Christian Therapists in Libertyville, IL
Everyone brings beauty & meaning to the world, but some people have trouble discovering it. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Frequent mental health challenges that I often work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, shame, grief, stress, pornography addiction, & boundaries. I enjoy also helping with communication & empowering clients to make positive changes. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & pull from many different theories, continuing to learn & use creative tools from a variety of theoretical orientations. I also offer Christian counseling.
Everyone brings beauty & meaning to the world, but some people have trouble discovering it. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Frequent mental health challenges that I often work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, shame, grief, stress, pornography addiction, & boundaries. I enjoy also helping with communication & empowering clients to make positive changes. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & pull from many different theories, continuing to learn & use creative tools from a variety of theoretical orientations. I also offer Christian counseling.
Gabriel Tijerina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
Maybe you notice that things feel off. Like, you are always waiting for something to go wrong. Maybe you feel like you are undeserving of good things in life. I can assure you that this is not true, but you are going to have trouble believing this. With time, patience, and good therapy I assure you that this can change. I want to create an energetic and motivated therapy experience. With the help of tools like EMDR we can accelerate the process of therapy and help you get to the kind of life that you want.
Maybe you notice that things feel off. Like, you are always waiting for something to go wrong. Maybe you feel like you are undeserving of good things in life. I can assure you that this is not true, but you are going to have trouble believing this. With time, patience, and good therapy I assure you that this can change. I want to create an energetic and motivated therapy experience. With the help of tools like EMDR we can accelerate the process of therapy and help you get to the kind of life that you want.
The journey of life is not always easy. Personal struggles, relationship challenges, unexpected circumstances, and other obstacles can get in the way of who and where we hope to be. When faced with challenges, the possibility of change can be hard to see, but where there is challenge there is potential: potential for hope, growth, and a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my aim is to meet individuals wherever they are and help guide them in the process towards satisfying change.
The journey of life is not always easy. Personal struggles, relationship challenges, unexpected circumstances, and other obstacles can get in the way of who and where we hope to be. When faced with challenges, the possibility of change can be hard to see, but where there is challenge there is potential: potential for hope, growth, and a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my aim is to meet individuals wherever they are and help guide them in the process towards satisfying change.
Deb Norton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
Are you stuck, depressed, anxious, manic or drinking too much? Are you struggling with your marriage or relationship? I get it. As a Cognitive Behaviorist, I will help you look at things differently, challenge your thoughts and change your perspective. I will be the support system that you need right now. I'm Clinically Licensed and Board Certified. And I have a plethora of experience (personally & professionally). For you, that translates into much better therapy outcomes! And, quite frankly, you deserve that! So give me a call. And check out my 5-star reviews at >www.healthgrades.com< Because choosing a therapist is a big deal!
Are you stuck, depressed, anxious, manic or drinking too much? Are you struggling with your marriage or relationship? I get it. As a Cognitive Behaviorist, I will help you look at things differently, challenge your thoughts and change your perspective. I will be the support system that you need right now. I'm Clinically Licensed and Board Certified. And I have a plethora of experience (personally & professionally). For you, that translates into much better therapy outcomes! And, quite frankly, you deserve that! So give me a call. And check out my 5-star reviews at >www.healthgrades.com< Because choosing a therapist is a big deal!
I am honored to be a part of the therapeutic process meeting clients in their current life circumstances and partnering with them as they process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through the development of an warm, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship and the use of a variety of different art materials I offer clients the space to gain personal insight, develop new skills, and connect in a new way with themselves and others. My goal as an art therapist using an integrative approach, is to create an environment, regardless of artistic ability, that fosters creativity, individual expression, and a secure sense of self.
I am honored to be a part of the therapeutic process meeting clients in their current life circumstances and partnering with them as they process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through the development of an warm, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship and the use of a variety of different art materials I offer clients the space to gain personal insight, develop new skills, and connect in a new way with themselves and others. My goal as an art therapist using an integrative approach, is to create an environment, regardless of artistic ability, that fosters creativity, individual expression, and a secure sense of self.
Clients often come to me because they struggle with anxious or depressive symptoms and don't know how to improve. They are often surprised to learn that underlying these symptoms are often seemingly unrelated beliefs and feelings about relationships - particular relationships and relationships in general - that they didn't even know were there. Often clients believe that there is something "wrong" with them and their mental health, not understanding that with the right language to tell their story they often find that they make perfect sense! In addition to relationships and Schema, I also explore personality, values, and goals.
Clients often come to me because they struggle with anxious or depressive symptoms and don't know how to improve. They are often surprised to learn that underlying these symptoms are often seemingly unrelated beliefs and feelings about relationships - particular relationships and relationships in general - that they didn't even know were there. Often clients believe that there is something "wrong" with them and their mental health, not understanding that with the right language to tell their story they often find that they make perfect sense! In addition to relationships and Schema, I also explore personality, values, and goals.
