I specialize in working with individuals of all ages with all types of anxiety (including social anxiety, selective mutism, and separation anxiety), OCD, phobias, hair pulling/skin picking, and hoarding. I also work with a lot of children with emotional and behavioral issues. When working with young children, I frequently have parents in the session with their child. Parent coaching is also available when working with families. The therapy I use consists of Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I help people to focus more on what is important to them and less on their worries and obsessions.

I am a professional Licensed and Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. I also hold certification in Clinical Hypnosis. I have specialized training in Solution-Oriented Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been providing clinical services since 1977. My primary focus is working with adults and older adults. I work with clients to find solutions to their concerns. Sometimes solutions are making changes and at other times, it may mean understanding yourself or accepting your life situation. Therapy is a collaborative process focused on reaching your goals and purpose. I have been married since 1978 to my wife, Nancy, who is a Special Educator and a Vision Therapist. We have two adult children, Michelle, who is married and has two children and works as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, and Daniel who is married and is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private group practice at Brightland Health in Chicago.

Please call or email to see if working with me would be the right fit for you. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, seeing individual adults, couples, and adolescents who are struggling with a range of problems in daily living. Presently I offer telehealth appointments only; usually I work from two offices, one located in downtown Evanston and the other in south Libertyville, IL.

My client-centered style of therapy is to understand your problem, your efforts to change and to help you get to a place of stability and self-respect. For the last 30 years, I have helped individuals improve their work life, decrease stress,and improve personal and work relationships. I have assisted them in examining and realizing more self-satisfying solutions. I have helped corporate executives deal with personal relationships and conflicts, assisted business managers in dealing with excessive workloads and unyielding demands from their supervisors, and have helped front-line staff cope with overwhelming workplace stress which has compromised their health and well-being. My style is attentive, supportive and active and is informed by numerous theoretical approaches. My expertise is in relieving stress in life and relationships, and I have helped many clients improve their well-being and improve life, love and work.

The Personal Development Group (thePDG) is a collective of licensed therapists with a diverse range of specialties and experience. If you are considering therapy to increase balance and happiness in your life, we hope that you take the next step and actually call someone today. We would be happy to speak with you to answer any questions, or address any concerns, that you might have about starting therapy - no matter who you decide is the right person for your situation. Getting the right match for you is an important part of the process and The Personal Development Group would like to help. The PDG currently has 3 locations: 3322 North Ashland (Chicago, IL) 431 West North Ave. (Chicago, IL) 708 Church St. (Evanston, IL). We offer both evening and weekend hours at these locations.

My clinical work has focused on providing service for adults with an emphasis on individuals with chronic health conditions such as chronic pain and cancer; as well as healthy individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. I tend to intergrate a variety of skills based approaches into my therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, biofeedback, and neurofeedback. When I work with clients, I create a collaborative environment where you are working together to find your strengths, build new skills, and return to coping methods that have been under utilized. My goal is to help my clients develop confidence in themselves as they continue to live and move forward. My view of a successful therapy is when a client has learned the tools to the best of their ability and feels confident as they move forward with their life.

Experience CHANGE and RESOLUTION. You're not alone in your struggles.My purpose is to support you through crisis, and facilitate positive CHANGES in your life. In a warm, safe and empowering environment,I will help you gain a greater awareness of your choices,better understanding of present circumstances, and transform anxiety, frustration and anger into forward movement and action. My vast experience in providing relief from emotional pain and fear, healing wounds of trauma and loss, reducing stress, and mending love and family relationships will help you achieve an overall sense of well-being, balance and direction. My strength lies in helping you to overcome resentment and shame, reconnect with passion and joy, and find and define your own voice. I offer you the opportunity to achieve freedom from internal constraints, and start living more healthfully and authentically. My approach is insight-oriented and strength-based. Allow me to put fifteen years of diverse professional experience working with a wide range of people and challenges at your service.Through collaborative exploration, guidance and encouragement, you will reconnect with your internal resources of wisdom and strength and attain your personal goals. Take intiative and call me now.

