Christian Therapists in Addison, IL
My name is Dr. Linda Summers, and I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Collinsville, Illinois. Through teletherapy, I work with clients in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. I enjoy working with individuals ages 18 and beyond and specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I use a solution-focused approach informed by each client's past and current life experiences. I work with clients who are managing a myriad of life problems and help them to live more fulfilling lives.
My name is Dr. Linda Summers, and I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Collinsville, Illinois. Through teletherapy, I work with clients in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. I enjoy working with individuals ages 18 and beyond and specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I use a solution-focused approach informed by each client's past and current life experiences. I work with clients who are managing a myriad of life problems and help them to live more fulfilling lives.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients in therapy. I work extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, and have been recognized for my work with troubled teens. I apply an integrative approach to counseling, selecting concepts and methods from various psychotherapy models, to address specific client needs. I believe that every single human being is precious, and has the right to a better life.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients in therapy. I work extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, and have been recognized for my work with troubled teens. I apply an integrative approach to counseling, selecting concepts and methods from various psychotherapy models, to address specific client needs. I believe that every single human being is precious, and has the right to a better life.
Are you going through a tough time, but trying to stay positive? Do you feel overwhelmed by unpleasant thoughts and feelings? Does everything feel more difficult? The thought of meeting with a therapist can be intimidating and I pride myself in my clients describing me as being easy to talk with. Most individuals who have never pursued therapy before are surprised at how much they enjoy the counseling relationship. Think of it as a gift to yourself! It is important that my clients feel comfortable so they can address past and present concerns and discover the best version of themselves.
Are you going through a tough time, but trying to stay positive? Do you feel overwhelmed by unpleasant thoughts and feelings? Does everything feel more difficult? The thought of meeting with a therapist can be intimidating and I pride myself in my clients describing me as being easy to talk with. Most individuals who have never pursued therapy before are surprised at how much they enjoy the counseling relationship. Think of it as a gift to yourself! It is important that my clients feel comfortable so they can address past and present concerns and discover the best version of themselves.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” by John Green has always been one of my favorite quotes. As an advocate, I have continuously encouraged individuals to see a therapist. When life feels challenging it may be easy to tell yourself that there is no hope; however, it is my priority to remind you that there is. Therapy is not only for those who are managing something difficult, it can also be for someone who is adjusting to a positive change. It can be for a child starting at a new school, or an adult preparing to marry their soulmate.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” by John Green has always been one of my favorite quotes. As an advocate, I have continuously encouraged individuals to see a therapist. When life feels challenging it may be easy to tell yourself that there is no hope; however, it is my priority to remind you that there is. Therapy is not only for those who are managing something difficult, it can also be for someone who is adjusting to a positive change. It can be for a child starting at a new school, or an adult preparing to marry their soulmate.
John Coumbe-Lilley Ph.d
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ALMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Addison, IL 60101 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The couples I work with are on the brink of a change in their relationship. They seek me out to help them decide the change they want, whether that is to work on their marriage, figure out what is going on in their marriage or explore leaving their marriage. Once the couple decides on their path, then we get to work collaboratively to achieve their goals. I partner with individuals who want to solve relationship, professional, and performance problems. I collaborate to develop solutions to cope with pressures like betrayal, cheating, guilt, changing jobs, getting married, entrepreneurship, adulting, and learning skills.
The couples I work with are on the brink of a change in their relationship. They seek me out to help them decide the change they want, whether that is to work on their marriage, figure out what is going on in their marriage or explore leaving their marriage. Once the couple decides on their path, then we get to work collaboratively to achieve their goals. I partner with individuals who want to solve relationship, professional, and performance problems. I collaborate to develop solutions to cope with pressures like betrayal, cheating, guilt, changing jobs, getting married, entrepreneurship, adulting, and learning skills.
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I work with adult men and women (18 years and older) who are experiencing a variety of mental health issues. I address boundary issues, relational issues, self-esteem struggles, and people with histories of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional). For those who are interested, I integrate Christian spiritual truths and principles into therapy. I also treat clients who struggle with life transitions and parenting issues as well as grief and loss.
I work with adult men and women (18 years and older) who are experiencing a variety of mental health issues. I address boundary issues, relational issues, self-esteem struggles, and people with histories of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional). For those who are interested, I integrate Christian spiritual truths and principles into therapy. I also treat clients who struggle with life transitions and parenting issues as well as grief and loss.
I am a certified specialist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) since 2001, providing this from a Christian perspective with healing for trauma memories.
I have over 26 years experience as a trained Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My direct, caring and focused counseling style allows people to work through serious traumas, difficult marriages, and intense emotional health issues. For those with a strong Christian faith, the use of scripture, prayer and depending on God have served to create wholistic healing. It is important for me to work with your goals and to help you learn new skills that create true healing.
I am a certified specialist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) since 2001, providing this from a Christian perspective with healing for trauma memories.
