BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Lake Zurich, IL
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Jared brings over 10 years of experience coming alongside adults and adolescents facing mental health challenges and life transitions. He gently guides those he works with to begin to understand and address the root causes of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Jared has a particular interest in supporting people facing complex medical situations, such as cancer and infertility. He understands how these life-altering conditions can lead to stressors and spiritual or existential struggles. He offers compassionate support and tools to help you address chronic stress and life problems.
Jared brings over 10 years of experience coming alongside adults and adolescents facing mental health challenges and life transitions. He gently guides those he works with to begin to understand and address the root causes of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Jared has a particular interest in supporting people facing complex medical situations, such as cancer and infertility. He understands how these life-altering conditions can lead to stressors and spiritual or existential struggles. He offers compassionate support and tools to help you address chronic stress and life problems.
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Having personally benefited from participation in psychoanalysis, I can say as a patient and a clinician that psychotherapy is transformational. Through the process of becoming more conscious and adopting a broader, deeper perspective of Self, events, and existence, we express our uniqueness. This is individuation; an interesting and exciting journey where new vistas of opportunity begin to open from within. Reassuringly, we already possess inside everything we need for change to occur.
Having personally benefited from participation in psychoanalysis, I can say as a patient and a clinician that psychotherapy is transformational. Through the process of becoming more conscious and adopting a broader, deeper perspective of Self, events, and existence, we express our uniqueness. This is individuation; an interesting and exciting journey where new vistas of opportunity begin to open from within. Reassuringly, we already possess inside everything we need for change to occur.
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I specialize in adult/teen depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family issues. Response time 24 business hours to calls or emails. My first priority is to understand you as a person. If you are feeling hesitant about therapy, understand that this is normal: letting another person into your private space can be frightening. A good therapist, however, will accept you as you are, with all the good and the ugly. Courage!
I specialize in adult/teen depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family issues. Response time 24 business hours to calls or emails. My first priority is to understand you as a person. If you are feeling hesitant about therapy, understand that this is normal: letting another person into your private space can be frightening. A good therapist, however, will accept you as you are, with all the good and the ugly. Courage!
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Proactive Behav Services (Alexander Sotirov, LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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.
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.
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Healing is a journey and I strive to provide a pleasant, cozy, and warm environment to feel safe and comfortable as you identify and assess your goals within the therapeutic space. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, low motivation, past trauma, identity concerns, or sexual struggles we can work through them in a empathetic and non-judgmental environment as a team.
Healing is a journey and I strive to provide a pleasant, cozy, and warm environment to feel safe and comfortable as you identify and assess your goals within the therapeutic space. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, low motivation, past trauma, identity concerns, or sexual struggles we can work through them in a empathetic and non-judgmental environment as a team.
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I specialize in assisting clients with life challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues and post-divorce recovery. By taking a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I provide support in a compassionate and nurturing environment, helping you find hope and strength on your path to healing and well-being.
I specialize in assisting clients with life challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues and post-divorce recovery. By taking a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I provide support in a compassionate and nurturing environment, helping you find hope and strength on your path to healing and well-being.
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Raise your hand if you lie in bed at night, replaying scenarios in your head, and wishing you had handled them differently. Maybe you’re going through something that no one else understands. Maybe it feels like the walls are closing in on you. At your pace, I will help you process emotions and find clarity and meaning through self-expression. It would be awesome to increase happiness, manage emotions, reduce stress, and heal emotional pain. Create your inner peace by learning techniques that will help you be more present in your daily life.
Raise your hand if you lie in bed at night, replaying scenarios in your head, and wishing you had handled them differently. Maybe you’re going through something that no one else understands. Maybe it feels like the walls are closing in on you. At your pace, I will help you process emotions and find clarity and meaning through self-expression. It would be awesome to increase happiness, manage emotions, reduce stress, and heal emotional pain. Create your inner peace by learning techniques that will help you be more present in your daily life.
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Nancy D Bourke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Are you having difficulty setting and attaining goals? Feelings of anxiety, worry, sadness or anger?Finding and keeping meaningful relationships? Trying to cope and regain balance after a painful loss or trauma? Generally feeling like your life is being hijacked away from what it could be? If you can say yes to any of these, you may also be feeling alone with your challenges. Understand, you are not, many share these feelings and what these challenges all have in common; they are isolating and negatively life altering. For those who have struggled, a therapist can be an essential guide towards a happier, healthier life journey.
Are you having difficulty setting and attaining goals? Feelings of anxiety, worry, sadness or anger?Finding and keeping meaningful relationships? Trying to cope and regain balance after a painful loss or trauma? Generally feeling like your life is being hijacked away from what it could be? If you can say yes to any of these, you may also be feeling alone with your challenges. Understand, you are not, many share these feelings and what these challenges all have in common; they are isolating and negatively life altering. For those who have struggled, a therapist can be an essential guide towards a happier, healthier life journey.
