Emotionally Focused Therapists in Carol Stream, IL
Angie Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188
I believe healing is possible through an invitation to connect with your body, emotions, and thoughts. To build understanding about how your experiences, relationships, and culture have impacted your life. I seek to be a companion in the process of sharing your personal story as you sift through the well of your entire lived experience to discover your authentic voice. Together, we will use body based interventions, emotionally focused work, and brain-based approaches like EMDR to reclaim the chapters of your life where difficult experiences stole your sense of who you are, and nurture growth, healing, and overcome loneliness.
I believe healing is possible through an invitation to connect with your body, emotions, and thoughts. To build understanding about how your experiences, relationships, and culture have impacted your life. I seek to be a companion in the process of sharing your personal story as you sift through the well of your entire lived experience to discover your authentic voice. Together, we will use body based interventions, emotionally focused work, and brain-based approaches like EMDR to reclaim the chapters of your life where difficult experiences stole your sense of who you are, and nurture growth, healing, and overcome loneliness.
Thomas Young
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188 (Online Only)
Being honest and true to yourself takes a great deal of courage. You have the courage and hope to transform your life. I can help you in that journey. I provide counseling that can help improve who you are, and the life that you lead. We all need help finding the courage and compassion to face our personal challenges, so that we may nurture healthy connections with the people around us. It would be my honor and privileged to help you achieve your goals.
Being honest and true to yourself takes a great deal of courage. You have the courage and hope to transform your life. I can help you in that journey. I provide counseling that can help improve who you are, and the life that you lead. We all need help finding the courage and compassion to face our personal challenges, so that we may nurture healthy connections with the people around us. It would be my honor and privileged to help you achieve your goals.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? Is life just plain overwhelming at this point? Are you ready to feel better and make changes in your life? If so, I think you would find therapy helpful. I can journey with you as you navigate these hard times.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? Is life just plain overwhelming at this point? Are you ready to feel better and make changes in your life? If so, I think you would find therapy helpful. I can journey with you as you navigate these hard times.
Anna Coyne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families especially being there for them when life gets complicated. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid all conflicts in their relationships and life stressors. This can lead to resentment and other mental health issues, which can cause more frequent and long-term problems. As a therapist, I’ve worked with many individuals, couples and families struggling with trauma, high conflict, divorce, and infidelity. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and other issues.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families especially being there for them when life gets complicated. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid all conflicts in their relationships and life stressors. This can lead to resentment and other mental health issues, which can cause more frequent and long-term problems. As a therapist, I’ve worked with many individuals, couples and families struggling with trauma, high conflict, divorce, and infidelity. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and other issues.
Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand, as unresolved pain can drive us to seek comfort in harmful ways. Healing begins when we confront that pain with understanding and learn healthier ways to manage it. When starting to seek a a new therapist we have to recognize that recovery and healing is more than just overcoming it, it's about finding the empowerment in your journey. Many of my clients seek connection and guidance to heal from trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand, as unresolved pain can drive us to seek comfort in harmful ways. Healing begins when we confront that pain with understanding and learn healthier ways to manage it. When starting to seek a a new therapist we have to recognize that recovery and healing is more than just overcoming it, it's about finding the empowerment in your journey. Many of my clients seek connection and guidance to heal from trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
Trauma can bring about changes that are beyond your control, but healing empowers you to make the changes you choose. Starting therapy with a new therapist can be especially challenging when you have experienced trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate trauma, dissociative issues, ADHD, and more. Many of my clients seek my support after trying multiple therapists or doctors who couldn't quite identify the core issues, or because they didn't feel a meaningful connection with them. Additionally, they seek connection and guidance to heal from trauma, which is central to my therapeutic approach.
Trauma can bring about changes that are beyond your control, but healing empowers you to make the changes you choose. Starting therapy with a new therapist can be especially challenging when you have experienced trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate trauma, dissociative issues, ADHD, and more. Many of my clients seek my support after trying multiple therapists or doctors who couldn't quite identify the core issues, or because they didn't feel a meaningful connection with them. Additionally, they seek connection and guidance to heal from trauma, which is central to my therapeutic approach.
Healing takes courage, and I believe that we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it. This is a stance I take when working with clients who have trauma, addiction, gambling, or other mental health struggles. I work with teens and adults, who are seeking a supportive and compassionate environment where they can be authentic and vulnerable. Their goals include overcoming past traumas, breaking free from addictive behaviors, managing codependent tendencies, and addressing unresolved issues.