I have over 26 years experience as a trained Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My direct, caring and focused counseling style allows people to work through serious traumas, difficult marriages, and intense emotional health issues. For those with a strong Christian faith, the use of scripture, prayer and depending on God have served to create wholistic healing. It is important for me to work with your goals and to help you learn new skills that create true healing.
Christian counseling available.
I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, conflict and relationships. Together we can find a way forward for you to cope, adapt and heal. Making positive changes when you are overwhelmed with current situations or past trauma can seem uninmanageable. Dealing with discouragment, worry, anger and hurt at home, work, or school is a journey that takes time. I provide warm, caring and non-judgmental support to cope with fears and find hope along the way. Together we will find the best proven mind-body-spirit tools and techniques and integrate them until they work for you!
Christian counseling available.
I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, conflict and relationships. Together we can find a way forward for you to cope, adapt and heal. Making positive changes when you are overwhelmed with current situations or past trauma can seem uninmanageable. Dealing with discouragment, worry, anger and hurt at home, work, or school is a journey that takes time. I provide warm, caring and non-judgmental support to cope with fears and find hope along the way. Together we will find the best proven mind-body-spirit tools and techniques and integrate them until they work for you!
Kyle McCordic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
Waitlist for new clients
As a Christian and a therapist I seek to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of my clients, whatever religious or spiritual orientation they may hold.
I am passionate about empowering people to express themselves in an open and honest manner. One main theme that drives what I do is the ongoing search for personal meaning and self-worth, something each of us has a natural right to seek out. I specialize in Play Therapy with children ages 3-11, particularly involving emotional regulation, anger management, behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression in children. Finally, I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grieving, and other interpersonal issues.
As a Christian and a therapist I seek to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of my clients, whatever religious or spiritual orientation they may hold.
I am passionate about empowering people to express themselves in an open and honest manner. One main theme that drives what I do is the ongoing search for personal meaning and self-worth, something each of us has a natural right to seek out. I specialize in Play Therapy with children ages 3-11, particularly involving emotional regulation, anger management, behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression in children. Finally, I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grieving, and other interpersonal issues.
Nothing is more satisfying than assisting my clients to break free from addiction and restore trust in significant relationships. I use my 25 years of experience to evaluate effectively and offer clear direction and support. Committed to Christian principles, I frequently consult with pastors, church leaders and other professionals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Christian Sex Addiction Counselor with a Master's degree from the University of Chicago.
Nothing is more satisfying than assisting my clients to break free from addiction and restore trust in significant relationships. I use my 25 years of experience to evaluate effectively and offer clear direction and support. Committed to Christian principles, I frequently consult with pastors, church leaders and other professionals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Christian Sex Addiction Counselor with a Master's degree from the University of Chicago.
I also use play therapy, art therapy as well as evidenced-based Christian counseling for clients who prefer this approach.
Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can feel comfortable expressing thoughts and feelings? I understand the difficulty of discussing past hurts and experiences. I provide a nonjudgmental place to heal and find hope and humor along the way. In appointments, we will help you let go of dark times and find light in the present and future. Everyone struggles, we are all working to the best of our ability. I provide an objective, safe place with skilled guidance to help you heal and create hope.
I also use play therapy, art therapy as well as evidenced-based Christian counseling for clients who prefer this approach.
Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can feel comfortable expressing thoughts and feelings? I understand the difficulty of discussing past hurts and experiences. I provide a nonjudgmental place to heal and find hope and humor along the way. In appointments, we will help you let go of dark times and find light in the present and future. Everyone struggles, we are all working to the best of our ability. I provide an objective, safe place with skilled guidance to help you heal and create hope.
Some individuals are interested in having a Christian counselor who will respect their faith or even incorporate it into the therapeutic process, and I am trained to do that for those individuals.
When life gets tough and everything is piling up, people wonder where they can turn and with whom they can talk. My patients often comment that they feel comfortable with me and that they find me "easy to talk to."
However, people often postpone making an appointment with a therapist for various reasons. But most problems can get better faster when you are working with a competent professional. So why not make that call today to set up an appointment?
Some individuals are interested in having a Christian counselor who will respect their faith or even incorporate it into the therapeutic process, and I am trained to do that for those individuals.
When life gets tough and everything is piling up, people wonder where they can turn and with whom they can talk. My patients often comment that they feel comfortable with me and that they find me "easy to talk to."
However, people often postpone making an appointment with a therapist for various reasons. But most problems can get better faster when you are working with a competent professional. So why not make that call today to set up an appointment?
Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center
Pastoral Counselor
Verified Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Founded in Christian traditions, Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center welcomes everyone, inspires hope, and facilitates healing.
You may be searching for ways to cope with a difficult transition or painful circumstance in your life. Perhaps you find yourself struggling with shifts in key relationships or the feelings you have towards those relationships. Our pastoral counselors provide compassionate support and professional direction. Counseling services are offered to assist individuals, couples and families.
