LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Geneva, IL

ANXIETY IS PROBABLY THE REASON THAT YOU ARE LOOKING HERE. You have anxiety about something even if you're not sure what it's about. Even if you do know the source, you feel confused as to how to handle it. But you know that it's keeping you from being able to get on with your life, and is probably affecting your functioning.You need to find a solution. That's what we do here in a relaxed, supportive way.We figure out the problem and find a way to make it better.

I push my clients into finding their own strengths and to use them in their therapy treatment. In session, clients will be assisted in exploring their experiences in a safe and judgment-free environment and build their goals to achieve while in therapy. My ideal client is someone who is seeking help but does not know how to start, someone who thinks they don't need counseling, and people who don't know their own value. If I cannot help, I will assist in finding someone who can.

Life is constantly changing and can become overwhelming. During these seemingly non-stop changes, people may find themselves, lost, and disconnected. It is my passion to help others. I work to provide a hopeful, safe, and non-judgmental environment for a person to work through their concerns and most importantly meet the client where they are at in their journey so they may reclaim a happiness in life. I work with adults, children and adolescents and have experience supporting clients living with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma, substance use disorder, gambling and ADHD.

Between the frenetic pace of the modern lifestyle and media’s frequent messaging that we are not enough (which looks unique for each of us) it's no surprise that while we may be more “connected” than ever, we may also be finding ourselves more stressed, lonely, scattered, and/or irritable than ever. We've been sold the belief that if we "just work harder", then we will finally unlock the life we’ve always wanted. And yet, this equation doesn’t always seem to add up the way we thought it would. And that can leave us with a sense of frustration, disillusionment, and feeling stuck.

Mental health has always been a passion of mine, and should be taken care of like any other medical condition. Some people need someone to talk to, and others need someone to help them build more coping skills or to learn about themselves, but either way therapy is not a one size fits all model and I am here to help in a way that works best and is most realistic for you. Many places still don't feel appropriate to talk about mental health, but I promise to provide a place and time that is safe and set aside for you to be heard, understood and valued.

Whether you are seeking help with a current situation or a longer-term problem, you're probably needing understanding and support. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 25 years. The majority of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, and relationship problems. I also have expertise with adult ADHD, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and Bipolar Disorder. I will offer you support, empathy, and helpful tools which address your particular symptoms. I enjoy getting to know each person and helping them create a more satisfying life.

My goal is to help each client I work with feel empowered to be an active part of their own healing. I believe that my job is to create a safe space for clients to explore how to use many of their own strengths to get back on track when life has become overwhelming. I focus on teaching skills to bring some immediate relief while also addressing the underlying issues that are contributing to unhelpful patterns that have become part of the problem. I have a practical style that incorporates much warmth and compassion for each person's journey.

I offer a range of clinical therapy services aimed at fostering emotional well-being and personal growth. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and address a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship issues, and self-esteem. My career has been spent with adolescents and adults who have battled addiction, been involved with the criminal justice system, struggled with marital issues, and struggled with sexual and gender identity.

Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent feelings of sadness, worry, or fear? Are you struggling with behaviors that seem to control your life? Do you find yourself questioning who you are and where you belong? If you're reading this, chances are you're looking for support on your journey, and I'm here to offer you a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. Whether you're seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, healing from past traumas, or clarity on your life's purpose, I'm committed to walking alongside you on your path to wellness.

Do you feel you are living a genuine life while making your living? Do you wonder if you know yourself well enough to even know what you really want out of life and what parts of life are most important to you?

So many things can distance and distract us from experiencing meaningful relationships with ourselves and with others. Depression and anxiety, grief and loss, challenging life transitions and traumatic events can make our strengths and inner resources temporarily unavailable. Therapy can connect us back to these strengths and foster growth and healing. It can provide a safe space to share things that may feel overwhelming and hard to talk about and help us to feel safe, affirmed and encouraged in creating a fulfilling, authentic life.

I believe that people do the best they know how to do. But life has a way of presenting us with problems that can tax our ability to cope, and it can be difficult to see our way through. I believe therapy can provide the calm and understanding conditions that allow an individual to gain insight into their problems, to learn how to manage their emotions, and gain skills that lead to a more rewarding life.

I work with adults who seek healing from anxiety, depression. trauma and addiction. I offer a safe environment for individuals to feel accepted and understood in the myriad ways we can all feel beaten down by our lives. I offer to witness your life struggles and unmet dreams, while helping you to grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance. I work from a depth oriented, Jungian approach, which calls upon the wisdom of the unconscious, made known through personal dreams, complexes, archetypes, and the client/therapist relationship.

Enjoy therapy. I provide in-depth, client specific psychotherapy. I help individuals face and overcome challenges, cultivate hope, and move forward. With comprehensive experience and deep theoretical understanding, I support my clients to move forward safely and securely. I treat clients who have challenges including Personality Disorders, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Anxiety, Panic, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. End-to-end encrypted telehealth therapy with secure email, video streaming, and intake system.

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois.

Hello! At the beginning, my focus will be on getting to know you. Everyone has a story to tell and as you tell yours, I will be looking for your personal character strengths (we all have them). Your character strengths will help you achieve the positive change(s) you are seeking. Once I get a grasp on your strengths, we will combine your natural strengths with new strategies and supports from a variety of research-based resources. It is my goal that each and every counseling session be preventative, proactive, and/or empowering. Often, you will be given homework so the therapy continues even when we are not meeting.

Ammie Kae is a licensed social worker and clinical therapist who works with youth, adults, and families experiencing the impacts of complex trauma.

Hello, I'm Kimberly Mula, Psy.D. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals utilizing a collaborative approach to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients where concerns can be explored, individual strengths can be recognized, and personal growth can occur. I have received a Master's Degree and a Doctoral Degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University. My training and work experiences varied to include community mental health, intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, as well as working in the foster care system.

Clients often come to me because they struggle with anxious or depressive symptoms and don't know how to improve. They are often surprised to learn that underlying these symptoms are often seemingly unrelated beliefs and feelings about relationships - particular relationships and relationships in general - that they didn't even know were there. Often clients believe that there is something "wrong" with them and their mental health, not understanding that with the right language to tell their story they often find that they make perfect sense! In addition to relationships and Schema, I also explore personality, values, and goals.