Gottman Method Therapists in Cook County, IL
Move Therapy and Wellness
LCSW, TIYT, LPC, E-RYT, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
We support adults and adults experiencing emotional challenges including chronic stress, anxiety, sadness and depression, low self-concept, self-doubt, feelings being stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless and struggles with identity development and relationship challenges.
Donald ( D. J. ) Watson II
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is most successful when there is mutual respect and trust between the therapist and client. I have successfully worked with families, teens, and adults from diverse sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Some of my clinical specialties include couples/family conflict, social and cultural stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and meaning making.
I believe that therapy is most successful when there is mutual respect and trust between the therapist and client. I have successfully worked with families, teens, and adults from diverse sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Some of my clinical specialties include couples/family conflict, social and cultural stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and meaning making.
Sonya Avendano Dove
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
I welcome you to connect with me for a consultation call. I can work with you individually or for couples therapy. I am compassionate, sex-positive, kink friendly and affirming of polyamorous relationships. I am here to help you heal, re/build and live the life that you want.
I welcome you to connect with me for a consultation call. I can work with you individually or for couples therapy. I am compassionate, sex-positive, kink friendly and affirming of polyamorous relationships. I am here to help you heal, re/build and live the life that you want.
Sometimes during your journey in life, or in the journeys of persons close to us, we get lost. Ideally, there is a book nearby when lost that tells us specifically how to solve life's challenges. If such a book exists, I've not encountered one. During such times, the practice of psychotherapy is often the "book" and answers we seek. Lilly is a licensed clinical professional counselor who provides therapy for adolescents, adults and families. Her caring and energetic approach involves collaboration with clients and if applicable, families. She integrates all aspects of a person to best help.
Sometimes during your journey in life, or in the journeys of persons close to us, we get lost. Ideally, there is a book nearby when lost that tells us specifically how to solve life's challenges. If such a book exists, I've not encountered one. During such times, the practice of psychotherapy is often the "book" and answers we seek. Lilly is a licensed clinical professional counselor who provides therapy for adolescents, adults and families. Her caring and energetic approach involves collaboration with clients and if applicable, families. She integrates all aspects of a person to best help.
Tara Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, C-IAYT, ERYT500, MA
Verified Verified
Wilmette, IL 60091
If you're feeling stuck in old patterns that aren't working anymore, we can work together to find your way forward. As a psychodynamic therapist, I'll help you to get to the roots of issues, so you can begin to shift outworn mindsets, patterns, and habits, to help you move towards the person you want to be and having the kind of life and relationships you want to have. Therapy offers a safe space to connect with your feelings and an opportunity to gain new perspectives, for your own growth, and self-empowerment. I see myself as your companion and guide in the therapeutic process.
If you're feeling stuck in old patterns that aren't working anymore, we can work together to find your way forward. As a psychodynamic therapist, I'll help you to get to the roots of issues, so you can begin to shift outworn mindsets, patterns, and habits, to help you move towards the person you want to be and having the kind of life and relationships you want to have. Therapy offers a safe space to connect with your feelings and an opportunity to gain new perspectives, for your own growth, and self-empowerment. I see myself as your companion and guide in the therapeutic process.
Therapy Health Clinic: Tony D. Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Through more than 20 years of experience, I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and multi-generational families providing treatment for a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. I grew up in a large & humble home; learning and understanding the complexities of dealing with different types of personalities, sometimes in difficult circumstances at an early age. My goal is to see clients do amazing work in treatment by strengthening their coping skills, removing limiting beliefs, resolving conflicts, and lifestyle changes through a positive way of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Through more than 20 years of experience, I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and multi-generational families providing treatment for a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. I grew up in a large & humble home; learning and understanding the complexities of dealing with different types of personalities, sometimes in difficult circumstances at an early age. My goal is to see clients do amazing work in treatment by strengthening their coping skills, removing limiting beliefs, resolving conflicts, and lifestyle changes through a positive way of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Everyone experiences adversity at some point in their lives. Often, the struggles we face overwhelm us, and we forget what it’s like to feel calm, content, focused, or safe. Luckily, hardship can become an opportunity for growth and change, if we’re given the right direction and support. I can help guide you through your difficulties when they become too much for you.
Everyone experiences adversity at some point in their lives. Often, the struggles we face overwhelm us, and we forget what it’s like to feel calm, content, focused, or safe. Luckily, hardship can become an opportunity for growth and change, if we’re given the right direction and support. I can help guide you through your difficulties when they become too much for you.
