Depression Therapists in Carrollton, IL
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I offer an integrative approach to counseling and life coaching for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, marital/ relationship conflict, adjustment change, stress management, and grief and loss.
Emotional health and wellness is inextricably intertwined with our physical health and wellness. As such, mental and emotional health services should be a priority for each of us. Counseling provides an avenue for self-reflection and growth that anyone striving to live a fuller and more fulfilled life can benefit from.
I offer an integrative approach to counseling and life coaching for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, marital/ relationship conflict, adjustment change, stress management, and grief and loss.
Emotional health and wellness is inextricably intertwined with our physical health and wellness. As such, mental and emotional health services should be a priority for each of us. Counseling provides an avenue for self-reflection and growth that anyone striving to live a fuller and more fulfilled life can benefit from.
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Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
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My name is Teena Mabry, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients statewide in Illinois via telehealth. I have worked with all populations, but my focus is working with adults (18 & up). I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress management/burnout, work trauma, relationship issues and clients dealing with chronic illnesses.
My name is Teena Mabry, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients statewide in Illinois via telehealth. I have worked with all populations, but my focus is working with adults (18 & up). I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress management/burnout, work trauma, relationship issues and clients dealing with chronic illnesses.
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Nathan Blasa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrollton, IL 62016
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with pre-teens to young adults, however I have experience working with clients of all ages. I am also particularly interested in helping men, who often have a hard time reaching out for assistance. I begin my work with clients by first building a positive rapport and trust. I don’t believe therapy needs to be boring, and I enjoy bringing humor into the therapeutic environment. My clinical approach to therapy depends on the needs of the client. I have helped people with anxiety, anger expression, depression, trauma, educational challenges, sudden life changes, and grief.
I specialize in working with pre-teens to young adults, however I have experience working with clients of all ages. I am also particularly interested in helping men, who often have a hard time reaching out for assistance. I begin my work with clients by first building a positive rapport and trust. I don’t believe therapy needs to be boring, and I enjoy bringing humor into the therapeutic environment. My clinical approach to therapy depends on the needs of the client. I have helped people with anxiety, anger expression, depression, trauma, educational challenges, sudden life changes, and grief.
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Lois Harmon
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, IL 62016
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like your past is controlling your present? You want to live in the present and enjoy the present, but the past keeps pulling you down. You want to move forward and make decisions which will make your present and future better, but the memories of what has occurred will not allow you. You know you are a loving person and have a lot of offer the world. You are ready to make a change.
Do you feel like your past is controlling your present? You want to live in the present and enjoy the present, but the past keeps pulling you down. You want to move forward and make decisions which will make your present and future better, but the memories of what has occurred will not allow you. You know you are a loving person and have a lot of offer the world. You are ready to make a change.
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Natasha Harmon
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, IL 62016
Waitlist for new clients
Receiving therapy doesn't have to be a lifelong commitment but rather it can be a short term solution to help assist you through some of life's most stressful or painful times. I start out with new clients by building rapport and getting to know them to help them feel more comfortable in therapy.I want to ensure my clients always feel safe in my office and I work to maintain this safety throughout our time together. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach. My practice usually focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and trauma informed practices.
Receiving therapy doesn't have to be a lifelong commitment but rather it can be a short term solution to help assist you through some of life's most stressful or painful times. I start out with new clients by building rapport and getting to know them to help them feel more comfortable in therapy.I want to ensure my clients always feel safe in my office and I work to maintain this safety throughout our time together. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach. My practice usually focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and trauma informed practices.
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I work with clients that struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger issues, substance use disorder, sexual abuse, sex addiction, relationship conflict, as well as communication issues.
Sacha L. Montgomery, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), Certified- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Provider (Trauma Specific treatment) Approach to therapy: Collaborative approach with each client to create personalized treatment plan to help clients get back to a higher level of functioning. Focus areas of practice: Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Relationship conflict, Communication, work issues, change of life issues as well as adults and juveniles who have abusive sexual behavior histories.
I work with clients that struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger issues, substance use disorder, sexual abuse, sex addiction, relationship conflict, as well as communication issues.
Sacha L. Montgomery, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), Certified- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Provider (Trauma Specific treatment) Approach to therapy: Collaborative approach with each client to create personalized treatment plan to help clients get back to a higher level of functioning. Focus areas of practice: Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Relationship conflict, Communication, work issues, change of life issues as well as adults and juveniles who have abusive sexual behavior histories.