My clinical and research interests include individual therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, health psychology, behavioral medicine, interdisciplinary treatment of chronic pain, and treatment of individuals with health issues, and psychological support of individuals with vision loss. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with chronic pain, headaches, stress, and anxiety. I tailor my approach to each individual and use integrative therapeutic techniques focused on the individual, with a focus on the therapy relationship while building skills including cognitive behavioral techniques, relaxation training, and biofeedback.

Experience CHANGE and RESOLUTION. You're not alone in your struggles.My purpose is to support you through crisis, and facilitate positive CHANGES in your life. In a warm, safe and empowering environment,I will help you gain a greater awareness of your choices,better understanding of present circumstances, and transform anxiety, frustration and anger into forward movement and action. My vast experience in providing relief from emotional pain and fear, healing wounds of trauma and loss, reducing stress, and mending love and family relationships will help you achieve an overall sense of well-being, balance and direction. My strength lies in helping you to overcome resentment and shame, reconnect with passion and joy, and find and define your own voice. I offer you the opportunity to achieve freedom from internal constraints, and start living more healthfully and authentically. My approach is insight-oriented and strength-based. Allow me to put fifteen years of diverse professional experience working with a wide range of people and challenges at your service.Through collaborative exploration, guidance and encouragement, you will reconnect with your internal resources of wisdom and strength and attain your personal goals. Take intiative and call me now.

Solutions Not Problems! Are you feeling that your emotions, work or your relationships are slipping out of your control? Your problems may have been bothering you for a long time and you feel it’s time to do something about it. Counseling can help. Believe it or not, your life doesn’t have to be such a struggle. In a supportive, nurturing environment I can help you to begin to understand what is making you unhappy, focus on defining the changes you want and set about making them a reality. If you are not able to come in to my office I can provide telephone or online counseling to make therapy more convenient for you. Women can face many emotional challenges throughout their life. By using solution-driven therapy I help women make changes in their lives by developing solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Together we work on you looking after YOU so you can start enjoying your life again. Through many years of experience I have found that when women first come in they often need help to gain back control in their life. Simple Steps To Improve Your Mood Simple Steps To Overcome Emotional Eating How To Stop Arguing With Your Child Guide To Pregnancy & Postpartum Stress, Anxiety & Depression Pregnancy & Postpartum Depression Screening Tool

I provide individual, couples and family therapy as well as consultation to other professionals. Specialties include addictions and trauma work. I am EMDR certified. I treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems and life transitions. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is a very important part of the therapy. You will find my style to be open and non-judgemental. My role is to help the client gain a deeper understanding of themselves, what motivates their behaviors and how he/she can bring about the desired changes.

My approach to therapy is to at first listen to and understand the issues that are most important to you. Your feelings are valid, and I want to understand you and the concerns that you have. My role is to guide you in finding new solutions to problems, new ways in which to view issues, and to increase the possible options about how to address your concerns. I believe that therapy is a partnership. We can work together to identify what is concerning you, what you want to change, and to set realistic goals. We can discuss a time frame for therapy. Some people want short-term specific goal oriented therapy. You might need to address something that is currently occurring that is very troublesome. There may be specific life issues or problems that you are experiencing for which you want relief or to become unstuck. Some of these issues might be related to family, marital, or other relationship problems, anxiety, grief, employment, or other life issues and stressors. You may want longer-term therapy. Perhaps you are looking for support in managing and coping with a chronic medical condition, pain, mental health issues, a loss, trauma, or alcohol and substance abuse. Whatever your issues and concerns, we can work together to meet your specific needs. I wish to offer you a safe, quiet, pleasant atmosphere in which to discuss your personal concerns. All information discussed is kept strictly confidential under the State of Illinois and Federal HIPAA Laws. Feel free to contact me with your questions and to further inquire about whether I am the right therapist for you.

