Depression Therapists in Bannockburn, IL
I am passionate about working with fellow Veterans, adolescents, college age folks and adults with presenting issues of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and difficulties with major life changes. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help recognize the thinking patterns that contribute to difficulties and Psychodynamic Therapy to make connections between past experiences and present behaviors. This helps you to be free to move your life in a different direction. I welcome those who are ready, willing, and eager to discover the next chapter in their lives. Clients describe my style as welcoming and insightful.
I am passionate about working with fellow Veterans, adolescents, college age folks and adults with presenting issues of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and difficulties with major life changes. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help recognize the thinking patterns that contribute to difficulties and Psychodynamic Therapy to make connections between past experiences and present behaviors. This helps you to be free to move your life in a different direction. I welcome those who are ready, willing, and eager to discover the next chapter in their lives. Clients describe my style as welcoming and insightful.
Although I am a generalist, with experience treating a wide variety of clinical issues, I do specialize in the treatment of stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, couples therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and wellness coaching.
At Heart Light, we believe that personal growth is a natural psychological process that fundamentally belongs to you, not to us.
Some mental health professionals seem to imagine themselves as mental and emotional surgeons, whose goal is to identify problems and then fix them for you.
We envision ourselves as more akin to doctors that deliver babies. We are ready to intervene as and when needed, but our primary role is to facilitate a natural process that belongs, first and foremost, to you.
Our goal is to guide and encourage your growth by helping you to empower yourself.
Although I am a generalist, with experience treating a wide variety of clinical issues, I do specialize in the treatment of stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, couples therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and wellness coaching.
At Heart Light, we believe that personal growth is a natural psychological process that fundamentally belongs to you, not to us.
Some mental health professionals seem to imagine themselves as mental and emotional surgeons, whose goal is to identify problems and then fix them for you.
We envision ourselves as more akin to doctors that deliver babies. We are ready to intervene as and when needed, but our primary role is to facilitate a natural process that belongs, first and foremost, to you.
Our goal is to guide and encourage your growth by helping you to empower yourself.
My focus with adolescents and adults involves issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, loss, PTSD and trauma work.
I believe you are the expert of your life. Within you are the answers to many of the problems you face. My role is to come along side you to help clear the obstacles that are preventing real growth and change. We establish a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust. I provide an environment where you will feel safe, supported, heard and understood. Clients describe me as empathetic, genuine, and direct.
My focus with adolescents and adults involves issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, loss, PTSD and trauma work.
I believe you are the expert of your life. Within you are the answers to many of the problems you face. My role is to come along side you to help clear the obstacles that are preventing real growth and change. We establish a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust. I provide an environment where you will feel safe, supported, heard and understood. Clients describe me as empathetic, genuine, and direct.
Akilah Yates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CCTP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015 (Online Only)
With over nine years of dedicated experience in supporting children and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety and depression, I offer tailored guidance for those feeling overwhelmed by overthinking or striving for overachievement. Whether confronting childhood trauma resurfacing in adulthood or seeking personal growth, I prioritize leveraging individual strengths to facilitate progress. We are all trying to achieve something in life. We all want better for ourselves. Life can be hectic at times and throw curveballs at us. We are required to adapt to the various obstacles that we come across.
With over nine years of dedicated experience in supporting children and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety and depression, I offer tailored guidance for those feeling overwhelmed by overthinking or striving for overachievement. Whether confronting childhood trauma resurfacing in adulthood or seeking personal growth, I prioritize leveraging individual strengths to facilitate progress. We are all trying to achieve something in life. We all want better for ourselves. Life can be hectic at times and throw curveballs at us. We are required to adapt to the various obstacles that we come across.
Dr. Sorokin effectively treats depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance abuse by successfully combining hypnosis and psychotherapy. He also specializes in relationship problems, anger management, OCD, domestic abuse, sleep issues and PTSD. If you feel stock in life and powerless to change things, if you feel fatigue and constantly worry it's time to start changing your life. Dr. Sorokin utilizes his innovative approach to create a long-lasting improvement in your emotional and physical condition and achieve a successful, balanced life. He effectively utilizes holistic approach to help you recognize an important unity of human body, mind and spirit.
Dr. Sorokin effectively treats depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance abuse by successfully combining hypnosis and psychotherapy. He also specializes in relationship problems, anger management, OCD, domestic abuse, sleep issues and PTSD. If you feel stock in life and powerless to change things, if you feel fatigue and constantly worry it's time to start changing your life. Dr. Sorokin utilizes his innovative approach to create a long-lasting improvement in your emotional and physical condition and achieve a successful, balanced life. He effectively utilizes holistic approach to help you recognize an important unity of human body, mind and spirit.
I treat a range of presenting problems including: relationship challenges, life transitions, school and work-related issues, low self-esteem, identity development, postpartum depression/anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness. My passion stems from wanting to help others learn new ways of coping with their environment and garnering new skills to help manage current life stressors and hurdles. My belief is that from early childhood we learn healthy, and sometimes unhealthy, strategies to manage challenges. Coping styles, especially maladaptive ones, work for a period of time, but may become ineffective. When this occurs, people often seek therapy. My job as a therapist is to help you learn, and implement, healthier coping strategies.
