Grief Therapists in Buffalo Grove, IL
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Stephanie Armanetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I have extensive experience treating anxiety-related disorders, depression, sexual trauma, , grief & loss, and relationship problems.
Let me help you bring out your best self! I use a variety of methods and modalties including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy, Gottman therapy, and solution focused therapy. Therapy shouldn't be a "one size fits all" experience so we will work together to tailor a plan to put you on the path to healing. I currently have offices in Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake, and Gurnee.
I have extensive experience treating anxiety-related disorders, depression, sexual trauma, , grief & loss, and relationship problems.
Let me help you bring out your best self! I use a variety of methods and modalties including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy, Gottman therapy, and solution focused therapy. Therapy shouldn't be a "one size fits all" experience so we will work together to tailor a plan to put you on the path to healing. I currently have offices in Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake, and Gurnee.
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Laurie Longfield
Counselor, MA, MEd, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Online Only)
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, work & family stressors, marital problems, life transitions, trauma, grief and offer a parent evidence based treatment program through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for children with anxiety and OCD developed at the Yale Child Study Center.
Are you feeling unbalanced? Being here is the first step to start your journey to find balance through a non judgmental therapeutic relationship that offers empathy, validation, support, psychoeducation and even a challenge if you are up to that. We will explore together solutions for change and growth through learning tools to help recognize situations out of your control. I am committed to fostering a safe and motivating environment for you to grow.
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, work & family stressors, marital problems, life transitions, trauma, grief and offer a parent evidence based treatment program through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for children with anxiety and OCD developed at the Yale Child Study Center.
Are you feeling unbalanced? Being here is the first step to start your journey to find balance through a non judgmental therapeutic relationship that offers empathy, validation, support, psychoeducation and even a challenge if you are up to that. We will explore together solutions for change and growth through learning tools to help recognize situations out of your control. I am committed to fostering a safe and motivating environment for you to grow.
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Kathryn Krause
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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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Deborah Lancaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I specialize in treating adolescents, couples, women's issues, anxiety and grief/loss issues. I am trained in family systems theory using a psychodynamic approach for assessments. I have found much success using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based treatment models.
I specialize in treating adolescents, couples, women's issues, anxiety and grief/loss issues. I am trained in family systems theory using a psychodynamic approach for assessments. I have found much success using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based treatment models.
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Brittany Gerard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Online Only)
Brittany’s clinical interests include: eating disorders, grief, trauma, anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, executive functioning, school and academic issues, identity development, relationship difficulties, communication, stress management, self-esteem challenges, behavioral challenges, divorce, family conflict, as well as social skills.
Finding the right therapist for your needs can be anxiety-provoking. I want to make it easier for you. I value building a strong sense of rapport with you through transparency, validation, and humor. I believe in working together to process your most pressing challenges, helping you adapt healthy coping behaviors that allow you to not only live a life you love, but one where you thrive.
Brittany’s clinical interests include: eating disorders, grief, trauma, anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, executive functioning, school and academic issues, identity development, relationship difficulties, communication, stress management, self-esteem challenges, behavioral challenges, divorce, family conflict, as well as social skills.
Finding the right therapist for your needs can be anxiety-provoking. I want to make it easier for you. I value building a strong sense of rapport with you through transparency, validation, and humor. I believe in working together to process your most pressing challenges, helping you adapt healthy coping behaviors that allow you to not only live a life you love, but one where you thrive.
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Guided Path Psychological Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
It takes courage to reach out for help. As a caring, knowledgeable therapist, I am committed to assisting people to take the additional steps necessary to create change in their lives. Let's work together to identify the changes you wish to make and develop a plan to move toward those goals. Whether it is depression, anxiety, grief and loss or whatever issues you face, I can help you as I have helped others to achieve their goals as they improve the quality of their lives.
It takes courage to reach out for help. As a caring, knowledgeable therapist, I am committed to assisting people to take the additional steps necessary to create change in their lives. Let's work together to identify the changes you wish to make and develop a plan to move toward those goals. Whether it is depression, anxiety, grief and loss or whatever issues you face, I can help you as I have helped others to achieve their goals as they improve the quality of their lives.
