Adoption Therapists in Chenoa, IL

Our lives are very busy; therefore, my hours are flexible to work with your schedule. We will work together to create a treatment that is unique to your own needs. I have over 15 years of fieldwork and have been able to help people with many backgrounds and needs. I will listen to you and help guide you to where you want to be.

Accepting New Clients! Email me today! You're ready, now let's get started. The process of therapy allows you to to have guidance, validation, and accountability in your journey towards a more balanced and healthy life. Don't turn back now, let today be the day that your life changes. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for my clients so that they can access the vulnerable parts of themselves and manifest the lives they desire.

Taking the step to enter therapy takes courage. Life is hard sometimes. We all have a natural resilience to heal from trauma, loss, & unexpected setbacks, however stories created about who we are can get in the way. We need a safe place to work through issues, be accepted, heard, and receive objective feedback & direction. Jamie provides an empathic, supportive & non-judgmental place for you to heal & grow. Change is possible! Specialties: life transitions, grief, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, post-partum, eating disorders, self-injury, domestic violence, divorce, & chronic pain. Other areas include ADHD, Autism, & Adoption.

Are you grappling with constant anxiety, struggling to overcome depression, finding it hard to manage work-related stress, or dealing with relationship conflicts? Perhaps you are a parent, or soon-to-be parent who is struggling. At Evolve Family Practice, we understand how these issues can lead to sleepless nights, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of isolation. Therapy can create a supportive and personalized plan to address your mental health needs, helping you find relief and regain a a sense of balance and well-being. It can be hard to call, yet you have an inner strength that has led you this far!

So often, we experience a time in our life where we feel stuck, misunderstood, or perplexed of what to do next. Have you experienced an event in your life that is challenging to move past? Feeling at a loss of how to repair a relationship, whether adult or child? These situations can be overwhelming and bring up a whole host of emotions that impact us in many ways. I use a relational and attachment based approach to help individuals, couples and families establish and maintain healthy relationships and strengthen their ability to cope with stressful life events. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and children of all ages.

At ONE we believe in health and wellness for individuals and families. We offer counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. Our qualified professionals have wide arrange of specialties to help through times of stress and crisis or to work on achieving optimum mental and physical health. ONE offers counseling, mediation, SAP services as well as EMDR. We believe in the wellness model that works with all the unique pieces that make up your ONE life. See what ONE has to offer you and your family.

I specialize in working within the trauma, adoption, foster care, Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse communities. Knowing that lived experiences within these communities are affected by other systems and struggles, I also have a strong focus on attachment, identity processing, chronic pain, other disabilities, religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.

My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative. With a listening ear, my commitment to you is to use the knowledge, insight, perspective and tools I have learned as a professional therapist to partner with you to gain greater self-awareness, manage stress more effectively and be empowered to find positive paths forward. It is my goal to help people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations succeed in achieving their desired goals. I understand the importance of finding connection with your therapist. When seeking help, one often feels vulnerable. I will provide a safe space as we process struggles towards resolution.

In working in a number of different settings, Leah has worked with a wide range of ages and diagnoses. The primary focus is adolescents through adults. Concerns that clients may work on, but not limited to, are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions/adjustments, adoption, mood management, and relationship/communication issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of experience in the mental health field. It is an honor to meet individuals from all walks of life, listen to their stories, and be a source of support for them during their most painful times. I work with individuals and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, communication conflict, divorce, grief and loss, workplace stress, parenting, life transitions, infertility and adoption concerns.

I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families around issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, infertility and trauma. I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). My clients describe my approach as warm and supportive yet straightforward. My goal is to help clients better understand their past so they can make positive changes for their future. I believe in empowering my clients to live their best lives and tailor my approach to each individual or family. I truly love the work that I do and I believe that comes through to my clients in the work that we do together.

I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has the ability to heal from difficult life experiences and move forward to live a fulfilling and joyful life. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through the healing process after they have been exposed to traumatic life events such as abuse/neglect, adoption, divorce, grief/loss, attachment difficulties, medical trauma, and other life stressors. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumas, caregivers experiencing postpartum/parenting difficulties, early childhood populations, and parent-child relationship issues.

My greatest wish in life is to be able to help make a difference in the world; counseling is my way. I have confronted a variety of issues, and work well with complex conditions. Some include depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, adoption, self-esteem, bullying, family conflict, ADHD, defiant behaviors, anger management, and attachment concerns. My work also extends to parental support in working with their children / adolescents more effectively in communication, discipline and affection. My main desire is for all clients to know they are not alone and help them on their journey. I will adapt to meet your needs.

Warm wishes and kudos to you for reaching out in this time of such uncertainty. I know all too well how uncertainty in the future and loss of control can contribute to anxiety and feelings of defeat. I have over 10-yrs of experience supporting individuals and couples in the midst of crisis and loss of control. While each circumstance is unique and will vary, please be assured that you are not, and do not have to navigate this alone. Whether it’s loss of purpose, lack of direction or feeling an overall loss of control, I will partner with you to identify your goals and reach fulfillment while gaining a sense of relief along the way.

I believe that change best occurs in the context of an open, trusting relationship. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which we work together to address the issues that you are struggling with. Together, we will identify your feelings, thoughts, and dynamics that are impacting your life. We will work together to meet your goals in pursuit of a purposeful and rewarding life.

In-person and telehealth sessions available. Falling apart? Stuck? At a crossroads? I can help. We start where you are, and map out a path to where you want to be, tackling the obstacles standing in the way of your thriving. My techniques include EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, research-backed therapies that often work for people who have made slow or no progress with other therapies. I'm also trained in several types of somatic touch, which can accelerate your progress if you choose to use touch. My goal is to get you back to your best life as quickly as possible!

Dr. McGrath is an experienced clinician with over a decade of successfully working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. Her clinical experience is expansive. She has led social skills groups for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys and girls; conducted ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations; administered intelligence screenings for gifted children, and has led grief and bereavement groups for adolescents in private and public schools. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses at Wheaton College.

Seeking support when dealing with difficult and challenging times in life can be overwhelming. It is my commitment as you take this step, to help guide you toward reaching your personal treatment goals. I work collaboratively with clients as I believe that treatment should be tailored to each client's personal needs in order for the client to feel comfortable and confident in reaching their treatment goals

I provide a warm, nurturing, collaborative environment to foster healthy emotional functioning. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier sense of self. With over 20 yrs. experience as a psychotherapist, I am well versed in clinical practice. I incorporate a number of methods, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, CBT, Mindfulness, & Attachment Therapy. I'm certified in EMDR for the treatment of trauma & other painful or highly charged memories, experiences, & relationships. My use of EMDR can facilitate rapid resolution of painful memories & relationships, trauma, & change negative beliefs about yourself.