Narrative Therapists in 60654
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Scott W. Beckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654
NARM, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Theory, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and psychotherapeutic principles.
Scott focuses on helping successful career and family-driven individuals achieve their goals to create a well-rounded and balanced life. Scott believes that many day-to-day troubles can be linked back to broader uncertainties and developmental traumas that contribute to insecurities and doubt. Scott specializes in working with clients to create specific treatment plans and goals to address these seemingly unanswerable questions and traumas using evidenced-based practices such as:
NARM, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Theory, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and psychotherapeutic principles.
Scott focuses on helping successful career and family-driven individuals achieve their goals to create a well-rounded and balanced life. Scott believes that many day-to-day troubles can be linked back to broader uncertainties and developmental traumas that contribute to insecurities and doubt. Scott specializes in working with clients to create specific treatment plans and goals to address these seemingly unanswerable questions and traumas using evidenced-based practices such as:
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Kathleen Monroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
My approach many times combines client-centered, narrative, behavioral, humanistic, and existential theories using evidence-based techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, REBT, and solution-focused therapy.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Kathleen Monroe and I possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and am licensed in Clinical Social Work in the state of Illinois. In addition; I hold a Certification as an Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor. Clients that I have worked with struggled in areas of mental health and substance abuse ranging in a diagnosis of Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem and feelings of self-worth concerns, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Addiction related disorders, Learning disabilities, behavioral spectrum disorders, Autism, Adjustment Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders.
My approach many times combines client-centered, narrative, behavioral, humanistic, and existential theories using evidence-based techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, REBT, and solution-focused therapy.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Kathleen Monroe and I possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and am licensed in Clinical Social Work in the state of Illinois. In addition; I hold a Certification as an Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor. Clients that I have worked with struggled in areas of mental health and substance abuse ranging in a diagnosis of Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem and feelings of self-worth concerns, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Addiction related disorders, Learning disabilities, behavioral spectrum disorders, Autism, Adjustment Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders.
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I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
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Alexi Peters
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ASDCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654
Alexi Peters MA, LCPC is a sex-positive, fat positive, queer therapist. They take a warm yet honest approach to therapy strategically supporting clients in achieving their personal and interpersonal goals through actionable work. Alexi primarily utilizes narrative therapy, DBT, and RODBT to work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+ and sexual health, including gender identity and gender affirming needs.
Alexi Peters MA, LCPC is a sex-positive, fat positive, queer therapist. They take a warm yet honest approach to therapy strategically supporting clients in achieving their personal and interpersonal goals through actionable work. Alexi primarily utilizes narrative therapy, DBT, and RODBT to work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+ and sexual health, including gender identity and gender affirming needs.
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Caroline Aiken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck? Searching for meaning? Longing to find your voice? The process of co-creating a trusting holding space with a patient, curious professional can lead to profound healing & renewed sense of meaning, clarity, and connection. I offer calm, compassionate guidance in supporting the rediscovery of your inner strength and intuition. My role is to honor your lived experiences while supporting you in living a more harmonious, meaningful life. My experience includes supporting individuals with histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, and substance use.
Are you feeling stuck? Searching for meaning? Longing to find your voice? The process of co-creating a trusting holding space with a patient, curious professional can lead to profound healing & renewed sense of meaning, clarity, and connection. I offer calm, compassionate guidance in supporting the rediscovery of your inner strength and intuition. My role is to honor your lived experiences while supporting you in living a more harmonious, meaningful life. My experience includes supporting individuals with histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, and substance use.
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Mallory Welsh Khan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! I help clients with their journey to become one's ideal self. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing psychotherapy. My expertise is treating adults who struggle with anxiety/depression and are seeking to find a more meaningful life. I also enjoy working with new moms (as I too am a newer mom to a little one) and college students, faced with anxiety due to their life transition(s) which can bring on stress, depression, and/or anxiety with the many questions centering around, “What am I going to do next in my life?" "How do I navigate my new identity as a mother?"