Would you like to: Grow and heal as an individual? Learn how to understand, make sense of and enhance your current relationships? Let go of past difficulties and patterns that continue to overshadow your life? If so,help is here. I have worked with people who experience a variety of emotional issues. Most commonly, people I see suffer from depression and/or anxiety. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to allow for exploration, insight, and emotional growth. The pace of treatment is set by you and together we will overcome obstacles that stand in your way.

Direct,” “empathic,” “non-judgmental,” and “gentle” is how clients describe my approach. With respect, care, and guidance toward empowerment, my expertise is working with couples and families navigating relationship obstacles, adult/child survivors of sexual abuse, LGBTQ clients, women of color, South-Asian clients, and a variety of clients from all walks of life, struggling with a multitude of life challenges. I believe that trust and comfort are the foundation of each client/practitioner relationship. This journey, which begins with what I know as a very difficult first step, is about you. Right here and now, is your chance to begin to enjoy a life that is more satisfying. Throughout this journey, I remain 100% present with you as a facilitator and guide, starting with respect and compassion for your unique experiences through the achievement of your specific goals. In my 15+-years in practice, I have been committed to working with people from a variety of ethnic groups, socio-economic conditions, and life situations, families and couples. I recently completed Gottman Level 1 training which relies on the most intensive and long-term study of why marriages succeed or fail. I have also found that in addition to couples therapy, family therapy is an important component to my work with clients and I have seen very effective results in my practice in bridging the relationship gaps between family members. I also work with individuals struggling with cross-cultural issues, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual trauma, infertility, and other issues related to how mental health impacts the physical self. My intention in work and life is to make a difference in the lives of others and ultimately a difference in the world. I love what I do and there is nothing that I teach clients that I don't already incorporate in my life. My gifts include compassion, keen intuition, humor and humility because I believe that all of these are essential to promote growth and change. I’ve worked in the field of mental health for over twenty years and have learned so much from my clients, and continue to do so every day. What I have learned from the myriad of experiences is that each of life's challenges, every obstacle in our lives, is an opportunity for growth. My clients bring me profound joy, and they make me feel alive. I celebrate their success as it were my own and guide them through those difficult transitions with compassion and dignity. My practice was established in 1998 and had been responsible for providing outstanding psychological services ever since. My clients particularly value the one on one attention and care that I give them during the psychological process. When you love what you do like I do, the journey toward helping clients transform is a wonderful one.

Ballis and Associates Therapy Services began in the Roger's Park neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois to serve diverse residents. The company seeks to serve the individual and family therapy needs of this multicultural area. Individual, families, children, and adolescents are welcome. The office offers a comfortable atmosphere with an individual therapy room and activity room in the reach of people in the Evanston and Rogers Park areas. Clients can also be seen in their homes, if requested ahead of time. We're a walking distance to Red line and Howard area station. We have experience treating Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, behavioral difficulties, depression, life changes, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, Aspergers, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Dr. Ditchek provides psychotherapy to adults, children, and adolescents. Dr. Ditchek also conducts psychological evaluations to assess for ADD/ADHD and assists with securing accommodations for children at school. Areas of expertise also include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, women's issues, trauma, grief and loss, and parent/child conflict. Dr. Ditchek has been in private practice since 1998. She uses a collaborative approach with her patients, forming treatment goals that are attainable. Dr. Ditchek is well versed in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-Oriented Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, and Individual Therapy. Dr. Ditchek also accepts Medicare.

Are you feeling tired, having difficult keeping up with your daily routine, or emotionally drained? Have you been feeling anxious, fearful, sad, or angry? Perhaps you are having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships or in your workplace? Deciding to manage your emotional wellness can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. Acknowledge your courage in taking the first step by searching for a therapist. My goal is to help you manage any challenges in your life, explore treatment options, and assist you in achieving your goals. I use a goal directed approach to help you utilize your innate strengths to increase your emotional well-being. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions, couples struggling with communication or relationship issues, and families that are looking for guidance in understanding family dynamics and achieving balance.

Well-respected group practice serving Metro Chicago since 2000. Counseling, clinical social work, neuropsychological testing, child / family therapy, marital counseling, psychiatric medication management. Most insurance accepted and filed. Sliding scale fees as low as $30 per 60 min. office visit.