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In medical settings, I conduct psychological assessments for weight loss surgery and spinal cord stimulator surgery.
By forming a comfortable and personal connection with my clients, it is my intention to help explore and offer new perspectives on issues that might otherwise feel frustrating or limiting. Together, we can work to forge new styles of thinking and feeling that can open up solutions to existing problems. My practice is dedicated to helping any client who has the desire to build a stronger, more insightful sense of self.
In medical settings, I conduct psychological assessments for weight loss surgery and spinal cord stimulator surgery.
By forming a comfortable and personal connection with my clients, it is my intention to help explore and offer new perspectives on issues that might otherwise feel frustrating or limiting. Together, we can work to forge new styles of thinking and feeling that can open up solutions to existing problems. My practice is dedicated to helping any client who has the desire to build a stronger, more insightful sense of self.
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Since 2003, I have been working with adolescents and adults in a variety of contexts. I am passionate about guiding clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, complicated grief, and family of origin issues toward healing and freedom. I enjoy teaching individuals how to recognize and release themselves from repeating destructive coping patterns in their current relationships. I am trained in EMDR and utilize this and other strategies to help clients get unstuck from a variety of issues including PTSD, other trauma reactions, and anxiety issues including phobias.
Since 2003, I have been working with adolescents and adults in a variety of contexts. I am passionate about guiding clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, complicated grief, and family of origin issues toward healing and freedom. I enjoy teaching individuals how to recognize and release themselves from repeating destructive coping patterns in their current relationships. I am trained in EMDR and utilize this and other strategies to help clients get unstuck from a variety of issues including PTSD, other trauma reactions, and anxiety issues including phobias.
Pauline Bazianos Gubbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
When you call me, it is the beginning of a collaborative process where we explore how to get you feeling more capable and hopeful to face life's challenges. I support new and not so new parents who are facing the transitions to parenthood. I have also helped many face infertility, grieve the loss of a pregnancy as well as face the many challenges that come with having a traumatic birth or special needs child. I am well versed in the adoption process and supporting the needs of adoptive families. I counsel adults to face the challenges of work, marriage, divorce and parenting that can trigger feelings of depression and anxiety.
When you call me, it is the beginning of a collaborative process where we explore how to get you feeling more capable and hopeful to face life's challenges. I support new and not so new parents who are facing the transitions to parenthood. I have also helped many face infertility, grieve the loss of a pregnancy as well as face the many challenges that come with having a traumatic birth or special needs child. I am well versed in the adoption process and supporting the needs of adoptive families. I counsel adults to face the challenges of work, marriage, divorce and parenting that can trigger feelings of depression and anxiety.
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As a former hospice social worker and grief counselor, I have significant experience in helping individuals and families work through issues around death, dying, and bereavement.
I work with adults and adolescents utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
As a former hospice social worker and grief counselor, I have significant experience in helping individuals and families work through issues around death, dying, and bereavement.
I work with adults and adolescents utilizing a humanistic, person-centered approach. I seek to establish an emotionally safe space in which clients feel at ease to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, experiences that may be impacting their lives in significant ways; and, through that process, to facilitate openings into meaningful self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
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She has experience working with issues such as anxiety, trauma history, survivors of narcissistic abuse/addiction, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, caregiver stress, and trauma related issues.
Marilyn Tulloch, LCPC received her M.S. from Illinois State University in 1994. As a therapist with 30 years of experience, working with older teens, emerging adults, older adults, couples, and varying multicultural backgrounds. Her clients share that they appreciate her warmth, sense of humor, accepting attitude, and creativity. Marilyn incorporates evidence based therapeutic approaches which promote clients' healing processes by using mindfulness. cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and client centered approaches.
She has experience working with issues such as anxiety, trauma history, survivors of narcissistic abuse/addiction, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, caregiver stress, and trauma related issues.
Marilyn Tulloch, LCPC received her M.S. from Illinois State University in 1994. As a therapist with 30 years of experience, working with older teens, emerging adults, older adults, couples, and varying multicultural backgrounds. Her clients share that they appreciate her warmth, sense of humor, accepting attitude, and creativity. Marilyn incorporates evidence based therapeutic approaches which promote clients' healing processes by using mindfulness. cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and client centered approaches.
