Find a Therapist in Oak Forest, IL

We are all individuals with many complexities. Our needs and struggles are unique. I hope to provide support, encouragement, and strategies for living life well. It can sometimes be challenging to reach out and ask for help. Sometimes things get in the way, and we hesitate. I understand that, and I hope to work with you in a way that helps you feel comfortable. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, and I have been a therapist for 20 years. I find this work to be one of the most rewarding experiences. I have worked with people from all walks of life, across all ages and stages. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and related mental health concerns. I am comfortable working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a heart for parents, and I provide parenting support, including for families with children who have special needs and for adoptive families. I also have crisis intervention experience, and I can provide resources and support as needed. We will create a treatment path tailored to your needs, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and more. Counseling is definitely not one-size-fits-all. Making that first call is one of the most important steps you can take. My door is open, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Every person and relationship are uniquely different, which I deeply respect and appreciate. Our sessions will allow you to explore your own personal path to understanding and resolving your challenges while building new skills, perhaps shifting some of your perspectives, and making positive lasting changes. Conversations in therapy are intensely personal, and solid rapport and trust are essential components in a successful client-therapist relationship. Feeling comfortable with your therapist and having confidence in their expertise is vitally important. I believe that building strong, unbiased relationships with my clients through unconditional acceptance in an affirming space allows them to gently explore and challenge unhelpful patterns with confidence and thoughtfulness. Living a joyful and satisfying life as a self-actualized and authentic person requires self-reflection and ongoing efforts. These are investments in yourself that you deserve. Therapy can support you on this path. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology with training in the US, UK, and Germany. I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals and couples of very diverse backgrounds using tailored methods to help people feel better fast. My style is engaging, direct, warm, and humorous at times. I will customize psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and psycho-educational approaches to fit your specific therapy needs rather than applying a generic approach. Together we will address any overwhelming or unmanageable thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. I can help you better understand and accept yourself and adjust what you would like to see changed. You can expect active collaboration, some homework between sessions, and ongoing focus on progress towards the goals you identify for yourself. I will support you through every aspect of this process.

I am a professional counselor who counsels individuals, couples and families. My approach to helping people is being patient and understanding of their life circumstances. In addition, I help people by facilitating an environment that is safe for them to explore and express their thoughts and feelings. I am willing to support and join people on their journey to self-discovery.

My approach is exploratory, collaborative, and deeply relational. Together, we clarify what growth and change might look like for you, identify meaningful goals, and gently process the experiences that may be creating barriers to the life you want or the way you want to feel. Above all, my priority is to cultivate a safer, steadier space than many clients have previously known, one rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and compassionate support for those facing some of the hardest challenges in our world.

My approach to healing is holistic, loving, and empowering while understanding the inherent vulnerability within the therapeutic process. I believe there is wisdom in our hearts, minds, and bodies patiently waiting to be connected with. I look forward to hearing from you, and I am excited to begin our work together.

Life can be hard at times, and at the same time I recognize that starting therapy can be a big step for you. In fact, you may or may not know what to expect when you decide to start therapy. However, know that above all else I will meet you wherever you are with respect to your human experience and personal journey. Providing a comfortable and confidential safe space for you to work through your challenges, as well as developing a rapport that builds trust, is my top priority. I will make sure that the pace of therapy is appropriate for your comfort level. Once you start the process, I will provide treatment recommendations, including how often your sessions will be. I will apply techniques to help you process difficult emotions and life experiences. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, strained relationships, loneliness, break-ups, family issues, college or career dilemmas, unstable moods, self-esteem and confidence issues, financial concerns, health concerns, grief, or other clinical issues, I'm here to help. You'll be provided with tools along the way that will help you build skills for ongoing and future wellness. You can expect therapy sessions to generally be 50–60 minutes each. If there is a problem that you'd like help with, as a seasoned practitioner I can likely assist you with it. Should you have questions that were not answered here, I do understand. Call me for a brief consult. You can also make your first appointment if you'd like to get started with therapy.

Does anxiety, depession, stress or difficult life cicumstances make it harder for you to cope and feel like yourself? I can provide help via individualized virtual therapy to assist you in understanding what's happening to you, the core underlined reasons why you are experiencing emotional distress and developing effective coping strategies for change utilizing brief intervention stratages to help you feel better a quickly as possible.I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and find meaningful change. With years of experience working with adults and couples, I provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, or other life concerns. I help by providing a supportive environment to explore feelings and challenges. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I work collaboratively with you to identify patterns that contribute to emotional distress, develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience. Together, we can work toward greater balance and emotional well-being. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing, I invite you to reach out for an appointment. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

I love to help people heal from childhood trauma and abuse. I have several years of experience in dealing with eating disorders and body image issues. I integrate spiritual issues if desired. I also work with individuals that suffer due to addictions, anxiety, OCD, and depression. I am empathetic, supportive and holistic in my approach including somatic and body awareness and cognitive and behavioral changes through dialectical therapies (DBT). I look forward to working with you.

At CORE - Center of Relational Empowerment, PC, we believe in helping individuals, families and couples find the strength and resiliency in themselves and in their relationships to face and overcome a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and life transitions. We believe in helping people help themselves, and find value in recognizing the mind-body connection to help clients find ways of living in harmony with their internal and external environments. We take a collaborative approach with our clients, working on goals that they set for themselves, using a variety of interventions from systemic, multicultural, psychodynamic and holistic approaches.

You don’t need to have a specific “goal” to start therapy. You might just be tired of pretending you’re fine. You might want to stop spiraling at 2AM, or to figure out why the smallest things feel so overwhelming. You’re not broken—you’re burnt out, probably overthinking, and definitely doing your best. Let’s work from there.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping children and teens feel safe, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. I work with young people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, social difficulties, and emotional stress, and I also support families through the process. I believe therapy should build on each child’s strengths and provide a space where they can express themselves, develop coping skills, and grow with confidence.

Trauma-informed and humanistic: Develops a strong, safe therapeutic relationship to help people understand how past experiences, including cultural and systemic trauma, impact them. Focus on authentic self: A core goal is helping people find and recover their authentic selves. Relational and somatic: Uses reflective, relational therapy, combining top-down analysis with somatic (body) and emotional experiences.