Accepting new clients! I help clients with their journey to become one's ideal self. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing psychotherapy. My expertise is treating adults who struggle with anxiety/depression and are seeking to find a more meaningful life. I also enjoy working with new moms (as I too am a newer mom to a little one) and college students, faced with anxiety due to their life transition(s) which can bring on stress, depression, and/or anxiety with the many questions centering around, “What am I going to do next in my life?" "How do I navigate my new identity as a mother?"
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Christina Pizarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
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Make substantial change expeditiously! My aim is to help clients (adults, teens) find comfort with emotional vulnerability and healing through introspection of thoughts, behaviors, and values which prompts new action. My ideal client is one who is interested in processing emotions, gaining insight, and using existing/untapped internal and external resources. I am compassionate, collaborative, and patient professional with 15 years of experience and I can definitely assist with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues/divorce, shame, identity issues, and simply improving one's well-being.
Make substantial change expeditiously! My aim is to help clients (adults, teens) find comfort with emotional vulnerability and healing through introspection of thoughts, behaviors, and values which prompts new action. My ideal client is one who is interested in processing emotions, gaining insight, and using existing/untapped internal and external resources. I am compassionate, collaborative, and patient professional with 15 years of experience and I can definitely assist with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues/divorce, shame, identity issues, and simply improving one's well-being.
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Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and in learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and in learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with substance use, codependency, relationship issues, shame, grief/loss, and disordered eating. I am specifically passionate about working with adults in the LGBTQ+ community. I utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective and offer therapeutic interventions with warmth, humor, and directness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with substance use, codependency, relationship issues, shame, grief/loss, and disordered eating. I am specifically passionate about working with adults in the LGBTQ+ community. I utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective and offer therapeutic interventions with warmth, humor, and directness.
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Katie Catalano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by work, relationships, or life in general? Are you unsure of where to start on your own journey of self-exploration? I know the feeling of being lost or helpless, as if you're the passenger in the car guiding you through life. I focus on helping individuals establish healthy boundaries with themselves and others in their lives, as well as helping couples improve communication. In our sessions, you will be met with compassion, a judgment-free zone, and evidence-based techniques that we agree to try together.
Do you feel overwhelmed by work, relationships, or life in general? Are you unsure of where to start on your own journey of self-exploration? I know the feeling of being lost or helpless, as if you're the passenger in the car guiding you through life. I focus on helping individuals establish healthy boundaries with themselves and others in their lives, as well as helping couples improve communication. In our sessions, you will be met with compassion, a judgment-free zone, and evidence-based techniques that we agree to try together.
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I specialize in working with children and adults who have faced systemic harm and societal stigma, including LGBTQ and TGNC individuals, women, and those from other marginalized communities. I have extensive experience working with young people who have endured complex trauma, and I believe in the power of a strengths-based relational therapy model. I am committed to celebrating diversity and I hold an affirming stance on all genders, sexualities, careers, reproductive choices, and alternative relationship structures.
I specialize in working with children and adults who have faced systemic harm and societal stigma, including LGBTQ and TGNC individuals, women, and those from other marginalized communities. I have extensive experience working with young people who have endured complex trauma, and I believe in the power of a strengths-based relational therapy model. I am committed to celebrating diversity and I hold an affirming stance on all genders, sexualities, careers, reproductive choices, and alternative relationship structures.
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Is life not how you want or planned for it to be? Are the sources of stress and worry creating a daily struggle? The human journey is fraught with peril and navigating the challenges we face can feel overwhelming. I am Jon Mark Bormann, a licensed clinical professional counselor. I believe that the goal of therapy is to restore enjoyment to life.
Is life not how you want or planned for it to be? Are the sources of stress and worry creating a daily struggle? The human journey is fraught with peril and navigating the challenges we face can feel overwhelming. I am Jon Mark Bormann, a licensed clinical professional counselor. I believe that the goal of therapy is to restore enjoyment to life.
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Benedicta Bonsu is a dedicated licensed Social Worker based in Illinois, committed to guiding individuals through the path of mental wellness, healing, and personal development. With a Master's degree from the prestigious James Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Illinois University, Benedicta brings a wealth of academic knowledge and real-world experience to her practice. As a compassionate therapist, Benedicta has honed her skills through previous experiences working with children and youth in school settings.