My clinical and research interests include individual therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, health psychology, behavioral medicine, interdisciplinary treatment of chronic pain, and treatment of individuals with health issues, and psychological support of individuals with vision loss. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with chronic pain, headaches, stress, and anxiety. I tailor my approach to each individual and use integrative therapeutic techniques focused on the individual, with a focus on the therapy relationship while building skills including cognitive behavioral techniques, relaxation training, and biofeedback.

Seeking the support of a therapist is a positive step toward actively addressing and resolving emotions and situations that are troubling you. Many of my clients start therapy because they are feeling anxious or depressed, burdened by relationship sturggles, or stressed by life's demands. Others use the therapy experience as a way to maximize personal happiness and explore self-improvement. No matter what you may be feeling, please know that you do have the power to change your behavior patterns, the way you think about challenges, how you respond in relationships, and how you care for yourself. It's my honor to guide people in this process. The biggest predictor of success in therapy is whether you feel comfortable with your therapist. My style is supportive and respectful, but also practical and action-oriented. I realize that starting therapy can feel intimidating and I place the highest priority on creating a caring, safe and confidential environment for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings. I invite you to contact me for a confidential, free phone consultation to get a sense of what I offer as a therapist.

I work with a variety of psychological issues and concerns. I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD and LGBT issues. I offer caring, respectful, and compassionate counseling to help in the healing process from a traumatic experience. Trauma can result from childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, military/war, witness to violence, car accidents etc. Whether the trauma is from early childhood or more recent, I provide a safe place to heal from the traumatic events. I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma. My style is holistic, interactive, and collaborative. I would be honored to assist you in working through and healing from your traumatic events. I also work with LGBT clients who may be struggling with the coming out process.

I work alongside individuals and families as we work together to heal their wounds and transform their lives. Using a holistic approach, I take into consideration the mind, body, and spirit, and how these elements interact and respond to the external environment. I will work with you to improve harmony among these components of the self in order to increase positive and healthy functioning in your daily life. I work to assist you in identifying your fears, negative core beliefs and values, and how they have caused dysfunctional pat terns in your current personal, professional, and spiritual lives. Through treatment, I can help with modifying your unhealthy thoughts and coping skills. I can help you discover new mindfulness and body awareness techniques that will enhance your confidence, your physical, and emotional functioning. Using a strengths-based approach, I firmly believe that regardless of what obstacles you are facing, there is always hope and opportunity for change to occur. With my extensive training and experience with childhood development, I enjoy working with families with children, new parents (couples and singles), and pregnant/expecting women. I am able to assist families going through major life transitions such as divorce, remarriage and blended families, new babies or newly adopted children, coping with a miscarriage, and infertility issues. I am also qualified and competent at working with individuals, families, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, overall stress, job-related issues, life adjustment issues, trauma, domestic violence, parenting issues, and self-esteem issues. My experience working in community mental health and with survivors of domestic violence has helped me to be highly effective at quickly assessing a situation and creating an immediate plan of action for that day to begin the process of alleviating any stress or discomfort you are experiencing. Whether you are dealing with mental illness such as bipolar, or you are just in need of someone to talk to, I am here to be a fellow traveler with you as we process and tackle the issues you are facing! Please do not hesitate to take this opportunity to improve your life and attain overall happiness. You deserve it!