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Hellen Keller wrote: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." My role as a therapist is to assist my clients in identifying the source of their suffering and build on personal strengths so that joy can once again be experienced. I believe that creating a respectful, honest and open relationship in which one can self-reflect and identify these strengths is the foundation of effective therapy. Through my experiences with diverse populations, I have also grown to appreciate how a mixture of sense of humor, common sense, compassion and competence can facilitate personal growth
Hellen Keller wrote: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." My role as a therapist is to assist my clients in identifying the source of their suffering and build on personal strengths so that joy can once again be experienced. I believe that creating a respectful, honest and open relationship in which one can self-reflect and identify these strengths is the foundation of effective therapy. Through my experiences with diverse populations, I have also grown to appreciate how a mixture of sense of humor, common sense, compassion and competence can facilitate personal growth
![Photo of Jennifer Decal - Sana Wellness Center, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c32a430-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sana means heal and we strive to create a nurturing environment for you to explore your healing. Sana Wellness Center is dedicated to providing holistic and effective mental health services to anyone who seeks to collaboratively address and heal adverse life experiences and current concerns in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Through unconditional acceptance, we will walk with you as you develop insights while respecting your individuality to achieve your goals. In tandem with mental health services, Sana offers Reiki, sound healing, and trauma yoga to help integrate supportive services into your journey.
Sana means heal and we strive to create a nurturing environment for you to explore your healing. Sana Wellness Center is dedicated to providing holistic and effective mental health services to anyone who seeks to collaboratively address and heal adverse life experiences and current concerns in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Through unconditional acceptance, we will walk with you as you develop insights while respecting your individuality to achieve your goals. In tandem with mental health services, Sana offers Reiki, sound healing, and trauma yoga to help integrate supportive services into your journey.
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Does any of this sound familiar?….”Tried deep breaths. Tried offering help and comforting. Tried consequences. Nothing is working! I’m not sure what to do or say to help…” These are words we often hear when parents come to us looking for help. You are not alone. Whether we are supporting one through parenting, grief and trauma, just a bit of rough patch, or learning to navigate life with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, OCD, or Sensory Integration differences, we are here to help you find your way. It is privilege to witness transformation as we join our children and families on their journey towards growth and healing.
Does any of this sound familiar?….”Tried deep breaths. Tried offering help and comforting. Tried consequences. Nothing is working! I’m not sure what to do or say to help…” These are words we often hear when parents come to us looking for help. You are not alone. Whether we are supporting one through parenting, grief and trauma, just a bit of rough patch, or learning to navigate life with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, OCD, or Sensory Integration differences, we are here to help you find your way. It is privilege to witness transformation as we join our children and families on their journey towards growth and healing.
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Shayna Friedman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Hello! I work from a solution-focused, strengths-based, collaborative therapeutic approach. My approach involves setting clear goals at the beginning of treatment, and helping you find the solutions that work best to create the positive change that you want to see in your life. As a counselor, my mission is to implement a comfortable space, support, strength, and guidance for individuals, couples, and families to process through emotions and foster growth, as well as advocating for and providing a voice for children. I believe that through fostering support, empowerment and healing, the life you want to live is always possible.
Hello! I work from a solution-focused, strengths-based, collaborative therapeutic approach. My approach involves setting clear goals at the beginning of treatment, and helping you find the solutions that work best to create the positive change that you want to see in your life. As a counselor, my mission is to implement a comfortable space, support, strength, and guidance for individuals, couples, and families to process through emotions and foster growth, as well as advocating for and providing a voice for children. I believe that through fostering support, empowerment and healing, the life you want to live is always possible.
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Jack Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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The goal is progress not perfection. When we compare ourselves to the ideal future we desire, we often feel disappointed about where we are and the amount of progress we have made. When we compare where we are to where we have been we have the opportunity to celebrate our progress and use that energy to take the next step. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at, and helping them discover their first step and to keep momentum towards their goals.
The goal is progress not perfection. When we compare ourselves to the ideal future we desire, we often feel disappointed about where we are and the amount of progress we have made. When we compare where we are to where we have been we have the opportunity to celebrate our progress and use that energy to take the next step. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at, and helping them discover their first step and to keep momentum towards their goals.
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Hello! My name is Dan Gleason and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and trained to work with individuals, groups, those seeking career counseling, and families. I am interested in working with people struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, spiritual concerns, finding direction in life, and those who would like to further their relationship with God. I strongly believe in building trusting relationships and having enjoyable, life-changing conversations in a therapeutic environment.
Hello! My name is Dan Gleason and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and trained to work with individuals, groups, those seeking career counseling, and families. I am interested in working with people struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, spiritual concerns, finding direction in life, and those who would like to further their relationship with God. I strongly believe in building trusting relationships and having enjoyable, life-changing conversations in a therapeutic environment.
