Art Therapy in Glenview, IL

I believe an open and honest therapeutic relationship is the foundation of success in therapy. I work to provide trusting and consistent relationships with clients to explore feelings and develop coping strategies. With 20+ years of experience and training in several modalities of therapy, I provide a safe environment that is designed to help facilitate healing and change. I feel that therapy is a unique partnership that focuses on your personal goals and objectives. My ability to engage individuals in the change process through talk, play, and art therapies contributes to working out long-term solutions.

Are you ready to improve your coping skills for your anxiety, panic, grief, or trauma that is affecting your daily life or relationships? Are you going through a life transition such as college to adulthood, change in relationship or career or finding yourself in a life transition you were not expecting? These are my areas of specialty, to help you achieve your personal goals while we lower your anxiety by increasing your coping tools. I focus on skill-building areas like self-esteem, social skills, communication and self-confidence using a variety of therapeutic techniques that work for you. Clients say they feel seen & heard.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and specialize working with diverse adolescents, adults, and older adults (click website link to learn more). I work with patients who have suffered from a wide range of symptoms interfering in overall functioning, such as anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and intense/excessive reactions, alcohol and drug addictions, sexually-based concerns, and emotional problems.

At Here & Now our goal is to help each client discover the joy of feeling comfortable in their skin and knowing their purpose in life. Our clinical specialists thoughtfully and compassionately tailor a wellness hub of solutions to each client’s unique needs. Our Wellness Hub of professionals incorporates evidence-based practices. Everyone's Hub at Here & Now is unique; it may involve Psychiatry, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Talk therapy, Neurobiofeedback/brain training, EMDR, Art therapy, VR exposure therapy, Movement, Breath, Trauma Release and Somatic work. We also offer support for overcoming substance abuse issues.

I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy. I have taught counseling courses and developed training curriculum.

I am a Licensed Social Worker committed to providing trauma-informed care to help individuals on their healing journey. I place the human relationship at the center of my work. Our priority will be to build trust, mutual respect, and consistency to create a safe environment for you. Together, we'll uncover your strengths and set therapeutic goals that align with the life you envision. I utilize a variety of approaches in therapy, such as exploring attachment, coping skills, mindfulness, and expressive arts, to aid in identity exploration and emotional processing.

We are all longing to feel loved and to belong. Yet, it is often in the arms of our loved ones where we can be hurt the most. Working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families to deal with the pain that comes with close relationships is at the heart of what I do. Together we can work to help you create new meaning in your life with a stronger voice of authorship, empowering you to find the strength and tools to create a life worth living and relationships worth having. Our goal is to help you heal the root so that you can blossom, turning that pain into purpose. (I'm licensed in Illinois & Virginia)

I am here to help anyone who wants to live a more full life. Whether you want to feel better or focus on personal growth, there are so many ways we can work together to reach your goals. I am trauma-informed, trained in EMDR and Psychedelic Assisted therapies. I am certified in integrative medicine for mental health and incorporate alternative/wholistic approaches to enable mind-body balance. I l also bring neuroscience, conflict resolution, expressive arts, play, sand-tray, and attachment work into practice, and offer walk and talk therapy. I see clients at all stages of the lifespan from infants to adults.

I believe it is important to value ourselves and value our thought process throughout our journey. I pride myself on being a therapist who can listen to my clients and support them in any stage of their healing. My office space is a “judgement free zone” where my clients can feel comfortable and encouraged to thrive in any area. I am a firm believer that therapy allows us to gain an increased sense of self-worth, dignity, and self awareness and by utilizing a non-judgmental, supportive, and empathetic approach. I am passionate about my clients’ success and I strive to promote a positive therapeutic relationship in the process.

My patient-focused therapeutic approach is designed to promote positive outcomes for patients who are facing some of life's toughest challenges, and guide them to use their inner strength to become more confident and ultimately meet their goals. All of this is accomplished in an empathic way, while I listen and offer feedback. As they grow, my patients become happier and more successful in their lives.

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your life- work, parenting/care-taking, health, transitions? Are you working on your relationships? Or do you feel like you can't stabilize your moods? My clients are struggling with waves of depression, anxiety, overwhelm, how to handle relationships, or just trying to learn more about themselves and their mental health.

If you are looking for support for you or a family member, it can often be difficult to ask for help. It takes a lot to trust someone to understand what is going on in your world. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you in the present and the future when facing the toughest challanges in life. Everyone's challanges may look different, and yours are just as important. All of this is accomplished through empathy, and finding what avenue and path is best for you.

I work together with my clients on what is meaningful to them and honor the uniqueness of each person's concerns without judgment. I believe the more someone feels accepted for who they are, the more they are able to focus on their strengths and initiate change. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, healing past traumas, trying to improve your relationship or looking for parent guidance, I work hard to provide a safe space for you to reach your goals. I am versed in many evidenced-based practices: play therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and tailor therapy around your goals and needs.

We all have challenges in our lives. Sometimes these challenges can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of worry and anxiety. At other times, these challenges can lead to depression and despair. I am here to listen. I am here to support you. I am here to give you the tools that you need to make needed changes. Together, we can explore possibilities and find the motivation for change that you have inside of you.

Throughout our lives we face many different changes that require us to transition. We navigate shifts in our relationships both within our families and outside of our families. We experience shifts in our careers, parenting, in loss and in love. With every new chapter, we process these changes and we move forward.

In-person & telehealth available: Brighter Pathways, PLLC is a small group practice currently offering individual, couples, family, and group therapies. Our therapists value collaboration, education, and transparency because treatment should make sense to you. In order to best meet your needs, your therapist will strive to understand your unique circumstances. We believe in a team approach to treatment. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your personal goals and struggles. We offer a safe, supportive, and open environment for you to explore your struggles and strive for personal growth.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work with Children age 6 and older, Teens, Adults and Families. My approach to therapy varies based upon the needs of each individual. I am an in-network provider for BCBS PPO.

I utilize a combination of somatically-focused, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches to assist you in understanding your concerns. I'd love to help you address current changes you'd like to make, but also address underlying concerns so that current struggles are less likely to resurface. I specialize in tailoring treatments in developmentally attuned ways. With adults I assist clients in understanding how their life journeys have led them to their present concerns, and work on uncovering and undoing patterns you may find less effective.

Sometimes even day to day activities can feel overwhelming. Whether you are a child just starting school, an adolescent going through changes, a young adult navigating being on your own for the first time, or a parent who is struggling with understanding your child, know that you are never alone. Taking that first step in asking for help and seeking out therapy is understandably difficult, even if it isn’t the first time, but can make a world of difference. Therapy is a way to better understand you and/or your child’s experiences, while also creating healthy coping skills, boundaries, and sense of self.