Emotionally Focused Therapists in Lincolnshire, IL
I use empathy, personal honesty, and clear boundaries to establish therapeutic relationships. My training and professional style enable the development of healthy emotional attachment and the behavioral regulation needed to maintain a secure sense of self and family well being. I am a member of International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and also a member of Chi Sigma Iota in recognition of scholastic and professional excellence. I work with couples to promote healthy attachment and communication skills. I also work with children and families utilizing attachment and family system based models.
I use empathy, personal honesty, and clear boundaries to establish therapeutic relationships. My training and professional style enable the development of healthy emotional attachment and the behavioral regulation needed to maintain a secure sense of self and family well being. I am a member of International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and also a member of Chi Sigma Iota in recognition of scholastic and professional excellence. I work with couples to promote healthy attachment and communication skills. I also work with children and families utilizing attachment and family system based models.
As a Licensed Therapist & Registered Nurse my approach is client centered, compassionate, and holistic. You can expect a warm, comforting space. We will work together to address your needs & goals. I offer you my sincere, empathetic, genuine and experienced care.
As a Licensed Therapist & Registered Nurse my approach is client centered, compassionate, and holistic. You can expect a warm, comforting space. We will work together to address your needs & goals. I offer you my sincere, empathetic, genuine and experienced care.
Andrea Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in children, teens and young adults with mood issues and OCD/Anxiety, as well as with the parents on various parenting struggles, teenagers with self-esteem, bullying and school/peer related stress issues. I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, yet, casual and friendly environment. I have a special interest in Mindfulness and Meditation, incorporating guided imagery and Exposure Response Therapy techniques. I also run occasional groups- check out my website for more up to date info.
Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in children, teens and young adults with mood issues and OCD/Anxiety, as well as with the parents on various parenting struggles, teenagers with self-esteem, bullying and school/peer related stress issues. I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, yet, casual and friendly environment. I have a special interest in Mindfulness and Meditation, incorporating guided imagery and Exposure Response Therapy techniques. I also run occasional groups- check out my website for more up to date info.
Dr. Irene Liem
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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My life mission is to help individuals and couples grow and achieve their fullest potential. Since a young age, I have found myself drawn to listening to and helping others. I utilize an integrative approach to working with clients. Every client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet the particular needs of every client. You will find a supportive and caring environment that allows you to explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges during our sessions together. My passion is to serve couples, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and the elderly with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and PTSD symptoms.
My life mission is to help individuals and couples grow and achieve their fullest potential. Since a young age, I have found myself drawn to listening to and helping others. I utilize an integrative approach to working with clients. Every client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet the particular needs of every client. You will find a supportive and caring environment that allows you to explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges during our sessions together. My passion is to serve couples, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and the elderly with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and PTSD symptoms.
Wendy Wunsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Life can be overwhelming and painful. It takes courage and strength to reach out for help. By offering hope, support, feedback, education, and compassion, we will work together to improve the quality of your life as quickly as possible.
Life can be overwhelming and painful. It takes courage and strength to reach out for help. By offering hope, support, feedback, education, and compassion, we will work together to improve the quality of your life as quickly as possible.
In June of 2023, I will reach forty years as a psychotherapist. I have practiced in the states of Ohio, Arizona, and currently in Illinois. I have worked with a wide range client population. My six specialties include adolescent and adult substance abuse, anger management, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management. Other areas include all those stated in this profile. Moreover, I provide individual, couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy. Making the decision to get counseling, can be a very anxiety provoking situation. Actually, taking the step to get counseling is an enormous strength!
In June of 2023, I will reach forty years as a psychotherapist. I have practiced in the states of Ohio, Arizona, and currently in Illinois. I have worked with a wide range client population. My six specialties include adolescent and adult substance abuse, anger management, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management. Other areas include all those stated in this profile. Moreover, I provide individual, couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy. Making the decision to get counseling, can be a very anxiety provoking situation. Actually, taking the step to get counseling is an enormous strength!
I feel honored when a client allows me access to a part of them usually kept hidden. The relationship has the potential to be truly special. I enjoy my work with individuals and couples. While I specialize in Marital/Couples therapy and ADHD, I also work well with many types of concerns including: Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Family Conflict, Work or School problems, Stress Management and Anger Management.
