Narrative Therapists in Glenview, IL
Richard Lauter
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
I utilize a direct, client centered, problem-solving approach that integrates cognitive and narrative techniques.
I approach my patients in a non-judgmental way with deep empathy and acceptance. My 40 years as a restructuring lawyer gives him the unique life experience to help my patients identify the problems that brought them into therapy, and then engage with them in a journey to find the individual strengths they already possess to move past the problem and forward with their lives. Many patients come into therapy believing that they are the problem that is preventing them from living a happy and fulfilling life. I seek to separate the person from the problem and explore the ways in which the problem is acting as a barrier.
I utilize a direct, client centered, problem-solving approach that integrates cognitive and narrative techniques.
I approach my patients in a non-judgmental way with deep empathy and acceptance. My 40 years as a restructuring lawyer gives him the unique life experience to help my patients identify the problems that brought them into therapy, and then engage with them in a journey to find the individual strengths they already possess to move past the problem and forward with their lives. Many patients come into therapy believing that they are the problem that is preventing them from living a happy and fulfilling life. I seek to separate the person from the problem and explore the ways in which the problem is acting as a barrier.
Marissa Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025 (Online Only)
Sometimes, life feels too stressful. Perhaps you picture the worst case scenario, or maybe you struggle to prioritize your needs and find it hard to say no. You may feel frustrated that your relationships are not what you hoped for and you feel stuck in how to set boundaries. You might feel overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, as well as professional and personal decision-making. You might feel anxious or depressed by pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting. Together, we can understand not only what is contributing to your stress, but how to make changes for a more fulfilling life. Together, we can unload the mental load.
Sometimes, life feels too stressful. Perhaps you picture the worst case scenario, or maybe you struggle to prioritize your needs and find it hard to say no. You may feel frustrated that your relationships are not what you hoped for and you feel stuck in how to set boundaries. You might feel overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, as well as professional and personal decision-making. You might feel anxious or depressed by pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting. Together, we can understand not only what is contributing to your stress, but how to make changes for a more fulfilling life. Together, we can unload the mental load.
Christy Vavloukis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a therapist can be hard, but therapy doesn’t have to be! People seek help for many different reasons, but generally one common factor determines how effective therapy will be, the quality of the connection between the client and their therapist. I strive to make clients feel comfortable by providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring, atmosphere. I believe empathy, trust, curiosity, and humor are essential components to an effective therapeutic relationship. If this sounds like a good fit for you, I hope you will take that next step and call to see how I can be of help to you.
Looking for a therapist can be hard, but therapy doesn’t have to be! People seek help for many different reasons, but generally one common factor determines how effective therapy will be, the quality of the connection between the client and their therapist. I strive to make clients feel comfortable by providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring, atmosphere. I believe empathy, trust, curiosity, and humor are essential components to an effective therapeutic relationship. If this sounds like a good fit for you, I hope you will take that next step and call to see how I can be of help to you.
George Lee Xiong
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025 (Online Only)
Life provides a multitude of circumstances that can stir up feelings of worry, insecurity, loss, frustration, and even hopelessness. We can carry many of these unprocessed emotions with us for longer than needed, and often create core beliefs about ourselves and others, that lead us to make decisions we rarely are happy with. As a counselor, I am passionate about helping my clients with rooting their identity and understanding in truth, pruning the distractions and unhealthy behaviors keeping them from growing, and nurturing healthy, holistic habits that lead to healthier and more enjoyable experiences and relationships.
Life provides a multitude of circumstances that can stir up feelings of worry, insecurity, loss, frustration, and even hopelessness. We can carry many of these unprocessed emotions with us for longer than needed, and often create core beliefs about ourselves and others, that lead us to make decisions we rarely are happy with. As a counselor, I am passionate about helping my clients with rooting their identity and understanding in truth, pruning the distractions and unhealthy behaviors keeping them from growing, and nurturing healthy, holistic habits that lead to healthier and more enjoyable experiences and relationships.
Daisy Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60026 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
My integrative therapeutic approach emphasizes empathic receptiveness and mindful observance. I strive to create a safe and productive environment with patients generating a strong therapeutic alliance. My goal is to utilize my patient’s strengths and weaknesses to assist them in generating a healthy well-being and reaching the identified therapeutic goals and expectations. I exercise a variety of perspectives through which patients will gain mindfulness, the ability to empower oneself and self-acceptance in their identity. Emphasis is given to maintaining changes so they exist long term.
