Therapists in 60403
Jeff William Weiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crest Hill, IL 60403
In my career as a counselor, I have found that I have worked best with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and understanding their own emotions and experiences. These clients often have had difficult childhoods and have strained relationships with people from their past, which continues to impact them in the present. Clients such as these want to better understand their past, so that they can learn, grow, and move on from it, becoming improved and more well-rounded versions of themselves. Once they have fully processed these emotions, they can start to live a meaningful life that is worth living.
In my career as a counselor, I have found that I have worked best with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and understanding their own emotions and experiences. These clients often have had difficult childhoods and have strained relationships with people from their past, which continues to impact them in the present. Clients such as these want to better understand their past, so that they can learn, grow, and move on from it, becoming improved and more well-rounded versions of themselves. Once they have fully processed these emotions, they can start to live a meaningful life that is worth living.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and family issues.
Hello! Hola! I'm a bilingual Pre-Licensed Professional, MA. I comprehend the tension and commitment that may come along with seeking help, but no matter what life brings I am here to listen and provide guidance. I believe in the importance of having and building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to gain self-awareness and build confidence. I have experience with several populations including children, teens, and adults.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and family issues.
Hello! Hola! I'm a bilingual Pre-Licensed Professional, MA. I comprehend the tension and commitment that may come along with seeking help, but no matter what life brings I am here to listen and provide guidance. I believe in the importance of having and building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to gain self-awareness and build confidence. I have experience with several populations including children, teens, and adults.
Inspire Therapy Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Traumatic experiences, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Problems, Child Concerns, Grief and Loss. There are so many things that can affect your mental health and daily life. There is help and you don't have to navigate these problems by yourself. The therapists at Inspire welcome you to start or continue on your path with the needs that matter most to you. Starting by meeting you where you are at, the therapists at Inspire will then create a plan with you to address the challenges you are facing. Working together towards your goals will help you live the life that you want and need!
Traumatic experiences, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Problems, Child Concerns, Grief and Loss. There are so many things that can affect your mental health and daily life. There is help and you don't have to navigate these problems by yourself. The therapists at Inspire welcome you to start or continue on your path with the needs that matter most to you. Starting by meeting you where you are at, the therapists at Inspire will then create a plan with you to address the challenges you are facing. Working together towards your goals will help you live the life that you want and need!
Megan N Hutchinson Krings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60403
I have helped individuals of various ages navigate through the complexities of addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and burn out.
I have a passion for journeying with individuals and families who have a hunch or a longing for something different, better, in their lives. Together I collaborate with folks to address how neglected hunches may breed uncomfortable symptoms such as burn out, addictions, isolation and frustrations within relationships. By exploring values, strengths, and communication styles I coach clients through their discomforts and empower them to bring forth a new sense of self-worth and direction.
I have helped individuals of various ages navigate through the complexities of addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and burn out.
I have a passion for journeying with individuals and families who have a hunch or a longing for something different, better, in their lives. Together I collaborate with folks to address how neglected hunches may breed uncomfortable symptoms such as burn out, addictions, isolation and frustrations within relationships. By exploring values, strengths, and communication styles I coach clients through their discomforts and empower them to bring forth a new sense of self-worth and direction.
Jonquil Chason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDVP, QMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Trauma has many faces from domestic violence to a history of abuse (medical/childhood/physical/emotional/verbal/sexual), PTSD, identity issues, depression/ anxiety, major life events, long term stress, just being a teen, being a parent, and even relationships.
You deserve dignity, respect, and honesty because YOU, and those you love, are worth it. I will gladly utilize unique tools & methods to help give clients the strength they need to overcome their troubles. You have a right to cultural, religious, and sexual sensitivity in a judgement free space, and to interventions, without unrealistic expectations. You’ll never have to be afraid to ask questions or fear the answers. I excel at unique and difficult cases, and I'm not afraid to be direct. I have excellent boundaries, and I respect discretion.
Trauma has many faces from domestic violence to a history of abuse (medical/childhood/physical/emotional/verbal/sexual), PTSD, identity issues, depression/ anxiety, major life events, long term stress, just being a teen, being a parent, and even relationships.
You deserve dignity, respect, and honesty because YOU, and those you love, are worth it. I will gladly utilize unique tools & methods to help give clients the strength they need to overcome their troubles. You have a right to cultural, religious, and sexual sensitivity in a judgement free space, and to interventions, without unrealistic expectations. You’ll never have to be afraid to ask questions or fear the answers. I excel at unique and difficult cases, and I'm not afraid to be direct. I have excellent boundaries, and I respect discretion.