Healing takes courage, and I believe that we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it. This is a stance I take when working with clients who have trauma, addiction, gambling, or other mental health struggles. I work with teens and adults, who are seeking a supportive and compassionate environment where they can be authentic and vulnerable. Their goals include overcoming past traumas, breaking free from addictive behaviors, managing codependent tendencies, and addressing unresolved issues.
Ashley Kranz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188
I have been practicing nearly 20 years with extensive experience in the school setting. Today, you have taken a critical step toward creating change, caring for your wellness, and participating in a process designed to meet your mental health goals; I am truly excited for you! Whether you are new to therapy, have been on a "pause", or are seeking a therapist for a different season of life, I applaud you. Additionally, the same could be said if you are visiting my page seeking services for a loved one. I am here to meet you where you are at, foster resilience toward challenges you may be facing, and to celebrate your successes!
I have been practicing nearly 20 years with extensive experience in the school setting. Today, you have taken a critical step toward creating change, caring for your wellness, and participating in a process designed to meet your mental health goals; I am truly excited for you! Whether you are new to therapy, have been on a "pause", or are seeking a therapist for a different season of life, I applaud you. Additionally, the same could be said if you are visiting my page seeking services for a loved one. I am here to meet you where you are at, foster resilience toward challenges you may be facing, and to celebrate your successes!
Jonna Phelps
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
My name is Jonna Phelps, and I am a LCPC in Illinois. I have focused my attention on treating adults with anxiety and depression. I believe in learning coping skills and positive communication to deal with significant life events. The goal of treatment is validation through re-focusing on individual strengths in order to improve overall quality of life. I have focused my attention on treating adults with anxiety, depression, and difficulty with life transitions. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, coaching, and validation practices.
My name is Jonna Phelps, and I am a LCPC in Illinois. I have focused my attention on treating adults with anxiety and depression. I believe in learning coping skills and positive communication to deal with significant life events. The goal of treatment is validation through re-focusing on individual strengths in order to improve overall quality of life. I have focused my attention on treating adults with anxiety, depression, and difficulty with life transitions. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, coaching, and validation practices.
During my career as a therapist, I have gained the expertise in joining a person "where they are at" while developing an environment of safety, security and mutual respect. I have been told that my voice and manner quickly communicates friendliness and kindness, and that people overall, find that I am not at all intimidating and very easy to talk to. I provide an integrative supportive approach that allows for healing and growth. I combine Motivational Enhancement with Cognitive Behavioral interventions to assist in identifying the unique qualities and strengths of each person I work with to evoke change and emotional wellness.
During my career as a therapist, I have gained the expertise in joining a person "where they are at" while developing an environment of safety, security and mutual respect. I have been told that my voice and manner quickly communicates friendliness and kindness, and that people overall, find that I am not at all intimidating and very easy to talk to. I provide an integrative supportive approach that allows for healing and growth. I combine Motivational Enhancement with Cognitive Behavioral interventions to assist in identifying the unique qualities and strengths of each person I work with to evoke change and emotional wellness.
Ericka Axness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188
There are times in life when we find ourselves stuck. Whether you're facing a difficult life situation or patterns that continue to present themselves in your life, I can help you explore and work through these challenging issues. I work closely with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space to process stressors and life issues and find ways to manage them more effectively, helping my clients to live a life they deserve. It is my emphasis to help clients see their own power and strengths, to create positive change in their lives.
There are times in life when we find ourselves stuck. Whether you're facing a difficult life situation or patterns that continue to present themselves in your life, I can help you explore and work through these challenging issues. I work closely with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space to process stressors and life issues and find ways to manage them more effectively, helping my clients to live a life they deserve. It is my emphasis to help clients see their own power and strengths, to create positive change in their lives.
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I have been working as a counselor in the mental health field for 30+ years. There have been many diverse opportunities where I've provided counseling and crisis stabilization for children, families, adolescents and young adults. My passion is working with children and adolescents. Also assisting families with building communication and empowering them as a whole to find happiness and wellbeing.
I have been working as a counselor in the mental health field for 30+ years. There have been many diverse opportunities where I've provided counseling and crisis stabilization for children, families, adolescents and young adults. My passion is working with children and adolescents. Also assisting families with building communication and empowering them as a whole to find happiness and wellbeing.
Nancy Robin Krtek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ND, LCSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."
Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."
I specialize in "Moms," working mostly with women throughout different phases of motherhood including those trying to conceive, soon-to-be, new and seasoned mothers. Protecting and supporting mental health throughout each phase may look different for each client; however, my approach is always centered on creating a warm, supportive and relatable space. I focus on connection and find space for humor. I normalize so much of what women experience along this journey in becoming "Mom" but also provide real skills to use in daily life.