Benedicta Bonsu is a dedicated licensed Social Worker based in Illinois, committed to guiding individuals through the path of mental wellness, healing, and personal development. With a Master's degree from the prestigious James Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Illinois University, Benedicta brings a wealth of academic knowledge and real-world experience to her practice. As a compassionate therapist, Benedicta has honed her skills through previous experiences working with children and youth in school settings.
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Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654
Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder is considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region. She is highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and has been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find her recent publication "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' on Amazon.
Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder is considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region. She is highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and has been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find her recent publication "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' on Amazon.
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Amanda Kelleghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MSIR
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
The constant pressures of daily life, particularly during a pandemic, can leave us feeling overwhelmed, scared, and alone. As we try to navigate our way through issues involving school, work, relationships, life transitions, and grief and loss, we may feel so hopeless that we feel as if we cannot go on like this anymore. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will provide support and guidance to help you identify unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you can make positive and sustainable changes to improve your quality of life.
The constant pressures of daily life, particularly during a pandemic, can leave us feeling overwhelmed, scared, and alone. As we try to navigate our way through issues involving school, work, relationships, life transitions, and grief and loss, we may feel so hopeless that we feel as if we cannot go on like this anymore. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will provide support and guidance to help you identify unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you can make positive and sustainable changes to improve your quality of life.
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"Surviving keeps you from living." Often times we are faced with a part of us that refuses to pause and work through those feelings or issues that can be causing discomfort. Instead, it tells us to press on and keep going. The idea that in order to function we must suppress our feelings or emotions tends to have longterm negative effects. If you are tired of just surviving, waking up and pushing through, then it is time for you to learn how to fully live in your truth.
"Surviving keeps you from living." Often times we are faced with a part of us that refuses to pause and work through those feelings or issues that can be causing discomfort. Instead, it tells us to press on and keep going. The idea that in order to function we must suppress our feelings or emotions tends to have longterm negative effects. If you are tired of just surviving, waking up and pushing through, then it is time for you to learn how to fully live in your truth.
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My name is Twana Curry. I am an LCSW in multiple states with over 20+ years in the field. I am glad you are here, this is the first step in a journey. Do you ever feel like something is missing, but can't put your finger on it Are you looking to go deeper in your journey, wanting to find the calm and balance with your past, present, and your future. This is when we seek guidance, we may be experiencing chronic stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, or as of late feeling like this world is not something you recognize any longer.
My name is Twana Curry. I am an LCSW in multiple states with over 20+ years in the field. I am glad you are here, this is the first step in a journey. Do you ever feel like something is missing, but can't put your finger on it Are you looking to go deeper in your journey, wanting to find the calm and balance with your past, present, and your future. This is when we seek guidance, we may be experiencing chronic stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, or as of late feeling like this world is not something you recognize any longer.
![Photo of Megan Fletcher, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a1288bd1-2cf7-4522-bdb2-37f11a5b0355/1/320x400.png)
Welcome! Feeling overwhelmed and unsure on where to start? One thing about me, I am passionate about assisting my patients through life transitions and improving their quality of life. I am passionate about working with clients through life transitions and pursuing the journey of self-discovery and purpose in life. I am a trauma informed provider and take a select amount patients with a focus on PTSD, childhood experiences and attachment. I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy.
Welcome! Feeling overwhelmed and unsure on where to start? One thing about me, I am passionate about assisting my patients through life transitions and improving their quality of life. I am passionate about working with clients through life transitions and pursuing the journey of self-discovery and purpose in life. I am a trauma informed provider and take a select amount patients with a focus on PTSD, childhood experiences and attachment. I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy.
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Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic
PsyD, MA, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60654
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. FFCC staff also works with clients with family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, codependency, stress, life transitions, career changes, and more. We offer services in English and Spanish.
Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic (FFCC) have advanced training in forensic psychology which provides them with the skills needed to work with and within the legal system. FFCC staff also works with clients with family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, codependency, stress, life transitions, career changes, and more. We offer services in English and Spanish.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.