I feel honored when a client allows me access to a part of them usually kept hidden. The relationship has the potential to be truly special. I enjoy my work with individuals and couples. While I specialize in Marital/Couples therapy and ADHD, I also work well with many types of concerns including: Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Family Conflict, Work or School problems, Stress Management and Anger Management.
As a Solution-Focused therapist specializing in Health Psychology, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, let's work together.
As a Solution-Focused therapist specializing in Health Psychology, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, let's work together.
Bodh Center for Wellness, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (Online Only)
We provide compassionate care to people coping with interpersonal stress impacted by depression, anxiety, life transitions, and grief. Each clinician at Bodh relates well to the struggle of rediscovering and redefining the many facets of one's identity, balancing multiple cultural and generational norms, starting and re-starting our lives, and figuring out how to be comfortable in our own skin. Collectively, we are keen to support POC, expats/nomads, Immigrants, and Third Culture Kids (TCKs) through acculturative stress, identity development, re-establishing a sense of belonging, and navigating intergenerational conflict.
We provide compassionate care to people coping with interpersonal stress impacted by depression, anxiety, life transitions, and grief. Each clinician at Bodh relates well to the struggle of rediscovering and redefining the many facets of one's identity, balancing multiple cultural and generational norms, starting and re-starting our lives, and figuring out how to be comfortable in our own skin. Collectively, we are keen to support POC, expats/nomads, Immigrants, and Third Culture Kids (TCKs) through acculturative stress, identity development, re-establishing a sense of belonging, and navigating intergenerational conflict.
Making the decision to ask for help can be difficult. The truth is, seeking guided support is a sign of strength. From time to time, we all need a little help to realize our own potential. Using a combination of therapy, meditation, mindfulness techniques and healthy lifestyle changes, together we can break old negative cycles and resolve current troublesome issues. No matter your age, whether you seek individual, couples, family or group therapy, it is my job to empower and encourage you to walk safely through the maze of human life. You are not alone.
Making the decision to ask for help can be difficult. The truth is, seeking guided support is a sign of strength. From time to time, we all need a little help to realize our own potential. Using a combination of therapy, meditation, mindfulness techniques and healthy lifestyle changes, together we can break old negative cycles and resolve current troublesome issues. No matter your age, whether you seek individual, couples, family or group therapy, it is my job to empower and encourage you to walk safely through the maze of human life. You are not alone.
Kelsey Schwab Lcpc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a background in Eating Disorders and Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Sport Psychology. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master's in Human and Sport Performance, both from Adler University. I am highly passionate about helping others find freedom in the pressures of our society to become the best version of ourselves.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a background in Eating Disorders and Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Sport Psychology. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master's in Human and Sport Performance, both from Adler University. I am highly passionate about helping others find freedom in the pressures of our society to become the best version of ourselves.
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I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples and families. I also offer litigation consultation and expert witness work for difficult divorces. I am proud to have one of the longest running Women's Groups in the Chicagoland area. I believe that developing rapport and trust is essential in therapy. To this end, I provide a safe and respectful environment so that clients can feel comfortable sharing their concerns, fears and hopes for their future. I will help you regain the courage to face your issues and provide the necessary therapeutic tools to make positive, lasting changes in your life.
I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples and families. I also offer litigation consultation and expert witness work for difficult divorces. I am proud to have one of the longest running Women's Groups in the Chicagoland area. I believe that developing rapport and trust is essential in therapy. To this end, I provide a safe and respectful environment so that clients can feel comfortable sharing their concerns, fears and hopes for their future. I will help you regain the courage to face your issues and provide the necessary therapeutic tools to make positive, lasting changes in your life.
Christine Burback
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Many of my clients come to me when life has become difficult: relationship issues, work stress, trouble with school. Together we will navigate the challenges that naturally arise such as feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, sadness, and fear.
Many of my clients come to me when life has become difficult: relationship issues, work stress, trouble with school. Together we will navigate the challenges that naturally arise such as feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, sadness, and fear.
