Therapists in Lynwood, IL
![Photo of LaToshma Taylor, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68f3d868-fecc-4c8e-aa4f-cb1dc180cb36/1/320x400.jpeg)
I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling to identify the best method that fits your individual needs. I have a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to establish a healthy and trusting therapeutic relationship. We all have something we need to heal from, and I am dedicated to helping you on your journey towards healing.
I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling to identify the best method that fits your individual needs. I have a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to establish a healthy and trusting therapeutic relationship. We all have something we need to heal from, and I am dedicated to helping you on your journey towards healing.
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Are you tired of dealing with your inner thoughts alone? Do you feel as if no one understands you, and you are alone in this world? Well, I am here to tell you, you are not! I provide a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can develop coping skills, enhance their self-awareness, and build resilience. I have assisted both adolescents and adults with overcoming trauma, suicidal ideations, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and complex relationships.
Are you tired of dealing with your inner thoughts alone? Do you feel as if no one understands you, and you are alone in this world? Well, I am here to tell you, you are not! I provide a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can develop coping skills, enhance their self-awareness, and build resilience. I have assisted both adolescents and adults with overcoming trauma, suicidal ideations, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and complex relationships.
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Joy Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Matteson, IL 60443
Utilizing Psychodynamic Therapy, Person- Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy I’ve developed an eclectic approach to therapy because no individual is like another.
I believe everyone needs and deserves a safe space to address barriers preventing them from navigating through life the way they desire, thus I seek to foster safe and comfortable environments for those oppressed and marginalized. Living in unprecedented times, it is especially important to have support, awareness, and knowledge of effective coping skills to manage life's stressors. I believe it’s also important to process the lives we’ve already experienced and explore how this cultivates our current worldview.
Utilizing Psychodynamic Therapy, Person- Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy I’ve developed an eclectic approach to therapy because no individual is like another.
I believe everyone needs and deserves a safe space to address barriers preventing them from navigating through life the way they desire, thus I seek to foster safe and comfortable environments for those oppressed and marginalized. Living in unprecedented times, it is especially important to have support, awareness, and knowledge of effective coping skills to manage life's stressors. I believe it’s also important to process the lives we’ve already experienced and explore how this cultivates our current worldview.
![Photo of Brad Novak, MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4915d7e3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I use mindfulness based CBT, DBT, ACT, Adlerian Life Tasks exploration, Written Exposure Therapy (an effective new treatment for trauma), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Telehealth sessions available; I currently have openings. With our everyday stressors, life will leave you feeling as if you are unreachable & helpless. I'm honored to work with ALL people that are looking for support & desire a change in their life. I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders (including binge eating disorder) to reconnect my clients with their lives & to get unstuck, this I'm committed to. There are many struggles that often contribute greatly to our anxiety & make it challenging for us to focus on the here & now. I offer credit counseling. My You Tube Channel: bit.ly/3MOGd2D
I use mindfulness based CBT, DBT, ACT, Adlerian Life Tasks exploration, Written Exposure Therapy (an effective new treatment for trauma), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Telehealth sessions available; I currently have openings. With our everyday stressors, life will leave you feeling as if you are unreachable & helpless. I'm honored to work with ALL people that are looking for support & desire a change in their life. I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders (including binge eating disorder) to reconnect my clients with their lives & to get unstuck, this I'm committed to. There are many struggles that often contribute greatly to our anxiety & make it challenging for us to focus on the here & now. I offer credit counseling. My You Tube Channel: bit.ly/3MOGd2D
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Janea Meeks
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 (Online Only)
I draw from CBT, CPT, ACT and Adlerian concepts to create a framework that's digestible.
Hello and welcome to your first step! I commend you on taking the time to research counselors. Maybe you have decided you just need a sound board or maybe you are ready for a complete over-hall. Either way, you took the time to start researching and believe it or not, that's the first step. I'm a licensed professional counselor and I would love the opportunity to walk in this journey with you. However, you'll want to make sure you find a good fit with someone you trust.
I draw from CBT, CPT, ACT and Adlerian concepts to create a framework that's digestible.
Hello and welcome to your first step! I commend you on taking the time to research counselors. Maybe you have decided you just need a sound board or maybe you are ready for a complete over-hall. Either way, you took the time to start researching and believe it or not, that's the first step. I'm a licensed professional counselor and I would love the opportunity to walk in this journey with you. However, you'll want to make sure you find a good fit with someone you trust.
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Becky Kalvelage-Roth
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crete, IL 60417
My work is based upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, Motivational psychology,and the Gottman & Gottman's Model for Couples Therapy.
Are you in pain from an injury. Do you feel your family is falling apart? Is there domestic violence in your home? Have you lost interest and pleasure in the things you used to do? Do you get angry over the little things in life and feel out of control? Are you dependent or abuse alcohol and/ or drugs and it is interfering with your personal life or job? You are not alone many people suffer from these issues.The decision to seek therapy could be a new beginning for you.Treatment is always confidential.
My work is based upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, Motivational psychology,and the Gottman & Gottman's Model for Couples Therapy.
