Behavioral Issues Therapists in Barrington, IL

Affective Counseling provides tailored counseling for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff realize that you face unique life challenges and it is our goal to understand how you see the world, yourself and others so that we can better help you navigate life’s journey. Building on personal strengths, recognizing and challenging negative thoughts and developing tangible coping skills are some of the interventions our staff utilizes to assist you in reaching your personal goals.

It's all about change. If you're here, you're either struggling with one or looking for one. Maybe you're finding your life isn't turning out the way you expected, you've experienced grief or loss or you're tired of that feeling inside. Maybe you're struggling with a relationship and trying to figure out if its you, them, or if it's the World. Maybe you keep making that same mistake or can't stop the habit. Maybe you're feeling alone and are looking to be understood or to understand yourself.

Bicultural y Bilingüe Español e Inglés, Licenciada en Illinois desde 2010. Mis clientes incluyen menores, adultos, parejas, familias, dentro y fuera de comunidades LGBTQ y de bajos recursos. Trabajo en equipo con mis clientes para aprender y desarrollar nuevos patrones de pensamiento y comportamiento que apoyan a estabilizar o sanar situaciones emocionales y mentales relacionadas con Trauma, Depresión, Ansiedad, Duelo, Abusos, Ira, Estrés, Impacto y Adaptación Cultural, Autoestima, Relaciones, Transiciones de Vida; ADHD, OCD; Trastornos: Bipolar, Personalidad, Identidad.

Does any of this sound familiar?….”Tried deep breaths. Tried offering help and comforting. Tried consequences. Nothing is working! I’m not sure what to do or say to help…” These are words we often hear when parents come to us looking for help. You are not alone. Whether we are supporting one through parenting, grief and trauma, just a bit of rough patch, or learning to navigate life with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, OCD, or Sensory Integration differences, we are here to help you find your way. It is privilege to witness transformation as we join our children and families on their journey towards growth and healing.

To me, there is no ideal client. I am comfortable working with clients that have a wide variety of issues, needs, and goals. I typically work with clients between the ages 13-45 yrs old that have come in with all unique struggles. I would prefer to work with clients that are open minded and willing to build a positive therapeutic relationship in order to allow both of us to guide each other towards your goals.

We all have the power to create happiness in our life. Sometimes we just need help figuring out how to overcome the obstacles that keep us from getting there. Nothing brings me greater joy than helping my clients experience personal and social empowerment and finding contentment in their life. Therapy doesn't start and end after our session, it moves beyond the safety of my office, so they can practice the skills they learn and feel successful managing their life independent of the therapy. I am a warm, accepting and passionate therapist, dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier lives.

Hi there! My name is Amanda and I am a clinical therapist. I help people who are stuck because of overwhelming feelings, bad habits, relationship problems or work challenges. If you want to feel better or live better, I'm here. I understand that life is not always easy and I can help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Therapy is all about finding the right fit. So, give me a call or schedule a consultation to see if I'm the right person for you.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Barrington, Illinois, with more than 20 years of experience working with adults of all ages, adolescents and families. Whether discouraged or overwhelmed, therapy can help improve the quality of your life. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, academic and occupational problems, depression, relationship issues, and the challenges of life transition. With a background in health psychology, I also have expertise in helping clients whose illness or pain interfere with daily living, (e.g., migraine and IBS as well as other chronic illnesses such as cancer, fibromyalgia, diabetes and heart disease.)

“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” - Brene Brown. Sometimes life gets hard, and there are times we are unable to verbalize what we are going through. Other times, we just want to avoid and not feel it all— something that we are not meant to do but we all commonly do.

Life, with all its challenges can be overwhelming. Finding a trusted professional to process and explore these experiences can be helpful and meaningful. Therapy should be a non-judgmental experience so you can feel comfortable learning more about yourself. I view therapy as a partnership, you are the expert in your life. We can work together in discovering more effective ways to confront life's challenges.

Hellen Keller wrote: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." My role as a therapist is to assist my clients in identifying the source of their suffering and build on personal strengths so that joy can once again be experienced. I believe that creating a respectful, honest and open relationship in which one can self-reflect and identify these strengths is the foundation of effective therapy. Through my experiences with diverse populations, I have also grown to appreciate how a mixture of sense of humor, common sense, compassion and competence can facilitate personal growth

I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. By attending therapy you may obtain objective feedback, gain clarity of difficult issues, and develop individualized solutions that work for your particular situation. As a licensed clinical psychologist my goal is to offer a safe, supportive environment to work collaboratively with you and/or your family to meet your goals.

Whatever your situation, there is hope. Whether the issue is personal, relational, or financial, your life can be different. I will walk with you through the change you want to effect, providing individualized and caring treatment all along the way.

My areas of expertise include group and individual therapy with a specialty working with children, adolescents and young adults. I work with many adults individually as well. Positive attitude, personal growth and fulfillment are achieved through our therapy sessions together. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. For an appointment call: 847-347-9521 Evening and weekend hours are available.

I admire when an individual is ready to confront their problems and gain insight into accepting and overcoming these struggles. My style emphasizes a collaborative genuine relationship in order to enhance your social, emotional, and physical well-being. My hope is to assist you with developing skills to find relief from your symptoms while enhancing your self-awareness. Additionally I hope to invite you to change unhealthy patterns, and guide you to a more balanced and satisfying life.

We are a cooperative of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy. At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized therapeutic care and understanding. We would love to see each individual experiencing life at their full potential. However, we understand that there are many things that can get in the way of that. It is our hope to offer a space for others to explore, grow, learn, and become the person that they would like to be.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and received my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. I obtained comprehensive clinical training at The Family Institute's Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I am also a Clinical Fellow member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe therapeutic environment for my clients. My sense of humor and genuine personality has helped many of my clients reduce their anxiety about the therapy process.

Cherry Hill Counseling is one of the longest-standing counseling practices in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago. Cherry Hill has seven locations including: Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, McHenry, Deer Park, Chicago, Grayslake, and Wheaton. Our counseling services include: individual therapy, family therapy, counseling for children and adolescents, marital and premarital therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing.

How do you choose the right therapist? You want change, a smooth running productive life, but your usual patterns aren't working. The "right" mix between you and your therapist, is the most important predictor of successful results, but how do you find the "one" ideally suited for you? my 25 yrs have taught me to build the "ideal" therapy alliance for your unique issues. As college professor, author of "retrain your brain reshape your body", and physiologic psychologist I bring integrative approaches, incorporating physical factors, diet, stress, coping strategies, current life challenges and interpersonal relationships to help you thrive!.