Psychodynamic Therapists in Effingham, IL
I appreciate a person who is ready to work on becoming the best they can be. I have a "get real" approach to what matters and that is you! I utilize your strengths to identify interfering issues and will help you to develop effective coping strategies in a confidential setting.
I appreciate a person who is ready to work on becoming the best they can be. I have a "get real" approach to what matters and that is you! I utilize your strengths to identify interfering issues and will help you to develop effective coping strategies in a confidential setting.
We aim to provide a level of care that enables everyone who walks through our doors to be better equipped to live the life they were meant for. Firmly grounded in hope and compassion, we exist for all people to thrive and experience wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to overcome past experiences, seeking personal growth, or are in the midst of marital challenges, we are committed to fostering a safe space for you to share your story.
We aim to provide a level of care that enables everyone who walks through our doors to be better equipped to live the life they were meant for. Firmly grounded in hope and compassion, we exist for all people to thrive and experience wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to overcome past experiences, seeking personal growth, or are in the midst of marital challenges, we are committed to fostering a safe space for you to share your story.
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I most often use ACT, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic modalities to help get you to where you need to be and using skills to maintain that progress.
Welcome, I'm Savannah! I am a clinically licensed therapist (LCPC) and more than excited that you took the step to seeking support and care for your mental health. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD/Exposures, trauma, stress management, life transitions and school refusal/anxiety.
I most often use ACT, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic modalities to help get you to where you need to be and using skills to maintain that progress.
Welcome, I'm Savannah! I am a clinically licensed therapist (LCPC) and more than excited that you took the step to seeking support and care for your mental health. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD/Exposures, trauma, stress management, life transitions and school refusal/anxiety.
Kevin Treloar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Edwardsville, IL 62025
My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or how our thoughts and beliefs affect our feelings and behaviors), Psychodynamic Therapy (an approach that helps with inner conflict, feelings of being different, and self-esteem), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (which helps us cope with out of control feelings and behaviors).
Almost all of us struggle, from time to time, with worry, unhappiness, self-hate, despair and anger. With too many negative feelings, our interpersonal lives can become conflicted and dysfunctional. We may lose our friends, job, or even our life partner, Further, we may turn to any number of drugs or behaviors to try to manage our pain.
Psychotherapy helps us to understand, cope with, and even change our painful feelings and behaviors. The goal is to enjoy and engage in life more fully, and move towards the goals that will give our lives meaning and value.
My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or how our thoughts and beliefs affect our feelings and behaviors), Psychodynamic Therapy (an approach that helps with inner conflict, feelings of being different, and self-esteem), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (which helps us cope with out of control feelings and behaviors).
Almost all of us struggle, from time to time, with worry, unhappiness, self-hate, despair and anger. With too many negative feelings, our interpersonal lives can become conflicted and dysfunctional. We may lose our friends, job, or even our life partner, Further, we may turn to any number of drugs or behaviors to try to manage our pain.
Psychotherapy helps us to understand, cope with, and even change our painful feelings and behaviors. The goal is to enjoy and engage in life more fully, and move towards the goals that will give our lives meaning and value.
Wofford's Way LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
Therapy styles include but are not limited to solution focused therapy, strengths based, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Life’s journey sometimes takes us on an unwanted detour or a journey where we lose direction. It is this passion that I strive to assist those on the path to healing from the hurts of life and finding direction on the journey. Processing of information and experiences is just one portion of the healing process. As individuals we all experience life stressors at some point in our lives. It’s when those same stressors/traumas cause our lives to unravel that I am here to help you get life back in order and on track.
Therapy styles include but are not limited to solution focused therapy, strengths based, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Life’s journey sometimes takes us on an unwanted detour or a journey where we lose direction. It is this passion that I strive to assist those on the path to healing from the hurts of life and finding direction on the journey. Processing of information and experiences is just one portion of the healing process. As individuals we all experience life stressors at some point in our lives. It’s when those same stressors/traumas cause our lives to unravel that I am here to help you get life back in order and on track.