Founded in Christian traditions, Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center welcomes everyone, inspires hope, and facilitates healing.
You may be searching for ways to cope with a difficult transition or painful circumstance in your life. Perhaps you find yourself struggling with shifts in key relationships or the feelings you have towards those relationships. Our pastoral counselors provide compassionate support and professional direction. Counseling services are offered to assist individuals, couples and families.
Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187
We offer both secular and Christian counseling, and one of our owners is a former pastor.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
We offer both secular and Christian counseling, and one of our owners is a former pastor.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
I am Christian and when a client is open to the concept, I integrate Christian/biblical principles in my clinical work.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received my degree from Loyola University. I have 20+ years of experience working with adults in different therapeutic environments. In my practice, I like to create an ambiance of empathy where clients who have suffered traumatic events in their lives may find a place of refuge and healing. In addition, I assist persons to find purpose beyond trauma and discover their own strengths to build resilience.
I am Christian and when a client is open to the concept, I integrate Christian/biblical principles in my clinical work.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received my degree from Loyola University. I have 20+ years of experience working with adults in different therapeutic environments. In my practice, I like to create an ambiance of empathy where clients who have suffered traumatic events in their lives may find a place of refuge and healing. In addition, I assist persons to find purpose beyond trauma and discover their own strengths to build resilience.
CounselCare Connection - Anger Management Inst.
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V, CCTP
Verified Verified
Oak Brook, IL 60523
She is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor by NBCC and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
At CounselCare Connection, P.C. we serve people in personal, emotional, mental or relational crisis. We provide helpful guidance to people struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, abuse, grief, marriage, family, relationship or spiritual issues. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Lynette is credentialed by the National Anger Management Association as an Anger Management Specialist-V, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant. She is the author of What's Good About Anger? books, resources/courses and the founder and President of the Anger Management Institute.
She is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor by NBCC and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
At CounselCare Connection, P.C. we serve people in personal, emotional, mental or relational crisis. We provide helpful guidance to people struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, abuse, grief, marriage, family, relationship or spiritual issues. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Lynette is credentialed by the National Anger Management Association as an Anger Management Specialist-V, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant. She is the author of What's Good About Anger? books, resources/courses and the founder and President of the Anger Management Institute.
Shannon Spethman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience incorporating spiritual integration, especially with Christian couples and individuals.
I believe our relationships and experiences shape the way we are. Therapy is a great way to reflect, process, and grow into the versions of ourselves for which we strive. I love creating safe spaces for clients to explore tough moments and be able to identify and regulate emotions coming up for them. I enjoy working with individuals and couples struggling to navigate through relational issues, whether romantic, familial, friendships, or parenting. In working with couples, I specialize in working with those who are feeling stuck or disconnected in their relationship, and those who are struggling to resolve conflict.
I have extensive experience incorporating spiritual integration, especially with Christian couples and individuals.
I believe our relationships and experiences shape the way we are. Therapy is a great way to reflect, process, and grow into the versions of ourselves for which we strive. I love creating safe spaces for clients to explore tough moments and be able to identify and regulate emotions coming up for them. I enjoy working with individuals and couples struggling to navigate through relational issues, whether romantic, familial, friendships, or parenting. In working with couples, I specialize in working with those who are feeling stuck or disconnected in their relationship, and those who are struggling to resolve conflict.
I am a Christian but I do not impose my beliefs on others.
I work best with people who are in emotional pain and are willing to be partners in the process of healing; people who are seeking comfort, but also desire to learn and grow emotionally.
I am a Christian but I do not impose my beliefs on others.
I work best with people who are in emotional pain and are willing to be partners in the process of healing; people who are seeking comfort, but also desire to learn and grow emotionally.
I offer counseling from a Christian perspective.
I work with clients of all ages with a wide variety of issues. My ideal client would be anyone (individual, couple, or family) who has identified an area(s) in life that needs to be worked on and has made the choice to work on that area(s). Simply making that decision sets the foundation for successful treatment.
I offer counseling from a Christian perspective.
I work with clients of all ages with a wide variety of issues. My ideal client would be anyone (individual, couple, or family) who has identified an area(s) in life that needs to be worked on and has made the choice to work on that area(s). Simply making that decision sets the foundation for successful treatment.
When clients want to incorporate their faith into therapy, Michele integrates Christian Counseling which is one of her passions.
Michele enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds to help clients with anxiety, trauma, spiritual issues, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. She works to provide a safe space for clients to work through their difficulties and pain while not feeling alone. A warm, encouraging, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is essential for growth and healing to take place.
When clients want to incorporate their faith into therapy, Michele integrates Christian Counseling which is one of her passions.
Michele enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds to help clients with anxiety, trauma, spiritual issues, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. She works to provide a safe space for clients to work through their difficulties and pain while not feeling alone. A warm, encouraging, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is essential for growth and healing to take place.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.