Eating Disorders Therapists in Joliet, IL
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Kayla E Rogers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60431
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
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
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Lisa M Nardi, PC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA , LCPC , PC
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60435 (Online Only)
Anxiety, PTSD, Separation Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief/Loss (also Loss of a Pet, Infertility), Eating Disorders, Parenting.
We are all very capable of being happy. Sometimes loss, our environment or trauma can impact us to the point where we are no longer healthy or happy. I believe that we can be the healthiest version of ourselves with unconditional support. I love to empower my clients and give them the tools to improve their quality of life. I believe that we all struggle in life; being human is not a easy feat for many of us. I myself have struggled with many of the issues I specialize in, so I will do my best to get the core and to help you to heal yourself by strengthening your skills but will also do so with a very empathetic understanding.
Anxiety, PTSD, Separation Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief/Loss (also Loss of a Pet, Infertility), Eating Disorders, Parenting.
We are all very capable of being happy. Sometimes loss, our environment or trauma can impact us to the point where we are no longer healthy or happy. I believe that we can be the healthiest version of ourselves with unconditional support. I love to empower my clients and give them the tools to improve their quality of life. I believe that we all struggle in life; being human is not a easy feat for many of us. I myself have struggled with many of the issues I specialize in, so I will do my best to get the core and to help you to heal yourself by strengthening your skills but will also do so with a very empathetic understanding.
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Cheryl Stampley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, RN ret
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60435
Welcome! I am excited to share my passion and expertise working with college students, mid-life through geriatric age, professionals working in academic settings, and couples. My knowledge and understanding of diversity, inclusiveness, and equality are readily incorporated into my therapeutic practice. I work with individuals struggling with PTSD, anxiety/depression, grief & loss, mood disorders, chronic emotional illness, addiction/chemical substances, chronic pain, eating disorders, sexual abuse/trauma, and sleep disturbances. I also enjoy working with biracial / multicultural folx and parents with biracial kids.
Welcome! I am excited to share my passion and expertise working with college students, mid-life through geriatric age, professionals working in academic settings, and couples. My knowledge and understanding of diversity, inclusiveness, and equality are readily incorporated into my therapeutic practice. I work with individuals struggling with PTSD, anxiety/depression, grief & loss, mood disorders, chronic emotional illness, addiction/chemical substances, chronic pain, eating disorders, sexual abuse/trauma, and sleep disturbances. I also enjoy working with biracial / multicultural folx and parents with biracial kids.
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I have experience in working with trauma, self-harm, neurodivergency, substance use, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
Deciding to enter therapy can be a scary choice, which is why I believe that building rapport and getting to know my clients is the best way to support them in whatever challenges they are facing. I meet my clients where they're at and support them and help them navigate difficulties in a therapeutic manner. I believe psychoeducation can be a powerful tool of change, which is why I incorporate that into the safe-space I foster, along with other therapeutic modalities.
I have experience in working with trauma, self-harm, neurodivergency, substance use, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
Deciding to enter therapy can be a scary choice, which is why I believe that building rapport and getting to know my clients is the best way to support them in whatever challenges they are facing. I meet my clients where they're at and support them and help them navigate difficulties in a therapeutic manner. I believe psychoeducation can be a powerful tool of change, which is why I incorporate that into the safe-space I foster, along with other therapeutic modalities.
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Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I am a Clinical Therapist specializing in treatment with individuals, families, and group therapy. I am committed to supporting you in identifying patterns of behavior and helping to improve the quality of life.
Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I am a Clinical Therapist specializing in treatment with individuals, families, and group therapy. I am committed to supporting you in identifying patterns of behavior and helping to improve the quality of life.
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Taking the first step to begin the counseling process can be a difficult one, as the decision to make changes in your life can be overwhelming. I believe in providing a safe, caring and compassionate environment for my clients that enables them to acquire the skills they need to lead a fulfilling life. Utilizing cognitive-behavioral and play therapies, I assist clients with identifying obstacles they wish to overcome in their lives. I strive to establish a supportive, trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients to assist them in reaching their goals.
Taking the first step to begin the counseling process can be a difficult one, as the decision to make changes in your life can be overwhelming. I believe in providing a safe, caring and compassionate environment for my clients that enables them to acquire the skills they need to lead a fulfilling life. Utilizing cognitive-behavioral and play therapies, I assist clients with identifying obstacles they wish to overcome in their lives. I strive to establish a supportive, trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients to assist them in reaching their goals.
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Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Joliet understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Joliet understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
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Ai Saleh Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LCPC, NCC, LPC, RE-DUIE, PrePSYD
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60432
Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.
Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.
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Kristina Jongsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PEL, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60435
My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.
My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.
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Ramon Diaz Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTS-1, CDBT, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60435
I offer a warm, compassionate space for clients to explore inner struggles in order to achieve a fuller life. I believe in the importance of working through difficult early and current life experiences as a means to transform the story that we tell ourselves into a more empowering healing story. Clients find my safe and non-judgmental approach to therapy helpful as they continue on their healing journey.
I offer a warm, compassionate space for clients to explore inner struggles in order to achieve a fuller life. I believe in the importance of working through difficult early and current life experiences as a means to transform the story that we tell ourselves into a more empowering healing story. Clients find my safe and non-judgmental approach to therapy helpful as they continue on their healing journey.
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Well Mind Therapy Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60435
Welcome to Well Mind Therapy Services! We are so happy you are here! Our clinicians are ready to walk this next step of your journey with you. At Well Mind, we believe each person is unique and take the time you deserve to develop goals and objectives to move you towards the wellness and growth you desire. We believe in meeting our clients where they are, and guiding them at a pace they are comfortable with. No matter what you are going through, our goal is to make you feel safe and validated in our presence. Our therapist will work with you to build on the sacredness that is the therapeutic bond.