Edlicia Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60403 (Online Only)
Relationships are challenging and trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, worry, shame and guilt are just some of the things that can hinder you from not only achieving a healthy relationship but also being the best version of yourself. As a Couples and Family therapist I help individuals, couples and families achieve relationship satisfaction, gain a deeper understanding of self and each other and heal from wounds that are negatively impacting the ability to heal. I believe that each individual in a relationship has their own individual thoughts and beliefs that are impacted by childhood and the families we are born into.
Relationships are challenging and trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, worry, shame and guilt are just some of the things that can hinder you from not only achieving a healthy relationship but also being the best version of yourself. As a Couples and Family therapist I help individuals, couples and families achieve relationship satisfaction, gain a deeper understanding of self and each other and heal from wounds that are negatively impacting the ability to heal. I believe that each individual in a relationship has their own individual thoughts and beliefs that are impacted by childhood and the families we are born into.
Do you feel lost in a sea of emotion, overwhelmed by simple daily tasks? Are you constantly filled with worry or dread and have difficulty making decisions? You are not alone. We live in a world where information is changing at a faster pace than our brains and bodies can keep up with. We are faced with new challenges our past coping strategies are not prepared to help us with. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I can help manage the demands of our overwhelming, challenging world. Whether you are looking for new coping strategies, validation, an ally, or change, I can help.
Do you feel lost in a sea of emotion, overwhelmed by simple daily tasks? Are you constantly filled with worry or dread and have difficulty making decisions? You are not alone. We live in a world where information is changing at a faster pace than our brains and bodies can keep up with. We are faced with new challenges our past coping strategies are not prepared to help us with. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I can help manage the demands of our overwhelming, challenging world. Whether you are looking for new coping strategies, validation, an ally, or change, I can help.
Leslie A Franco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60403
Never ending, excessive worries that can fully consume your mind that make it difficult to focus on anything else. Feeling immensely tired, drained and unmotivated to get through the day. Longing for the moment when you wake up and feel like yourself again.
Never ending, excessive worries that can fully consume your mind that make it difficult to focus on anything else. Feeling immensely tired, drained and unmotivated to get through the day. Longing for the moment when you wake up and feel like yourself again.
H.O.P.E. Behavior Practice | Dr. Audrey Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, MSW, LCSW, PEL
Verified Verified
Crest Hill, IL 60403 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Educator, I am passionate about working with individuals in K-12, their families, and young adults to foster culturally sensitive and socially acceptable coping skills, self-management skills, positive cognitions, social awareness, communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-perception, increase assertive ability, and decision-making skills. Using Psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral models, and varying approaches, I partner with individuals and their families to develop these skills using single and multi-treatment modes. Accepting new clients.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Educator, I am passionate about working with individuals in K-12, their families, and young adults to foster culturally sensitive and socially acceptable coping skills, self-management skills, positive cognitions, social awareness, communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-perception, increase assertive ability, and decision-making skills. Using Psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral models, and varying approaches, I partner with individuals and their families to develop these skills using single and multi-treatment modes. Accepting new clients.
I am part of a group practice that specializes in mental health counseling and behavioral services for children and adolescents. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years experience working with children and teenagers. Using creative and playful approaches I am able to help clients attain skills to become successful. My focus areas include Anxiety, ADHD, Depressive Disorders, Grief and Loss issues, and Self-Esteem.
I am part of a group practice that specializes in mental health counseling and behavioral services for children and adolescents. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years experience working with children and teenagers. Using creative and playful approaches I am able to help clients attain skills to become successful. My focus areas include Anxiety, ADHD, Depressive Disorders, Grief and Loss issues, and Self-Esteem.
Brittany Carol Jesernik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60403 (Online Only)
I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a friend. I also have over 10 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. Through empathy, inquiry, and many years of training and experience, I am confident that in our time together, we will be able to explore boundaries, gain insight, establish realistic and attainable goals, and identify healthy coping skills in a way that is meaningful and purposeful for your life.
I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a friend. I also have over 10 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. Through empathy, inquiry, and many years of training and experience, I am confident that in our time together, we will be able to explore boundaries, gain insight, establish realistic and attainable goals, and identify healthy coping skills in a way that is meaningful and purposeful for your life.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.