Online Therapists
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My name is Sarah Basler, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Therapy is a big step. I am happy you are looking for a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling to adolescents and adults. I have experience treating substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My goal is to help you on your path to healing. I like to meet you where you are and help you be the best version of yourself. Transitions and life can be hard. I am here to guide you through life's challenges.
My name is Sarah Basler, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Therapy is a big step. I am happy you are looking for a therapist for yourself or a loved one. I have over 20 years of experience providing counseling to adolescents and adults. I have experience treating substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My goal is to help you on your path to healing. I like to meet you where you are and help you be the best version of yourself. Transitions and life can be hard. I am here to guide you through life's challenges.
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Stephanie Thomas
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
O Fallon, IL 62269
Waitlist for new clients
I help adults and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication reduce symptoms by improving upon current strengths and coping skills to build insight into symptoms experienced. My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct impact on benefits gained from counseling services.
I help adults and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication reduce symptoms by improving upon current strengths and coping skills to build insight into symptoms experienced. My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct impact on benefits gained from counseling services.
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Becky Heck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alton, IL 62002 (Online Only)
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
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My name is Kynnedi Tripplett, LCSW. My therapeutic style is open-minded, empathetic, and laid back. I like to meet people where they are and help them to reach their personal goals in relationships, learn more about themselves, and step more into who they want to be. I have experience working with clients who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression & life transitions. Most of my experience is with adolescents and young adults. I enjoy working with folks of diverse backgrounds like LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and families.
My name is Kynnedi Tripplett, LCSW. My therapeutic style is open-minded, empathetic, and laid back. I like to meet people where they are and help them to reach their personal goals in relationships, learn more about themselves, and step more into who they want to be. I have experience working with clients who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression & life transitions. Most of my experience is with adolescents and young adults. I enjoy working with folks of diverse backgrounds like LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and families.
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Erin Frailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, IL 62236
It is important for individuals to feel empowered in their everyday lives, feeling confident they can move forward working towards their goals. Each individual is different. I aid in helping identify strengths and positive qualities that make each individual unique. I encourage individuals to be the best version of themselves, providing support when barriers present themselves. Life cannot always be perfect, but the right attitude and outlook can go a long way. I work primarily with adults 18 and older addressing issues including depression, anxiety, life adjustment issues, marital issues, grief, stress management, self-esteem, and overall balance and wellness.
It is important for individuals to feel empowered in their everyday lives, feeling confident they can move forward working towards their goals. Each individual is different. I aid in helping identify strengths and positive qualities that make each individual unique. I encourage individuals to be the best version of themselves, providing support when barriers present themselves. Life cannot always be perfect, but the right attitude and outlook can go a long way. I work primarily with adults 18 and older addressing issues including depression, anxiety, life adjustment issues, marital issues, grief, stress management, self-esteem, and overall balance and wellness.
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I work with both adolescents and adults, and I have experience treating clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, relationship issues, and sexuality.
Hi! I'm Megan, and I am so happy you have taken the initial step in finding a therapist who feels like the best fit for you. I know seeking therapy is not always an easy decision, which is why one of my primary goals in therapy is to create a comfortable, safe space for my clients. My focus in therapy is to help my clients reconnect with themselves and get back on track to where they want to be, both emotionally and physically. I concentrate on the goals my clients wish to achieve, and I remind them that we progress at their pace while I'm here to guide them.
I work with both adolescents and adults, and I have experience treating clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, relationship issues, and sexuality.
Hi! I'm Megan, and I am so happy you have taken the initial step in finding a therapist who feels like the best fit for you. I know seeking therapy is not always an easy decision, which is why one of my primary goals in therapy is to create a comfortable, safe space for my clients. My focus in therapy is to help my clients reconnect with themselves and get back on track to where they want to be, both emotionally and physically. I concentrate on the goals my clients wish to achieve, and I remind them that we progress at their pace while I'm here to guide them.
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Tiffany R. Hislope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansea, IL 62226
Many struggle with anxiety, depression and other difficult issues throughout their life, I want to encourage you that it’s okay to have these feelings.
Navigating through the various stages of life can be challenging; especially when you are struggling with feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and having anxious thoughts. Pressure from family, social media and relationship issues can also be challenging. Let me help guide you through this difficult period in your life.
Many struggle with anxiety, depression and other difficult issues throughout their life, I want to encourage you that it’s okay to have these feelings.
Navigating through the various stages of life can be challenging; especially when you are struggling with feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and having anxious thoughts. Pressure from family, social media and relationship issues can also be challenging. Let me help guide you through this difficult period in your life.
