Find a Therapist in Woodstock, IL

Are you curious to see what it feels like to make positive changes in your life? Are you ready to quiet the anxious chatter that gets in the way of living your life to its potential? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where our problems and emotions can feel too overwhelming; we feel lost as how to move forward. Finding the right therapist to help you with this journey is crucial. As a therapist, I offer support while working with you on mutually agreed upon goals. I believe a healthy therapeutic relationship can allow one to succeed. Providing trust and understanding are key elements in helping one achieve change. Change is not easy. It takes courage and the ability to be an active participant in your life. It is also imperative that I understand how you view your world. My ability to be in tune with your needs ultimately leads to a relationship grounded in respect. With support and trust, you are more likely to take steps toward a more empowered and fulfilling life.

Specializing in child and adolescent mental health for over 20 years, Petrohilos and Associates Counseling serves children, teens, and families. In addition to our youth-focused expertise, we provide dedicated individual therapy for women and results-oriented couples counseling. Our mission is to strengthen family bonds and empower individuals of all ages. Contact us today to see how we can support your journey. A clinically trained, woman-led team, we provide more than just 'talk therapy'—we offer a roadmap for healing based on decades of experience. We specialize in supporting school-aged children, teens, and families through issues such ADHD, depression, anxiety, school refusal, OCD, divorce and many more. Our approach is collaborative and personalized, drawing from evidence-based strategies like CBT, DBT, and Family Systems to build on your unique strengths.

As a bilingual therapist who is proficient in both English and Spanish, my dedication lies in guiding you towards happiness and recovery. I am enthusiastic about creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves without fear of judgement. With several years of experience working across multiple levels of care, including both private practice and inpatient care, I am well-equipped to assist you in your journey towards better mental health.

If you’re the kind of person who reflects a lot, notices patterns in yourself, and wants therapy to go beyond surface-level coping, we may be a good fit! In our sessions, we slow down and explore what your mind and body are holding. Therapy with me is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in curiosity. We will make space to process trauma, understand long-standing patterns, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self. With training in multiple trauma-focused approaches, we can explore what healing and growing look like for you. I focus on getting to know how you and your nervous system work together (or don't work together) and supporting you in listening to the cues and signs that point toward healing.

My fundamental tools are empathy and Focusing expertise. I listen with full attention to the details of what my clients experience, providing a witness to all the voices and perspectives in their feelings, and assisting them to develop a self-empathic attitude. Together, we create an environment that is safe enough for feelings to deepen, open up, and change. When this process happens, the person finds his or her own answers as to what steps should come next, and they end up feeling better and more confident in living in more satisfying ways.

I am committed to helping people reach their full potential and overcome previous limitations. I am passionate about the benefits therapy can provide in today's stressful world. Using evidence-based practices, primarily Cognitive Behavior Therapy, you can expect to develop functional skills and practical tools that address most individual, couples, and family issues. We will work collaboratively to explore your strengths and call upon natural supports. I strive to establish a friendly, warm, compassionate relationship with everyone I work with. It's my hope to hear from you soon to help you tap into your inner strength, and restore balance to your life. Call for a free consultation today.

A therapist allows you to explore your identity and what that means to you in a safe space. You will speak your truth and learn to approach life using that knowledge that is uniquely you. I specialize in maternalperinatal mental health, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, and mood disorders. I use an integrated and holistic approach that is client-centered and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In addition, I am trained in EMDR therapy and certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH). By providing compassion, empathy, and authenticity, I hope to support and empower you to start practicing self-love and acceptance. In an open and supportive environment, I will assist you in recognizing areas that may need to be addressed and give you the tools to make the changes. We will restore your confidence in your own abilities to lead a healthy, authentic, and fulfilling life.

If you're reading this, you've probably been carrying something heavy for a while. Maybe your brain won't turn off at night, maybe everything feels like more effort than it used to, or maybe you're tired of showing up for everyone else and wondering when it's your turn. Deciding to look for a therapist is genuinely one of the hardest parts of this whole thing, and you've already done it. That takes real strength and humility, even if it doesn't feel like much right now. My job is to help you channel that strength toward what actually matters to you. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity, big life transitions, and the everyday weight of moving through systems that weren't built with all of us in mind. As a queer therapist committed to social justice, I want my office to be a place where you feel fully affirmed and heard, especially if that hasn't been your experience elsewhere. My approach is client-centered, which means we start with you and what you care about rather than a script. I draw heavily on acceptance and commitment therapy to help you relate differently to painful thoughts, and to make clear, active choices about your own life. We'll work hard, but we'll also use humor and compassion along the way. You don't have to figure it all out alone, and you don't have to do it without laughing sometimes, either.

Are you in your 20s or 30s and struggling to understand why relationships keep failing or why your job is depleting? Are you in your 30s or 40s and experiencing overwhelm from the constant demands of motherhood or did you choose a childfree life and are feeling judgment or isolation? Are you high-achieving or perfectionistic and struggling to find peace in your life? Maybe you’re just struggling with the existential questions and wondering what the meaning of all of this is. I provide online person-focused therapy that allows you to feel seen, heard, and understood - all in the comfort of your home. I love doing the deep work that helps you better understand yourself and empowers you to create the life you want.

I consider it a privilege to provide a caring environment in which to help my clients discover their strengths and learn to utilize them to their fullest capacity. My approach is holistic -- addressing the overall health and well-being of each individual. My goal is to provide my clients with the tools and insights they need to move beyond old, limiting behaviors and beliefs.