Relationship Issues Therapists in Des Plaines, IL
Cassandra Kulwin is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois with more than three years of experience. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at DePaul in an individualized focus area of Psychology and Self-Care. She then went on to complete her Master of Social Work at Aurora University. Cassandra believes that treatment begins with empathy and compassion. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment to facilitate healing. Cassandra has a history in inpatient and partial hospitalization settings, as well as working with homeless and at-risk youth.
Cassandra Kulwin is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois with more than three years of experience. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at DePaul in an individualized focus area of Psychology and Self-Care. She then went on to complete her Master of Social Work at Aurora University. Cassandra believes that treatment begins with empathy and compassion. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment to facilitate healing. Cassandra has a history in inpatient and partial hospitalization settings, as well as working with homeless and at-risk youth.
Sometimes we need help navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether you’ve been struggling with depression, anxiety or simply finding balance, talking to a professional therapist can help. Therapy is a powerful tool for creating the life you want. If you have been thinking about speaking with a counselor, I encourage you to reach out and make an appointment. I am here to help. Through a collaborative effort, we can work together to help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and strengths, overcome challenges, improve relationships and work towards a healthier and happier you.
Sometimes we need help navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether you’ve been struggling with depression, anxiety or simply finding balance, talking to a professional therapist can help. Therapy is a powerful tool for creating the life you want. If you have been thinking about speaking with a counselor, I encourage you to reach out and make an appointment. I am here to help. Through a collaborative effort, we can work together to help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and strengths, overcome challenges, improve relationships and work towards a healthier and happier you.
Susan A. Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Welcome! I am open for business and taking new clients. I have virtual and in-person options available. I look forward to talking with you!
Welcome! I am open for business and taking new clients. I have virtual and in-person options available. I look forward to talking with you!
Look at you! You’re taking steps to improve yourself by searching for a therapist. You want to understand yourself better and that is something to celebrate.
Look at you! You’re taking steps to improve yourself by searching for a therapist. You want to understand yourself better and that is something to celebrate.
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.
Tanya Pashkuleva
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Online Only)
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and adjustments, trauma, relational issues, addictive behaviors, or other concerns, and you strive to move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being and flexibility, recognize your inner strengths and resourcefulness, and take steps toward positive growth, let's connect.
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and adjustments, trauma, relational issues, addictive behaviors, or other concerns, and you strive to move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being and flexibility, recognize your inner strengths and resourcefulness, and take steps toward positive growth, let's connect.
I love working with college age/young adults, and adults. At times, school, home life, and transitions to college or living on your own can be tough to navigate. Life can become overwhelming and we lose insight into our abilities to problem solve, stay organized, and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. I want to work with you to improve your executive functioning skills, find and use your strengths, increase your self-esteem, re-develop and create new coping strategies, and utilize the resources and connections in your community so you feel supported and in control.
I love working with college age/young adults, and adults. At times, school, home life, and transitions to college or living on your own can be tough to navigate. Life can become overwhelming and we lose insight into our abilities to problem solve, stay organized, and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. I want to work with you to improve your executive functioning skills, find and use your strengths, increase your self-esteem, re-develop and create new coping strategies, and utilize the resources and connections in your community so you feel supported and in control.
I would be honored to support you on your journey towards healing and living a more present and connected life. I specialize in trauma. For several years I have supported clients in healing from acute trauma, complex PTSD and chronic trauma. I firmly believe that we all have within us the natural ability to heal from trauma. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can find your voice and feel empowered to move through life’s ups and downs with flexibility and confidence. I work with adults across the lifespan and understand firsthand the importance of being a culturally competent therapist.
I would be honored to support you on your journey towards healing and living a more present and connected life. I specialize in trauma. For several years I have supported clients in healing from acute trauma, complex PTSD and chronic trauma. I firmly believe that we all have within us the natural ability to heal from trauma. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can find your voice and feel empowered to move through life’s ups and downs with flexibility and confidence. I work with adults across the lifespan and understand firsthand the importance of being a culturally competent therapist.
Struggling to stay present? Whether you're replaying past interactions like a broken record or fearing the catastrophic 'What if?' scenarios your mind loves to create, it feels like you're always somewhere else. Work, weed gummies, and endless doomscrolling only numb the pain, leaving the deeper feelings of guilt, disconnection, and unworthiness to fester. Maybe this is your first time considering therapy, or maybe you're coming back to do some deeper work. Either way, I’m here to guide you in exploring your patterns, your 'go-to' moves, and helping you determine whether they still serve you.
