Humanistic Therapists in 60622
At Willis CC, our guests are encouraged to challenge themselves & find new ways to cope with life’s challenges. We believe to be human is to experience pain. We believe suffering, while part of the human experience, is not the identity of our humanity. Therefore, helping you hold pain lightly & with compassion while taking action to change your life is essentially what therapy is all about. We are dedicated to offering support & nurturance to those seeking a new direction while holding onto their values. You don’t have to see a therapist for the rest of your life, in fact, the sooner you need us less, the better for everyone!
At Willis CC, our guests are encouraged to challenge themselves & find new ways to cope with life’s challenges. We believe to be human is to experience pain. We believe suffering, while part of the human experience, is not the identity of our humanity. Therefore, helping you hold pain lightly & with compassion while taking action to change your life is essentially what therapy is all about. We are dedicated to offering support & nurturance to those seeking a new direction while holding onto their values. You don’t have to see a therapist for the rest of your life, in fact, the sooner you need us less, the better for everyone!
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
Kaylyn Howley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Kaylyn enjoys working with guests who are seeking personal growth and who are willing to try out new things. She has worked with individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and who are undergoing transition and crises in their lives. Kaylyn has experience working with individuals, families, and couples. She is eager to apply her extensive knowledge base of mindfulness as well her personality strengths of empathy, humor, acceptance, and genuineness. She believes that therapy can help people discover their own vast resources for self-understanding and healing.
Kaylyn enjoys working with guests who are seeking personal growth and who are willing to try out new things. She has worked with individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and who are undergoing transition and crises in their lives. Kaylyn has experience working with individuals, families, and couples. She is eager to apply her extensive knowledge base of mindfulness as well her personality strengths of empathy, humor, acceptance, and genuineness. She believes that therapy can help people discover their own vast resources for self-understanding and healing.
Folks enter into therapy to examine the internal and external barriers that keep them from cultivating the kind of life they want to lead. Working with a therapist can help you not only recognize the way these barriers impact your life, but help you break through them by utilizing many of the skills and strengths you already possess. Together, we’ll also work to build bridges leading to new skills and strengths, guiding you to the kind of life you truly want to live. My main focus is on creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment where clients can share their story and know that it will be received with positive regard.
Folks enter into therapy to examine the internal and external barriers that keep them from cultivating the kind of life they want to lead. Working with a therapist can help you not only recognize the way these barriers impact your life, but help you break through them by utilizing many of the skills and strengths you already possess. Together, we’ll also work to build bridges leading to new skills and strengths, guiding you to the kind of life you truly want to live. My main focus is on creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment where clients can share their story and know that it will be received with positive regard.
During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives.
My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind.
I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.
During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives.
My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind.
I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.
Dr. Sheena Hoffmann
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and AASECT certified sex therapist. My therapeutic style is warm and genuine. I value a team approach to client work. I utilize gender responsive treatment informed by relational therapy, and implement mind-body techniques to build self-awareness. I view clients within their social and cultural context, with the intention of helping individuals develop into their most authentic selves. My clinical specialties include: couples and intimacy, sexual functioning, compulsive sexual behavior, BDSM, and trauma. I am also attuned to the needs of the LGBT community, and have years of experience working with clients across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and AASECT certified sex therapist. My therapeutic style is warm and genuine. I value a team approach to client work. I utilize gender responsive treatment informed by relational therapy, and implement mind-body techniques to build self-awareness. I view clients within their social and cultural context, with the intention of helping individuals develop into their most authentic selves. My clinical specialties include: couples and intimacy, sexual functioning, compulsive sexual behavior, BDSM, and trauma. I am also attuned to the needs of the LGBT community, and have years of experience working with clients across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
In my work with clients, I may explore generational wounds, personal identities and context in the world, and the mind-body connection. I approach my work from a trauma-informed lens and am inspired by person-centered theory. I seek to build an authentic working relationship with my clients that is based in compassionate and affirming honesty. I am interested in helping people work through relational, family, and/or systemic trauma. I am also interested in helping people make sense of multiple truths in regards to conflicting social identities, coming to terms with harm they caused or complex grief.
In my work with clients, I may explore generational wounds, personal identities and context in the world, and the mind-body connection. I approach my work from a trauma-informed lens and am inspired by person-centered theory. I seek to build an authentic working relationship with my clients that is based in compassionate and affirming honesty. I am interested in helping people work through relational, family, and/or systemic trauma. I am also interested in helping people make sense of multiple truths in regards to conflicting social identities, coming to terms with harm they caused or complex grief.
