Therapists in Cook County, IL

Ellie Mental Health in Palatine isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

Hello there, I'm Naomi. My approach to therapy is, first and foremost, patient-centered. I believe we are all the masters of our own lives, and that therapy can be a vehicle for growth and change when we most need it.

Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).

I have been treating adolescents and adults for over 25 years who have presented with substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, trauma and mood disorders. I have a special interest is in working with young adults who are navigating life transition issues. Prior to going into private practice I worked within a variety of different settings including; psychiatric units, substance abuse treatment facilities, eating disorder treatment programs, and managed care.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my counseling style is warm and interactive. I treat all clients with empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. I believe the client-therapist relationship is key to successful therapy and that building trust is essential. My approach combines emotionally focused therapy and client-centered therapy. I also utilize techniques from motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy. I believe that therapy should be client-driven, and will therefore work with you to create a treatment plan with specific goals and objectives to meet your specific needs.

I believe that irrespective of your past or present challenges, whether you are young or old, you deserve to live a happy, meaningful, successful and fulfilling life. With the proper support and guidance, achieving this is within reach. My years of experience counseling individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and age groups across many settings including schools, community centers, hospitals, and private practice, have taught me how to tailor therapy to each person's needs. I embrace an integrative approach drawing from various evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Internal Family Systems.

I am passionate about providing individualized, effective and high quality therapy to children, adolescents, young adults and families. Over the past 5 years, I have gained extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, selective mutism, specific phobias, ADHD, behavioral issues and other individual and family stressors. While a lot has changed in that time frame, one thing that has not is the limitless capacity children have to learn, grow, thrive, and demonstrate resilience. I am deeply committed to helping my clients realize that it is okay to step outside of their comfort zone and that they can do hard things

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong mission of helping children and adults improve their social and emotional well-being. I am the co-founder of Formative Psychological Services, a family-run practice in Chicago. I have over 15 years of experience working in the schools and in private practice, and provide individual therapy, assessments, school consultation, and presentations.

Navigating life can be challenging. Whether its stress, anxiety or day to day struggles, I am here to help. I have experience working with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, relationships, and family conflict. My goal is to help ease some of that burden and help heal trauma that might come up.

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.

My ideal client is an individual or couple looking to better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how these not only impact their current issues but how they also may or may not be influenced by past significant life events or relationships. Clients looking to dive deeper into their personal histories to gain clarity, healing and better emotional regulation skills while working alongside an empathic, authentic, humorous clinician willing to push them towards growth at a pace comfortable to them would likely find immense value and comfort in working with me.

As an intercultural and bilingual therapist, I provide culturally responsive, client-centered services to diverse populations in Spanish and English. I have extensive training and experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I strive to create a safe space that is responsive, affirming, and inclusive. I use an integrative approach in therapy, considering personal strengths, values, culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and intersectional identity.

I feel privileged to work as a psychotherapist. I realize it is a challenge for many to take that first step toward a healing journey, and I genuinely appreciate all the delicacy of that moment. I conceptualize each and every session with this level of conscientiousness and acceptance. Instilling a sense of trust to handle the most complex and sensitive issues with compassion, professionalism and competency is my clinical mission statement. My clients and I take a collaborate approach to healing, connecting in a depth driven and nonjudgmental level.

Family dynamics can be difficult to navigate. I work with adult children who have difficult or strained relationships with their parents or other family members. If you feel a sense of shame or guilt when talking about how you feel towards your parents, or have even considered estrangement, I invite you to book a session with me. I take a psychoanalytical approach to therapy, where we look into the entire picture of your life- upbringing, environment, major life events, relationships, childhood trauma - and how this impacts who you are today.

I’m so glad you decided to seek support. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with people to overcome their struggles and insecurities and learn life-changing coping skills. I've helped people feel empowered, and learn how to manage their emotions and behaviors effectively. I enjoy working with families, couples, and individual clients who want to get their lives back on track. I accept major insurance and offer free 15-minute consultations.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change in their lives. Individuals who may be experiencing life transitions, ending of relationships, grief, identity issues, self love challenges, family issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety and much more. Clients who are willing to be reflective and are willing to commit to the therapy process.

My specialties include working with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, self-esteem and self-image issues, social difficulties, and issues surrounding gender and sexual identity. As a member of the LGBTQ community, I am passionate about working with LGBTQ clients and clients in consensually nonmonogamous relationships. I strive to be aware of how all individuals I work with are impacted by their social contexts, such as personal relationships, family systems, and systems of oppression.

-Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy. Trained at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Kansas State University's School of Family Studies, and The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Clinic Founder Rob Gellman has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years, and was a professor at Adler University from 2008-2011. He is a regularly invited speaker with local mental health agencies and national conferences. A recognized expert on families coping with chronic illness, infidelity, and the training of therapists and physicians, Rob's clinical practice is diverse, helping adults, children, couples and families on the path to wellness. ***Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Distress, Infidelity, Sex Therapy, Young Couples, Depression, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, and Lifecycle Transitions.

The process of looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, scary, or even discouraging. So I hope what you read here will give you a sense of who I am and if I’m the therapist for you. When I start with a client, it’s important we work together to build a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, respectful, and considerate of who you are and what you need. My goal as a therapist is to connect with you authentically as a person and help you feel genuinely cared about as a human being.