Couples Counseling Therapists in Ottawa, IL
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship stress, major changes in life, and family dysfunction.
Therapy is a tool that is to be used to improve your quality of life and help you achieve your goals. My mission is to help you identify the steps necessary to reach your individual goals and empower you to become the best version of yourself.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship stress, major changes in life, and family dysfunction.
Therapy is a tool that is to be used to improve your quality of life and help you achieve your goals. My mission is to help you identify the steps necessary to reach your individual goals and empower you to become the best version of yourself.
Despite being extensively trained in evidenced based psychotherapy modalities I believe relationship with my clients is most important.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or having marital problems? Change is Possible. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Your quality of life can improve. You are not alone.
Despite being extensively trained in evidenced based psychotherapy modalities I believe relationship with my clients is most important.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or having marital problems? Change is Possible. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Your quality of life can improve. You are not alone.
Welcome! My name is Fadumo Omar and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. My client focus currently is individual and couples. However, I have experience working with teens and families. I have experience treating mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, pre-marital/marital issues, grief, immigration-related issues, ADHD, and cultural issues. Although I have a designated working model that I utilize to help clients navigate presenting concerns, I make it a priority to match a client's learning style to effectively promote their path to healing.
Welcome! My name is Fadumo Omar and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. My client focus currently is individual and couples. However, I have experience working with teens and families. I have experience treating mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, pre-marital/marital issues, grief, immigration-related issues, ADHD, and cultural issues. Although I have a designated working model that I utilize to help clients navigate presenting concerns, I make it a priority to match a client's learning style to effectively promote their path to healing.
I believe a meaningful relationship is the key to success in therapy and this is what I strive to provide.
In the chaos of our world today, reaching out for help can be difficult, but necessary. I am proud of you for taking the first step. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, Anger, Self-Esteem, Relational Issues, or daily life stressors can be hard to manage alone. Working as partners, I can help you achieve goals so you can live the life YOU desire. Utilizing a person-centered approach, YOU are my first priority. You deserve the life you desire and together we can blaze the trail to get you where you wish to be.
I believe a meaningful relationship is the key to success in therapy and this is what I strive to provide.
In the chaos of our world today, reaching out for help can be difficult, but necessary. I am proud of you for taking the first step. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, Anger, Self-Esteem, Relational Issues, or daily life stressors can be hard to manage alone. Working as partners, I can help you achieve goals so you can live the life YOU desire. Utilizing a person-centered approach, YOU are my first priority. You deserve the life you desire and together we can blaze the trail to get you where you wish to be.
At the Marriage Resource Center we know what makes marriage work. We focus on solutions instead of problems and build on what is right instead of analyzing what is wrong. I have over 20 years of counseling experience using research based principles that will help you rediscover joy in your marriage. Spouse won't come? These principles can be effective even when your spouse does not want to change. Starting in the first session we begin to develop a plan for positive changes.
At the Marriage Resource Center we know what makes marriage work. We focus on solutions instead of problems and build on what is right instead of analyzing what is wrong. I have over 20 years of counseling experience using research based principles that will help you rediscover joy in your marriage. Spouse won't come? These principles can be effective even when your spouse does not want to change. Starting in the first session we begin to develop a plan for positive changes.
My experience includes working with individuals as young as 10 and as old as 82, as well as with couples and families.
The clients I most often work with are trying to manage changes in their lives as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and a variety of other mental health concerns. They have found that handling daily tasks, finding motivation, energy, and strength to handle life's challenges has become overwhelming. This can be due to current life stressors, or the manifestation of life events from the past. The focus in working together will be to identify your needs and goals, and implement changes and added insight to help you achieve these goals.
My experience includes working with individuals as young as 10 and as old as 82, as well as with couples and families.
The clients I most often work with are trying to manage changes in their lives as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and a variety of other mental health concerns. They have found that handling daily tasks, finding motivation, energy, and strength to handle life's challenges has become overwhelming. This can be due to current life stressors, or the manifestation of life events from the past. The focus in working together will be to identify your needs and goals, and implement changes and added insight to help you achieve these goals.
This includes but is not limited to those such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, stress, anger management, low self-esteem, loss and grief, divorce, and relationship issues.