So many factors are involved in how we feel on a day to day basis that it can be difficult to figure out where to begin. Seeking therapy and finding a therapist that works for you can be the first step in this process. While seeking change, we come to find that it is a complex process involving mind, body, and spirit. Balancing these components of our selves is what the therapeutic process is about. Whether it seems to be a practical problem or a more diffuse concern, your hard work can result in the balance and fulfillment you desire.
So many factors are involved in how we feel on a day to day basis that it can be difficult to figure out where to begin. Seeking therapy and finding a therapist that works for you can be the first step in this process. While seeking change, we come to find that it is a complex process involving mind, body, and spirit. Balancing these components of our selves is what the therapeutic process is about. Whether it seems to be a practical problem or a more diffuse concern, your hard work can result in the balance and fulfillment you desire.
Maria Alejandra Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is to fosters a space where the past, present, and future intersect in a way that healing, empowerment, and clear direction can flourish. I understand that life can at times be challenging, change can be destabilizing, and loss will cause pain. Through these life transitions one may at times need a safe space to cultivate hope and grow. I employ evidence based practices, cultural sensitivity and awareness to assist you in achieving your therapeutic goals.
My therapeutic approach is to fosters a space where the past, present, and future intersect in a way that healing, empowerment, and clear direction can flourish. I understand that life can at times be challenging, change can be destabilizing, and loss will cause pain. Through these life transitions one may at times need a safe space to cultivate hope and grow. I employ evidence based practices, cultural sensitivity and awareness to assist you in achieving your therapeutic goals.
Hi, my name is Kendyl and I am an art therapist. I have a passion for walking with people on their therapeutic journeys. I value being an empathetic listener and strive to be someone that others can be their authentic selves with. I try to meet my clients with compassion and nonjudgmental, positive regard. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and have passion for narrative therapy where we will explore the stories you hold and learn how to find hope within hard spaces.
Hi, my name is Kendyl and I am an art therapist. I have a passion for walking with people on their therapeutic journeys. I value being an empathetic listener and strive to be someone that others can be their authentic selves with. I try to meet my clients with compassion and nonjudgmental, positive regard. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and have passion for narrative therapy where we will explore the stories you hold and learn how to find hope within hard spaces.
Parenting can be challenging and may leave you struggling to interact positively with your child(ren). Psychologist for Parenting helps parent(s) in 37 PSYPACT participating states (listed below) to gain awareness of their blinders, which helps build insight into family dynamics that are interfering with relationships and communication challenges. (Accepting clients who reside in: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY).
Parenting can be challenging and may leave you struggling to interact positively with your child(ren). Psychologist for Parenting helps parent(s) in 37 PSYPACT participating states (listed below) to gain awareness of their blinders, which helps build insight into family dynamics that are interfering with relationships and communication challenges. (Accepting clients who reside in: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY).
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I work with couples, families, individuals, and children. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and life transition issues. I believe that every person is equipped with their own unique skill sets that can help them in and out of the therapy room. These skills are often buried in the harmful stories we tell ourselves, but these stories can be edited and rewritten. I wholeheartedly believe in providing culturally sensitive and competent care to each and every client.
I work with couples, families, individuals, and children. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and life transition issues. I believe that every person is equipped with their own unique skill sets that can help them in and out of the therapy room. These skills are often buried in the harmful stories we tell ourselves, but these stories can be edited and rewritten. I wholeheartedly believe in providing culturally sensitive and competent care to each and every client.
Melissa Richardson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Both personally and professionally, I feel a natural inclination to connect with and help others. I believe that, because nobody’s life is perfect, we all need some extra support at times. This perspective is what keeps me motivated and driven to do the work that I do. With an approach that is trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based, I strive to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I believe in collaboration and working with clients to identify areas in which they seek change and to learn how to develop and use personal strengths and resources to make positive change possible.
Both personally and professionally, I feel a natural inclination to connect with and help others. I believe that, because nobody’s life is perfect, we all need some extra support at times. This perspective is what keeps me motivated and driven to do the work that I do. With an approach that is trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based, I strive to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I believe in collaboration and working with clients to identify areas in which they seek change and to learn how to develop and use personal strengths and resources to make positive change possible.
Amanda Galarza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
I believe that approaching therapy is truly one of the bravest things someone can do. By cultivating a space of kindness, humanity, and empathy, I invite my clients to be curious about themselves. I value how everyone’s therapeutic journey is unique because of one’s own life experiences and coexisting identity memberships. I believe in connection and leaning into the therapeutic relationship as a crucial step in one’s healing journey. As a multiethnic, multicultural therapist who deeply cares about advocacy, equality, and accessibility to clients of all backgrounds, I greatly value working with clients from all walks of life.