I specialize in "Moms," working mostly with women throughout different phases of motherhood including those trying to conceive, soon-to-be, new and seasoned mothers. Protecting and supporting mental health throughout each phase may look different for each client; however, my approach is always centered on creating a warm, supportive and relatable space. I focus on connection and find space for humor. I normalize so much of what women experience along this journey in becoming "Mom" but also provide real skills to use in daily life.
Are you a person who struggles in your relationships? Are you an exhausted caregiver, people-pleaser, perfectionist, overachiever, or rescuer who is ready to retire your role? Perhaps you’re seeking to reweave your experiences and want to learn how to peacefully realign with an experienced guide by your side. I help sensitive souls learn to break free from reactivity to external circumstances and repair their relationships by creating compassionate insight to their inner worlds.
Are you a person who struggles in your relationships? Are you an exhausted caregiver, people-pleaser, perfectionist, overachiever, or rescuer who is ready to retire your role? Perhaps you’re seeking to reweave your experiences and want to learn how to peacefully realign with an experienced guide by your side. I help sensitive souls learn to break free from reactivity to external circumstances and repair their relationships by creating compassionate insight to their inner worlds.
Kasia Tomanek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Are you struggling to prioritize your own needs and caring for yourself? Are you feeling the weight of depression, anxiety, and relationship problems? I strongly believe that, as individuals, we need to prioritize our own well-being to live a full and rewarding lives. Helping clients discover and access self-care and self-compassion as they begin their journey in therapy is a passion of mine. Beginnings are never easy, but I am here to walk alongside you in this journey and will be here to support and guide you through this rewarding and life changing process.
Are you struggling to prioritize your own needs and caring for yourself? Are you feeling the weight of depression, anxiety, and relationship problems? I strongly believe that, as individuals, we need to prioritize our own well-being to live a full and rewarding lives. Helping clients discover and access self-care and self-compassion as they begin their journey in therapy is a passion of mine. Beginnings are never easy, but I am here to walk alongside you in this journey and will be here to support and guide you through this rewarding and life changing process.
Hi! My name is Breanna Todd, and I am an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner, who wholeheartedly believes in therapy being a very human experience. I want to be a partner with you in this healing process, and I am passionate about meeting each and every client exactly where they are. I want clients to feel safe, respected, and authentically cared for in the presence of their therapist. I fully believe that healing is possible when the therapeutic process is tailored to you, and your mind, body, and soul are being honored.
Hi! My name is Breanna Todd, and I am an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner, who wholeheartedly believes in therapy being a very human experience. I want to be a partner with you in this healing process, and I am passionate about meeting each and every client exactly where they are. I want clients to feel safe, respected, and authentically cared for in the presence of their therapist. I fully believe that healing is possible when the therapeutic process is tailored to you, and your mind, body, and soul are being honored.
Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can feel comfortable expressing thoughts and feelings? I understand the difficulty of discussing past hurts and experiences. I provide a nonjudgmental place to heal and find hope and humor along the way. In appointments, we will help you let go of dark times and find light in the present and future. Everyone struggles, we are all working to the best of our ability. I provide an objective, safe place with skilled guidance to help you heal and create hope.
Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can feel comfortable expressing thoughts and feelings? I understand the difficulty of discussing past hurts and experiences. I provide a nonjudgmental place to heal and find hope and humor along the way. In appointments, we will help you let go of dark times and find light in the present and future. Everyone struggles, we are all working to the best of our ability. I provide an objective, safe place with skilled guidance to help you heal and create hope.
My passion is to help people discover more about themselves in order to identify what skills they need to function at their full potential, as well as the path to get there. I utilize a holistic approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques, to help people discover their strengths and build upon them. I believe in a client centered approach, therefore I am passionate about building a relationship based on trust, safety, and understanding.
My passion is to help people discover more about themselves in order to identify what skills they need to function at their full potential, as well as the path to get there. I utilize a holistic approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques, to help people discover their strengths and build upon them. I believe in a client centered approach, therefore I am passionate about building a relationship based on trust, safety, and understanding.
Linnea Favela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
I offer a range of clinical therapy services aimed at fostering emotional well-being and personal growth. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and address a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship issues, and self-esteem. My career has been spent with adolescents and adults who have battled addiction, been involved with the criminal justice system, struggled with marital issues, and struggled with sexual and gender identity.
I offer a range of clinical therapy services aimed at fostering emotional well-being and personal growth. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and address a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship issues, and self-esteem. My career has been spent with adolescents and adults who have battled addiction, been involved with the criminal justice system, struggled with marital issues, and struggled with sexual and gender identity.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.