Couples Therapy Associates Chicago provides solution focused marriage and couples counseling in a warm and safe environment. Our therapists work with couples from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. We specialize in helping people with relationship problems and challenges. Premartial counseling also available. GLBT friendly. As couples counselors and marriage therapists, we are committed to helping couples who may be in conflict find productive ways to move past the hurts, heal the wounds and strengthen relational bonds. We believe that when a couple enters the counseling process, they have taken the first important steps towards creating positive change for their relationship, which in turn gives love the opportunity to once again flourish and thrive. To benefit from couples therapy, it is not always necessary to attend sessions as a couple. We have found that both couples and individuals find it useful to talk with a counselor in order to discover more effective, meaningful ways of working through relationship issues. Our approach is gentle, conversational, warm and interactive. We encourage emotional sharing as a conduit to healing and growth. Offered to both individuals and couples, our therapists teach practical communication skills with the goal of helping both parties in the relationship reach a place of deeper understanding and healing. Our goal is to bring a sense of joy into your relationship and to reinforce things that are working right while helping to create change around challenge areas. We have a passion for couples counseling and offer a warm, safe, caring atmosphere that is relationship affirming. We specialize in helping couples identify patterns of behavior that may act as barriers to intimacy. All of our counselors receive ongoing training in marriage and couples therapy. If you are looking for down to earth, interactive and goal focused couples counseling for marriage therapy, you have arrived at exactly the right place.

My therapeutic approach is an integrative one. My method is based on a combination of the mind, body,emotions, and spiritual faculties. I encourage clients to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions not only verbally but also through movement and stillness.I am warm, empathic, and committed to my clients. I have a great capacity to connect from soul to soul. My therapeutic orientation is eclectic, with discussion and movement techniques play a primary role. At times, I employ The Nia and the 5 Stages of Self-Healing Techniques to help clients express their feelings through movement. The ideal client is prepared for a new journey and experience. Clients who work with me soon realize that their strength and freedom comes from within. They feel liberated from their emotional constrains and fears. Through therapy, my clients discover that "They" are the creators and drivers of their own lives. They experience emotional freedom that, in turn brings more balance in their lives. Clients achieve stress relief, improve their self-esteem and self-concept, and experience increased levels of satisfaction in their relationships. They experience an increased ability to work out conflicts in a constructive way.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just feel that life is not all you had hoped? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Having difficulty letting go of past hurts? Using sex or the internet to avoid others or painful emotions? Does it seem impossible to "get through" to your adolescent son or daughter, or even your spouse? Maybe it is time for a change. I am a warm, compassionate, and patient professional with over twelve years of experience as a therapist, professor, and supervisor who takes a holistic approach to helping clients understand and overcome their concerns. From the beginning of therapy, I will work with you to develop a relationship that feels authentic and safe so that your concerns, emotional wounds, and disappointments as well as joys, pleasures, and surprises can be meaningfully explored. Within the context of this relationship, we will work together to develop a fresh understanding of your internal world and your relationships with others. Though this process of insight is generally very helpful, I also make use of action-oriented strategies to help you make changes and learn new skills in order to meet your goals.

Do you find yourself repeatedly drawn into the same frustrating emotional patterns and relationships despite your best intentions and efforts to change? Perhaps an approach that addresses the underlying meaning of these seemingly irrational behaviors is called for. I believe that honesty about our desires, motives, and feelings is the first step in the process of growth and change. The courage to honestly face previously disowned experiences, while ultimately freeing, is not easily achieved alone, apart from a trusting relationship. It is my privilege to create a safe context for you to examine your life in all its complexity. I am convinced that when shameful and painful experiences can be brought to light, understood and fleshed out, troubling symptoms tend to subside and relationships improve. Most importantly, it often becomes easier to feel a greater sense of agency, freedom, and purpose in life. I believe that therapy can give you the courage to shed unnecessarily rigid and self-defeating ways of being and relating to others and allow you to experience more contentment and hope in the future. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in this process.