I believe that approaching therapy is truly one of the bravest things someone can do. By cultivating a space of kindness, humanity, and empathy, I invite my clients to be curious about themselves. I value how everyone’s therapeutic journey is unique because of one’s own life experiences and coexisting identity memberships. I believe in connection and leaning into the therapeutic relationship as a crucial step in one’s healing journey. As a multiethnic, multicultural therapist who deeply cares about advocacy, equality, and accessibility to clients of all backgrounds, I greatly value working with clients from all walks of life.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Studio art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Studio art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
Canentra Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
At Willis Counseling & Consulting, Canentra is most eager to work with individuals of all ages (including kids & teens), relationship partners & families facing any form of trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, behavioral challenges, familial issues, faith & spiritual ambiguities as well as other mental health issues causing a major impact in one’s life. In her work, she strives to provide support while walking through the journey with them to explore, unravel, understand & better manage themselves & the world.
At Willis Counseling & Consulting, Canentra is most eager to work with individuals of all ages (including kids & teens), relationship partners & families facing any form of trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, behavioral challenges, familial issues, faith & spiritual ambiguities as well as other mental health issues causing a major impact in one’s life. In her work, she strives to provide support while walking through the journey with them to explore, unravel, understand & better manage themselves & the world.
As we journey through our lives, it is inevitable that we might encounter challenges, confusion, loss, or self-doubt. The waves of stress and pain can carry us away from the shore of our true selves, making it difficult to find our way back to a space of peace and clarity. My aim as a therapist is to serve as an anchor amidst the uncertainties, supporting you as you move through the peaks and valleys of your unique path. This approach is largely built on relational elements, trauma-informed practices, mind-body healing, and fostering inner strength and resilience.
As we journey through our lives, it is inevitable that we might encounter challenges, confusion, loss, or self-doubt. The waves of stress and pain can carry us away from the shore of our true selves, making it difficult to find our way back to a space of peace and clarity. My aim as a therapist is to serve as an anchor amidst the uncertainties, supporting you as you move through the peaks and valleys of your unique path. This approach is largely built on relational elements, trauma-informed practices, mind-body healing, and fostering inner strength and resilience.
Our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world, formed by past experiences, often have an unwanted impact on our our present behavior, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Taking steps toward profound healing and self-discovery is a brave task, complicated by the difficulty of finding someone who will walk alongside you during your journey. I am passionate about working with people who are wanting to go deeper as we explore and befriend parts of self which were previously hidden. I aim to create and maintain a supportive environment in which transformation is possible.
Our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world, formed by past experiences, often have an unwanted impact on our our present behavior, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Taking steps toward profound healing and self-discovery is a brave task, complicated by the difficulty of finding someone who will walk alongside you during your journey. I am passionate about working with people who are wanting to go deeper as we explore and befriend parts of self which were previously hidden. I aim to create and maintain a supportive environment in which transformation is possible.
Amanda Peclat-Begin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Waitlist for new clients
I am delighted you are taking these first steps on your healing & wellness journey. I know firsthand how nerve-wracking & challenging the process of seeking the best therapist to meet your needs can be. I believe in the power of the therapeutic process & I strive to create a safe space for you to be present with your emotions & any struggles you have found challenging to manage alone. Having a non-judgmental space to explore feelings, experiences, & behaviors with someone who can witness & hold space for the full spectrum of the human condition & meeting you where you are is so transformative & healing.
I am delighted you are taking these first steps on your healing & wellness journey. I know firsthand how nerve-wracking & challenging the process of seeking the best therapist to meet your needs can be. I believe in the power of the therapeutic process & I strive to create a safe space for you to be present with your emotions & any struggles you have found challenging to manage alone. Having a non-judgmental space to explore feelings, experiences, & behaviors with someone who can witness & hold space for the full spectrum of the human condition & meeting you where you are is so transformative & healing.
Beginning therapy can feel difficult or come with a lot of unknown. That's why it is an honor for me to work with my clients and foster a space that is non-judgmental, warm, safe, and collaborative. I work with individuals who may want to explore topics like anxiety, emerging adulthood, experiencing life transitions, women's issues, those transitioning to a life with Type I diabetes, identify development, relationship (familial, friendship, romantic etc.) challenges and more.
Beginning therapy can feel difficult or come with a lot of unknown. That's why it is an honor for me to work with my clients and foster a space that is non-judgmental, warm, safe, and collaborative. I work with individuals who may want to explore topics like anxiety, emerging adulthood, experiencing life transitions, women's issues, those transitioning to a life with Type I diabetes, identify development, relationship (familial, friendship, romantic etc.) challenges and more.