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Her clinical interests include: depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, marital distress, self-esteem, life coaching, life transitions, suicidal ideation, career counseling, stress, divorce, codependency, grief and women’s issues.
Fradine is truly passionate about helping individuals, couples and families to get to a better place in their lives. She applies the most effective counseling techniques offered through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as others that bring evidenced based results. Realizing that every person, couple or family is unique and requires a custom treatment plan, she will incorporate what is best for your specific situation. Fradine also utilizes techniques from Person Centered Therapy, Parts Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Emotionally Focused Therapy, when appropriate with her patients.
Her clinical interests include: depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, marital distress, self-esteem, life coaching, life transitions, suicidal ideation, career counseling, stress, divorce, codependency, grief and women’s issues.
Fradine is truly passionate about helping individuals, couples and families to get to a better place in their lives. She applies the most effective counseling techniques offered through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as others that bring evidenced based results. Realizing that every person, couple or family is unique and requires a custom treatment plan, she will incorporate what is best for your specific situation. Fradine also utilizes techniques from Person Centered Therapy, Parts Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Emotionally Focused Therapy, when appropriate with her patients.
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Jessica Thrall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years experience working with children and adolescents, young adults, college students and families struggling with emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, stress, self-esteem, school struggles, college stress, grief, and family conflict. I enjoy partnering with parents and families to provide the tools and support to improve parent-child interactions and communication as well as strengthen family relationships. I am committed to helping young people understand why they are struggling and learn how to express themselves more effectively.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years experience working with children and adolescents, young adults, college students and families struggling with emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, stress, self-esteem, school struggles, college stress, grief, and family conflict. I enjoy partnering with parents and families to provide the tools and support to improve parent-child interactions and communication as well as strengthen family relationships. I am committed to helping young people understand why they are struggling and learn how to express themselves more effectively.
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Samantha Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, people recovering from past traumas, those who are facing changes in life stage, grief and loss, and people who are looking for guidance in finding their true self.
Samantha completed her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She has experience working with individuals dealing with numerous psychological illnesses. She has spent the last twenty-two years working at Catholic Charities Older Adult Services in Chicago. Samantha also has experience providing individual, group, couples and family therapy in a private practice setting. She strives to help clients overcome emotional challenges by utilizing evidence-based therapies that are tailored to meet clients’ in individual needs.
Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, people recovering from past traumas, those who are facing changes in life stage, grief and loss, and people who are looking for guidance in finding their true self.
Samantha completed her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She has experience working with individuals dealing with numerous psychological illnesses. She has spent the last twenty-two years working at Catholic Charities Older Adult Services in Chicago. Samantha also has experience providing individual, group, couples and family therapy in a private practice setting. She strives to help clients overcome emotional challenges by utilizing evidence-based therapies that are tailored to meet clients’ in individual needs.
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My principal areas of expertise include:
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety& Phobias, Autistic Spectrum/Aspergers,Grief&Loss, Divorce Adjustment Peer Problems, Eating Disorders, School Adjustment, Depression,
Development and Identity Issues, Behavior Problems, Blended Family Issues, Career/Work Issues, Infertility and Health Problems,Parenting, Marital & Relationship Issues, Family Systems, Co-Dependency, & Personal Growth.
I am a seasoned therapist with 25+ years of experience working in community mental health, hospital, child welfare, and private practice settings; I have both direct practice and supervisory experience. I currently enjoy dividing my caseload between working with children, adolescents, parents and families and working with individual adults and couples. I believe in helping people of all ages to continue learning and developing throughout their lives. I use play therapy with young children; I use behavioral and solution focused treatment with all clients.; for adults and adolescents more insight oriented approaches are available.
My principal areas of expertise include:
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety& Phobias, Autistic Spectrum/Aspergers,Grief&Loss, Divorce Adjustment Peer Problems, Eating Disorders, School Adjustment, Depression,
Development and Identity Issues, Behavior Problems, Blended Family Issues, Career/Work Issues, Infertility and Health Problems,Parenting, Marital & Relationship Issues, Family Systems, Co-Dependency, & Personal Growth.
