Anxiety Therapists in Joliet, IL

I believe in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all my clients. With the utilization of humor and empathetic understanding, I want to make sure you can freely express your true self. I work with diverse populations ranging from adolescents to older adults. I specialize in working with anxiety, panic, depression, bi-polar, trauma, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, fertility issues, and disabilities. I am here to support you wholeheartedly in an environment free of judgment.

Life happens and it can be difficult to navigate obstacles on our own. The good news is that we don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be that support we need and a safe space to share and explore new possibilities. I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and Adults. I enjoy empowering clients by assisting them in identifying and managing difficult emotions, negative thoughts/believes and unhealthy coping styles. I work collaboratively with my clients in developing a treatment plan based on their current needs and expectations for therapy.

As a Marine Corps spouse of 23 years, I was afforded the amazing opportunity to gain professional knowledge and skills in both military and civilian populations in the continental U.S. and abroad. I’ve had the honor of working in a variety of mental and behavioral health settings to include private therapy practices, psychiatric programs, substance abuse clinics, and educational programs. These experiences equipped me with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide clients with a unique therapeutic experience supported by evidenced-based interventions.

As a LCPC, my expertise is in providing trauma-informed psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Disorders I treat most frequently include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, life transitions, autism, stress management, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These challenges can look different for everyone, especially across various stages in life and often co-occur. It is important to evaluate where you are personally and where you want to be. Please visit my website at kbcounselingservices.clientsecure.me

You deserve dignity, respect, and honesty because YOU, and those you love, are worth it. I will gladly utilize unique tools & methods to help give clients the strength they need to overcome their troubles. You have a right to cultural, religious, and sexual sensitivity in a judgement free space, and to interventions, without unrealistic expectations. You’ll never have to be afraid to ask questions or fear the answers. I excel at unique and difficult cases, and I'm not afraid to be direct. I have excellent boundaries, and I respect discretion.

I work with clients who are struggling with day-to-day living due to anxiety, depression, anger, and behaviors associated with those emotions. I use a collaborative approach to help clients see their problems from a different viewpoint with the goal of reducing unhealthy negative emotions and maladaptive behaviors. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Board Certified-TeleMental Health provider.

Hello. I am Monique Heilemeier and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been in practice for 24 years in both private and community mental health practices both in person and through telehealth. My focus is helping clients to heal from a variety of traumatic experiences from childhood to adulthood, providing resources and tools to reduce suffering, increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, and improve daily functioning and my approach to therapy is to be a guide and partner throughout the healing process.

Nancy (Nan) Fredrick is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Nan’s clients are usually adolescents and adults trying to cope with - or prepare for - life struggles. Nan is passionate about meeting her clients where they are at in their journey, supporting them and gently challenging them to do the best they can do with the resources they have, while encouraging the development of new resources. Nan specializes in working with clients with adjustment issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief and loss.

Are you ready to navigate life's challenges with compassionate guidance and support? Want to learn how to cope with life's unpredictability? Ready to take the first step towards a happier and more fulfilling life? I'm Cindy, a licensed social worker. I support individuals, couples, and groups through life's challenges. From tough relationships to trauma, anger, or anxiety, I help you heal and build coping skills. Let's find success, contentment, and self-love by uncovering meaning in all aspects of your life. Reach out for compassionate guidance. Together, we can navigate the twists and turns of life and find a path forward.

Are you ready to embark on a holistic healing journey that addresses not only your mental and emotional well-being but also the interconnectedness of your mind, body, spirit, and shadow? I am Melodi Hickey, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to providing transformative holistic therapy to individuals seeking support in their healing journeys. With a profound specialization in trauma, depression, and anxiety, I am passionate about helping clients find solace, empowerment, and meaning in their lives.

Everybody has issues in their life and could use a helpful someone to talk to. Sometimes our struggles go beyond the help of a friend or family member. It takes courage to reach out and I do not take that lightly. Primarily using CBT (cognitive-behavioral) and CCT (client-centered) therapies I help you navigate life's challenges. I let the session happen naturally and you get to talk about whatever is on your mind. You will never have to go anywhere you are not ready to go. I am here to walk beside you in your journey.

I love helping people to overcome barriers and find strategies to achieve success in their lives. I foster a client counselor relationship with an environment of total acceptance for the individual, and believe that the client counselor relationship is very important. I value the experience each individual takes with me in therapy. I assist clients to take action in their lives based on their own values and believe that everyone can increase psychological flexibility and decrease psychological suffering. I work with clients to find ways to grow into the person they want to be by using therapy to facilitate positive changes in their life.

I am Carolyn Franklin, a licensed clinical social worker. I am a skilled therapist with over 30 years in the profession, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have conducted individual, group, couples, and family therapies. I have worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issue, and many other concerns. I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I truly enjoy my work, and my clients have been successful. I worked with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, relationship/family adjustments, and even individuals having difficulty making decisions.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* Change and healing are possible. I want you to know that you do not have to go through difficult times alone. I would be honored to help you along in your journey. You can learn new ways to cope that make you feel good about yourself. You can learn to stop struggling with self doubt, uncertainty, or feelings of worthlessness. Let me help you by providing a professional and safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or shame. We will work together as a team to find solutions that work for you.

Welcome! I am glad you are here! Struggling with roadblocks in life can be difficult, which is why I emphasize creating a safe space for each of my clients to feel free to be themselves. Therapy is a tool to help build confidence and achieve the clarity you envisioned, to lead a well-balanced life. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. I practice from a trauma informed approach, helping clients to heal and feel empowered. By incorporating psychoeducation into therapy, I help clients gain the knowledge needed not just to understand the how, but the why.

Transformation! We all have a story that has shaped our perspectives. Whether you are faced with issues related to anxiety, depression, couple distress, parenting, or TRAUMA- there is HOPE. It is not so much as "what happened to you", but how are these experiences processed. My desire is to help clients regain hope, heal, feel less anxious, greater security, and move FORWARD. My intention is to help my clients understand the root issues that cause psychological distress, implement new behaviors to develop a stronger sense of self so that they can live a more fulfilled life. The decision to change begins with you.

Down-to-earth, empathetic, and energetic therapist here to help support you through life changes and challenges. I'm a therapist that thinks outside the box, cheers you on, and challenges you to set goals that will help get you to where you want to be. Whether you are looking for a fun and engaging therapist for your child, or you are looking for a therapist to sit and enjoy coffee with while focusing on your struggles and experiences, I am here to help. I structure my sessions around the individual client and with the understanding that all clients have diverse needs and require different approaches.

Hello there! Making the first step towards therapy may seem intimidating or scary to some, but it is my mission to make this process as easy as possible for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about providing empathetic, supportive, and nonjudgemental care to you in your journey in life. Whether it be from life transitions, daily stressors, depression, anxiety, or self-harm, I am here to assist you on your healing journey to become the best possible version of yourself imagined.

From late-adolescents to aging adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, trauma and substance use disorders, we will partner together to find the best course of treatment on your terms. It is important to me that we build trust and cohesively create your treatment plan on a timeline that feels right for your needs. Building trust in our relationship is incredibly important & authenticity is key. Getting to know you and your history takes some time. But we will address what brought you into therapy & find you some relief right away as we begin your healing process.