Anxiety Therapists in Inverness, IL

Are you ready to heal and grow? Are you willing to put in the work? I will support and counsel you along your path. Counseling sessions with me are your time to talk, to let out frustrations, to explore new strategies, to imagine what you could be, and to make concrete, purposeful steps on the road to a healthier, more balanced you. With a new perspective, comes new energy. Together, we assess what is working and what is not. We discuss the patterns and habits which have served their purpose, but are no longer serving you. Although you know yourself best, sometimes you need to be reminded what you can do and who you can be.

Life can be difficult to manage, whether you are going through a temporary rough patch in your life or you struggle with anxiety or depression. Emotions are a natural occurrence in our everyday life. However, some of us have more trouble dealing with these emotions, which, at times, can prove to be unbearable for some.

Sometimes during your journey in life, or in the journeys of persons close to us, we get lost. Ideally, there is a book nearby when lost that tells us specifically how to solve life's challenges. If such a book exists, I've not encountered one. During such times, the practice of psychotherapy is often the "book" and answers we seek. Lilly is a licensed clinical professional counselor who provides therapy for adolescents, adults and families. Her caring and energetic approach involves collaboration with clients and if applicable, families. She integrates all aspects of a person to best help.

Mr. Alexander Sotirov is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Roosevelt University. He is fluent in Bulgarian and English, and can provide translating services. Alexander provides individual therapy and couple’s counseling. He specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD. It is important to Alexander to develop rapport with his clients in order for them to feel comfortable sharing life experiences.

In my work with clients, I create a safe environment in which clients can be heard and can develop trust in the therapeutic relationship in which self-exploration and change can occur. I practice active listening, compassion, and empowerment.

Jim is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the field of addiction and recovery, for over 34 years. His passion also lies in helping those who struggle with anxiety. Jim has experienced, that when anxiety is left untreated, it often gets worst; potentially immobilizing an individual. Jim brings a tremendous amount of knowledge, hope, and empathy to families struggling with addiction and mental illness. As a married man, and father of six, Jim has a fresh unique-perspective on family dynamics; along with the pressure that kids, adolescents, and parents experience in today's world.

Are you feeling lost, confused, maybe somewhat hopeless? If so, I help individuals, couples and families to understand and learn to deal more effectively with the difficult, stressful realities that lie behind such - realities that contribute to the anxiety, depression, anger and emotional turmoil that initially brought them to seek help through counseling.

Have you been feeling down or worried, and wonder “How can I feel better”? Perhaps you are feeling stuck or are wanting to improve your relationships with others. Maybe you feel ready to tackle past experiences or traumas. The theories and techniques I am trained in include EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. These approaches can help you learn tools to navigate difficult emotions, improve self worth, improve connection with others, as well as help you process difficult experiences and traumas.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families in clinical and school settings. I help my clients learn skills that will help them become the inner self they aspire to be. My areas of focus include anxiety, eating disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, depression, mood disorders, family conflict, and trauma. I help provide a space that allows a person to be themselves without the pressures that society places on each of us.

Welcome to a safe space where your stories are honored. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate narratives of their lives, particularly focusing on anxiety and its impact on our stories. With a compassionate approach and a deep understanding of the human experience, I'm here to help you navigate the chapters of your life with resilience and empowerment.

Lauren strives to create a welcoming, judgement free and safe environment for all clients. She will always meet a client where they are at in the treatment process to maintain client directed sessions and assist in reaching self-set goals and desired outcomes. “You are not alone. You are seen. I am with you." - Shonda Rhimes

"I feel a personal strength of mine is relating to people in a straight-forward, honest and authentic manner. I feel that my therapy approach is just an extension of my personality. If you are looking for someone who offers a relaxed environment, who is easy to relate and talk to, and will offer specific feedback to what you are facing, call me and set an appointment today.

Do you feel stuck and want to get “unstuck?” in your life? Mental health can influence all areas of your life, and it is invaluable to explore how mental health can drive the way you see and experience it. Therapy can help you navigate your emotional challenges and gain clarity on what factors make you thrive, and which ones limit you. You can learn to identify the patterns that make you stuck and how to change the script.

Many of us, from time to time, find that depression, anxiety or stress can cause us to get "stuck", where negative thoughts and unhelpful behavior patterns keep us from meeting the goals we wish to achieve, or enjoying our relationships to the fullest degree possible. I can help you move beyond those "stuck points", and to identify the obstacles and challenges in your way. I will help empower you to achieve your personal goals for a healthy, successful life. Together we will work to create a unique and specific plan, where you will develop new, positive patterns of thinking and behavior.

You matter, and your needs are important. Embracing change and seeking self-improvement is a natural part of life and should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a burden. Regardless of where you are in your journey or what you're faced with, I am fully dedicated to providing you with the warmth, understanding, and support that you deserve.

During my career as a therapist, I have gained the expertise in joining a person "where they are at" while developing an environment of safety, security and mutual respect. I have been told that my voice and manner quickly communicates friendliness and kindness, and that people overall, find that I am not at all intimidating and very easy to talk to. I provide an integrative supportive approach that allows for healing and growth. I combine Motivational Enhancement with Cognitive Behavioral interventions to assist in identifying the unique qualities and strengths of each person I work with to evoke change and emotional wellness.

We can all feel overwhelmed with life sometimes. Life is challenging and often unpredictable. I believe strongly that the power of a trusting relationship can help us work through what holds us back and keeps us from living the life we want. I primarily work with children, adolescents and young adults.

There are times when our life, or the lives of family members are no longer as enjoyable as planned. Sadness, arguments, anxiety, and substance use often occur when we experience ourselves going into a direction we don't like. During these challenges, the core of disagreements may simply be a different viewpoint on how a person should live and think. When your challenges become chronic, despite efforts to change, its time to involve professionals. When your way of thinking/behaving no longer progress you towards your goals....it may be time to make the call you frequently thought of making.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years experience working with children, tweens, teens, adolescents, young adults and their families. We can all agree that at every age and stage of life we encounter hurdles. As we attempt to negotiate these hurdles they may bring about anxiety, depression, anger, academic and other school-related struggles, emotional struggles, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm (cutting), grief, executive functioning difficulties and self-esteem issues. As we address and manage these conditions we find ourselves, often times, needing help to do so.