Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Algonquin, IL

It is no mystery life presents us with many challenges. No matter the circumstances, there are strategies, tools, and habits to minimize difficulty and techniques to fill your coping toolbox. You will be taught how to take your toolbox and apply skills to various issues faced. I aim to validate and support individuals by promoting normal development, prevention, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment. I work with children, teens, couples, and families to identify goals and putting learned skills into action to build insight, thinking critically, confidence, emotional well-being, and functioning.

Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, and relationship problems are just some of the many reasons people seek out therapy. You may want to learn ways to feel better and reduce uncomfortable emotions, or you may want to just talk through difficult times. I strive to create a safe place and work collaboratively towards your goals. I focus on creating goals, solutions, process one's past and life circumstances, and teach skills and strategies that will reduce uncomfortable and unpleasant emotions. I provide hypnotherapy and biofeedback for pain management and anxiety/panic as added tools to reduce physcial and emotional discomfort.

Working to address concerns related to mood, anxiety, adjustment concerns, managing trauma, and healing intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict. Addressing those challenges that are getting in the way of fulfilling dreams and objectives; shifting away from maladaptive behaviors to more adaptive behaviors; becoming more empowered to overcome obstacles to live more fulfilling lives.

As a counselor, I believe that you are the expert in your own experiences and that our lived experiences teach us about the life that we want to curate for ourselves. As your counselor, my approach is to assist you by asking you questions to help you discover or rediscover your purpose in an empathetic and curious way. We co-create an environment of exploration by finding ways to encourage authenticity in our space so that we can explore the root causes of behaviors in an environment of care and compassion. During our process, we do work to untether you from toxic patterns so that you may experience what life has to offer you.,

Asking for help is hard and takes a lot of strength to do. Asking for help also shows just enough self worth to better one’s self. My clients primarily attend counseling to seek emotional support, guidance in their healing process, and regain their self worth and confidence. They also are working towards self empowerment and growth towards emotional stability. Clients also learn to change the negative beliefs and narratives created from past childhood or relationship abuse and trauma. I have also seen clients who find their faith as a foundation of their healing and I am trained in Immanuel Prayer by request.

My name is Danielle Lozano and I work hard to be compassionate, warm, and authentic with my clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) that has been recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC) and has received a certificate as a Family Trauma Professional (CFTP). I feel that my warm demeanor and openness, aids me in building a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with my clients. My current therapy style revolves around client's needs and comfort level. Most frequently I utilize the client-centered, psychodynamic, emotionally focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches.

Feelings of anxiety, depression, inattention, and generally feeling like you are not in control of your mental and emotional state is an experience that many of us have. I have been working with youth, adults, and families in developing skills to achieve mental and emotional health goals for the past 6 years in school social work and domestic violence survivor counseling. I am passionate about supporting you or your child with a variety of presenting concerns. From anxiety and depression, coping skills to trauma-informed care working with me will encompass utilizing the best practices for your presenting issues.

In therapy, my ideal client seeks a safe haven for authentic, nonjudgmental, open dialogue. Together, we co-create an an environment of trust, warmth, and compassion where you can freely share your struggles, experiences, and personality. I believe that a counselor's greatest contribution is to see you as the expert of your own life and to companion you as you navigate it. My aim is to empower you on that journey, offering guidance to overcome obstacles hindering your path to fulfillment, uncovering the tools necessary to achieve your goals. and navigating life's challenges as they arise.

Life can be unexpected and the unexpected can be difficult to navigate. Leaving you to wrestle with your thougths, emotions and behavior. I want to tell you, you're not alone. Anxiety, depression, isolation, pain, trauma, hurt, resentment, anger, fear, grief and other real emotions, if undealt with, can negatively impact your ability to function. I have good news, there is HOPE. With the right therapeutic approach, interventions and strategies, you can become emotionally healthy.

At times we find ourselves experiencing problems and difficulties. We may respond in ways to barely get by and keep moving forward. Sometimes we struggle to feel a sense of belonging or feel consumed with negative thoughts and emotions. Maybe it’s our past that is keeping us from being in the present moment or it’s adding to our overall stress. In therapy, we can identify new ways to cope with difficulties and other life struggles that may be hurting our overall health or relationships.

After spending 14 years learning about the human brain and mind, was trained extensively in various treatments, and working since 2009 at almost all settings, I learned to focus on what you personally struggle with. There are much more to us than having a disorder. Therefore, I listen to you and know you well in order to tailor the treatment plan that fits you the most. My end goal, besides eliminating the undesirable symptoms, is helping you finding your own path and having a better quality of life. I also teach graduate students what they need to know to make the right diagnosis and apply the best most optimal treatment for it.

I specialize in working with various ages ranging from children, teenagers, and adults. Services include individual, family, and couples' therapy. I am able to help clients that are struggling with relationships/marriages, pre-marital issues, infidelity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, conflict, parenting, trauma, and life transitions. Facing these challenges are never easy, but with the proper help and support, positive change can be made, which is what I strive to help achieve.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the states of IL & CA who specializes in working with individuals and couples throughout pre-conception and pregnancy, postpartum parents and toddler parents, and autistic and highly sensitive parents. Whether you're adjusting to new parenthood, embracing your neurodivergent identity, or combating overwhelm as a neurodivergent parent, I provide a compassionate space for exploration, healing, growth, and self-discovery.

Empathy, acceptance, and genuineness are three qualities that I believe are the foundation for building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. My areas of specialty are in the treatment of Couples, Women's Health Issues (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum, pregnancy loss and infertility), Eating Disorders, Depression, Relationships, Pre-Marital counseling, and Emotional Regulation. In working with complex trauma, the emotional processing, exploration of self-related difficulties (e.g., fear and shame), and acceptance or resolution of past interpersonal issues are an important part of therapy. With complex trauma, I utilize an emotion-focused therapy approach, bringing emotion to the clinical forefront of therapy.

Welcome to a space where your mental health is valued. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This allows clients to feel comfortable opening up about their struggles without fear of being criticized or misunderstood. In my practice I provide therapy services to adults. My specialities range from Women's mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self Esteem, Marital Issues and Divorce.

Many people go through times when they have trouble with even the simple tasks in life. Relationships, work, family and life purpose can become overwhelming at times. Imagine if you didn’t have to feel that way. Connect to your joy and sense of worth. Counseling is a conversation about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the collaboration between counselor and client to co-create goals for change. I will work with you to help you change the way you think and feel about yourself and the world. By exploring what you value we will collaborate to overcome the difficulty you have been facing.

I believe we all need someone to talk to who will listen and accept us. I provide clients with a warm, non-judgmental environment- a safe place to explore real life issues. If you're ready to commit to making positive changes, I encourage you to take the first step. I work with individuals, couples and families of all ages to manage and reduce anxiety, depression, stress and trauma that is interfering with everyday life and relationships.

Does your spirit feel bogged down by painful feelings and relationships? Would you like to bring your spirituality to counseling as a simpler, easier way to become freer and happier? I offer a safe place for you to talk and be heard and a way for you to change painful patterns from the inside out. Through powerful yet gentle methods alongside inner prayer/intention, you can resolve the root causes of personal problems like troubled relationships, anxiety, loss, depression, chronic pain/illness, lack of purpose, trauma, spiritual confusion or abuse, and addiction.

My practice incorporates an integrative approach to health and wellness for people who are anxious, overwhelmed, and feeling stuck. With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach, I help clients uncover the root cause of their pain so they can regain their energy, be productive, and have joy in their life. Together, we can release limiting beliefs that are holding you back from achieving your goals. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore treatment options.