I am a seasoned therapist with 25+ years of experience working in community mental health, hospital, child welfare, and private practice settings; I have both direct practice and supervisory experience. I currently enjoy dividing my caseload between working with children, adolescents, parents and families and working with individual adults and couples. I believe in helping people of all ages to continue learning and developing throughout their lives. I use play therapy with young children; I use behavioral and solution focused treatment with all clients.; for adults and adolescents more insight oriented approaches are available.
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I have a long history of helping people make changes that lead to significant improvement in self-regard and the ability to function and thrive. One of my favorite aspects of being a therapist is the genuine, experience-based optimism that my practice history allows me to bring to meeting with clients. I enjoy working with clients of all ages with a variety of presenting issues including self-esteem and life struggles such as relationship conflicts, grief, loss and transitions such as divorce. I also enjoy helping people with depression, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, phobias, and PTSD), and ADHD.
I have a long history of helping people make changes that lead to significant improvement in self-regard and the ability to function and thrive. One of my favorite aspects of being a therapist is the genuine, experience-based optimism that my practice history allows me to bring to meeting with clients. I enjoy working with clients of all ages with a variety of presenting issues including self-esteem and life struggles such as relationship conflicts, grief, loss and transitions such as divorce. I also enjoy helping people with depression, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, phobias, and PTSD), and ADHD.
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Pamela Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
My areas of expertise include anxiety; depression; parenting support; relationship issues; separation and divorce; grief counseling, midlife transitions, young adult transitions; parenting children with special needs; and work and career issues.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist specializing in helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, and parenting issues. I am committed to working with a broad spectrum of adult and adolescent clients through individual, couple and family counseling. I provide a comfortable environment for clients to explore their life challenges so that they can build on their unique strengths and attain the growth they are looking for. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
My areas of expertise include anxiety; depression; parenting support; relationship issues; separation and divorce; grief counseling, midlife transitions, young adult transitions; parenting children with special needs; and work and career issues.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist specializing in helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, and parenting issues. I am committed to working with a broad spectrum of adult and adolescent clients through individual, couple and family counseling. I provide a comfortable environment for clients to explore their life challenges so that they can build on their unique strengths and attain the growth they are looking for. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
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I work with a range of presenting concerns including mood anxiety and eating disorders, loss, relationship and career struggles, perfectionism, trauma, identity development, substance abuse, self-esteem enhancement, and management of stress and anger.
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.
I work with a range of presenting concerns including mood anxiety and eating disorders, loss, relationship and career struggles, perfectionism, trauma, identity development, substance abuse, self-esteem enhancement, and management of stress and anger.
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.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. My practice focuses on the treatment of adults who are dealing with a multitude of life issues. I offer treatment in an atmosphere of confidentiality and collaboration. I specialize in the following areas: Crisis intervention, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Stage of Life Issues, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. My practice focuses on the treatment of adults who are dealing with a multitude of life issues. I offer treatment in an atmosphere of confidentiality and collaboration. I specialize in the following areas: Crisis intervention, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Stage of Life Issues, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues.
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I am on staff at Endeavor Health/ NorthShore's Perinatal Depression Program and also lead support groups for infant loss and postpartum anxiety and depression.
Life presents us with many challenges - you do not have to struggle through it alone. Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, work/life balance, relationship issues and grief are my particular areas of specialty. Therapy offers an opportunity to address painful feelings, stressful events and difficult relationships in a warm, supportive way. Together, we will explore the challenges you have been facing and find the path forward that creates the changes you are looking for.
I am on staff at Endeavor Health/ NorthShore's Perinatal Depression Program and also lead support groups for infant loss and postpartum anxiety and depression.
Life presents us with many challenges - you do not have to struggle through it alone. Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, work/life balance, relationship issues and grief are my particular areas of specialty. Therapy offers an opportunity to address painful feelings, stressful events and difficult relationships in a warm, supportive way. Together, we will explore the challenges you have been facing and find the path forward that creates the changes you are looking for.
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Grief Therapists
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.