 6-7 sessions. More complicated problems take more time. Begin taking the path to better boundaries and self-care.
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I offer a warmly collaborative, open, and at times, gently challenging approach to help you enhance your quality of life. My clients are busy, driven adults who feel "stuck" in their relationships and careers, and disconnected from themselves and others who matter most. Many report experiencing anxiety in various forms, imposter syndrome, excessive worry, and burnout. Since 2013, I have compassionately guided clients toward a higher sense of fulfillment, well-being, and overall functioning. Using integrative clinical approaches tailored to your specific needs, I will partner with you to create positive change. Through our therapeutic relationship, you will gain personal insight, identify and change problematic patterns, and use deepened self-awareness to improve your relationship with yourself and others. I enjoy working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, with a focus on Asian/South Asian clients and first-generation/children of immigrants. I realize that therapist bios and profiles may seem similar and that the process of searching for a therapist can be daunting. Therefore, I prefer to make myself available for a free initial consultation, to answer any questions you may have and provide a better sense of how our work together will feel. Flexible daytime appointments available Monday-Friday.
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Sometimes life goes awry: dreams don't work out, relationships change, tragedy strikes. Other times, things are going well and we want to continue the progress. Regardless of what's brought you here, therapy can be a great way to help. The foundation of my work is trust; I want to ensure you feel safe and comfortable in therapy. Since 2007, I've practiced in many different environments and helped thousands of patients work toward their goals. I'm cross-trained in several fields and have worked in outpatient, inpatient, and emergent settings with a variety of populations including pediatric, adolescent, and adult. View 4 Photos While I'm a generalist and experienced in working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, I specialize in working with people who are misunderstood: the LGBTQ communities, people impacted by HIV, and people in Recovery. My approach is tailored to each patient and looks at the whole person by integrating different theories and approaches.
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