I treat a range of presenting problems including: relationship challenges, life transitions, school and work-related issues, low self-esteem, identity development, postpartum depression/anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness. My passion stems from wanting to help others learn new ways of coping with their environment and garnering new skills to help manage current life stressors and hurdles. My belief is that from early childhood we learn healthy, and sometimes unhealthy, strategies to manage challenges. Coping styles, especially maladaptive ones, work for a period of time, but may become ineffective. When this occurs, people often seek therapy. My job as a therapist is to help you learn, and implement, healthier coping strategies.
Sometimes, it can be a challenge to see "the forest through the trees." Having someone to talk to who is outside your circle of family and friends, to reflect back what's important to you, can be the crucial piece that helps you build the bridge back to yourself. This is one aspect of what I do when working with people interested in creating improved health, positive relationships, or achieving an important goal. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or wanting to discover your specific formula for happiness, I'd consider it a privilege to work with you.
Sometimes, it can be a challenge to see "the forest through the trees." Having someone to talk to who is outside your circle of family and friends, to reflect back what's important to you, can be the crucial piece that helps you build the bridge back to yourself. This is one aspect of what I do when working with people interested in creating improved health, positive relationships, or achieving an important goal. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or wanting to discover your specific formula for happiness, I'd consider it a privilege to work with you.
I have extensive experience in the following treatment areas: depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, LGBT, stress management, self-esteem, marital issues, health and illness (with specialties in cancer and HIV), grief and loss, with many years of experience in health, community mental health and private practice.
I combine my knowledge of therapeutic theory and research to tailor the therapy to fit each client. I am especially skilled at working with a variety of relationship issues, including parent-child, romantic, and workplace relationships, working closely with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in working with culturally diverse individuals and families and am fully bicultural/bilingual in Spanish.
I have extensive experience in the following treatment areas: depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, LGBT, stress management, self-esteem, marital issues, health and illness (with specialties in cancer and HIV), grief and loss, with many years of experience in health, community mental health and private practice.
I combine my knowledge of therapeutic theory and research to tailor the therapy to fit each client. I am especially skilled at working with a variety of relationship issues, including parent-child, romantic, and workplace relationships, working closely with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in working with culturally diverse individuals and families and am fully bicultural/bilingual in Spanish.
I specialize in aiding individuals with symptoms & experiences related to anxiety, depression, religious trauma, attachment issues, gender dysphoria, & life changes.
Hi there! I believe in the transformative power of therapy to heal wounds, overcome obstacles, and foster resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals discover their inner strengths, break cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I utilize a holistic approach with the belief that individuals are more than their life circumstances or symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely without judgment or distractions. Together, we’ll be able to work collaboratively to create meaningful change.
I specialize in aiding individuals with symptoms & experiences related to anxiety, depression, religious trauma, attachment issues, gender dysphoria, & life changes.
Hi there! I believe in the transformative power of therapy to heal wounds, overcome obstacles, and foster resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals discover their inner strengths, break cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I utilize a holistic approach with the belief that individuals are more than their life circumstances or symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely without judgment or distractions. Together, we’ll be able to work collaboratively to create meaningful change.
Do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, or stress? Do these challenges make it difficult for you to enjoy life, work, or have healthy relationships? You are not alone. Today, more people find themselves feeling nervous, stressed, sad, and overwhelmed just trying to get through the day. You may ask yourself; how can I feel better and cope in a healthier way with the challenges in my life? At Aram Connection, Melanie partners with clients to get on a path to feeling better about themselves and their lives. Melanie has worked extensively with adults of all ages, providing individual, and couples therapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, or stress? Do these challenges make it difficult for you to enjoy life, work, or have healthy relationships? You are not alone. Today, more people find themselves feeling nervous, stressed, sad, and overwhelmed just trying to get through the day. You may ask yourself; how can I feel better and cope in a healthier way with the challenges in my life? At Aram Connection, Melanie partners with clients to get on a path to feeling better about themselves and their lives. Melanie has worked extensively with adults of all ages, providing individual, and couples therapy.