Do you want to have more self-confidence and higher self-esteem? Do you want to be able to stand up for yourself and have a voice in your relationships? Do you want to feel like you have more control over the direction of your life? My specialty is working with those that struggle with depression/anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions and relationship issues. As a therapist I will work collaboratively with you to break down the barriers in your life that hold you back. I work with individuals to find their inner voice and strength that will allow them to live the life that they desire. I also work with couples to improve their communication, build a stronger bond and reach greater intimacy and happiness together. In addition I have worked extensively with adolescents in helping them learn to navigate their world in a difficult stage of life. Through a person-centered, accepting, and non-judgmental approach I will help you trade ineffective coping strategies for more successful ones so you can lead the fulfilling life that you deserve. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I believe that we all have our own answers inside of us, and that sometimes we need a listening ear, or some additional support to figure out how we want our lives to be different and more satisfying. As an excellent listener, and one who is empathic and understanding, I have helped many clients achieve their own respective goals in life. I have been working in private practice for over 20 years, and have a lot of experience working with clients presenting with many different life problems. I see adults, teens, and children, in individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Some of my areas of expertise include depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, grief, adjustment difficulties, job stress, etc. I have a particular area of expertise working with incest survivors, and actually all adult survivors from troubled childhoods. I am EMDR trained, and also use cognitive behavioral therapy in my approach to clients, though I tend to be mostly psychodynamic. I welcome the opportunity to consult with any clients who may be interested in seeking counseling!

Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC is a group of psychotherapists that provide therapy and psychological consulting within other health care providers offices dedicated to providing the highest quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a caring, patient-friendly environment. In providing behavioral health and mental health care services we strive to integrate research evidence, clinical expertise and client values into our clinical practice. At Innovative Counseling Partners we found over our 25+ years of counseling/therapy experience that when providers work together to address a person’s needs we enhance wellness. We believe in strengthening the human spirit through therapeutic intervention and collaboration. We generally begin treatment by completing an assessment which is always focused on improving your symptoms and achieving your wellness goals. In addition, we complete sporadic evaluations to ensure we are moving you along in your therapeutic journey. At Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC we help you by collaborating, strengthening, and caring our approach to helping you.

We are a wonderful group private practice with over a dozen therapists in 19 locations around the city and suburbs, with just about every specialty covered. Chicago and suburbs counseling, Iowa, and online counseling also available Welcome to The Ardent Counseling Center. We are a group of therapists dedicated to a direct and holistic approach to individual counseling, marriage and couple counseling, family counseling and business counseling. We also provide specialized counseling services for such things as adoption, divorce, drug and alcohol addiction, ADD, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, GLBT counseling, educational issues, religious counseling, sex therapy and trauma. As a group, we provide counseling services all over Chicago and in the northern, southern and western suburbs. And in Iowa. We also provide online counseling services to other areas. Our approach to therapy is much different than traditional approaches. We want to help you understand why you are faced with this issue, and help you to overcome your issue. We can meet you in one of our offices, at your home, or somewhere that will make you feel more comfortable such as a park, beach or café. The location does not matter – only you do. We can also talk with you via the internet or phone. We understand that people are busy, and we can work around your schedule.

The Personal Development Group (thePDG) is a collective of licensed therapists with a diverse range of specialties and experience. If you are considering therapy to increase balance and happiness in your life, we hope that you take the next step and actually call someone today. We would be happy to speak with you to answer any questions, or address any concerns, that you might have about starting therapy - no matter who you decide is the right person for your situation. Getting the right match for you is an important part of the process and The Personal Development Group would like to help. The PDG currently has 3 locations: 3322 North Ashland (Chicago, IL) 431 West North Ave. (Chicago, IL) 708 Church St. (Evanston, IL). We offer both evening and weekend hours at these locations.

Healing from painful life experiences can be difficult on your own. If you are currently struggling with challenges in your life, participating in therapy is a proactive way to make changes. By working together, you will gain greater insight into your thoughts and behaviors. With this increased self-awareness you can begin to change those things you’d like to change about yourself and end self-defeating patterns of behavior. I believe the client/therapist relationship is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which we will work together to help you achieve your goals. I view each client as a unique individual and work from the assumption that you know yourself best. However, I will challenge you to consider new ways of looking at issues and help you learn new tools and coping techniques to deal with the challenges you are facing. I work with clients in individual and group settings. Currently, I am accepting new clients for individual counseling and a postpartum support group. I also work with couples interested in premarital counseling using the PREPARE/ENRICH program. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

I believe that people are always trying to grow, that this never stops no matter what your age or life situation. Sometimes feeling sad, unsatisfied, or anxious and overwhelmed, is a clue that you may need an objective point of view. Speaking with a neutral ear to hear you, or a chance to talk without judgment, I can be of assistance. I offer relationship based psychotherapy and have trained in Solution Focused Therapy as well as Narrative Therapy. I have experience with Illness Adjustment, Depression, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, in addition to Identity Issues. Feel free to contact me with questions.