Individuals seeking support for an array of goals including disordered eating patterns, problematic relationship with food / diet-seeking patterns, dissatisfied body image, mood and anxiety concerns. Individuals seeking balance and grounding in their lives and support through difficult times.
Individuals seeking support for an array of goals including disordered eating patterns, problematic relationship with food / diet-seeking patterns, dissatisfied body image, mood and anxiety concerns. Individuals seeking balance and grounding in their lives and support through difficult times.
Maria N Feldgreber
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
I am committed to providing high quality psychological care for individuals, children and families who are facing a variety of issues in their lives. Whether your needs are for short-term problem solving or long-term growth work, we can work collaboratively to create goals for the future. Helping clients with issues such as ADD/ODD, Behavior Issues, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce issues, Family Counseling, Grief Counseling, Hospice Counseling, Individual Counseling and School Issues.
I am committed to providing high quality psychological care for individuals, children and families who are facing a variety of issues in their lives. Whether your needs are for short-term problem solving or long-term growth work, we can work collaboratively to create goals for the future. Helping clients with issues such as ADD/ODD, Behavior Issues, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce issues, Family Counseling, Grief Counseling, Hospice Counseling, Individual Counseling and School Issues.
Struggling is a normal part of our lives, and yet many of us try and ignore the emotional pain, and discomfort. One might try and normalize, "it's just a little anxiety" or maybe minimize, "I'm not THAT unstable, I don't need help". The truth is we all need support throughout our life time. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have worked with clients struggling with; depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem, OCD, and those who have a diagnosis of Autism.
Struggling is a normal part of our lives, and yet many of us try and ignore the emotional pain, and discomfort. One might try and normalize, "it's just a little anxiety" or maybe minimize, "I'm not THAT unstable, I don't need help". The truth is we all need support throughout our life time. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have worked with clients struggling with; depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, low self-esteem, OCD, and those who have a diagnosis of Autism.
Sevil Arin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (Online Only)
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. There is so much value, understanding, and growth in developing a healthy relationship with yourself. If you think about it, the longest and most important relationship we will ever have is the one we have with ourselves. I am here to help you begin or continue that journey. I am the type of therapist you want to reach out to if you are struggling with perfectionism or low self-esteem, situations that make you feel anxious, depressed, and easily overwhelmed, or that feeling of being completely burned out and in need of self-care.
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. There is so much value, understanding, and growth in developing a healthy relationship with yourself. If you think about it, the longest and most important relationship we will ever have is the one we have with ourselves. I am here to help you begin or continue that journey. I am the type of therapist you want to reach out to if you are struggling with perfectionism or low self-esteem, situations that make you feel anxious, depressed, and easily overwhelmed, or that feeling of being completely burned out and in need of self-care.
Are you overwhelmed & anxious? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you ready to receive support to work through life’s challenges & learn new skills? I am ready to support you & your goals! I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago, and I understand the weight expectations and responsibilities can place on children and adults. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, athletes, couples, families & parents who present with a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, burnout, intimacy issues, & social anxiety.
Are you overwhelmed & anxious? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you ready to receive support to work through life’s challenges & learn new skills? I am ready to support you & your goals! I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago, and I understand the weight expectations and responsibilities can place on children and adults. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, athletes, couples, families & parents who present with a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, burnout, intimacy issues, & social anxiety.
Are you wanting a safe & judgement-free space to learn more about yourself? Are you going through a tough phase in life and looking for someone to support you? Or maybe you know that you want to implement changes but are having trouble taking the first step. I am here to support you and your goals! I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and new moms who present with a range of struggles such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, perinatal/postpartum related struggles, life transitions and burnout. I strive to provide a safe and trusting space for my clients to work on their unique goals.
Are you wanting a safe & judgement-free space to learn more about yourself? Are you going through a tough phase in life and looking for someone to support you? Or maybe you know that you want to implement changes but are having trouble taking the first step. I am here to support you and your goals! I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and new moms who present with a range of struggles such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, perinatal/postpartum related struggles, life transitions and burnout. I strive to provide a safe and trusting space for my clients to work on their unique goals.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.