Mary Jo Thorson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Libertyville, IL 60048
Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and here to help you with what is going on in your life. Together, let’s figure out what is getting in the way of you living your best life. Is it relationships, low mood, anxiety, depression, anger or life transitions? Even if you don’t know, we will figure it out!
Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and here to help you with what is going on in your life. Together, let’s figure out what is getting in the way of you living your best life. Is it relationships, low mood, anxiety, depression, anger or life transitions? Even if you don’t know, we will figure it out!
I am bilingual and happy to offer sessions in English or Spanish. I would be honored to hear your story and help you navigate through the challenges that are affecting you. I take care to build a safe and welcoming environment that can facilitate change in your life. I am committed to providing empathy and genuine positive regard for you and working collaboratively toward goals to help you thrive. I work to meet you where you are and tailor interventions to meet your needs and preferences. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
I am bilingual and happy to offer sessions in English or Spanish. I would be honored to hear your story and help you navigate through the challenges that are affecting you. I take care to build a safe and welcoming environment that can facilitate change in your life. I am committed to providing empathy and genuine positive regard for you and working collaboratively toward goals to help you thrive. I work to meet you where you are and tailor interventions to meet your needs and preferences. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
Epijennetics Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NBCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
Libertyville, IL 60048
Clients often come to me because they struggle with anxious or depressive symptoms and don't know how to improve. They are often surprised to learn that underlying these symptoms are often seemingly unrelated beliefs and feelings about relationships - particular relationships and relationships in general - that they didn't even know were there. Often clients believe that there is something "wrong" with them and their mental health, not understanding that with the right language to tell their story they often find that they make perfect sense! In addition to relationships and Schema, I also explore personality, values, and goals.
Clients often come to me because they struggle with anxious or depressive symptoms and don't know how to improve. They are often surprised to learn that underlying these symptoms are often seemingly unrelated beliefs and feelings about relationships - particular relationships and relationships in general - that they didn't even know were there. Often clients believe that there is something "wrong" with them and their mental health, not understanding that with the right language to tell their story they often find that they make perfect sense! In addition to relationships and Schema, I also explore personality, values, and goals.
Every one of our clients is a unique and valued individual - which is why we take great care to treat you with respect and thoughtful intention. Instead of just addressing symptoms, we’ll go deeper—engaging your mind, heart, and spirit with holistic and compassionate care.
Every one of our clients is a unique and valued individual - which is why we take great care to treat you with respect and thoughtful intention. Instead of just addressing symptoms, we’ll go deeper—engaging your mind, heart, and spirit with holistic and compassionate care.
I believe all people can benefit from therapy services at one point or another within their lifetime. Through an integral treatment approach to therapy, utilizing treatments grounded in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), psychoanalysis and interpersonal principles, I strive to create a safe atmosphere, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship. Together we will work toward discovering the answers needed for you to get "unstuck" and to move forward in life. I look forward to hearing from you.
I believe all people can benefit from therapy services at one point or another within their lifetime. Through an integral treatment approach to therapy, utilizing treatments grounded in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), psychoanalysis and interpersonal principles, I strive to create a safe atmosphere, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship. Together we will work toward discovering the answers needed for you to get "unstuck" and to move forward in life. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Angel Arnold- Anxiety Specialist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
I'm passionate about helping individuals find peace and healing from the depths of anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. Together we will create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey, offering guidance, support, and compassion as you navigate the complexities of your mind. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or supporting a loved one, I'm here to empower you with the to find hope, healing, and a sense of calm.
I'm passionate about helping individuals find peace and healing from the depths of anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. Together we will create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey, offering guidance, support, and compassion as you navigate the complexities of your mind. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or supporting a loved one, I'm here to empower you with the to find hope, healing, and a sense of calm.
Hello and Welcome! I'm so glad you are here! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and here to help you with what is going on in your life. Together, let’s figure out what is getting in the way of you living your best life. Is it relationships, low mood, anxiety, depression, anger or life transitions? Even if you don’t know, we will figure it out!
Hello and Welcome! I'm so glad you are here! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and here to help you with what is going on in your life. Together, let’s figure out what is getting in the way of you living your best life. Is it relationships, low mood, anxiety, depression, anger or life transitions? Even if you don’t know, we will figure it out!
i Have Immediate Daytime Availability! I see you. It takes courage, commitment and love to start counseling - all of which may seem in short supply some days. I'm passionate about healing and attunement. My clients are primarily individuals who have a history of trauma and couples that have trouble understanding and connecting, but I also work with parents and their children to reset. My clients regain confidence in their relationships, parenting, and ability to flourish.
i Have Immediate Daytime Availability! I see you. It takes courage, commitment and love to start counseling - all of which may seem in short supply some days. I'm passionate about healing and attunement. My clients are primarily individuals who have a history of trauma and couples that have trouble understanding and connecting, but I also work with parents and their children to reset. My clients regain confidence in their relationships, parenting, and ability to flourish.