Are you in pain from an injury. Do you feel your family is falling apart? Is there domestic violence in your home? Have you lost interest and pleasure in the things you used to do? Do you get angry over the little things in life and feel out of control? Are you dependent or abuse alcohol and/ or drugs and it is interfering with your personal life or job? You are not alone many people suffer from these issues.The decision to seek therapy could be a new beginning for you.Treatment is always confidential.
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My life’s work and craft are focused on the importance of nurturing feelings of belonging and life satisfaction in my clients. I believe everyone deserves to live a healthy and balanced life. I work collaboratively with client to achieve balance, find enjoyment, and achieve their life goals. If you are feeling underappreciated, overworked, and unsure how to create positive change in your life, let me work with you.
My life’s work and craft are focused on the importance of nurturing feelings of belonging and life satisfaction in my clients. I believe everyone deserves to live a healthy and balanced life. I work collaboratively with client to achieve balance, find enjoyment, and achieve their life goals. If you are feeling underappreciated, overworked, and unsure how to create positive change in your life, let me work with you.
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Rosa V. King
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to life is eclectic. We can only control the NOW. We can plan for the future and learn to deal with the past. I help my clients (teens, parents (girlmomhere), adults & couples) learn to accept/like or love their current life. No one said life would be easy, but as long as we are breathing, we can learn how to make the best of it. I have an art background, so I use horticultural therapy (plants) and art projects with clients. I also educate clients on fitness and nutrition. I am a problem solver, so we will figure things out together. What, when, why and how?! We can dig into the past, work on now or plan for the future.
My approach to life is eclectic. We can only control the NOW. We can plan for the future and learn to deal with the past. I help my clients (teens, parents (girlmomhere), adults & couples) learn to accept/like or love their current life. No one said life would be easy, but as long as we are breathing, we can learn how to make the best of it. I have an art background, so I use horticultural therapy (plants) and art projects with clients. I also educate clients on fitness and nutrition. I am a problem solver, so we will figure things out together. What, when, why and how?! We can dig into the past, work on now or plan for the future.
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Community Wellness Group
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.
This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.
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Nicholas Barry is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, double majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Biblical Studies, at Urshan College. After completing his undergraduate studies, Nicholas embarked on a bi-vocational journey through graduate school. He has earned a Master of Social Work through Florida State University and is completing a Master of Theological Studies at Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Nicholas takes a truly holistic approach to working with his clients. This means that he takes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment.
Nicholas Barry is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, double majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Biblical Studies, at Urshan College. After completing his undergraduate studies, Nicholas embarked on a bi-vocational journey through graduate school. He has earned a Master of Social Work through Florida State University and is completing a Master of Theological Studies at Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Nicholas takes a truly holistic approach to working with his clients. This means that he takes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment.
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Shelby Pupo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430 (Online Only)
Is life feeling overwhelming or unbalanced? Are you struggling with setting boundaries? You are not alone. I provide services to help those struggling with anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, and loss. I believe a healthy balance is achievable through connection and processing underlying emotions.
Is life feeling overwhelming or unbalanced? Are you struggling with setting boundaries? You are not alone. I provide services to help those struggling with anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, and loss. I believe a healthy balance is achievable through connection and processing underlying emotions.
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As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist, I approach the needs of my clients with customized treatment strategies and collaborative care. Every client that comes to therapy is sharing and their personal truth and life experiences. I respect the vulnerability that comes with the therapeutic process and strive to provide a safe and challenging environment in order to promote personal growth and achievement. I know that therapy and self-exploration can be hard to navigate but with guidance and support the therapeutic process can deliver such triumph over difficult circumstances.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist, I approach the needs of my clients with customized treatment strategies and collaborative care. Every client that comes to therapy is sharing and their personal truth and life experiences. I respect the vulnerability that comes with the therapeutic process and strive to provide a safe and challenging environment in order to promote personal growth and achievement. I know that therapy and self-exploration can be hard to navigate but with guidance and support the therapeutic process can deliver such triumph over difficult circumstances.
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DC Psych Consulting
Psychologist, Psy, D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richton Park, IL 60471 (Online Only)
HEALING STARTS HERE: If you or someone you know is having a difficult time coping with job and life stress, depression, anxiety, or troubled relationships, you don't have to face it alone; there is help. Our trained professionals offer caring and culturally sensitive counseling, therapy, and assessment. We offer individualized and practical interventions, assist in achieving realistic goals, improving coping skills, and working through crisis. We ask appointment request be made via the website link.
HEALING STARTS HERE: If you or someone you know is having a difficult time coping with job and life stress, depression, anxiety, or troubled relationships, you don't have to face it alone; there is help. Our trained professionals offer caring and culturally sensitive counseling, therapy, and assessment. We offer individualized and practical interventions, assist in achieving realistic goals, improving coping skills, and working through crisis. We ask appointment request be made via the website link.
