Center for Authentic Living was created by Dr. Mari Schnitzius-Richko ND, LCPC, CYI, ABT, AOBTA cp. 23 years ago in support of clients suffering physical and mental health issues. Joining Dr. Mari., are her associates Judy Hammond-Sperling MS, ICADC, BRI, and Linda Winter JD, LCPC, SEP. These women bring a combined 38 year history of assisting individuals and families in healing and continued recovery. The outpatient office provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy for substance abuse, eating disorders, sex addiction, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety disorders, and stress and pain management. Our multidisciplinary center offers Asian Body Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Practice, Sensorimotor, Somatic IFS ( Internal Family Systems), DBT, and YogaTalk Group Therapy for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. We will also provide interventions for individuals and families following the continuum of care from inpatient to outpatient .“Center for Authentic Living is committed to promoting individual wellness, education, and expanding healing out into the community.” -Mari Richko

Life can get complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but you just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want. All of our therapists have advanced training in couples and family therapy, addictions treatment (including internet, pornography, gambling, etc.) trauma and stress recovery, to name a few. We have many years of experience in helping people heal from depression and anxiety, sexual dysfunction, affairs, and compulsive overeating as well. We will be glad to spend some time with you by phone to make sure that we are a good fit. We won't just sit silently, but we will do everything we can to listen and help you heal and move forward, move on.

My first question to any new client is, “How will you know when therapy is over?” This helps us both to define the goals of therapy. Together, we’ll focus on solutions to problems, and build on the strengths already there. I’ve been a therapist for children, adults, and families on the North Shore for ten years. My private practice is located in Glenview, Illinois and I work with families and individuals from the surrounding communities including Northbrook, Northfield, Deerfield, Glencoe, and Highland Park as well. I work with clients on issues including anxiety, trauma, divorce, separation, loss, depression, asperger’s, and other spectrum disorders. I provide a safe and relaxing environment that’s designed to help facilitate healing and change.

I'm a solution-focused therapist with 30 years experience helping people change their lives. Do you have patterns that keep landing you in unhappy relationships? Do you have core beliefs about yourself and others that limit your happiness and well-being? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction or relationship distress? My job as your therapist is to help you identify core issues and patterns that impede your well-being and, in partnership with you, develop strategies for improving how you function, think and act in the world. My style is interactive, warm, compassionate, and sometimes humorous. Therapy should produce tangible change, not just insight. Working with the right therapist can have an enormous impact on the quality of your life. Why wait another minute? Let's talk.

I'm aware of how hard it is to talk about personal problems. You feel vulnerable, confused, embarrassed, angry, afraid, and childlike. You feel stuck at a certain level of understanding or problem solving and can't bounce back. You wish you could talk to someone who won't judge you, but would listen deeply and help you recapture hope and meaning in your life and relationships. I believe I can help. I provide a safe place where you and your partner can understand how your feelings and thoughts affect the ways you act, react, think, feel, and relate. I am interested in hearing your story with all the twist and turns of your personal history. When you share your story I will listen and give you back new meanings so you can learn more about yourself and your partner in a new way. Together we will figure out how to resolve your painful conflicts, discover what triggers your emotional reactivity, explore your life's journey more deeply, and if possible, develop new ways to heal your past and revision your future