My integrative therapeutic approach emphasizes empathic receptiveness and mindful observance. I strive to create a safe and productive environment with patients generating a strong therapeutic alliance. My goal is to utilize my patient’s strengths and weaknesses to assist them in generating a healthy well-being and reaching the identified therapeutic goals and expectations. I exercise a variety of perspectives through which patients will gain mindfulness, the ability to empower oneself and self-acceptance in their identity. Emphasis is given to maintaining changes so they exist long term.
Alexandra Willemain
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60026
I believe in each of us lies the capacity to transform our lives and experience lasting personal growth. I enjoy learning about each of my clients’ life stories because I think it is essential in building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a welcoming, collaborative environment that makes you feel respected and valued. I aim to provide a safe space that promotes acceptance and healing; a space that helps you recognize your unique strengths and abilities and feel empowered to make changes, overcome challenges, and attain your goals.
I believe in each of us lies the capacity to transform our lives and experience lasting personal growth. I enjoy learning about each of my clients’ life stories because I think it is essential in building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a welcoming, collaborative environment that makes you feel respected and valued. I aim to provide a safe space that promotes acceptance and healing; a space that helps you recognize your unique strengths and abilities and feel empowered to make changes, overcome challenges, and attain your goals.
Krissy Murukurthy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
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 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.
Kate Blaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
This is your journey! You already have ideas, knowledge and strengths you are bringing to our work together. You can already envision a better life for yourself. Maybe something is getting in your way and keeping you from enjoying the loving connection with family members or friends that you hope to have. Maybe your goal is to support your young child and grow in your parenting skills as your child moves through challenging life events. Perhaps an external catalyst is causing you to re-think your current path in life...a work change, a relationship shift. How will you make the healthiest choices for yourself moving forward?
This is your journey! You already have ideas, knowledge and strengths you are bringing to our work together. You can already envision a better life for yourself. Maybe something is getting in your way and keeping you from enjoying the loving connection with family members or friends that you hope to have. Maybe your goal is to support your young child and grow in your parenting skills as your child moves through challenging life events. Perhaps an external catalyst is causing you to re-think your current path in life...a work change, a relationship shift. How will you make the healthiest choices for yourself moving forward?
Finding support for yourself or a family member is a very hard thing to do. Asking for help is never easy. It takes a lot to build trust with someone who understand you and the world around you. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you when facing the toughest challenges in life. Everyone's challenges may look different, and yours are just as important. I am licensed social worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I take a person centered and cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.
Finding support for yourself or a family member is a very hard thing to do. Asking for help is never easy. It takes a lot to build trust with someone who understand you and the world around you. The goal is to focus on positive outcomes and find inner strength for you when facing the toughest challenges in life. Everyone's challenges may look different, and yours are just as important. I am licensed social worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I take a person centered and cognitive behavioral approach to therapy.
I strive to provide a warm, judgment-free environment where patients can explore their mental health goals and discover their inner strengths. I aim to meet patients where they are, offering compassionate support throughout their counseling journey. In sessions, I collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their values and needs. I have experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.
I strive to provide a warm, judgment-free environment where patients can explore their mental health goals and discover their inner strengths. I aim to meet patients where they are, offering compassionate support throughout their counseling journey. In sessions, I collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their values and needs. I have experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.
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As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.
As the founder of Sound Mind Counseling, I have dedicated myself to helping people find real relief from emotional and psychological pain. If you're feeling stuck, angry, anxious or sad, you're in the right place. I help my clients bring their lives into focus so that they can sort out what's hurting them, what's holding them back, and how best to move forward.
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.
Glenn Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025
Glenn Counseling Center offers integrative clinical therapeutic services for adolescents, young adults and families. Our clinicians work closely with various schools on the North Shore helping provide collaborative and wrap around support for students and families. We focus on children ages 5 through young adult and provide individual, group, and family therapy. We pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and our skills in working with individual and family trauma and crises.
Glenn Counseling Center offers integrative clinical therapeutic services for adolescents, young adults and families. Our clinicians work closely with various schools on the North Shore helping provide collaborative and wrap around support for students and families. We focus on children ages 5 through young adult and provide individual, group, and family therapy. We pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and our skills in working with individual and family trauma and crises.