Welcome to Well Mind Therapy Services! We are so happy you are here! Our clinicians are ready to walk this next step of your journey with you. At Well Mind, we believe each person is unique and take the time you deserve to develop goals and objectives to move you towards the wellness and growth you desire. We believe in meeting our clients where they are, and guiding them at a pace they are comfortable with. No matter what you are going through, our goal is to make you feel safe and validated in our presence. Our therapist will work with you to build on the sacredness that is the therapeutic bond.
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As a professional working to help change the lives of individuals, I take pride in treating clients with dignity and respect regardless of current circumstances or situations. Working with individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, family and occupational difficulties has proven to be quite rewarding. My therapeutic style promotes a safe environment where individuals can gain a sense of trust, care and compassion, assisting in the promotion of self discovery and alleviation of symptoms.
As a professional working to help change the lives of individuals, I take pride in treating clients with dignity and respect regardless of current circumstances or situations. Working with individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, family and occupational difficulties has proven to be quite rewarding. My therapeutic style promotes a safe environment where individuals can gain a sense of trust, care and compassion, assisting in the promotion of self discovery and alleviation of symptoms.
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Cindy Korso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, PEL:SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60431 (Online Only)
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 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.
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At the Family Counseling Center we believe each person is unique and offer individualized treatment at our centers. Our therapists employ evidenced-based techniques to explore your values, aid you in goal achievement and increase psychological health. The therapists and I have formal and ongoing training in marriage and family therapy and behavioral psychology. Through collaboration, the therapy experience can create change that positively impacts all areas of your life. The Family Counseling Center has four locations; Joliet, New Lenox, Naperville and Homewood.
At the Family Counseling Center we believe each person is unique and offer individualized treatment at our centers. Our therapists employ evidenced-based techniques to explore your values, aid you in goal achievement and increase psychological health. The therapists and I have formal and ongoing training in marriage and family therapy and behavioral psychology. Through collaboration, the therapy experience can create change that positively impacts all areas of your life. The Family Counseling Center has four locations; Joliet, New Lenox, Naperville and Homewood.
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Great Lakes Psychology Group - Tinley Park
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60432
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Tinley Park understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Tinley Park understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
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Michelle received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor skilled to work with people ages 14 and older. She understands that it takes a lot of courage for someone to not only ask for help, but follow through with the treatment recommended. She takes her time getting to know each client and their symptoms in order to provide the best care for each individual. Michelle is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy.
Michelle received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor skilled to work with people ages 14 and older. She understands that it takes a lot of courage for someone to not only ask for help, but follow through with the treatment recommended. She takes her time getting to know each client and their symptoms in order to provide the best care for each individual. Michelle is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy.
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As a Licensed Social Worker, the focus of my practice has been assisting client's in finding their true potential by overcoming life's obstacles and encouraging empowerment. I provide a safe, client centered approach to explore and navigate solutions. Throughout my career I have worked with all ages in community mental health and inpatient settings. I incorporate various types of treatment including CBT and DBT to achieve optimal health and wellness. My specialties including Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. I treat adults age 18-65+.
As a Licensed Social Worker, the focus of my practice has been assisting client's in finding their true potential by overcoming life's obstacles and encouraging empowerment. I provide a safe, client centered approach to explore and navigate solutions. Throughout my career I have worked with all ages in community mental health and inpatient settings. I incorporate various types of treatment including CBT and DBT to achieve optimal health and wellness. My specialties including Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. I treat adults age 18-65+.
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Teens often struggle with doubt, anxiety, difficulty connecting with others, anger issues, or more. Teens feel as though they are not respected by adults in their life. Davis-Smith Mental Health helps teens to feel more confident and gain more perspective. Teens rarely understand how adults feel in their life. We want teens to continue to grow and feel that their voice matters and that they truly have so much to offer the world.
Teens often struggle with doubt, anxiety, difficulty connecting with others, anger issues, or more. Teens feel as though they are not respected by adults in their life. Davis-Smith Mental Health helps teens to feel more confident and gain more perspective. Teens rarely understand how adults feel in their life. We want teens to continue to grow and feel that their voice matters and that they truly have so much to offer the world.
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Tedd W McCauley, LCSW & Associates, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Joliet, IL 60435 (Online Only)
I am a Psychotherapist who has been in Private Practice in the Naperville and Joliet areas for the past 30 years. I have also worked in Social Work and Special Education Administration for over 20 years. I utilize a multi-eclectic approach that can include the tenets, strategies and approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Reality Therapy (RT) and Task Centered Therapy (TCT) with children, adolescents, adults and families that is client focused and task centered to assist in the accomplishment of meaningful life changes.
I am a Psychotherapist who has been in Private Practice in the Naperville and Joliet areas for the past 30 years. I have also worked in Social Work and Special Education Administration for over 20 years. I utilize a multi-eclectic approach that can include the tenets, strategies and approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Reality Therapy (RT) and Task Centered Therapy (TCT) with children, adolescents, adults and families that is client focused and task centered to assist in the accomplishment of meaningful life changes.
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I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents and couples. I have a lot of expertise in helping my clients with stress management, self-esteem issues, communication skills, peer conflict, women's issues and men's issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and I approach each client individually to determine their course of treatment. I also have a degree in Dietetics and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents and couples. I have a lot of expertise in helping my clients with stress management, self-esteem issues, communication skills, peer conflict, women's issues and men's issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and I approach each client individually to determine their course of treatment. I also have a degree in Dietetics and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.