Incorporation of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relaxation and Stress Management, Psychodynamic Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.
Are you looking for growth in your personal or professional life? Together we'll work together to identify your strengths as well as any mental blocks standing in your way of becoming your best self. Areas of clinical expertise include working with individuals who are experiencing life changes/ challenges. Folks who have/are experiencing complex trauma, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and domestic violence. I provide relationship/ marriage and family counseling to those struggling with a variety of issues ranging from infidelity, communication and poly couples. As well as services for the LGTBQIA+.
Incorporation of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relaxation and Stress Management, Psychodynamic Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.
Are you looking for growth in your personal or professional life? Together we'll work together to identify your strengths as well as any mental blocks standing in your way of becoming your best self. Areas of clinical expertise include working with individuals who are experiencing life changes/ challenges. Folks who have/are experiencing complex trauma, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and domestic violence. I provide relationship/ marriage and family counseling to those struggling with a variety of issues ranging from infidelity, communication and poly couples. As well as services for the LGTBQIA+.
Abby Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. I am equipped to support clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, trauma, autism, grief, boundary setting, and the challenges that come from being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. I incorporate skills from various modalities, such as: cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, art and play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, applied behavior analysis, and rational emotive behavioral therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. I am equipped to support clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, trauma, autism, grief, boundary setting, and the challenges that come from being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. I incorporate skills from various modalities, such as: cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, art and play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, applied behavior analysis, and rational emotive behavioral therapy.
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, feminist, and narrative theories to empower women in their 20s-40s.
I provide clients with a safe and affirming environment that validates their intersecting identities. I believe it’s especially important that all individuals have a therapeutic space that is tailored to their individual needs. From traumatizing experiences to anxiety and depression, I provide quality treatment that ensures each client reaches their intended outcomes/goals.
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, feminist, and narrative theories to empower women in their 20s-40s.
I provide clients with a safe and affirming environment that validates their intersecting identities. I believe it’s especially important that all individuals have a therapeutic space that is tailored to their individual needs. From traumatizing experiences to anxiety and depression, I provide quality treatment that ensures each client reaches their intended outcomes/goals.
Suzanne Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701 (Online Only)
As a therapist trained in Psychodynamic theory, I often reflect on how past experiences impact our current outlook and experiences.
Therapy is a shared journey that requires trust and investment on both ends. I know that this kind of trust can take time to build. As such, I will always offer patience, understanding, and an open mind regarding anything that may be on your path. I will also always welcome your questions, curiosities, and critiques, and strive to respond in an open, honest, and direct manner. As a counselor, I recognize that our social locations and differing experiences affect our perspectives and approaches to the world, and I hold this in mind as I work with clients.
As a therapist trained in Psychodynamic theory, I often reflect on how past experiences impact our current outlook and experiences.
Therapy is a shared journey that requires trust and investment on both ends. I know that this kind of trust can take time to build. As such, I will always offer patience, understanding, and an open mind regarding anything that may be on your path. I will also always welcome your questions, curiosities, and critiques, and strive to respond in an open, honest, and direct manner. As a counselor, I recognize that our social locations and differing experiences affect our perspectives and approaches to the world, and I hold this in mind as I work with clients.
My approach integrates humanistic, psychodynamic, and mindfulness orientations, infused with thoughtful levity.
Now Accepting New Clients In Person and Online — I am here to offer support and guidance to clients during difficult times, transitions, or simply in their everyday lives. There are moments when understanding and processing our feelings, thoughts, and circumstances become crucial, and I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for that purpose. I tend to work with men dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, work stress, social isolation, life transitions, trauma as well as issues related to sexuality and identity. I also have experience working with people who are under excessive external pressure to succeed.
My approach integrates humanistic, psychodynamic, and mindfulness orientations, infused with thoughtful levity.
Now Accepting New Clients In Person and Online — I am here to offer support and guidance to clients during difficult times, transitions, or simply in their everyday lives. There are moments when understanding and processing our feelings, thoughts, and circumstances become crucial, and I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for that purpose. I tend to work with men dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, work stress, social isolation, life transitions, trauma as well as issues related to sexuality and identity. I also have experience working with people who are under excessive external pressure to succeed.