I specialize in and successfully work with individuals and couples who want to explore and make changes in areas such as depression, anxiety, addiction and recovery, low self-esteem, relationships, and improving communication. Psychotherapy is a collaboration between the client and the therapist, working together to help you achieve your goals. Individual Psychotherapy My clients are usually adults who are intelligent, questioning, and insightful. They have many strengths and skills but find themselves either facing things they don't want (worry, depression, communication problems) or feeling blocked in achieving things they do want (career change, a good relationship, more self-confidence). We will work together to understand what is going on, how your present situation may have gotten to where it is now, and how you would like to see things evolve in the future. Patterns that were useful or even necessary in earlier parts of your life may be getting your way now. Sometimes the simple act of hearing yourself discuss your thoughts and concerns with a caring, nonjudgmental professional helps untangle some "emotional knots." People are capable of amazing changes and accomplishments; counseling can help you realize the best in yourself. An initial assessment appointment is about 90 minutes long; other counseling sessions after that are 45 to 50 minutes each. Weekly appointments are a good idea, at least in the beginning, in order to build a therapeutic relationship and get some momentum on dealing with your issues. How long a course of counseling lasts depends on a number of factors including how you perceive the problems, their severity and length of persistence, and even such outside elements as childcare or work schedules. A person often "knows" when a problem or situation has been resolved. Couples Counseling Couples who love and care about each other can sometimes experience difficulties. You might realize that it's harder to talk to your partner about your real feelings or concerns. You might notice that arguments (often about the same topics) are getting more intense or happening more frequently. You may be feeling that life events (work-related stress, a new baby, an illness,) have overwhelmed your relationship. You may have tried to work things out together on your own; but the changes don't seem to last very long, or you both end up more angry and frustrated than if you didn't try at all. You might be married, living together, dating, or deciding whether making a serious commitment is what you are looking for. This is where couples counseling can make a difference. With the guidance of a warm, genuine, and experienced counselor, you can develop improved communication skills, learn to set necessary boundaries, learn to clarify your needs & healthy ways to meet them, and practice expressing difficult thoughts and feelings in less explosive ways. You'll be reminded and encouraged about the strengths and positive qualities that brought the two of you together in the first place. The supportive counseling environment makes dealing with the problematic parts more tolerable. Couples counseling will also explore each person's understanding of the family they grew up in and how their familial experiences and expectations mesh with those of their partner. Very frequently, some significant issues are still quite alive in the current relationship; having a map of the "minefields" can help you work things out before they get out of control. An initial couples assessment is about 90 minutes long; subsequent sessions are one hour. The couple and counselor work together to plan the course of the treatment and the goals.

Life can get complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but you just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want. All of our therapists have advanced training in couples and family therapy, addictions treatment (including internet, pornography, gambling, etc.) trauma and stress recovery, to name a few. We have many years of experience in helping people heal from depression and anxiety, sexual dysfunction, affairs, and compulsive overeating as well. We will be glad to spend some time with you by phone to make sure that we are a good fit. We won't just sit silently, but we will do everything we can to listen and help you heal and move forward, move on.

Specializing in holistic stress management, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias, infertility and other medically related stress conditions. With The Chicago Stress Relief Center, Inc. (CSRC), you learn to transform stress into innovative solutions. After a thorough evaluation, an individualized approach is developed with the goal of assisting you to achieve your personal vision. Our holistic philosophy aims at empowering you to calm the often chaotic forces that can grip your mind, body and emotions. Our strategy brings forth a healthy balance and greater satisfaction in life. By developing a new relationship with stress, you are able to achieve a passionate sense of purpose and a deep comfort and appreciation for yourself. CSRC Services: Traditional and Alternative Psychotherapy Energy Medicine Herbal and Homeopathy Floatation Therapy FIR Sauna Massage therapy including cranial sacral, deep tissue and stress relief massage Reduce physical distress through visualization, meditation and relaxation training Freedom from panic, anxiety and phobias Comfort from grief, loss and depression Coping with natural transitions in life Calming the storms associated with traumatic stress conditions Developing intimacy and long-lasting relationships Marital Counseling Relief from stress related conditions including, infertility, ulcers, high blood pressure, headaches and chronic pain Individual, family and group counseling

Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed? Do you want to find more fulfillment in your work, relationships and in life? Do you live with a certain sense of regret, but know there must be a way to get what you want? I have been working with clients on a full time basis for over 15 years to find answers, solutions and more constructive ways to live. You really do not have to suffer any longer. Perhaps you are struggling with an addiction, or body image issues, even questioning some of the choices you have made that have kept you in a rut. There is hope! My practice is open to adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in addictions, co-dependency, eating issues, body image, couples counseling, anxiety, panic disorders and phobias, grief and loss, depression, and most of life transitions issues. My approach is solution oriented and I offer both short and long term therapy. Often a combition of insight oriented with solution focus, gives the most effective results. My clients see results.