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Greetings! It's great to have you here! Ralph Yaniz has been helping clients for over 25 years. He is dedicated to addressing a range of challenges. His expertise spans anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and life adjustment issues (life coaching). His clients come to him to work on procrastination, task management, mood swings, and relationship concerns. He is proficient in bilingual Spanish services. Hola! Con más de 25 años de experiencia en salud mental, Ralph Yaniz aborda diversos desafíos, como ansiedad, TOC, depresión, estrés y trastorno bipolar. También ofrece servicios bilingües en español.
Greetings! It's great to have you here! Ralph Yaniz has been helping clients for over 25 years. He is dedicated to addressing a range of challenges. His expertise spans anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and life adjustment issues (life coaching). His clients come to him to work on procrastination, task management, mood swings, and relationship concerns. He is proficient in bilingual Spanish services. Hola! Con más de 25 años de experiencia en salud mental, Ralph Yaniz aborda diversos desafíos, como ansiedad, TOC, depresión, estrés y trastorno bipolar. También ofrece servicios bilingües en español.
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Personal Counseling Services - Vicki Vandeveer, MA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCPC, CADC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704
People sometimes need help. Stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, health problems, substance abuse, traumatic events, difficult relationships or family problems can interfere with a persons health & happiness. Since 1991, Vicki Vandeveer and staff have had the privilege to work with many people who were looking for answers to the difficulties in their lives. The agency mission is simple: We work with you to develop your goals and identify next steps to achieve them. PCS is dedicated to providing professional counseling services to assist individuals, families and groups in improving their lives "one step at a time."
People sometimes need help. Stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, health problems, substance abuse, traumatic events, difficult relationships or family problems can interfere with a persons health & happiness. Since 1991, Vicki Vandeveer and staff have had the privilege to work with many people who were looking for answers to the difficulties in their lives. The agency mission is simple: We work with you to develop your goals and identify next steps to achieve them. PCS is dedicated to providing professional counseling services to assist individuals, families and groups in improving their lives "one step at a time."
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I enjoy working with those living with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, work stress, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more.
Hi there, I'm Stacey Monroe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical experience. Over the years, I've worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, including medical social work, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), community mental health, homeless services, and private practice. As a unique individual, you deserve an approach that is tailored to your needs. While I take an eclectic approach to therapy, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop tools for success.
I enjoy working with those living with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, work stress, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more.
Hi there, I'm Stacey Monroe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical experience. Over the years, I've worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, including medical social work, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), community mental health, homeless services, and private practice. As a unique individual, you deserve an approach that is tailored to your needs. While I take an eclectic approach to therapy, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop tools for success.
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My client population is adults and older adults with depression, anxiety, and trauma with various diagnoses.
My name is David Rosenblatt, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Chicago Illinois and working with clients in the Chicagoland area both in person and telehealth. I work with adults and older adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma, using Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative to help my clients feel better about themselves and function better.
My client population is adults and older adults with depression, anxiety, and trauma with various diagnoses.
My name is David Rosenblatt, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Chicago Illinois and working with clients in the Chicagoland area both in person and telehealth. I work with adults and older adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma, using Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative to help my clients feel better about themselves and function better.
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I can help you learn effective coping strategies for the stress, depression and anxiety that may arise from diagnosis and treatment or reproductive loss.
Are having difficulty coping after experiencing a miscarriage? Are you struggling with infertility? Do you feel overwhelmed with the stress of assisted reproductive treatments? As a compassionate and empathetic therapist, I understand the complex emotional and psychological impact that infertility and miscarriage can have. I can support you in maintaining hope, peace and positivity while navigating uncertainty and help you build resiliency as you work through obstacles. Having personally faced infertility and both early and late miscarriages, I have intimate experience in working through these unique and difficult challenges.
I can help you learn effective coping strategies for the stress, depression and anxiety that may arise from diagnosis and treatment or reproductive loss.
Are having difficulty coping after experiencing a miscarriage? Are you struggling with infertility? Do you feel overwhelmed with the stress of assisted reproductive treatments? As a compassionate and empathetic therapist, I understand the complex emotional and psychological impact that infertility and miscarriage can have. I can support you in maintaining hope, peace and positivity while navigating uncertainty and help you build resiliency as you work through obstacles. Having personally faced infertility and both early and late miscarriages, I have intimate experience in working through these unique and difficult challenges.
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Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.
Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.
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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.