Life is full of loss, difficult relationships, unmet expectations, and change. Our responses to these experiences can be overwhelming and confusing, leaving us struggling to manage thoughts and emotions, or unable to align our behaviors with our desired path. Each response is truly unique, and can highlight or expand on other challenges in life, such as anxiety, depression, relational problems, and unhealthy coping strategies. No matter the unique experience, all individuals deserve a safe, confidential place to bring these challenges, and specialized care to help them understand, process, and move through their experience.
Life is full of loss, difficult relationships, unmet expectations, and change. Our responses to these experiences can be overwhelming and confusing, leaving us struggling to manage thoughts and emotions, or unable to align our behaviors with our desired path. Each response is truly unique, and can highlight or expand on other challenges in life, such as anxiety, depression, relational problems, and unhealthy coping strategies. No matter the unique experience, all individuals deserve a safe, confidential place to bring these challenges, and specialized care to help them understand, process, and move through their experience.
Luke Tillett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Libertyville, IL 60048
Life presents us with a series of opportunities and challenges. Having someone trained to come alongside can help you meet the challenges and make the most of your opportunities. I bring my compassion, knowledge, experience, and the counseling process as resources for you. Working together, we will form an overview of your situation and choose a path forward toward greater health and a fuller life, leveraging your strengths, skills, and resources.
Life presents us with a series of opportunities and challenges. Having someone trained to come alongside can help you meet the challenges and make the most of your opportunities. I bring my compassion, knowledge, experience, and the counseling process as resources for you. Working together, we will form an overview of your situation and choose a path forward toward greater health and a fuller life, leveraging your strengths, skills, and resources.
Hi! My name is Alexandra and I’m honored to have you here. I’m a therapist who wholeheartedly believes that relationships, in and of themselves, can be healing. It is through this lens that I approach my therapeutic work. From there, I work collaboratively with client's to address areas of concern in their lives by utilizing interventions that draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and more. You are the expert of your own life and I am here to support and empower you on your journey.
Hi! My name is Alexandra and I’m honored to have you here. I’m a therapist who wholeheartedly believes that relationships, in and of themselves, can be healing. It is through this lens that I approach my therapeutic work. From there, I work collaboratively with client's to address areas of concern in their lives by utilizing interventions that draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and more. You are the expert of your own life and I am here to support and empower you on your journey.
As a therapist with 20+ years of experience. I will help you move through the issues that keep you stuck in your problem(s). This therapy will go much further than skill-building and techniques, it will change the way you think and feel about your self, your relationships--it may even change the way your brain works. It will reach and transform the very core of your issues. "Differentiation" is the corner stone concept of my approach and focuses on developing emotional maturity. Being a differentiated person involves the pursuit of individuality while appreciating the desire for quality, relational connections.
As a therapist with 20+ years of experience. I will help you move through the issues that keep you stuck in your problem(s). This therapy will go much further than skill-building and techniques, it will change the way you think and feel about your self, your relationships--it may even change the way your brain works. It will reach and transform the very core of your issues. "Differentiation" is the corner stone concept of my approach and focuses on developing emotional maturity. Being a differentiated person involves the pursuit of individuality while appreciating the desire for quality, relational connections.
One of my greatest joys in life is helping others. It hurts my heart to see others in pain believing something is wrong with them. I want you to know you are not alone. Life is full of commitments, work, stress, transitions, and other people. It is often hard to take time for ourselves. I work with clients experiencing a broad range of issues from anxiety to spirituality and everything in between. I strive to treat each client as an individual, meeting every client where they are along their life journey.
One of my greatest joys in life is helping others. It hurts my heart to see others in pain believing something is wrong with them. I want you to know you are not alone. Life is full of commitments, work, stress, transitions, and other people. It is often hard to take time for ourselves. I work with clients experiencing a broad range of issues from anxiety to spirituality and everything in between. I strive to treat each client as an individual, meeting every client where they are along their life journey.
Karlee Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Libertyville, IL 60048
"I am equipped to assist you in developing new coping strategies to reduce your suffering, effectively adjust to challenging realities in life, and help you gain a sense of healing and adequacy as you move forward in your life. Using an integrative therapeutic approach, I quickly adapt to your needs and personality. I will connect with your story to develop an understanding of your unique circumstance rather than imposing my beliefs or perspectives on you. My highest values in counseling are a nonjudgmental understanding and a nuanced compassion for you and your circumstances. Through these skills and principles, we can achieve fresh perspectives and transformation.
"I am equipped to assist you in developing new coping strategies to reduce your suffering, effectively adjust to challenging realities in life, and help you gain a sense of healing and adequacy as you move forward in your life. Using an integrative therapeutic approach, I quickly adapt to your needs and personality. I will connect with your story to develop an understanding of your unique circumstance rather than imposing my beliefs or perspectives on you. My highest values in counseling are a nonjudgmental understanding and a nuanced compassion for you and your circumstances. Through these skills and principles, we can achieve fresh perspectives and transformation.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.