Would you like to feel as calm, peaceful, and present as you possibly can in this moment? Would you like to feel competent, happy, healthy, and free? What is holding you back? Is it a recent stressor or problem that you just can't seem to change? Are you having health issues that are causing you pain, worry, and frustration? Is it a relationship that is causing you a lot of conflict and stress? Have you experienced an incredible loss of someone you love and you are mourning? Do you have memories of trauma that are intruding in your mind, making it difficult for you to feel grounded and at peace today? Struggling through these types of difficult experiences and dealing with painful feelings is something that you do not need to do alone. However, contemplating going to counseling for the first time, or returning to therapy to work on some new or old issues is an anxiety provoking process. It is easy to tell ourselves that we don't have time, we'll be okay without the help, or we can't afford it. However, there is something happening for you right now that brought you to this place at this moment, as you are reading this message. I encourage you to think about what you really need and what you are searching to find. Whatever is happening for you, I imagine you have a need and interest in talking to someone about it and receiving some encouragement and support. I will strive to develop a caring and supportive relationship with you, and provide a place where you can explore all of the questions, thoughts, struggles, feelings, and emotions that you have about your particular life challenges and experiences. Sometimes when we feel the most alone, it is the exact time that we need to reach out and ask for help. You owe it to yourself to take care of yourself and to work through whatever is holding you back from fully experiencing the beauty and joy that you deserve. Consider contacting me to schedule a 30 minute free consultation session. I would be honored to assist and support you in your life's journey. I look forward to meeting you. You can contact me by calling or by sending me an email. I provide counseling and psychotherapy for individual adults and couples. My scope of practice includes a wide variety issues, however, my specialty areas are: I help adults reduce their emotional and/or physical pain, as well as the unhelpful effects that trauma has had on their lives while decreasing their depression, anxiety, and stress. I help adults develop skills that decrease their stress and helps them to successfully cope with their chronic pain and health illness/issues. This allows for them to create the life they want and deserve to live. I help couples develop greater emotional transparency while addressing underlying differences and conflicts. They can learn how to put an end to the communication patterns that have pulled them apart and while learning new patterns that help them build stronger intimacy. I also provide counseling and therapy services to adults who are dealing with the following issues/concerns. Anxiety Depression Relationship issues ​Life transitional stressors (quarter life and midlife) Parenting issues Family substance abuse issues

Life can be difficult and at times people may require the assistance of a professional counselor to aid them in resolving challenges in their lives. Truth and Grace Counseling, LLC, was established to provide an opportunity for individuals, couples, and families to receive therapy in a nonjudgmental environment from Karen M. Bridwell, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), who is dedicated to helping people more fully enjoy their life and purpose. Truth was chosen because there is a healing power that can be realized when the truth concerning a challenge is revealed and accepted, and Grace was chosen because Karen believes that conveying truth in a compassionate manner is important in therapy. There are varieties of reasons why people seek counseling, but no matter the motivation, Karen believes they want and need to be accepted right where they are. She approaches each individual's unique story from a nonjudgmental position, as she seeks to understand the client's perspective in an effort to help them overcome their challenges. She is a goal-oriented counselor who uses a combination of therapies with clients, selecting the techniques that work best with each individual as together she and the client decide, develop, and pursue agreed upon objectives. Developing a therapeutic relationship is important as she and the client work together to uncover the thoughts and behaviors that are counterproductive in the life of the person. Then Karen has the client put into practice the alternative thoughts and behaviors that make possible the positive changes that will enable them to more fully enjoy their life and purpose.

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.

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.

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.

InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation offers in-person and online therapy for individuals in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond. At our Chicago Loop office, we help with issues like anxiety, depression, work stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and more. Many of our clients are young adults and professionals navigating the pressures of work and personal life. Whether you're exploring personal growth, adjusting to change, or dealing with stress, our experienced therapists provide a supportive space to help you feel more grounded and connected.

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.

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.

Our mission at Nexum HC, is to revolutionize the mental health care industry by providing easy access to comprehensive and affordable services. At Nexum, we firmly believe that mental health care can be readily available and affordable for all individuals, regardless of their background or location. Individual Therapy Discover your inner strength and clarity in individual therapy. Our expert guidance empowers personal growth and emotional well-being, one session at a time. Relationships Family Dynamics Sadness/Depression Anxiety Trauma Sex Therapy Couples Therapy Through therapy, couples can enhance communication, address underlying issues, and build a stronger foundation of trust. The process allows for mutual growth, fostering a healthier and more fulfilling relationship that stands the test of time. Investing in the well-being of the relationship through therapy can lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction for both partners. Feelings of Drifting Apart Frequent Arguments Loss of Intimacy Loss of Fulfilling Sex Life

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my goal is to provide you with support and feedback while helping you achieve the inner peace you deserve. I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment to assist individuals and their families in fostering change and developing a sense of hope. I am a solution-focused therapist who uses a wide array of techniques that are tailored to your unique personality and strengths. Through our work together you will develop the skills and strategies necessary to live a satisfying and resilient lifestyle.

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.