Welcome! Finding the right support in which you feel affirmed and seen is an important process. I am a Black/Biracial cis woman who has worked with the queer community since the start of my career. I believe that healing happens through the corrective experience of a safe clinical relationship. Whether you are new to therapy or are returning for deeper work, I work to build trust, transparency and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. I have worked with folks across different communities with a specialty in queer and gender expansive clients.
Welcome! Finding the right support in which you feel affirmed and seen is an important process. I am a Black/Biracial cis woman who has worked with the queer community since the start of my career. I believe that healing happens through the corrective experience of a safe clinical relationship. Whether you are new to therapy or are returning for deeper work, I work to build trust, transparency and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. I have worked with folks across different communities with a specialty in queer and gender expansive clients.
Melissa Ann Simonek
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60467
I treat a wide range of patients including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I conduct parent education and provide marriage therapy. I am trained in the Gottman model and am grounded in a cognitive behavioral model and emphasize the formation of sound therapeutic relationships where individuals are valued and helped to aspire to their full potential. My experience includes but is not limited to a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, autism spectrum disorder and work with first responders
I treat a wide range of patients including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I conduct parent education and provide marriage therapy. I am trained in the Gottman model and am grounded in a cognitive behavioral model and emphasize the formation of sound therapeutic relationships where individuals are valued and helped to aspire to their full potential. My experience includes but is not limited to a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, autism spectrum disorder and work with first responders
My clients come to me feeling anxious and overwhelmed and they ask me, how can I somehow feel better? Calmer? In control? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed by how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their mental health. Ignoring your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body, but this does not have to be the way things keep going. Regardless of what has happened, change is possible, and you no longer have to do this alone. I believe people can change and together we can get you to living a life of ease and relief.
My clients come to me feeling anxious and overwhelmed and they ask me, how can I somehow feel better? Calmer? In control? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed by how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their mental health. Ignoring your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body, but this does not have to be the way things keep going. Regardless of what has happened, change is possible, and you no longer have to do this alone. I believe people can change and together we can get you to living a life of ease and relief.
When feeling down or distressed, finding support can be daunting. I believe that mental health struggles are rooted in relationship disconnection, and seeking someone to talk to and problem solve with is a courageous first act of self-care. In our sessions, we will shine a light on patterns of conflict or emotional reactivity that developed in response to stress and trauma. We will get curious about what is working for you already and where there is room for growth. I will empower you to self-soothe and guide you in deepening relationships in order to find relief. We will work together to create goals that are right for you.
When feeling down or distressed, finding support can be daunting. I believe that mental health struggles are rooted in relationship disconnection, and seeking someone to talk to and problem solve with is a courageous first act of self-care. In our sessions, we will shine a light on patterns of conflict or emotional reactivity that developed in response to stress and trauma. We will get curious about what is working for you already and where there is room for growth. I will empower you to self-soothe and guide you in deepening relationships in order to find relief. We will work together to create goals that are right for you.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CODPII, EMDR
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60173
I have supported individuals with a broad range of issues in community mental health, residential, and private practice settings. I consider it a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and look forward to helping you uncover barriers to connection as you identify strengths that will allow you to meet your desired personal and professional goals. I strive to create a safe space that will allow you to share your experience with anxiety, depression, urge to self-sabotage with unconditional positive regard. I have a specialty in addictions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma.
I have supported individuals with a broad range of issues in community mental health, residential, and private practice settings. I consider it a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and look forward to helping you uncover barriers to connection as you identify strengths that will allow you to meet your desired personal and professional goals. I strive to create a safe space that will allow you to share your experience with anxiety, depression, urge to self-sabotage with unconditional positive regard. I have a specialty in addictions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma.
Jeanelle Kline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
Are you tired of spending all your time in therapy educating your therapist instead of working on what you need? Looking for a therapist who specializes in struggles with identity, sexual orientation, diverse sexual groups, such as kink/BDSM; relationship orientation such as polyamory, relationship anarchy, or swinging; anxiety, depression, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illness; secular or alternative faiths such as paganism; and are seeking patient-centered, compassionate, and affirming care?
Are you tired of spending all your time in therapy educating your therapist instead of working on what you need? Looking for a therapist who specializes in struggles with identity, sexual orientation, diverse sexual groups, such as kink/BDSM; relationship orientation such as polyamory, relationship anarchy, or swinging; anxiety, depression, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illness; secular or alternative faiths such as paganism; and are seeking patient-centered, compassionate, and affirming care?