I work closely with each client to develop an individualized plan leading to increased insight and personal fulfillment. I have a strong background and training in both dialectical behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. I have special expertise in treating eating disorders, personality disorders, compulsive behavior, and infertility/pregnancy loss as well as anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I see adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I utilize an integrative approach to address each client's individual needs, targeting immediate concerns first. I also provide longer term psychotherapy to help clients break out of self-defeating patterns and reach their potential. I am co-director of Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy, where we provide individual, DBT, couples and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. We have a psychiatrist and a nutritionist. Sliding fees available.

Together we can explore what's happening in your life. As an insight-oriented, action-focused psychotherapist I offer an encouraging, nonjudgmental environment in which to resolve current issues, identify problematic patterns, and take necessary steps toward improvement. Whether it be the presence of life stressors, or long standing issues, my goal is to support your exploration of thoughts, feelings, and experiences, in order to gain peace of mind. As we establish a strong working relationship, you will experience the benefits of support, empathy, and empowerment, while simultaneously working to create fulfillment in your life. My areas of expertise include relationship concerns, addiction recovery, struggles associated with substance use/abuse, phase of life issues, and alleviation of anxiety and depression. I work intuitively and creatively with you to strengthen relationships, implement effective coping strategies, change unhealthy patterns, and ultimately feel calm and self-assured. Please feel free to contact me with further questions about my techniques, my philosophies, and my specializations, as I am open to discussing how we can work effectively together.

We are generalists working with individuals and families of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and with most emotional and relationship problems and most diagnoses. We have a great deal of experience with clients who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety and with clients with relationship issues of all types. We are also available to do presentations on communication skills – assertiveness training, conflict resolution, listening skills training and "self-communication" (self-awareness) as well as on parenting skills, stress management, overcoming shyness and other mental health topics.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

About the Portrait Health Centers Portrait Health Centers Founded on the principles of scientific research, and operated under the same model used by the Mayo Clinic, our unique model of having a multispecialty team of healthcare practitioners ensures the comprehensive and objective assessment of the patient and delivery of proven treatment protocols leading to positive patient outcomes. Merely offering hope to individuals and families is simply not adequate. All patients at the Portrait Health Centers are assigned a Patient Coordinator trained to act as a Patient Educator and Patient Advocate not only for the benefit of the patient but for the family, as well. Each patient’s coordinator fully explains each option available to them and assists in making the right decision as to the course of treatment. Because all medical specialties are located within the Portrait Health Centers, the Patient Coordinator can help arrange an appointment with any of the departments to insure organized and predictive care. The Portrait Health Centers provide a convenient source for all of the proven technologies and therapies for Depression, Nutritional needs, ADHD and other behavioral and learning disabilities.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC is a group of psychotherapists that provide therapy and psychological consulting within other health care providers offices dedicated to providing the highest quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a caring, patient-friendly environment. In providing behavioral health and mental health care services we strive to integrate research evidence, clinical expertise and client values into our clinical practice. At Innovative Counseling Partners we found over our 25+ years of counseling/therapy experience that when providers work together to address a person’s needs we enhance wellness. We believe in strengthening the human spirit through therapeutic intervention and collaboration. We generally begin treatment by completing an assessment which is always focused on improving your symptoms and achieving your wellness goals. In addition, we complete sporadic evaluations to ensure we are moving you along in your therapeutic journey. At Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC we help you by collaborating, strengthening, and caring our approach to helping you.

Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center works to provide the best solutions or practical tools that can be used for people who need to save their relationships, manage depression or anxiety, and with behavioral concerns. It’s goal to promote empowerment, independence and overall health and happiness in all of their clients’ lives.