Spirituality Therapists in 60611

With almost 20 years of experience in providing individual and group therapy, I have had the privilege of helping a diverse range of clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, anger management, young adult issues, women's issues, mood disorders, self-injury, identity, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, work/life balance, and empowerment. My approach is centered on DBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness practices. These tools, combined with a collaborative, transparent, and humor-infused approach, create an environment that promotes insight and positive change.

Our early childhood experiences lay the foundation for how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world. In many instances, difficult developmental experiences can impact our ability to live meaningful and satisfying lives, and it is my goal to help individuals recover from the pain of their past. I have a passion for working with individuals who look to learn more about themselves, and desire to grow mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.

Whether you are overwhelmed with current problems or your past experiences are interfering with your life today, I want to help you overcome all that is hindering your sense of fulfillment. As a clinical psychologist, I value developing insight into your emotions, past experiences, and your decisions and to empower you to feel more in control of your life, find the direction you want to take, and eventually live the life that you envision for yourself. Making decisions based on your hopes and not your fears is one of my favorite mottos.

No matter what difficulties you are going through now, I am convinced that you will be able to learn new skills and strategies to help you overcome your obstacles and create new life success and fulfillment. Over the years, I have worked with many people who were struggling with a variety of issues and found that they were capable of change even though they were filled with doubts and fears. Overcoming many personal challenges, career changes and losses over the years, I understand your challenges deeply with compassion. And I am committed to updating my professional skills continually to give you the latest skills for success.

I provide individual therapy in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. I act as a guide and challenge you to explore what and why things may not be "working" in your life, as well as provide support and feedback to you about the patterns in your relationships. Finding a therapist who is a "good fit" for you can be difficult, so call me and we can discuss what you are looking for further.

I work with individuals and couples as they work to navigate life's transitions, increase understanding of themselves and their loved ones, heal from past hurts, and work to improve interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, affirming and focused on strengths. I am committed to joining you where you are in this moment, and walking alongside you on your journey, as an empathic and attuned guide.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions.

My aim in therapy is to help people reach their full potential in life. I do this through developing a strong relationship with those I work with. Through this working relationship, it is my goal to assist individuals in breaking free of past conditioning through self-discovery and self-awareness. I help individuals, discover their strengths, make better choices, and transition from their internal critical conversation to an accepting and nurturing voice of confidence and love.

Growth is thwarted by fear--both the known fears we can name and the hidden fears that manifest in self-defeating behaviors. As your counselor, I'll be your ally--giving you as much insight and encouragement as needed to vanquish fears and enhance personal growth. Drawing on 20 years of study and experience in the ancient, spiritual Wisdom Teachings as well as a formal education in psychology and philosophy, I am committed to helping you clear the path to a satisfying, meaningful life.

Recognizing the need to make changes in your life and seeking support takes courage. Therapy can provide not only the understanding that supports change, but the tools to prepare you to live with more confidence, balance and intentionality. I help clients make meaning of their struggles, articulate their desires, and collaborate to reach their goals. I am mindful of the interdependence between body, mind, and spirit and support and encourage my clients in doing the same.

Exploring our losses, challenges and fears, as well as our successes and strengths, can be both difficult and rewarding. I seek to create an open, accepting and creative environment for this exploration. We can look to understand your goals and challenges, as well as develop more immediate skills in managing disruptive symptoms. In our first session we can discuss what brings you to therapy now, and what you hope to achieve.

When you contact our practice, we aim to provide a comfortable, professional, and pleasant experience for you to grow and freely process. We want you to feel heard, so we listen carefully and deeply. We commit to be proactive and help create a safe and welcoming place for you to connect with your thoughts and feelings, your values, and even your dreams. We help build an alliance with you to grow in understanding and wisdom, to help you find and become yourself, and to develop more meaningful relationships and work.

Dr. Torzewski has more than 20 years of clinical experience. Her practice focuses on individual and couples therapy for adults. She uses a comprehensive treatment approach to be as effective as possible in her work with clients. In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Torzewski serves as an Assistant Professor at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine.

I believe that therapy can be a rewarding experience for everyone. As a practitioner, I work closely with my clients, using a strengths-based approach, to help create change and achieve their personal and professional goals. By engaging in the therapeutic process, my clients are able to identify problem areas in their lives and relationships, increase their ability to communicate effectively, find new ways of relating to themselves and others, as well as develop positive strategies for successful conflict resolution.

A positive, trusting relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. My goal is to help you discover your strengths, cope with stress, improve relationships, heal past trauma, and attain a happier, more fulfilled life. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to offering compassionate, solution-focused therapy, and helping you make positive, lasting life changes. I have helped individuals and families to resolve a range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting and other family issues, grief and loss, substance abuse, and the effects of sexual abuse and other traumas.

I specialize in creating a safe environment for my clients in order to empower personal and relational growth, healing, emotional wellness, goal achievement and development. While working with couples, an efficient platform is utilized, which focuses on restoring connection and trust while improving communication and problem solving. Family therapy is a unique opportunity to bring the entire family system together in order to cope with many different problems and situations. I will oftentimes engage children in the therapeutic process using a variety of creative interventions such as play, art and literature.

As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.

Sometimes life gives us a big shove and it can feel like our inner compass has been shattered. I can help you identify the areas of your life you would like to see change, the obstacles standing in the way of that change and how to expand beyond the closed-in claustrophobic feeling that can accompany complex co-occurring disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use disorder, process addictions and eating disorders. Through your own inner work you can become a healing presence to yourself and others.

I cultivate active partnerships with emerging adults so that they become more solid selves in work, family, relationships. Ideal clients: Emerging adult professionals, writers, artists, teachers, pregnant and parenting couples, LGBT, all ethnicities. Develop self-management skills, reduce stress, start a mindfulness meditation practice. You don't have to be unwell to get better. I look forward to meeting you and discussing your aims for yourself and your relationships. EDUCATION***AB, cum laude, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut***PhD, Psychology (Clinical), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan***NIMH Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Aging and Mental Health, Northwestern University Medical School