Struggling to stay present? Whether you're replaying past interactions like a broken record or fearing the catastrophic 'What if?' scenarios your mind loves to create, it feels like you're always somewhere else. Work, weed gummies, and endless doomscrolling only numb the pain, leaving the deeper feelings of guilt, disconnection, and unworthiness to fester. Maybe this is your first time considering therapy, or maybe you're coming back to do some deeper work. Either way, I’m here to guide you in exploring your patterns, your 'go-to' moves, and helping you determine whether they still serve you.
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!
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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Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Online Only)
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Using the Gottman approach, I tend to focus on individual and relationship strengths and try to build a stronger foundation on which your relationship can grow and prosper.
I work with with couples, families and individuals to fully realize their potentials and help them have the experiences they want in their lives and relationships. This can prove especially difficult when there are so many factors affecting one's well-being; a boss at work that doesn't respect you, a spouse that doesn't understand you, a friend that doesn't contact you. I try to explore all of these influences and help you find the place where you want to be in. Who said relationships have to be difficult or dreadful to experience?
Using the Gottman approach, I tend to focus on individual and relationship strengths and try to build a stronger foundation on which your relationship can grow and prosper.
I work with with couples, families and individuals to fully realize their potentials and help them have the experiences they want in their lives and relationships. This can prove especially difficult when there are so many factors affecting one's well-being; a boss at work that doesn't respect you, a spouse that doesn't understand you, a friend that doesn't contact you. I try to explore all of these influences and help you find the place where you want to be in. Who said relationships have to be difficult or dreadful to experience?
Bob Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Not accepting new clients
You may be facing one of the biggest challenges of your life--a relationship problem, a serious illness, significant loss, anxiety or depression. I use both brief and long-term methods so that we can make progress quickly and then sustain it. As we work toward a greater understanding and clarity, I will help you to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations; accompanying you through the fear and sadness, the pain and loneliness. My goal is for you to end up feeling stronger and more capable. Call now or use this secure form: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
You may be facing one of the biggest challenges of your life--a relationship problem, a serious illness, significant loss, anxiety or depression. I use both brief and long-term methods so that we can make progress quickly and then sustain it. As we work toward a greater understanding and clarity, I will help you to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations; accompanying you through the fear and sadness, the pain and loneliness. My goal is for you to end up feeling stronger and more capable. Call now or use this secure form: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
Lisa Mandl
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CCTP:II, CLYL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Not accepting new clients
A crucial part of therapy is our relationship.
Your symptoms from trauma, dissociative disorders, complex-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression have reached a point where your level of distress has become unbearable and you are ready to do something different. I see the challenges you face and view you as a worthy, valuable warrior who's capable of achieving the life you want. I am deeply honored to travel the unknown path with you; to be present and support you through the darkness and follow you out towards a life filled with more hope and happiness. I want to help you rediscover strengths, resiliencies and insight promoting a journey towards healing.
A crucial part of therapy is our relationship.
Your symptoms from trauma, dissociative disorders, complex-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression have reached a point where your level of distress has become unbearable and you are ready to do something different. I see the challenges you face and view you as a worthy, valuable warrior who's capable of achieving the life you want. I am deeply honored to travel the unknown path with you; to be present and support you through the darkness and follow you out towards a life filled with more hope and happiness. I want to help you rediscover strengths, resiliencies and insight promoting a journey towards healing.
Andrea K Finnegan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, grief, relationship and family conflict, substance use issues, and I work well with LGBTQ+ persons.
I believe everyone has an inherent capacity to change, find solutions, heal from pain, and create a purposeful life. Using a strengths based approach, I collaborate with clients to identify issues that are most troubling to them and tailor the clinical experience to best fit the clinical needs. I strive to a provide down to earth and accessible environment that will foster a confidential professional relationship, which in turn provides a solid foundation for personal growth. A client best suited for my practice will be someone who wants to be heard and accepted, and someone who appreciates feedback, observation, and validation.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, grief, relationship and family conflict, substance use issues, and I work well with LGBTQ+ persons.
I believe everyone has an inherent capacity to change, find solutions, heal from pain, and create a purposeful life. Using a strengths based approach, I collaborate with clients to identify issues that are most troubling to them and tailor the clinical experience to best fit the clinical needs. I strive to a provide down to earth and accessible environment that will foster a confidential professional relationship, which in turn provides a solid foundation for personal growth. A client best suited for my practice will be someone who wants to be heard and accepted, and someone who appreciates feedback, observation, and validation.
Janelle DiMichele, LCSW & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Not accepting new clients
I am primarily a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) using these techniques to address clients depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I also incorporate mindfulness in my work with clients. I have been in private practice for 20 years and work from a strengths based perspective. I believe in each clients ability to change and I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals.
I am primarily a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) using these techniques to address clients depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I also incorporate mindfulness in my work with clients. I have been in private practice for 20 years and work from a strengths based perspective. I believe in each clients ability to change and I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals.
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