Therapists in 60615

I am an LCSW with 27 years of clinical experience. I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults whose difficulties have covered the full range of behavioral, emotional and mental health issues. Boys and girls with separation issues for example, school difficulties, sleep disorders, anxiety, defiant behaviors, etc., have been successfully treated, as well as defiant out-of-control adolescents and adults with mood and/or anxiety disorders,impulse-control problems, adjustment disorders, etc. In addition, my clients have come from all ethnic backgrounds and economic levels, and include both men and women.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life? Are there things from your past that are unresolved? Do you desire self-improvement but don’t know where to start? Starting where you are is the first step in every new journey. I want to help guide you on your journey by helping you to unlock your own inner power to make transformative changes in your life. This can sound overwhelming, but you don’t have to do this work alone. I take a client-centered approach by meeting you wherever you may be in your journey of healing and self-discovery.

A time of stress is one of the most common reasons to seek therapy. People also often enter counseling after experiencing a loss or a looming loss, whether it concerns a health crisis, relationship, divorce, job, the death of a loved one, or a major disappointment. My goal is to develop a warm and trusting working relationship with every client so that they have the opportunity to explore their thinking and feelings in a setting that is safe and secure. My work is solution-focused and evidenced-based. Ultimately, the goal of any therapy is life enhancement.

I strongly believe in healing the whole person in order to fully thrive in each dimension of life. It is impossible to heal the body without healing the mind and vice versa. Targeting the mind generally impacts us to make better health and wealth decisions, which results in us living a more fulfilling life. I dare you to begin this journey in partnership with me. I'm sure this is something that you have been wanting to do for a long time and now that you are here you already faced the most challenging part. Take that next step. I am very proud of you! You should be very proud of your courage. I truly look forward to speaking to you.

Life can be a maze of decisions, but sometimes our emotions leave us overwhelmed and paralyzed, unable to take steps towards the life we want. Feeling anxious or stressed? Operating like you are on auto-pilot? Struggling w/Performance Issues? Confidence Issues? Relationship/dating struggles? Work Issues? Going through a divorce? Emotional Trauma? I work with clients to challenge their inner critic, gain control over their lives, and get emotionally healthy. Your self-care is important! I work with Veterans & Athletes! Ask me about ADHD Screenings, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Yoga, & Meditation sessions!

I am interested in helping individuals, families, and couples who are confronted with difficult challenges in their personal and professional lives. This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse. It is also my desire to serve those struggling with issues of substance abuse and process addictions; such as pornography, compulsive sexual behaviors, and histories of sexual abuse. In addition, I look forward to helping teens and adolescents who find themselves struggling in areas of social relations, academic progress, and/or who are frequently in trouble at school or with the law due to challenging personal behaviors.

As a Social Worker since 1974 I have learned that people in trouble need help, not judgment and directives. Most people are not fully aware of the strengths they have and I have had the pleasure of helping people rediscover and use their strengths. I am most comfortable using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but other systems have influenced me: Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance/Self-Regulation/Competence (ARC). While theory is important, though, when the client comes in I need an open mind and heart to meet and appreciate the person coming for help.

My work experience has varied from children, adolescents, and adults as well as a wide range of service areas, including mental health, substance abuse, trauma, generational trauma. Through these experiences I was able to gain professional and personal experience in the barriers that folx experience while getting access to and staying connected with health care and healing.

I am a very collaborative therapist and work with clients to understand themselves and identify where they want to go. I am genuine and work to create a safe and comfortable environment where clients can practice being their authentic selves. I am interactive in the therapy process and support clients with practical tools and strategies to challenge old patterns. I work to support clients to incorporate new skills that aim to improve the client's understanding of self and their ability to live more intentionally and authentically. I employ elements of ACT, DBT, and CBT to respond to the unique needs of each person.

Here at According to Sykes, assistance and guidance is offered through individual, family and group therapy, couples therapy, as well as Professional Development and Training Opportunities. As a group of healing practitioners, we recognize and understand the complicated and complex ways that trauma influences all parts of someone’s life, body, and brain, and make treatment decisions based on that framework. We realize that most people have lived through some type of trauma because trauma is so common and understand treatment through that lens. View our therapist profiles at www.accordingtosykes.com.

I am interactive, relational and have a great respect for those who have the courage to ask for help. Most people contact me when feeling anxiety or depression due to life's challenges. My intent is to help you alleviate emotional distress as you access inner strength, identify options for change and implement a course of action. Though many of my clients are individuals I have a special interest in couple and family work.

Do you ever wonder why you keep experiencing the same kind of problem over and over again? Do you keep feeling defeated even before you begin? Ever wonder sometimes what's it all for and why you're still living? Many people ask themselves these questions everyday, but do nothing about it. You are not alone! There is help. You've come to the right place! People sometimes develop unhealthy ways of living due to their past experiences of being abused, hurt or traumatized. I specialize in helping those people suffering from the pain of life's disappointments, hurts or tragedies.

I assist clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjusting to life changes. I see myself as a guide in the therapeutic process. Guiding you toward a life full of meaning and alignment, whatever that means for you.

Navigating life's hurdles, managing transitions, or navigating complex personal dynamics, I'm here to carve out a safe and inclusive space for your exploration. In my integrative therapeutic approach, I aim to meet you where you are and empower you to navigate your chosen path. Embracing a holistic perspective, I honor your unique identity, recognizing the depth of your experience and moving beyond a simple checklist of symptoms.

As a clinician, my greatest satisfaction is derived from observing the progress of my clients. Let’s work together to create a comfortable and safe space that will allow you or family members/significant others to work towards issues and conflicts. My specialties include children and teens, relationship issues and mood disorders. Are you experiencing difficulty controlling emotions or behaviors? Do you feel that no one understands you? Have you been having a tough time with your child? Are you having relationship issues? My goal is to help individuals live healthy and stable lives through therapy.

My name is Jessica and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If you are browsing this site with the intent to find a therapist who is unbiased, yet has a vested interest in supporting you to live your best life - you've found the right one!

I specialize in working with individual and couples to address relational issues, infidelity, dating, breakups, emotional engagement, intimacy, traumatic events and history of abuse. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and I work through a compassionate and trauma-informed lens.

Sinking, Surviving, Thriving, 3 pools of placement we can often find ourselves in. In life, we can at times feel the sinking reality of loss, grief, anxiety, or even depression and its impact on our functioning. Most of the time we are just getting by and surviving day to day just to give ourselves the opportunity to thrive. Whatever season you’re in, I am optimistic we can PIVOT in whatever direction you want to go. You know yourself best, and I am hopeful that between both of our expertise we can build and learn together! You have a story, let’s begin creating your narrative!

Pushing through the stigma of starting therapy can be hard but extremely rewarding and I understand the courage required in taking this step. I will offer a compassionate, safe and collaborative space to foster connection and healing. As a Black woman, I believe in the importance of cultural humility, anti-racism, and gender affirmation in my practice, paying attention to power structures and systems that affect us all. I understand the stressors that minorities face as they navigate the challenges of living, working, and breathing in a society that is embedded in systemic oppression.