Maria Gorecki Nowak Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Savoy, IL 61874
My approach is also psychodynamic, strengths-based, and eclectic.
My name is Maria (or Marysia); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of settings, ranging from residential/restorative to outpatient. I have 10+ years of experience addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and older children. I emigrated to this country as an older child. Following hardships emigration presented, my practice is strongly trauma affirming. I focus on the impact of trauma, current and generational. I recognize the
My approach is also psychodynamic, strengths-based, and eclectic.
My name is Maria (or Marysia); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of settings, ranging from residential/restorative to outpatient. I have 10+ years of experience addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and older children. I emigrated to this country as an older child. Following hardships emigration presented, my practice is strongly trauma affirming. I focus on the impact of trauma, current and generational. I recognize the
Anxiety Specialist Incia Rashid-Dawdy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC-IL, LPC-MI, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with Millennial and Gen-Z populations, and practice with psychodynamic, relational, and emotion-focused techniques.
Welcome! I'm Incia Rashid-Dawdy, Therapist, Founder, and CEO of Curated Change Psychotherapy and Coaching, PLLC. I founded Curated Change for one simple reason: to provide fully-remote therapy and coaching services tailored to support people who are navigating the exhausting and uncertain world we all live in. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and Michigan, and as an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in working with Millennial, Gen-Z, BIPOC and LGBTQIA clients through a culturally-sensitive, queer-affirming, sex-positive lens, and have 10+ years of experience providing mental health care to those in need.
I am passionate about working with Millennial and Gen-Z populations, and practice with psychodynamic, relational, and emotion-focused techniques.
Welcome! I'm Incia Rashid-Dawdy, Therapist, Founder, and CEO of Curated Change Psychotherapy and Coaching, PLLC. I founded Curated Change for one simple reason: to provide fully-remote therapy and coaching services tailored to support people who are navigating the exhausting and uncertain world we all live in. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and Michigan, and as an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in working with Millennial, Gen-Z, BIPOC and LGBTQIA clients through a culturally-sensitive, queer-affirming, sex-positive lens, and have 10+ years of experience providing mental health care to those in need.
Dr. Aaron Godwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61822 (Online Only)
I take a person-in-environment, strengths-based approach and use a combination of psychodynamic theory, ACT, and DBT in my practice.
I'm dedicated to helping my clients identify and work through current and past challenges and begin to live the lives they dream for themselves.
I take a person-in-environment, strengths-based approach and use a combination of psychodynamic theory, ACT, and DBT in my practice.
I'm dedicated to helping my clients identify and work through current and past challenges and begin to live the lives they dream for themselves.
I use an integrated approach that includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and ACT.
The human experience is difficult for all of us and can leave us with deep wounds. The reassuring truth is that wounds can heal. In my practice of trauma-focused psychotherapy, I guide my clients toward reclaiming a sense of empowerment, placing them in the driver's seat of their own lives. Embracing each person's unique journey, I offer a safe space for deep listening while employing an eclectic blend of therapeutic approaches. Throughout our collaborative process, my clients learn to find freedom from destructive cycles of behavior and develop a foundational sense of self that they can trust, value, and like.
I use an integrated approach that includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and ACT.
The human experience is difficult for all of us and can leave us with deep wounds. The reassuring truth is that wounds can heal. In my practice of trauma-focused psychotherapy, I guide my clients toward reclaiming a sense of empowerment, placing them in the driver's seat of their own lives. Embracing each person's unique journey, I offer a safe space for deep listening while employing an eclectic blend of therapeutic approaches. Throughout our collaborative process, my clients learn to find freedom from destructive cycles of behavior and develop a foundational sense of self that they can trust, value, and like.
Hello, my name is Crystal Williams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of clinical experience working with various individuals and couples suffering from Anxiety, Stress, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Marital/Pre-Marital. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Strength-Based therapies. I believe I am committed to walking along the journey with you. Therefore, you are not alone in your next steps.