It’s no secret that life comes with struggles – or that those struggles can impact every part of a person’s life. No matter the age, gender, race, or overall walk of life, those struggles can interfere with one's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. The good news is that counseling can help with everything from childhood trauma to day-day life. With that in mind, Crossroads Counseling Services opened its doors in April 2007 with the mission of helping residents of Plainfield, Ottawa, Morris, and Yorkville, IL deal with and overcome these issues and trauma.
This includes but is not limited to those such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, stress, anger management, low self-esteem, loss and grief, divorce, and relationship issues.
It’s no secret that life comes with struggles – or that those struggles can impact every part of a person’s life. No matter the age, gender, race, or overall walk of life, those struggles can interfere with one's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. The good news is that counseling can help with everything from childhood trauma to day-day life. With that in mind, Crossroads Counseling Services opened its doors in April 2007 with the mission of helping residents of Plainfield, Ottawa, Morris, and Yorkville, IL deal with and overcome these issues and trauma.
Dana Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, IL 61350 (Online Only)
You don’t have to go through this alone. I'm Dana Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois, and I am here to help. My experience practicing in outpatient community mental health spans across diverse populations and ages in both group and individual therapy settings. Together, we will help you to find your voice and your power so that you can get "unstuck".
You don’t have to go through this alone. I'm Dana Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois, and I am here to help. My experience practicing in outpatient community mental health spans across diverse populations and ages in both group and individual therapy settings. Together, we will help you to find your voice and your power so that you can get "unstuck".
Empowering Minds Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ICDVP, CADC, LPC, LSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, IL 61350
We provide the support needed in a safe and confidential environment that promotes understanding and better well-being through individualized treatment plans.
We provide the support needed in a safe and confidential environment that promotes understanding and better well-being through individualized treatment plans.
Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If you are here, chances are you are suffering from anxiety, depression, loss, struggling with your relationships, or adjusting to life in general, and you are not alone! Seeking help in the form of therapy is the first step toward relief, happiness, and change. My name is Ashley Holcman and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I am here to help. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, safe environment that will allow you to feel completely at ease to discuss what is troubling you.
Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If you are here, chances are you are suffering from anxiety, depression, loss, struggling with your relationships, or adjusting to life in general, and you are not alone! Seeking help in the form of therapy is the first step toward relief, happiness, and change. My name is Ashley Holcman and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I am here to help. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, safe environment that will allow you to feel completely at ease to discuss what is troubling you.
I work with you to help you rediscover joy in your relationships, overcome depression and grief, find relief from anxiety, or help you with your parenting challenges.
I work with you to help you rediscover joy in your relationships, overcome depression and grief, find relief from anxiety, or help you with your parenting challenges.
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I have over a decade of experience helping motivate clients from many different backgrounds with a range of counseling needs using a solution-focused-client-centered approach to overcome their struggles in life. Using my skill set in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to guide my clients to their desired change. Her education includes a Masters in Counseling, Certified Behavior Change Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Nutrition Specialist. I have also completed levels 1 and 2 of Gottman’s Relationship Method Therapy training.
I have over a decade of experience helping motivate clients from many different backgrounds with a range of counseling needs using a solution-focused-client-centered approach to overcome their struggles in life. Using my skill set in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to guide my clients to their desired change. Her education includes a Masters in Counseling, Certified Behavior Change Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Nutrition Specialist. I have also completed levels 1 and 2 of Gottman’s Relationship Method Therapy training.
I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.
I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.
Online Therapists
Her clinical areas of focus and interest include adjustment to trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief (loss) and bereavement for adults, couples, and families.
Alicia is an EMDR trained licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with certification in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alicia specializes in trauma-focused therapies, working with diverse age groups and family systems across the Chicagoland communities.
Her clinical areas of focus and interest include adjustment to trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief (loss) and bereavement for adults, couples, and families.
Alicia is an EMDR trained licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with certification in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alicia specializes in trauma-focused therapies, working with diverse age groups and family systems across the Chicagoland communities.
