Therapists in 60632

Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who need emotional support for a variety of reasons but have expertise in the area of sexual violence. I believe creating a safe and supportive space is so important to be able to process the full impact of trauma. I am fully bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural (Latinx) and provide services from a culturally informed lens. I identify my therapeutic style as compassionate and non- judgmental.

I'm thrilled you've found your way here! I'm all about creating a warm space for you so explore and grow. Let’s work together to work towards goals, tap into your strengths, and help you feel more successful. I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support that empowers you to make meaningful changes in your life. I work to ensure you feel comfortable exploring challenges, developing coping strategies, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship dynamics.

Change can be scary and may force us to adapt quickly when we don't want to. Maybe you feel anxiety, guilt, shame, isolation, or the feeling to continue the legacy bestowed upon you. You might feel like this is blocking you from growing. Be it a damaged relationship with your roots, needing to uproot and find a change of pace in life, or learning how to continue to find peace or tranquility where you are currently. You are not alone and you deserve to feel relief.

I have a deep understanding of various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, & evidence-based interventions. Along with my skills I use warmth, professionalism, humor, and expertise into my practice. I provide unconditional acceptance as clients share their story with me. I provide each client with individualized treatment plans to best support their needs while considering the complexity of their individual identity. I work to create a collaborative environment from a strength-based approach to help identify goals rooted in client’s values and continue to develop areas of focus as they make progress throughout our sessions.

*Currently NOT accepting new clients* I am a Latinx psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide counseling through a feminist lens with focus on equality in the counseling relationship. I work with you to address your concerns as a healing partner.

Sometimes we may be giving our all to something, hoping for a different result. When it doesn’t happen, these feelings can make us feel stuck and even overwhelmed. My role as a therapist is to give my clients the tools to achieve different ways of feeling and to start living in congruence with their authentic self.

I understand that taking the first step and reaching out for help and support is challenging, now more than ever. I believe that making your Mental Health a priority is the key to your overall wellness and happiness. It is very important to me to provide a judgment free, supportive environment where you can focus on just that, your overall wellness and goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist actively licensed in both Illinois and California. I have extensive experience with a wide array of clientele.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or just feeling a bit lost, I'm here to help. With warmth, professionalism, a little bit of humor and a genuine desire to see my clients thrive, I will help you grow. I specialize helping clients find better means to cope with anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, relationship hurdles, & self-esteem issues. I know that taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, I am here to offer a welcoming, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment – a space where you can comfortably explore your concerns and where growth and healing can flourish.

Experiencing relationship stress—whether in the form of codependency, gaslighting, intimate partner violence, or substance use/addiction—can significantly impact your everyday life. These situations often bring a multitude of emotions that we suppress to protect ourselves from discomfort. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone. If you are uncertain about how to define your relationship but sense that something is not quite right, we can explore this together in a safe and supportive environment.

As a bilingual, bicultural, first-generation adult child of Mexican immigrants, I deeply understand the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating the intersection of cultural identity, family expectations, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are those who, like me, have grown up balancing the dreams of their own with the heavy weight of familial and cultural responsibilities. Whether it's the pressure of supporting aging parents, managing anxiety and depression, or finding a sense of belonging amidst generational trauma, these clients seek a path to mental and emotional well-being while honoring their heritage.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in a holistic understanding of neurobiology, blending principles from Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Prioritizing curiosity, compassion, and empowerment, I recognize the profound impact of a strong therapeutic alliance on the healing process. Specializing in an integrated approach, I harmonize IFS with Polyvagal-informed techniques, guiding clients in exploring their internal dynamics and regulating their nervous systems to manage stress, trauma, & cultivate enriching connections. Guided by values of holistic healing and empowerment, I create a non-judgmental space for clients.

My name is Elisa Lee, LCPC and I provide counseling services for individuals, families and couples. I connect clients with psychiatry services via Telehealth within 48 hours. I work diligently to match clients in order to stabilize and manage their mental health needs. I also counsel and utilize CBT and reality therapy. I also integrate Mindfulness in therapy to enhance awareness of one's self. When working with minors, I incoorporate the family unit. Please give me a call to inquire further about our services and I can best help you with your psychological needs.

Therapy is unique to every person. No matter if you are a teen or an adult, there are times in our lives when we need a helping hand or person to sit with us as we process and explore our inner selves or the impact life has on us. My practice is about being there with you and offering positive regard for you and the work you are doing, and developing a space that is safe for you to explore and heal wounds. I also supervision for new counselors hoping for an integrative approach to counseling as well as focus on the client and counselor (inquire about fees).

Therapy is an intimidating process. It requires you to face the struggles keeping you from reaching your full potential. Life is full of transitions. At each, we learn to adapt and adjust. However, these transitions can be difficult and can lead to debilitating symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger, etc. Perhaps these are not happening to you, but you notice them in your child and are unsure of how to help. So, even though therapy can be intimidating, it can be the risk you need to take, to move forward towards the positive outcome you desire. If you are ready to take the next step, let me partner with you in this process.

I am bilingual in English/Spanish and bi-cultural in the Latino/American Culture. As a warm, empathetic and a non-judgmental therapist, I seek to help individuals to find solutions, relief, balance and insight in their own ability to cope with life's problems. Soy bilingüe en inglés /español y bi-cultural en la cultura latina. Como terapeuta cálido, empático y sin prejuicios, busco ayudar a las personas a encontrar soluciones, alivio, equilibrio y comprensión de su propia capacidad para hacer frente a los problemas de la vida.

Are you feeling disconnected and unsatisfied with others or yourself? Is stress and anxiety impacting how you deal with relationships? Are you ready to take the steps to feel more connected, balanced, and in control of your life? Receiving warm and empathic support enhances our ability to move towards our personal goals for wellness more effectively and quickly than if we take on the journey alone.

If you're noticing that the stress of life is becoming too much and you’re ready to find new ways of managing, consider reaching out. If you're interested in improving areas of your life, such as anxiety, stress, relational dissatisfaction, or the impact of trauma, I'm here to work through that with you. If you're looking for a place to process everything that has happened so far, I will hear you out and provide insight. I can help you practice a multitude of new coping skills and find relief. I specialize working with people who have experienced high stress situations, people struggling in relationships, and those looking for hope.

My goal is to provide you the space to heal and the opportunity to journey into the parts of yourself that you love, judge, the parts that you only somewhat know, the places you avoid, or the places you do not know at all. Together, we will learn about your resilience, pain, and possibilities. The process of growth takes sitting through our discomforts and using them as opportunities to heal our invisible wounds. Once we can increase our self-awareness, we can respond in the best ways we know how. Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, I provide the space for healing and growing - individually and relationally.