Are you looking for a highly experienced therapist who can help you navigate life's challenges and work towards creating positive change in your life? Judy specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, mood disorders, and more. With a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, Judy offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, and work towards creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you looking for a highly experienced therapist who can help you navigate life's challenges and work towards creating positive change in your life? Judy specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, mood disorders, and more. With a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, Judy offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, and work towards creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I provide a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere so you will have a safe place to let your guard down and explore. You will be heard. You may be experiencing a "lost at sea" moment - which can be expressed in many shades of sadness,worries, or even anger. These moments can be circumstantial, or perhaps, you just can't seem to stop yourself from revisiting old challenges. We will identify that very pattern you get stuck and get to the core of the issues so you can start to heal and reach your optimal emotional well being.
I provide a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere so you will have a safe place to let your guard down and explore. You will be heard. You may be experiencing a "lost at sea" moment - which can be expressed in many shades of sadness,worries, or even anger. These moments can be circumstantial, or perhaps, you just can't seem to stop yourself from revisiting old challenges. We will identify that very pattern you get stuck and get to the core of the issues so you can start to heal and reach your optimal emotional well being.
Jennifer Stranski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
The past several years have been challenging; both individually and collectively we have endured varied levels of trauma. Combine that with the struggles we were carrying pre-pandemic and it can sometimes feel impossible to properly address any of it. So many of us are feeling stuck, questioning our core beliefs, resulting in negative thought patterns and problematic behaviors. Allow me to help you untangle the problems and stress you are facing. It is not always easy asking for help, but one of my inherent values is that there is immense courage and resilience behind our ability to do so.
The past several years have been challenging; both individually and collectively we have endured varied levels of trauma. Combine that with the struggles we were carrying pre-pandemic and it can sometimes feel impossible to properly address any of it. So many of us are feeling stuck, questioning our core beliefs, resulting in negative thought patterns and problematic behaviors. Allow me to help you untangle the problems and stress you are facing. It is not always easy asking for help, but one of my inherent values is that there is immense courage and resilience behind our ability to do so.
Shaina Castan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025 (Online Only)
It is important to me that clients feel comfortable and safe with me and the therapeutic process. I accomplish this by listening empathetically, nurturing collaboration, and providing compassionate feedback during sessions. I love to have check-ins with clients to make sure they are getting what they need from me and to make any adjustments to therapeutic goals. I bring my whole self to sessions, including a sense of humor at times, because I don't think therapy has to be a stuffy place.
It is important to me that clients feel comfortable and safe with me and the therapeutic process. I accomplish this by listening empathetically, nurturing collaboration, and providing compassionate feedback during sessions. I love to have check-ins with clients to make sure they are getting what they need from me and to make any adjustments to therapeutic goals. I bring my whole self to sessions, including a sense of humor at times, because I don't think therapy has to be a stuffy place.
Arielle N Drescher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60025 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you constantly comparing yourself to others around you? Not feeling good enough, smart enough, attractive enough? Do you find yourself frequently frustrated about where you are in your life? I work with clients who are feeling stuck, anxious, and are tired of living on a hamster wheel of habits that no longer feel authentic to the person they want to become. I recognize that sharing and processing life events can be incredibly challenging and vulnerable. I show up for you, helping you develop skills to navigate difficult and necessary conversations.
Are you constantly comparing yourself to others around you? Not feeling good enough, smart enough, attractive enough? Do you find yourself frequently frustrated about where you are in your life? I work with clients who are feeling stuck, anxious, and are tired of living on a hamster wheel of habits that no longer feel authentic to the person they want to become. I recognize that sharing and processing life events can be incredibly challenging and vulnerable. I show up for you, helping you develop skills to navigate difficult and necessary conversations.
I offer a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where we can begin to develop rapport and build the therapeutic relationship. I am aware that clients have a choice of clinician and without rapport, clients may have a difficult time finding the comfort level needed for personal growth. I provide therapeutic services to adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral management, relationships, and other related social/emotional issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with adolescents struggling with issues related to ADHD, Executive Functioning, learning disabilities and related school issues.
I offer a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where we can begin to develop rapport and build the therapeutic relationship. I am aware that clients have a choice of clinician and without rapport, clients may have a difficult time finding the comfort level needed for personal growth. I provide therapeutic services to adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral management, relationships, and other related social/emotional issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with adolescents struggling with issues related to ADHD, Executive Functioning, learning disabilities and related school issues.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.