Spirituality Therapists in Harwood Heights, IL

I am a systemically-trained therapist who primarily works with couples and individuals. I strive to create a safe space for clients of all backgrounds including gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, relationship context, etc. Some of my clinical interests include anxiety, depression, couple conflict, general relationship struggles, family of origin, attachment issues, life transitions, self-esteem, and spirituality. My primary goal is to empower clients by helping them see through the layers of their conditioning in order to live a life that involves more freedom, courage, connection, and peace.

It takes a great deal of courage to share your experiences with someone, and I am honored to walk this journey with you! Together we can explore how current (and past) stressors and uncertainties may be impacting your lived experience. I aim to co-create an open and warm therapeutic space of collaboration where we can unfold your experiences and culture while strengthening insight, healthy coping skills, and self-compassion. In this process we can explore a holistic understanding of your self in the context of your relationships and the world. I offer easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth/teletherapy services.

Sometimes life's problems can seem overwhelming, or make us feel stuck in place. I would enjoy helping you find a way beyond whatever is holding you back. Even as losses seem to block or narrow our paths forward, I have to believe that exciting challenges and possibilities continue to draw us onward, if we can hold fast to the notion that we humans, working together, are forever capable of growth and change. I can especially help you with aging, transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and religious/existential issues, as well as affirmative approaches to LGBTQI+ concerns.

Therapy is a collaborative process and I work with clients to create a safe and supportive environment so they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the client's experiences, perspective and needs. I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I work with each client to identify their own goals and develop a plan for achieving them. I am committed to helping clients identify and address the underlying factors contributing to their mental struggles and supporting them in developing healthy coping strategies.

Most clients come into therapy because of their current difficulty resolving a "presenting problem". That problem could be grief. It could be relationship troubles with partners, peers, or parents. It could be tied to substance abuse. Or trauma. Or both. It could be work-related. It could be a million things. Whatever the presenting problem, it tends to give the client physiological and psychological discomfort, which leads to the search for answers and relief, which often leads to counseling.

I am a psychotherapist under supervision providing services through New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I have several years of experience working in community mental health settings, as well as other outpatient settings and youth-residential care. I have worked extensively treating trauma, depression/bipolar depression, anxiety, substance use, relational issues, and more. I often work with duly-diagnosed patients. I am also trained in psychological assessment. I am presently based at New Insight's Portage Park outpatient offices in the NW side of Chicago.

There are times when everyone needs support, advice and new ways of coping. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just feel "stuck", I can help. As a licensed clinician and the founder of PRP, I have spent the last 17 years studying evidence and science based approaches to psychotherapy and the treatment of emotional/psychological issues in some of the country's best universities, including Northwestern University and UW-Madison. These experiences have allowed me to develop a holistic therapeutic approach where I integrate complementary researched-informed modalities to offer personalized and effective treatments.

Often, people come to us looking to explore psychological concerns in a sophisticated way. If they had past therapy, they were at times disappointed that it did not go deeper, as it left the greater meaning (the "roots") of their symptoms unexplored. As psychodynamic therapists, however, our goal is to see comprehensively, with thoughtful attention to the subtle depths and intricacies of your experience. In so doing, we can help to both resolve symptoms and impart meaning to your experiences, even those thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are often deemed painful or meaningless.

Feeling gaslighted or manipulated? Anxious about how emotional abuse affects your relationships? I can help! I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate complex emotions, heal from manipulation, and build stronger connections. Together, we'll untangle confusion and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Don't let challenges define you. Invest in your well-being and create a happier, healthier future. Couples therapy, individual counseling – I'm here to support you.

My hope as a therapist is to support you in processing grief and loss in its many forms—whether that be losing a loved one, receiving a difficult diagnosis, or facing any other unexpected life shifts. In addition to my focus on grief and loss, I work with clients experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural identity, migration, family/interpersonal conflict and the complexities that come when these challenges and others intersect.

With just over 20 years experience in the field, I am the proud owner of Northwest Suburban Counseling. My colleagues and I provide services to a broad spectrum of clients and truly enjoy dedicating ourselves to our work as private practitioners. Among my personal areas of specialization are depression & anxiety, marital discord, pre-marital counseling, relationship counseling, anger management, autism spectrum disorders, school and home behavioral issues, parental guidance and divorce support.

I have been working in the mental health field for nearly two decades, with a diverse array of clients: adults, adolescents, children, families, couples, groups, foster care, substance abuse, mental illness and more. I offer telehealth services and/or my office is conveniently located near public transportation and off street parking. I offer day, and evening appointments and will work with you, or your insurance, to assure coverage. I would like the opportunity to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship with you and provide you with the support, honesty and understanding we all need to grow.

Safety, trust and encouragement are imperative ingredients to a successful therapeutic relationship. As a seasoned therapist my ideal client seeks a collaborative relationship and is eager to invest in greater self-understanding and willingness to take action. Clients battling stress-related issues that compromise performance in work, school, or intimate relationships are a good match. Transforming anxiety, despair, and self-doubt into courage, inspiration, and confidence is my strength. I'm comfortable addressing thoughts that disempower or emotions that are frightening.

I encourage my clients to be collaborative in their individualized treatment while creating an empathic space for clients to do the work they want and need to do. I am here to provide a service, personal insight in a professional setting. I am not here to tell you what to do, rather I am here to cooperatively recalibrate your compass to navigate your life. ​

Growth and change are a natural part of living, yet they can be difficult to manage. Stillness and repetition are also natural and difficult at times. Maybe you seek to feel more alive, or respond differently to the unexpected. Maybe you seek to be more still. Or maybe you just have a sense that something is not right. Therapy is a relationship that allows exploration, curiosity, and relief. Together, we will find a creative way through the obstacles you face. I look forward to working with you as life unfolds in new and wonderful ways.

Tammy De La Garza is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in trauma, relationships, and recovery. Tammy creates a warm, compassionate and supportive atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families who want to strengthen their lives and relationships emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

I'm a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and work individuals, families, couples, children and adolescents and assist them in developing skills to live healthier and more functional lives. I take a warm, holistic and relational approach considering the mind-body connection and incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Family Systems. Grief Certified.

You may have suffered greatly internally and contemplated making a change. When the time comes, the risk to remain tight in a bud can be more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. If you are ready to improve your self-esteem, or seek healing from trauma, or overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide and walk with you in your journal of growth and transformation. As a clinical and research psychologist and former assistant professor, I actively incorporate 14 years of clinical experience and research evidence working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in my work with clients.

I am currently accepting new clients. I have experience working with individuals from different ethnic, socio-economic, religious, and spiritual backgrounds, who are experiencing a variety of life’s challenging situations. I am dedicated to working with each client to help resolve temporary and deep rooted issues. One of the most important relationships you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. I assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, in order to move forward in their lives in a healthy and purposeful way. I am invested in treating the “whole” person with a focus on the mind body connection.