In Person Therapists in Chicago Heights, IL

Thank you for choosing me, Mercedes P Cisneros Watson -Watson MA., LCPC and Path for your Counseling needs. I “Mercedes” a Native of Chicago, am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), in the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulations since 1998. My Clinical counseling experience spans over 30 years. My areas of clinical interest include addressing adult Women’s and Men’s life issues such as Intergenerational Trauma Survivors, Grief/ Loss, Divorce, Abusive relationships and, General Mood Disorders ie, Depression, General Anxiety Disorders. Gender Dysphoria, and Various personality disorders.

Life can be challenging and scary. Sometimes we just need a listening ear and extra support. Therapy is a place where you can get that extra support. Therapy involves learning about yourself, reconnecting with supportive people, and making positive changes in your life.

As we navigate through life we often prioritize the needs of others before our own. As an advocate for self-care, I believe that prioritizing one’s own mental health needs is the highest form of self care. Starting your therapy journey can be the first step toward putting yourself first and improving your overall mental wellbeing.

Hi, my name is Dr. Tina Lott. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as a Certified Alcohol & other Drug Counselor. I hold a BC-TMH certification and can provide quality services via Telehealth. My focus area is working with those with persistent mental health conditions who desire to learn how to cope with symptoms to live their best lives. I also specialize in working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, and self-esteem. My primary theoretical approach is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). I am passionate about working with clients to help them reach their most optimal selves.

It is my belief that scheduling a session with a counselor takes courage. I am aware that you are on a journey that has lead you to seeking help from me. I am sensitive to your past, accepting of your present and hopeful about your future. The most important aspect of the treatment process is the relationship between client and counselor. This is why I consider my clients as the expert on what challenges they are facing. I encourage my clients to take the lead and teach me about how the issues are impacting them.

Life is full of challenges. We often have a plan and destination then something unexpected comes along to knock us off our path. We can choose to learn from these obstacles or allow them to hinder our growth. This practice will help you take a realistic look at your circumstances and assist you in working towards healthy resolutions and support healing.

Have you been struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety or panic attacks? Or are you tired of people using you or struggling to get motivated? I provide compassionate care while providing the tools and information to help you heal. Other challenges like drugs/alcohol, bipolar disorder; or if you're not sure what the problem is but need help and support, I will work with you to help you live a better, healthier life. My extensive experience also includes helping children, teens and adults impacted by foster care, have been adopted, are birth parents, or who are adoptive/ foster parents.

The decision to begin a therapeutic journey can be daunting yet richly rewarding. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and supportive space to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences and personal dynamics to promote a more balanced and fulfilling life. I support my clients in their goals by utilizing a mindful, relational and reflective approach. I integrate neuroscience and somatic based practices with equine facilitated and eco-therapy (ie.. horses and nature). I am committed to a therapeutic process that fosters self-compassion, creativity, and resiliency, while valuing diversity and authenticity.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I have been in private practice in Matteson, IL for 8 years, working primarily with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have worked with clients addressing a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. I have an interest in mindfulness practices, which, when perceived as beneficial by clients, may be integrated into treatment in order to promote client growth, clarity, and increasing sense of well-being.

You feel lost. Entirely alone in your struggles, like no one can understand what you’re going through. You desperately wish you had a better handle on things and feel like a failure for your shortcomings. But this problem isn’t unique. The experience is so common that there are memes about it. Everyone struggles; it’s perfectly normal. Of course, knowing that doesn’t make those thoughts and feelings go away. But that’s where we come in.

I know life can be stressful, and just because you're young, doesn't mean that you don't experience worries, stress and overwhelm. I love working with children ages 6 and up, and young adults up to age 25.

A therapist job is to deepen their client’s understanding of their dilemma or trauma, not to “fix” it for the client! The client must do their own work! Dealing with childhood traumas, mother wounds and overall the hardships of life.

If an acorn contains within it an oak, so also you began your life with the prospect of becoming a certain person, your natural self. Like that young oak, which managed to grow somehow despite poor soil or too much shade or scarce water, you also have survived. But your growth has been affected by some toxic experiences, some injuries. Despite those woundings to your natural self, you can still imagine who you are meant to be. In fact you have already begun to realize who you really are, despite the distorting influences that you have been through.

It takes a lot of courage for an individual to ask for help when it comes to ones emotional well being. These days it is easy to put our emotions and feelings in the back seat and forget how important it is to take care of our mental health. Our emotions drive so much of what we do; whether that is an important life decision, our romantic relationships or our interactions with our families. I like to approach my patient’s presenting problem in a very individualistic manner; understanding that although many individuals may have similar life circumstances each patient has their own way of managing or coping.

Everyone needs a hype man, a cheerleader, or a person to lend an ear when going through life changes. Well this is where I come in to provide all that and more! As your therapist I will give you support, but also challenge you. In general the goal is to evolve and feel better, but that can only happen through collaboration and you putting in the work :)

In the ever-changing landscape of life, individuals frequently encounter an array of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, losses, and disappointments, which are often rooted in unresolved past traumas or the day-to-day pressures of life transitions and relationship issues. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples to address a broad spectrum of challenges, including relationship dynamics, employment concerns, substance use, as well as anxiety, depression, and chronic medical conditions.

Are you experiencing feelings of frustration from various situations and people, struggling with a rollercoaster of emotions, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Counseling can help in exploring these feelings and other areas in your life that may be hindering you from moving forward. Collaborating with a therapist who is motivated in helping to explore emotions, strengths, and develop realistic strategies can be beneficial.

Welcome to Comprehensive Services of Illinois! CSI staff members are looking forward to servicing you. They are phenomenal, providing comprehensive, high quality, accessible, affordable and effective services to children, adolescent and adults. Professional services are tailored to individual, couple and family need. Their goals are to assist, empower, and respond to your needs. While demonstrating the Comprehensive Services of Illinois philosophy: commitment, compassion, confidentiality, dignity, empathy, empowerment, excellence, genuineness, purpose, respect, support and understanding. Call today to schedule an appointment.

In my work, I value authenticity and self-actualization and believe individuals have the inherent knowledge and tools necessary to become better versions of themselves. With this, I aim to serve as a “fellow traveler” - there to assist clients as they navigate their unique journeys. I believe the therapeutic relationship can serve as a springboard to emotional healing, growth and self-discovery and thereby work to build trust and foster empathy with clients. I embrace the ‘here and now and collaborate with clients to identify obstacles that inhibit progress while incorporating tools that allow it.