Hello, my name is Crystal Williams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of clinical experience working with various individuals and couples suffering from Anxiety, Stress, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Marital/Pre-Marital. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Strength-Based therapies. I believe I am committed to walking along the journey with you. Therefore, you are not alone in your next steps.
My treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, and I am comfortable with utilizing any spiritual practice in our collaborative work.
Hello, my name is Diana Kotis-Harber, LCSW. I have over 21 years of providing mental health services, including all areas of practice. I prefer to build rapport with my clients by allowing them to share what their treatment goals and focuses are while reminding them they are the experts and partners in our therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to helping people grow and become their most successful and authentic selves.
My treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, and I am comfortable with utilizing any spiritual practice in our collaborative work.
Hello, my name is Diana Kotis-Harber, LCSW. I have over 21 years of providing mental health services, including all areas of practice. I prefer to build rapport with my clients by allowing them to share what their treatment goals and focuses are while reminding them they are the experts and partners in our therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to helping people grow and become their most successful and authentic selves.
Jenn Aardsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61822
Interventions include mindfulness, client centered therapy, DBT, psychodynamic, and self-psychology.
I believe deeply in the power of relationships for growth and healing. If we have the privilege of working together, I will listen attentively to understand your experiences. When applicable, I will seek to help you recognize and develop your strengths and skills to respond effectively to life’s many difficulties and opportunities. Areas of support include guidance for concerns with anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, anger, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders, impulse control, relationship challenges, sexual pain disorders and concerns regarding gender and sexuality.
Interventions include mindfulness, client centered therapy, DBT, psychodynamic, and self-psychology.
I believe deeply in the power of relationships for growth and healing. If we have the privilege of working together, I will listen attentively to understand your experiences. When applicable, I will seek to help you recognize and develop your strengths and skills to respond effectively to life’s many difficulties and opportunities. Areas of support include guidance for concerns with anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, anger, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders, impulse control, relationship challenges, sexual pain disorders and concerns regarding gender and sexuality.
Stephanie A Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62711
In my work with adolescents and adults across the life span, I utilize a strong CBT and strengths-based approach as well as family systems, psychodynamic, trauma based and mindfulness-based approaches.
Whether you have hit a rough patch, realize the need to address old wounds, or feel as if you have lost your way, a mental health therapist can help guide you back and create a new path forward. Many people face seemingly insurmountable obstacles that may be rooted in personal life stories or internal or external forces that seem to be working against them. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them develop a path forward to a healthier and more fulfilling life. I believe all people possess strengths and the ability to effect change in their lives.
In my work with adolescents and adults across the life span, I utilize a strong CBT and strengths-based approach as well as family systems, psychodynamic, trauma based and mindfulness-based approaches.
Whether you have hit a rough patch, realize the need to address old wounds, or feel as if you have lost your way, a mental health therapist can help guide you back and create a new path forward. Many people face seemingly insurmountable obstacles that may be rooted in personal life stories or internal or external forces that seem to be working against them. I am passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them develop a path forward to a healthier and more fulfilling life. I believe all people possess strengths and the ability to effect change in their lives.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Maggie Olivieri and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals. I help my clients understand their feelings so that they can learn to live more comfortably with the various challenges of life. Exploring earlier relationships and life experiences helps in understanding and managing feelings. With listening, empathy, and direct communication, I strive to help clients make the changes they long for. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from The University of California Berkeley and my Master of Social Work from, Loyola University of Chicago.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Maggie Olivieri and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals. I help my clients understand their feelings so that they can learn to live more comfortably with the various challenges of life. Exploring earlier relationships and life experiences helps in understanding and managing feelings. With listening, empathy, and direct communication, I strive to help clients make the changes they long for. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from The University of California Berkeley and my Master of Social Work from, Loyola University of Chicago.
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, utilizing CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and interpersonal modalities.
Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, utilizing CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and interpersonal modalities.
Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.