I believe that being able to openly and honestly communicate and connect with your therapist is one of the best ways to get exactly what you need out of therapy. I believe that every person is unique in what they need out of therapy and everyone needs their own unique, tailored approach. Clients deserve a safe space to be able to express themselves and have someone to help guide them through this process and journey.
I believe that being able to openly and honestly communicate and connect with your therapist is one of the best ways to get exactly what you need out of therapy. I believe that every person is unique in what they need out of therapy and everyone needs their own unique, tailored approach. Clients deserve a safe space to be able to express themselves and have someone to help guide them through this process and journey.
Mike Connell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from Adler University with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and hold a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Illinois and Oregon. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children on a wide range of issues. These include anxiety, depression, communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, Autism spectrum disorder, trauma, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that true change occurs by focusing our energy on building the new rather than fighting the old.
I graduated from Adler University with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and hold a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Illinois and Oregon. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children on a wide range of issues. These include anxiety, depression, communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, Autism spectrum disorder, trauma, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that true change occurs by focusing our energy on building the new rather than fighting the old.
My approach is grounded in the belief that by developing deeper self-understanding, we can discover new ways to relate to ourselves and others and lead more fulfilling lives. I blend relational, mindfulness-based, and psychodynamic techniques, tailored to fit what works best for you. The power of our therapeutic relationship is key to facilitating change, and I offer an affirming space where you feel truly heard and understood.
My approach is grounded in the belief that by developing deeper self-understanding, we can discover new ways to relate to ourselves and others and lead more fulfilling lives. I blend relational, mindfulness-based, and psychodynamic techniques, tailored to fit what works best for you. The power of our therapeutic relationship is key to facilitating change, and I offer an affirming space where you feel truly heard and understood.
Patti Di Giacinto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Even the healthiest of individuals experience times when extra support can be beneficial. Therapy can be a wonderful support to help navigate life in a healthier way. I enjoy helping people explore how they would like their lives to be different and helping them achieve this. My clients describe my style as compassionate and non-judgmental but also very interactive, appreciating my willingness to hold them accountable for changes they would like to make. I feel it is my honor and privilege to be allowed into people's lives in this way.
Even the healthiest of individuals experience times when extra support can be beneficial. Therapy can be a wonderful support to help navigate life in a healthier way. I enjoy helping people explore how they would like their lives to be different and helping them achieve this. My clients describe my style as compassionate and non-judgmental but also very interactive, appreciating my willingness to hold them accountable for changes they would like to make. I feel it is my honor and privilege to be allowed into people's lives in this way.
Whether you are seeking help for your family, your relationship, or yourself, I want to be on your team. I am here to create a safe environment that will support you on your path toward change. I have a passion for helping people conquer their past-trauma, family issues, personal struggles-and move into a free and peaceful future.
Whether you are seeking help for your family, your relationship, or yourself, I want to be on your team. I am here to create a safe environment that will support you on your path toward change. I have a passion for helping people conquer their past-trauma, family issues, personal struggles-and move into a free and peaceful future.
Bella Mucino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I'm thrilled you've found your way here! I'm all about creating a warm space for you so explore and grow. Let’s work together to work towards goals, tap into your strengths, and help you feel more successful. I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support that empowers you to make meaningful changes in your life. I work to ensure you feel comfortable exploring challenges, developing coping strategies, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship dynamics.
I'm thrilled you've found your way here! I'm all about creating a warm space for you so explore and grow. Let’s work together to work towards goals, tap into your strengths, and help you feel more successful. I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support that empowers you to make meaningful changes in your life. I work to ensure you feel comfortable exploring challenges, developing coping strategies, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship dynamics.
Our lives are full of relationships and we have an innate human desire to experience intimacy and connection. We can gain so much from experiencing intimate connections! Intimacy can make us feel fully alive, energized & liberated. Yet, we can often struggle to overcome hurdles along our path to deep, meaningful connection with others. We all have the capacity for intimacy and I’d love to help you discover and overcome what is standing in your way!
Our lives are full of relationships and we have an innate human desire to experience intimacy and connection. We can gain so much from experiencing intimate connections! Intimacy can make us feel fully alive, energized & liberated. Yet, we can often struggle to overcome hurdles along our path to deep, meaningful connection with others. We all have the capacity for intimacy and I’d love to help you discover and overcome what is standing in your way!
