Grief Therapists in Bannockburn, IL
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Aram Connection
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Our work together may mean we help you learn to manage symptoms of trauma or grieve a loss.
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.
Our work together may mean we help you learn to manage symptoms of trauma or grieve a loss.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
More Therapists Nearby
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Clients motivated to change parts of themselves & their lives which are not working are exciting & challenging to work with. In particular, combat veterans & their families who are readjusting to stateside life are a specialty area of my practice. I am also interested in assisting persons who are seeking to live their lives with greater meaning & intention. I assist men who are seeking greater understanding of themselves and want to change their lives in community with other men through the Victories of the Heart program.
Assisting people with grief & loss to find greater meaning & who want to live more abundantly are ideal.
Clients motivated to change parts of themselves & their lives which are not working are exciting & challenging to work with. In particular, combat veterans & their families who are readjusting to stateside life are a specialty area of my practice. I am also interested in assisting persons who are seeking to live their lives with greater meaning & intention. I assist men who are seeking greater understanding of themselves and want to change their lives in community with other men through the Victories of the Heart program.
Assisting people with grief & loss to find greater meaning & who want to live more abundantly are ideal.
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If you are experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, or any life transition or loss, please reach out.
I specialize in primary and secondary trauma experienced by law enforcement officers, firefighters/paramedics, educators, veterans, mental health professionals, survivors of suicide, survivors of violent crimes, their families, and those struggling with complicated and traumatic grief. I see clients who need help managing their anger and addictive behaviors. Additionally, I work with survivors of Near Death Experiences (NDE). I am Certified in Critical Incident Response and conduct debriefings with the first responders. I also offer mandated psychotherapy for fit-for-duty protocols for law enforcement officers.
If you are experiencing burnout, depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, or any life transition or loss, please reach out.
I specialize in primary and secondary trauma experienced by law enforcement officers, firefighters/paramedics, educators, veterans, mental health professionals, survivors of suicide, survivors of violent crimes, their families, and those struggling with complicated and traumatic grief. I see clients who need help managing their anger and addictive behaviors. Additionally, I work with survivors of Near Death Experiences (NDE). I am Certified in Critical Incident Response and conduct debriefings with the first responders. I also offer mandated psychotherapy for fit-for-duty protocols for law enforcement officers.
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Dr. Marissa Kol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035
Hi! I’m Dr. Marissa, a trauma, grief and loss specialist for children, teens and families. My background includes 20+ years facilitating group and individual bereavement and trauma supportive services, pediatric medical inpatient and outpatient work with children and families, and individual and family therapy in Private Practice.
Hi! I’m Dr. Marissa, a trauma, grief and loss specialist for children, teens and families. My background includes 20+ years facilitating group and individual bereavement and trauma supportive services, pediatric medical inpatient and outpatient work with children and families, and individual and family therapy in Private Practice.
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Jen Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of mental and emotional challenges with a particular focus on trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression.
Welcome to Open Heart Clear Mind Therapy, a safe haven where every story is acknowledged, every pain validated, and every triumph applauded. I strive to genuinely understand and share in the emotions and experiences of my clients. I am dedicated to creating a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect, where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life's difficulties. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of mental and emotional challenges with a particular focus on trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression.
Welcome to Open Heart Clear Mind Therapy, a safe haven where every story is acknowledged, every pain validated, and every triumph applauded. I strive to genuinely understand and share in the emotions and experiences of my clients. I am dedicated to creating a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect, where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life's difficulties. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
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Laura La Porte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015 (Online Only)
With two decades of experience, I support women facing stress, anxiety, depression, and loss. Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often overwhelming, and I am dedicated to guiding you through it. If you find that aspects of your own childhood are influencing your parenting, particularly narcissistic dynamics, I am here to offer tailored support.
With two decades of experience, I support women facing stress, anxiety, depression, and loss. Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often overwhelming, and I am dedicated to guiding you through it. If you find that aspects of your own childhood are influencing your parenting, particularly narcissistic dynamics, I am here to offer tailored support.
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Mark Livshots
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with individuals and couples experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, grief and loss, and issues relating to meaning and purpose. I have experience working with those diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, from early diagnosis to end-of-life. I work with adults of all ages, with additional training in working with older adults. Whether it be navigating life transitions like launching, job changes and retirement, or finding meaning and purpose, I utilize a caring and understanding approach in helping my clients find a way forward.
I am a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with individuals and couples experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, grief and loss, and issues relating to meaning and purpose. I have experience working with those diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, from early diagnosis to end-of-life. I work with adults of all ages, with additional training in working with older adults. Whether it be navigating life transitions like launching, job changes and retirement, or finding meaning and purpose, I utilize a caring and understanding approach in helping my clients find a way forward.
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Ashley Beth Plotnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, MAJS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Deerfield, IL 60015 (Online Only)
She also has a grief counseling certificate and volunteered extensively for the COVID Grief Network.
Ashley is a relationship-centered therapist, who also draws upon family systems theory in her work. Ashley believes that the therapeutic relationship must foster a sense of warmth, authenticity, and acceptance, enabling clients to bring their full selves to the work, creating deeper awareness and a more connected, lived experience. Ashley's varied life experience has taught her that integration is essential on our journey toward wholeness. In this way, she creates safe space for people to bring the many aspects of their own selves - social, emotional, spiritual, and sexual - to the therapy process.
She also has a grief counseling certificate and volunteered extensively for the COVID Grief Network.
Ashley is a relationship-centered therapist, who also draws upon family systems theory in her work. Ashley believes that the therapeutic relationship must foster a sense of warmth, authenticity, and acceptance, enabling clients to bring their full selves to the work, creating deeper awareness and a more connected, lived experience. Ashley's varied life experience has taught her that integration is essential on our journey toward wholeness. In this way, she creates safe space for people to bring the many aspects of their own selves - social, emotional, spiritual, and sexual - to the therapy process.
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Kathryn Krause
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
My clinical interests include working with individuals and couples who have a history of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Healing is an imperfect process, but it is in that imperfection that we find real opportunity for growth, connection, and change. As a therapist, I strive to create these opportunities for clients as I believe we find strength and hope when we are true to ourselves. When we learn to sit with discomfort and difficult emotions, we can gain new perspectives and insights towards making lasting change. I use a relational, authentic approach to create a warm, safe environment for clients. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I work to provide clients with the space to share their stories.
My clinical interests include working with individuals and couples who have a history of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Healing is an imperfect process, but it is in that imperfection that we find real opportunity for growth, connection, and change. As a therapist, I strive to create these opportunities for clients as I believe we find strength and hope when we are true to ourselves. When we learn to sit with discomfort and difficult emotions, we can gain new perspectives and insights towards making lasting change. I use a relational, authentic approach to create a warm, safe environment for clients. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I work to provide clients with the space to share their stories.
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My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Eating Related Concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with strong clinical training and years of experience in private practice, high school and community mental health settings. I obtained a Master's in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work. In addition, I received certification as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. My main objective is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your emotional challenges, while at the same time, empowering you to make healthy and desired changes.
My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Eating Related Concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with strong clinical training and years of experience in private practice, high school and community mental health settings. I obtained a Master's in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work. In addition, I received certification as a Grief Support Specialist from the University of Wisconsin. My main objective is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your emotional challenges, while at the same time, empowering you to make healthy and desired changes.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.