In Person Therapists in Highwood, IL

HI! My name is Jaime, and I am passionate about helping people! I work with singles, couples, and people going through breakups and divorces. I also do family therapy! I focus on teaching my clients how to unconditionally love themselves, how to be vulnerable, tap into their inner strength, and live more authentically to achieve their relationship goals. I not only help you heal and extinguish any negative relationship habits, but I also provide you with the tools needed to have a successful relationship.

I specialize in individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents utilizing sports metaphors, technology, and social media. I also work individually with adults. I believe that a trusting relationship between the therapist and client is the catalyst for positive change. I attempt to cultivate this trust by making every effort to engage clients by first getting to know them and their needs. I believe that for change to occur for clients, they need to trust that their therapist is trustworthy, sincere, and supportive. My therapeutic approach is eclectic in nature, but focuses on cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and narrative approaches.

Anxiety and stress are pervasive in our society. Whether your challenges evolve from your career, personal, or familial life, I have many techniques and strategies that can help you manifest the life you want to live. If you are ready to release fear and embrace peace, identify and remove obstacles to living your full potential, and open to making a real shift in your life - I invite you to work with me.

Psychotherapy is a very personal and emotional experience. I strive to provide a warm, comforting environment where clients feel safe to express their innermost concerns. Together we will explore your relationships and look to identify personal patterns that might be holding you back from attaining your goals. This is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique strengths and consider alternatives to help you attain the personal growth you desire.

Life is a journey that comes at us in waves or phases. These waves can knock us off our feet and, as a result, often feel insurmountable. I admire the bravery you show by coming to treatment and am honored to be part of your journey. By doing this, we will alleviate current symptoms and make connections between past and present. This will leave you with your eyes wide open to impending waves; thus, lessening their impact.

I have been in Private Practice for many years and pride myself on keeping up to date on learning some of the most contemporary therapeutic approaches available today. My services go beyond traditional talking about problems and focus more on helping people maximize their strengths through the use of contemporary and innovative therapies such as Brainspotting, EMDR, Mindfulness informed therapy, and Clinical Hypnosis. These approaches are extremely effective in dealing with or overcoming anxiety, depression, stress, conflicts, trauma, performance issues, and stress-intensified physical problems.

Life seems to keep on getting more stressful. We're all busy juggling the multiple demands placed on us and often feel that we're burning out. Reaching out for help is hard but it's a step in the right direction. Taking that first step in a warm, supportive atmosphere will help you get started. Let me work with you to straighten out your priorities and help you enjoy life again.

I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years. I enjoy helping others reach their potential, and I see therapy as a journey. Whether it be short-term or long-term, my ability to build rapport and trust enables my clients to work on their issues openly in a collaborative manner. It is important to know that you are the author of your story and it is equally important to define your goals. My approach is to encourage self-discovery and to help provide other perspectives and coping strategies to enhance your life. It's about skill-building and managing new situations using new coping mechanisms, not old ones.

Michael Jones is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. He graduated with his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Michael approaches treatment and clinical assessment with curiosity, humility, and humor which he has found to be fundamental aspects of both healing and the evolution of self. Michael believes that each of us has a distinct narrative and journey, so his approach is informed by deference for the uniqueness of the human experience. He hopes to help his patients develop clear insight into who they are and what they have experienced.

I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of treatment success. I provide a non-judgmental and open environment conducive to sharing and change, and work collaboratively with the client to meet his/her needs. I understand that embracing the therapy process and implementing change can be difficult and am dedicated to providing support and encouragement to my clients every step of the way. I have experience dealing with many different backgrounds and cultures, having worked in rehabilitation, and at various facilities such as developmental centers and correctional institutions.

In my 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients of all ages and enjoy helping others through struggles impacting their everyday lives. I provide both counseling and consultation to help alleviate the difficulties families experience by using psychodynamic, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have extensive training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, which enables me to use play therapy and narration with young children to help relieve child behaviors that negatively impact the family. This approach also helps parents cope with the stressful demands of parenthood.

At times, we all face challenges & obstacles. As an adult, you may thrive in many areas of your life, yet struggle with doubt & self-criticism. Personal & work relationships can become strained, and feelings of anxiety, loneliness, sadness or depression can challenge the life you envision for yourself. If your primary relationships are fraught with disappointment & frustration, I can help. We will explore how past experiences may be negatively influencing current thoughts and behaviors. I specialize in helping you build relationships that will ease your anxiety and enhance your well-being both at work and home.

Dr. Rachel Salk is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. Salk primarily uses a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. She also incorporates elements from mindfulness-based stress reduction, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. Salk specializes in working with women and girls at various life transitions, including adolescence, college, and the perinatal period.

Are you struggling with feeling like yourself? Has it been a while since you've felt your usual energy, good mood, and positivity? Maybe you're a new mom getting used to caring for your little one. Or you might be an empty nester, figuring out how to adjust to the quiet in your home. No matter your age, or life stage, if your goal is to feel better, more confident, and more ALIVE, I can support you.

Life is a complex, beautiful, and often painful rollercoaster ride that we have all been given a ticket to. Struggling with mental illness, grief, decisions, relationships, stress, self-esteem, loneliness, or even life as it comes can become hard to take on alone. I hope to make the ride of life more comfortable for my clients. I aspire to make my clients feel accepted, and free, and allow themselves to be vulnerable and open to growing. I join my clients on their journey to cope, contemplate, navigate, and celebrate all that life has given them.