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Samantha Ruda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Are you struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety? Maybe you are going through major life changes like pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, relationship struggles, divorce, or just looking to reconnect with yourself. Reaching out for help is a positive first step toward change. I will provide a safe space where you are validated and seen. The therapeutic relationship is the most significant predictor of healing and growth. I strive to build a warm and authentic rapport with every client so you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and connect with your inner self and story and effect positive change in your life.
Are you struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety? Maybe you are going through major life changes like pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, relationship struggles, divorce, or just looking to reconnect with yourself. Reaching out for help is a positive first step toward change. I will provide a safe space where you are validated and seen. The therapeutic relationship is the most significant predictor of healing and growth. I strive to build a warm and authentic rapport with every client so you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and connect with your inner self and story and effect positive change in your life.
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Christine Gardner (Meadowspring Counseling, Ltd.)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
I have immediate openings for both in person and online appointments. I believe the relationship you form with your therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether therapy is successful. I offer a caring and supportive environment to explore life’s challenges. I completely recognize the strength and courage it took to make that first step. The struggles of our day to day challenges, anxiety and depression can make our lives seem unmanageable and overwhelming. Life is meant to be enjoyed. My desire is to come alongside you and help you to navigate through these challenges while meeting your personal goals.
I have immediate openings for both in person and online appointments. I believe the relationship you form with your therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether therapy is successful. I offer a caring and supportive environment to explore life’s challenges. I completely recognize the strength and courage it took to make that first step. The struggles of our day to day challenges, anxiety and depression can make our lives seem unmanageable and overwhelming. Life is meant to be enjoyed. My desire is to come alongside you and help you to navigate through these challenges while meeting your personal goals.
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Colleen Hillman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed by life or recent changes? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions, possibly headed towards burnout? Are you experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, or uncertainty? Or are you struggling in your relationships or at work? If you are finding it difficult to create balance in your life, the good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone, therapy can help you feel in charge of your life again. It can be very scary to start therapy, but I am here to support you on your journey to deeper understanding of yourself, who you want to be, how you want your life to be, and help you get there.
Are you feeling stressed by life or recent changes? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions, possibly headed towards burnout? Are you experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, or uncertainty? Or are you struggling in your relationships or at work? If you are finding it difficult to create balance in your life, the good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone, therapy can help you feel in charge of your life again. It can be very scary to start therapy, but I am here to support you on your journey to deeper understanding of yourself, who you want to be, how you want your life to be, and help you get there.
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Tracey Richter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
I work with people who have a difficult time getting out of their heads and feel stuck. They are often doing everything for others but can't seem to do the same for themselves. Many of my clients feel burnt out or overwhelmed by work or family obligations and find therapy very useful. If you want to start being more present in your daily life and feel more connected, I can help. I assist people who aren't really sure if they need support, but something in them is telling them that something is off and they should talk to someone.
I work with people who have a difficult time getting out of their heads and feel stuck. They are often doing everything for others but can't seem to do the same for themselves. Many of my clients feel burnt out or overwhelmed by work or family obligations and find therapy very useful. If you want to start being more present in your daily life and feel more connected, I can help. I assist people who aren't really sure if they need support, but something in them is telling them that something is off and they should talk to someone.
![Photo of Allison Bisher-Fry, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d4b9170f-0763-4d55-9207-e81a2c8b3ead/3/320x400.jpeg)
Allison Bisher-Fry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. During our lives, we can reach a point where the stress becomes too much. One way to address that is by finding a supportive person to help. I aim to be that supportive person for you. I have been working with adults, children ages 7-17, parents, and families since 2007. I have taken time to raise my own children. I recognize the stress of balancing family, work, and personal lives. It is my goal to help you develop your strengths and coping skills to navigate life when it feels like too much, when your mind won't be quiet, or when you just don't have time for you. Let's improve your life!
Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. During our lives, we can reach a point where the stress becomes too much. One way to address that is by finding a supportive person to help. I aim to be that supportive person for you. I have been working with adults, children ages 7-17, parents, and families since 2007. I have taken time to raise my own children. I recognize the stress of balancing family, work, and personal lives. It is my goal to help you develop your strengths and coping skills to navigate life when it feels like too much, when your mind won't be quiet, or when you just don't have time for you. Let's improve your life!
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Leslie Velgach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Online Only)
There are times we might feel like we have failed, are stuck, or feel like there is no hope for change. Asking for help can be very difficult, and it takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out to another. I believe therapy is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or current difficulty - therapy is an opportunity to gain new insight into self, learn new skills, and position oneself to increase health and wellness. I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker who approaches therapy from a relational, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe everyone deserves a safe space to speak freely.
There are times we might feel like we have failed, are stuck, or feel like there is no hope for change. Asking for help can be very difficult, and it takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out to another. I believe therapy is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or current difficulty - therapy is an opportunity to gain new insight into self, learn new skills, and position oneself to increase health and wellness. I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker who approaches therapy from a relational, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe everyone deserves a safe space to speak freely.
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