Therapists in Hinsdale, IL

I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I see people of all ages who struggle with a wide range of problems and concerns that impede their ability to function more fully or find more satisfaction in their life. Some of these difficulties include depression, anxiety, developing and maintaining relationships, anger management, and chronic unhappiness or emptiness. I also work with parents looking for guidance to better understand and help their children who may suffer with behavioral, developmental, or learning problems.

Hello, and congratulations on taking this first step in finding a therapist – I celebrate your choice to make a difference in your life. I am an individual therapist with a goal to help you understand your potential for living your most fulfilled life – whatever that looks like for you. I bring compassion, warmth, humor and a thoughtful pragmatism to my practice to establish authentic rapport with clients, as I believe that a relationship built on trust is the most important and effective aspect of deeply therapeutic work. Whether our work is via video telehealth or in-person, I can help!

Dr. Peterson is a licensed clinical psychologist. In her therapy and testing work with clients, she places a large emphasis on support in addition to symptom reduction. She thoughtfully integrates perspectives from Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Adlerian theory to assist clients through discouragements in their lives that may cause them to feel stuck in life transitions. Her therapeutic interventions encourage the client's assets and creativity to empower his or her ability to enhance every aspect of his or her life. Dr. Peterson also provides psychological testing services as needed.

So, how's the scroll? Looking for a therapist can be stressful enough because most people are unsure how to find the right therapist. The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the strength of the relationship with your counselor. In other words, it’s best to choose someone that you click with because it’s going to be easier for you to trust the process. I’m definitely a straight shooter, and I tell it like it is, but I always have your best interests in mind. I combine evidence-based treatments with talk therapy, and somehow, humor tends to creep in from time to time too.

My name is Emily, and my practice/calling as a therapist revolves around co-creating a nurturing space WITH you that empowers desired shifts in your life, according to your unique experiences and values. The human adventure can be complicated, and we are not often taught the skills we need to navigate according to our "true North". I help incrementally increase self-awareness, bolstering wellness and vitality in a way that feels organic and natural to each individual. I believe therapy is not only for what is going "wrong", but for what is right, therefore I focus on strengths and solutions as much as on struggles.

I work with a variety of people with a common set of experiences-the after effects of trauma, both childhood and throughout the lifespan. Untreated trauma is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, physical problems and addictions.

The human experience of anxiety is normal and adaptive. We would not be adequately prepared for important challenges in life if we did not experience some anxiety and fear. Anxiety is not longer adaptive when it overpowers the person and creates obstacles and challenges that interfere with daily life. At this point, a diagnosable condition may have developed. I provide specialized treatment for adults with the various anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder, panic, specific phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat conditions that commonly occur with anxiety disorders like depression or sleep disturbance.

Are you overwhelmed from school, work, home life? Wearing multiple hats can be exhausting. I can teach you various skills to reduce that stress as we navigate life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe space for you as we work together to build a meaningful relationship. Lets set goals to help you succeed!

Starting a healing journey takes courage and trust. Everyday life doesn't always provide the safety and support to discover our truest selves. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or major life changes, I am here to utilize your strengths and create a therapeutic environment that will best help you develop the skills to have a fuller life. As an art therapist, I integrate the creative process through art making when it aligns with the client's needs.

Do you often feel anxious and confused? Is it hard to get through the day sometimes? Are you often irritable without knowing why? Do you have a hard time navigating relationships? Do you have a hard time making good decisions? If you need a coach and cheerleader to reach your goals I am with you the whole way! I can teach you how to become more confident and build up your inner strength. Whatever you want to change I can help you to learn better and more effective coping skills. I can teach you how to better handle anxiety and how to regulate yourself from the inside. Getting therapy is a good resource in today's busy world.

I help men aged 18-35 who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or lonely. If you’re turning to alcohol or drugs, work, or other unhealthy outlets to “take your mind off things,” you don't have to navigate this struggle alone. I support men to address the issues impacting school, work, or relationships, leading to improved mood, social connections, and goal achievement.

Experiencing unexplained sources of anxiety, and not understanding out own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be really scary. Not being able to understand or effectively communicate with your child can be even scarier. If you are an overwhelmed parent of a child or adolescent who is experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, anger, explosive emotion, isolation, self-harm, or identity confusion, or you yourself are struggling to understand your own thoughts, feelings, or sexual/gender identity, I may be the right fit for you.

If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control or betrayal, then you’ve survived one of the many forms of emotional abuse. The confusion and loneliness that comes along with the awakened distrust of someone close to you can feel earth-shattering. The person you expected to trust the most might now feel like a stranger or adversary, leaving you to repair the world you’d built together. While there are many things you cannot control, including the actions of those around you, you can decide to move through this undeserved experience of emotional abuse with honor and respect for your authentic self.

I’m here to listen to the story that you’ve written for yourself so far, and to help you write the next chapter. For us, the goal will be to help you find some much-needed balance in your life, despite all of the obstacles that may be slowing you down and forcing you to live outside of who you really want to be. It’s a fast-paced world out there, and I understand the types of demands that society has placed upon us. And often times, those demands can leave us feeling defeated, exhausted, frustrated, and unmotivated to be who we really want to be – and still, we’re forced to “keep it together.”

I believe that you can create the change and happiness that you want. I believe in creating a safe and healing space where you are able to explore what is brining you to therapy. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors; and believe therapy is a space where you are able to decide how you want to be supported and when. More importantly, I am excited to serve you, as you create the changes in your life. Piece by piece, building the life that you deserve and want.

My work is based on value and respect for each of my clients. I acknowledge that it isn’t easy to seek counseling services. Therefore each client is met with admiration for taking the steps required to address his or her challenges. The process to overcome challenges requires an admission that something just isn’t right. Do you always find yourself in the same cyclical pattern with the same outcomes. If so take control of your wellness and break the pattern and redefine who you want to be. Working alongside my client’s, utilizing evidence based techniques I bring a sense of personal clarity to my client.

Call or text us at 312-373-0035 to schedule an inquiry call. Having experienced my own share of life transitions and dedicated to helping others navigate similar journeys, I deeply empathize with what you're going through. I specialize in working with individuals amidst significant life changes who seek stability, structure, and security. My clients often face transitions such as career shifts, relationship changes, or personal growth journeys. Their challenges may manifest as anxiety, depression, uncertainty, and a sense of being overwhelmed by the unknown, coupled with a need to regain control.

My approach to counseling is to be responsive to the uniqueness of each client. The foundation for this approach is built on a strong belief that every person is born with immense intrinsic value and is therefore worthy of my very best as counselor. I strive to create trusting and caring relationships as I view therapy as a collaborative journey toward the discovery of alternative possibilities where none were recognized before.

Rachel’s creative background lends itself to an intuitive therapeutic practice and her recent training as a Social Worker brings her grounded in the world of each individual she works with. Rachel is an attuned, empathetic listener, who focuses on her clients’ needs. She has experience working with persons with chronic distress, complex PTSD, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, learning differences), faith-based injury/inquiry, grief/loss, identity, life transitions, parenting, family, and relationship issues.