I'm most impactful working with people experiencing heightened anxiety or depressed mood, relationship conflicts, parenting concerns, phase of life adjustments, life transitions including but not limited to perimenopause & menopause. I'm the right fit for a client seeking solutions & change. As a seasoned therapist, I have substaintial experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families and individual adults. Clients appreciate my solutions-focused, goal-oriented approach. I work to help clients achieve targeted goals and return to therapy as needed for wellness boosts and additional support.
I'm most impactful working with people experiencing heightened anxiety or depressed mood, relationship conflicts, parenting concerns, phase of life adjustments, life transitions including but not limited to perimenopause & menopause. I'm the right fit for a client seeking solutions & change. As a seasoned therapist, I have substaintial experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families and individual adults. Clients appreciate my solutions-focused, goal-oriented approach. I work to help clients achieve targeted goals and return to therapy as needed for wellness boosts and additional support.
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance abuse.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid and private plans. I strive to create a therapeutic environment to help others heal and explore different challenges life may bring. My goal is to provide a warm, understanding, and safe environment where my clients can process their feelings and increase self-awareness, confidence, and learn new coping skills to manage stressors. This may include current problems or long lasting patterns. I understand that life can get busy, so I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. I accept private insurance as well as Medicaid (all plans).
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance abuse.
Currently providing in-person and/or virtual sessions for all Medicaid and private plans. I strive to create a therapeutic environment to help others heal and explore different challenges life may bring. My goal is to provide a warm, understanding, and safe environment where my clients can process their feelings and increase self-awareness, confidence, and learn new coping skills to manage stressors. This may include current problems or long lasting patterns. I understand that life can get busy, so I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. I accept private insurance as well as Medicaid (all plans).
Dr. Sheena Hoffmann
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
In addition to my experience with individual, couples, and group therapy, I have worked in community mental health, college counseling, and at Cook County Correctional Center addressing substance abuse and sexual trauma.
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 addition to my experience with individual, couples, and group therapy, I have worked in community mental health, college counseling, and at Cook County Correctional Center addressing substance abuse and sexual trauma.
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.
Bennett Alldredge
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Taking new clients now! I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I believe I can provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your concerns and develop healthy strategies for love and healing. I have developed a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, spiritual harm, and concerns faced by those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Taking new clients now! I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I believe I can provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your concerns and develop healthy strategies for love and healing. I have developed a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, spiritual harm, and concerns faced by those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Bob Zima
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Using Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral, and Client-Center Therapy techniques and psychoeducation, I help male individuals and couples identify and accept their personality traits, temperament characteristics, life story, talents, values, and defined wants & needs.
I provide individuals and couples with collaborative, brief, telehealth counseling and coaching services. Unresolved pain and fear from "doin' life" fuels anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors that destroy relationships and turn life into a “cardboard dirt sandwich with a side of sawdust.” I use Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves (and their friends and family) from the problems plaguing their lives, allowing them to externalize their issues rather than hiding them in the depths of their souls.
Using Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral, and Client-Center Therapy techniques and psychoeducation, I help male individuals and couples identify and accept their personality traits, temperament characteristics, life story, talents, values, and defined wants & needs.
I provide individuals and couples with collaborative, brief, telehealth counseling and coaching services. Unresolved pain and fear from "doin' life" fuels anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors that destroy relationships and turn life into a “cardboard dirt sandwich with a side of sawdust.” I use Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves (and their friends and family) from the problems plaguing their lives, allowing them to externalize their issues rather than hiding them in the depths of their souls.
I am here to listen to your journey with compassion and understanding because it matters. In my journey so far, I have handled multiple academic experiences at Loyola University. As a result, I bring to our therapy relationship a combination of academic knowledge and genuine connection. I became aware of the transforming impact of hands-on learning while attending Loyola University. My own experiences and studies have increased my understanding of the complexities of everyday life in addition to delivering theoretical knowledge. I am currently seeing clients for free.
I am here to listen to your journey with compassion and understanding because it matters. In my journey so far, I have handled multiple academic experiences at Loyola University. As a result, I bring to our therapy relationship a combination of academic knowledge and genuine connection. I became aware of the transforming impact of hands-on learning while attending Loyola University. My own experiences and studies have increased my understanding of the complexities of everyday life in addition to delivering theoretical knowledge. I am currently seeing clients for free.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.