Emotionally Focused Therapists in Des Plaines, IL
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Samantha Veronica Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016
I am a licensed professional counselor who wants to do more than a traditional human service in the community. I want to give back to generations and help with generational trauma. Through healing work and mixed modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed therapy, I strive to empower each and every person. With a holistic approach, I address the person as a whole by working on all parts of one’s self. Each therapeutic session is customized to each individual’s needs so that they can succeed. Are you ready to make a difference in your life? If so, feel free to contact me!
I am a licensed professional counselor who wants to do more than a traditional human service in the community. I want to give back to generations and help with generational trauma. Through healing work and mixed modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed therapy, I strive to empower each and every person. With a holistic approach, I address the person as a whole by working on all parts of one’s self. Each therapeutic session is customized to each individual’s needs so that they can succeed. Are you ready to make a difference in your life? If so, feel free to contact me!
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I have been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for the last 3 years. Prior to obtaining my Master’s degree, I worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years in several different settings. My approach to service and treatment is always patient centered. I’m a huge advocate for patient’s rights and encourage my patient’s to be involved in their own medical decisions. I strive on developing strong relationships with my patients and being the most compassionate, empathetic and nonjudgmental person so they can feel comfortable talking to me and opening up about their health concerns.
I have been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for the last 3 years. Prior to obtaining my Master’s degree, I worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years in several different settings. My approach to service and treatment is always patient centered. I’m a huge advocate for patient’s rights and encourage my patient’s to be involved in their own medical decisions. I strive on developing strong relationships with my patients and being the most compassionate, empathetic and nonjudgmental person so they can feel comfortable talking to me and opening up about their health concerns.
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Gary Zurawski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60018 (Online Only)
Gary Zurawski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCSW, CADC) with over 21 years of professional experience treating teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to manage the negative effects of anxiety, depression, poor coping skills, family conflict, racial identity issues, substance use, dysfunctional relationships, and more. Gary earned his Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago.
Gary Zurawski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCSW, CADC) with over 21 years of professional experience treating teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to manage the negative effects of anxiety, depression, poor coping skills, family conflict, racial identity issues, substance use, dysfunctional relationships, and more. Gary earned his Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago.
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Ruth H Durack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Online Only)
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and concerns about body image and food can be isolating, but you don't have to feel alone with these struggles. I am a licensed clinician with Cityscape Counseling, and I have spent my career working with clients to address the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression on their relationships with themselves, their bodies, and their family.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and concerns about body image and food can be isolating, but you don't have to feel alone with these struggles. I am a licensed clinician with Cityscape Counseling, and I have spent my career working with clients to address the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression on their relationships with themselves, their bodies, and their family.
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The adage “we repeat what we don’t repair” is especially true of couples. Couples often start therapy knowing that their relationship can and should be better, but they feel powerless to change. Constant fighting, threatening to leave, infidelity, always feeling distant, anxiety and depression—these are signs that something needs to change. Couples therapy with me focuses on helping you and your partner break these cycles by first understanding how they came to be. I offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of exploring unconscious dynamics and your past’s influence in your relationship.
The adage “we repeat what we don’t repair” is especially true of couples. Couples often start therapy knowing that their relationship can and should be better, but they feel powerless to change. Constant fighting, threatening to leave, infidelity, always feeling distant, anxiety and depression—these are signs that something needs to change. Couples therapy with me focuses on helping you and your partner break these cycles by first understanding how they came to be. I offer a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of exploring unconscious dynamics and your past’s influence in your relationship.
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Lori Greenman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60018
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with NOVI Counseling Services PLLC. I enjoy working with individuals, families, children, adolescents and adults. I have a warm, collaborative approach when working with people to help them manage anxiety, mood disorders, stress, conflict, school issues, and life transitions. I work with the person to choose which therapy method will be the most helpful in their situation. I have clinical experience in community mental health and schools. I lived in Latin America for over twenty years and provide counseling in Spanish and English.
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with NOVI Counseling Services PLLC. I enjoy working with individuals, families, children, adolescents and adults. I have a warm, collaborative approach when working with people to help them manage anxiety, mood disorders, stress, conflict, school issues, and life transitions. I work with the person to choose which therapy method will be the most helpful in their situation. I have clinical experience in community mental health and schools. I lived in Latin America for over twenty years and provide counseling in Spanish and English.
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Brinyel Perkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Online Only)
Nothing changes if nothing changes. Let's embark on the path of discovery, healing, and restoration together!
Nothing changes if nothing changes. Let's embark on the path of discovery, healing, and restoration together!
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Elizabeth Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Online Only)
Whether you’re navigating a specific issue or seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen, support, and guide you with warmth and expertise. My ideal therapy client is someone who has a genuine curiosity about themselves and their patterns, someone who is open to self-exploration and committed to their personal growth. Someone who engages in honest and reflective conversations about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe in meeting you where you are, with empathy and understanding. Your experiences are valid, and together we’ll work towards a path that feels authentic to you.
Whether you’re navigating a specific issue or seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen, support, and guide you with warmth and expertise. My ideal therapy client is someone who has a genuine curiosity about themselves and their patterns, someone who is open to self-exploration and committed to their personal growth. Someone who engages in honest and reflective conversations about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe in meeting you where you are, with empathy and understanding. Your experiences are valid, and together we’ll work towards a path that feels authentic to you.
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Nearby Emotionally Focused Therapists Searches for Des Plaines
- Arlington Heights
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- Morton Grove
- Mount Prospect
- Niles
- Norridge
- Northbrook
- Park Ridge
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- Wheeling