Aram Connection
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges or simply want to work on achieving better balance in your life, we can help guide you. Perhaps you’ve been trying to manage depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, trauma effects on your own, and feel that it is all a bit too much. At times, we can be our own worst critics, and struggle to manage our self-doubt. We realize that deciding to seek out a therapist can be a difficult task, and you want someone who will be there for you, and help you get to where you want to be in your life without judgment.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges or simply want to work on achieving better balance in your life, we can help guide you. Perhaps you’ve been trying to manage depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, trauma effects on your own, and feel that it is all a bit too much. At times, we can be our own worst critics, and struggle to manage our self-doubt. We realize that deciding to seek out a therapist can be a difficult task, and you want someone who will be there for you, and help you get to where you want to be in your life without judgment.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field and I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy +. I have spent my career helping individuals and families with trauma, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field and I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy +. I have spent my career helping individuals and families with trauma, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Susan Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Iowa with 30 yrs of experience working with adults, couples and teens. I am a strong believer that change is a result of self empowerment, education and support. I believe that each person is unique and requires a holistic approach to inspire change. The therapeutic relationship is one where the client can explore and confront their challenges in a safe environment working with their therapist as a coach. I understand the importance of each person working at their own pace and needing different levels of guidance: Accepting new patients. InnerWarriorLLC.com
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Iowa with 30 yrs of experience working with adults, couples and teens. I am a strong believer that change is a result of self empowerment, education and support. I believe that each person is unique and requires a holistic approach to inspire change. The therapeutic relationship is one where the client can explore and confront their challenges in a safe environment working with their therapist as a coach. I understand the importance of each person working at their own pace and needing different levels of guidance: Accepting new patients. InnerWarriorLLC.com
Amy Cassandra Cwiklinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Amy Cwiklinski graduated with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Adler University in 2018 and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). With over 7 years of experience, Amy has developed a deep understanding of the complex dynamics within families and relationships.
Amy Cwiklinski graduated with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Adler University in 2018 and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). With over 7 years of experience, Amy has developed a deep understanding of the complex dynamics within families and relationships.
The client-therapist relationship is the single most important factor in successful therapy. Taking the time to build this rapport is a crucial step when I work with someone. I also believe therapy is a collaborative process. The client must feel empowered to lead their therapy process, while I can support and guide them to meet their goals. Ideal clients include those who genuinely want to identify areas of challenge in their life and make progress. At the end of therapy sessions, my goal is for my clients to feel better than when they walked into the session.
The client-therapist relationship is the single most important factor in successful therapy. Taking the time to build this rapport is a crucial step when I work with someone. I also believe therapy is a collaborative process. The client must feel empowered to lead their therapy process, while I can support and guide them to meet their goals. Ideal clients include those who genuinely want to identify areas of challenge in their life and make progress. At the end of therapy sessions, my goal is for my clients to feel better than when they walked into the session.
Hippocrates once said, healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. According to Hippocrates, to heal yourself, you must create the opportunity to do so. In a fast-paced world, healing takes a secondary role. Heavy workloads, family demands, and the pressures of society can cause us to feel drained mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Hippocrates once said, healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. According to Hippocrates, to heal yourself, you must create the opportunity to do so. In a fast-paced world, healing takes a secondary role. Heavy workloads, family demands, and the pressures of society can cause us to feel drained mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Leigh Rzepecki, LCSW, CADC, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
There are so many individuals and families that I enjoy working with. What I am most passionate about is working with individuals struggling to find peace with his/her/their body, food, and self-worth. This topic has been the focus of my training and professional life for nearly a decade. Working in higher levels of care has provided extensive training with emphasis on disordered eating and mood and anxiety diagnoses, as well as substance abuse. This training has helped to address patterns that often appear in family milieus and where shame often perpetuates the cycle of maladaptive behaviors.
There are so many individuals and families that I enjoy working with. What I am most passionate about is working with individuals struggling to find peace with his/her/their body, food, and self-worth. This topic has been the focus of my training and professional life for nearly a decade. Working in higher levels of care has provided extensive training with emphasis on disordered eating and mood and anxiety diagnoses, as well as substance abuse. This training has helped to address patterns that often appear in family milieus and where shame often perpetuates the cycle of maladaptive behaviors.
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As a former therapist and clinical manager at Eating Recovery Center, I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and depression in teens and adults.
Do you feel that aspects of your life are out of control and unmanageable? Maybe you are noticing a pattern of avoiding people or places you once loved, or a sudden change in appetite, energy, or drive. Or maybe you know something is “off” and can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. The first step to change and healing is sometimes an overwhelming task. It takes a lot of courage to say, “it’s time to do something differently”.
As a former therapist and clinical manager at Eating Recovery Center, I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and depression in teens and adults.
Do you feel that aspects of your life are out of control and unmanageable? Maybe you are noticing a pattern of avoiding people or places you once loved, or a sudden change in appetite, energy, or drive. Or maybe you know something is “off” and can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. The first step to change and healing is sometimes an overwhelming task. It takes a lot of courage to say, “it’s time to do something differently”.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients with complex trauma, anxiety/depression, mood instability, addictions and relationship issues. My therapeutic lens is existential, and I implement an integrative approach to assist in uncovering self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with present-day living. Specializing in DBT, cognitive behavioral and trauma based modalities, my greatest hope is to bring out the best in you, help heal past wounds and shift negative perceptions into positive outcomes, and build mindful awareness of living life in the present moment.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients with complex trauma, anxiety/depression, mood instability, addictions and relationship issues. My therapeutic lens is existential, and I implement an integrative approach to assist in uncovering self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with present-day living. Specializing in DBT, cognitive behavioral and trauma based modalities, my greatest hope is to bring out the best in you, help heal past wounds and shift negative perceptions into positive outcomes, and build mindful awareness of living life in the present moment.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.