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James L Broadnax Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is James Broadnax. I am currently a Ph.D student at UIC researching trauma, mental health and the overrepresentation of black youth in the juvenile justice system. In practice I utilize a trauma-informed, evidenced based, psychodynamic approach to promote hope, healing, and lasting growth for the clients I have the privilege of serving. I have clinical experience working with a diverse range of client from varying socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. Working with children, adolescents, and adults I aim to provide a supportive & objective environment for clients to explore and to create the change they desire to see.
Hello! My name is James Broadnax. I am currently a Ph.D student at UIC researching trauma, mental health and the overrepresentation of black youth in the juvenile justice system. In practice I utilize a trauma-informed, evidenced based, psychodynamic approach to promote hope, healing, and lasting growth for the clients I have the privilege of serving. I have clinical experience working with a diverse range of client from varying socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. Working with children, adolescents, and adults I aim to provide a supportive & objective environment for clients to explore and to create the change they desire to see.
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S Burby Mental Health Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matteson, IL 60443
Do you realize the importance of taking care of yourself and seeking support for dealing with life’s stressors is vital to ensuring you live as the best version of yourself? I have worked with people in this capacity for the past 12 years. My background includes working with children, couples and families in DCFS care, in a private setting, and in a school setting. I personally believe all people desire to be healed and whole, but we sometimes lack the tools to manifest our desires. Allow me to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and health to ensure you reach your full potential and see your desires fully manifest.
Do you realize the importance of taking care of yourself and seeking support for dealing with life’s stressors is vital to ensuring you live as the best version of yourself? I have worked with people in this capacity for the past 12 years. My background includes working with children, couples and families in DCFS care, in a private setting, and in a school setting. I personally believe all people desire to be healed and whole, but we sometimes lack the tools to manifest our desires. Allow me to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and health to ensure you reach your full potential and see your desires fully manifest.
![Photo of Latasha M Wright, EdD, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fc7677d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Life is full of ups and downs and navigating them can be stressful. Having a professional therapist on your team can help make those issues easier to process and cope. I am here to not only help you to understand what you need to navigate but also to help create a concrete plan so when life happens, you will be equipped to handle those challenges.
Life is full of ups and downs and navigating them can be stressful. Having a professional therapist on your team can help make those issues easier to process and cope. I am here to not only help you to understand what you need to navigate but also to help create a concrete plan so when life happens, you will be equipped to handle those challenges.
Online Therapists
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Dr. Kristen Markovich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60168 (Online Only)
I utilize Adlerian therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (evidence-based treatment).
Every individual has resilience that can help light the way through the hardest of times. Sometimes in life, it may be hard to remember that this strength lies within. My goal as a psychologist is to help rekindle that light, instilling hope and motivation in clients to use their strengths and build support networks to overcome life's hurdles. With respect for each client's individuality, I personalize treatment plans to best fits one's unique situation and personality. This may involve incorporating mindfulness, animal assisted therapy, parenting skills, group therapy, art/music, journaling, and use of electronics/social media.
I utilize Adlerian therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (evidence-based treatment).
Every individual has resilience that can help light the way through the hardest of times. Sometimes in life, it may be hard to remember that this strength lies within. My goal as a psychologist is to help rekindle that light, instilling hope and motivation in clients to use their strengths and build support networks to overcome life's hurdles. With respect for each client's individuality, I personalize treatment plans to best fits one's unique situation and personality. This may involve incorporating mindfulness, animal assisted therapy, parenting skills, group therapy, art/music, journaling, and use of electronics/social media.
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Ednina’s orientation is person-centered, and she uses techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, among other approaches and Motivational Interviewing.
Ednina Welters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2005. Ednina is passionate about helping people, finds it easy to establish rapport, and works effectively in managing crisis situations. She has experience working with people of various cultural backgrounds as well as those in the LGBTQ community. Ednina has worked with adolescents and adults in both mental-health and substance use settings, and has provided individual, group, and couples’ counseling.
Ednina’s orientation is person-centered, and she uses techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, among other approaches and Motivational Interviewing.
Ednina Welters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2005. Ednina is passionate about helping people, finds it easy to establish rapport, and works effectively in managing crisis situations. She has experience working with people of various cultural backgrounds as well as those in the LGBTQ community. Ednina has worked with adolescents and adults in both mental-health and substance use settings, and has provided individual, group, and couples’ counseling.
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Joey Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
In his practice, Joey draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Joey is a compassionate and dedicated therapist excited to support individuals ages 16+ on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Joey offers a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and challenges. Additionally, he values the power of humor in therapy, using it as a valuable tool to create a warm and supportive atmosphere. He also utilizes an empowering, upbeat, and personable approach to therapy that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. Joey has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, and self-esteem issues.
In his practice, Joey draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Joey is a compassionate and dedicated therapist excited to support individuals ages 16+ on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Joey offers a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and challenges. Additionally, he values the power of humor in therapy, using it as a valuable tool to create a warm and supportive atmosphere. He also utilizes an empowering, upbeat, and personable approach to therapy that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. Joey has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, and self-esteem issues.
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Since I only treat a small range of problems, I can offer CBT, DBT, ACT, HRV biofeedback, and Adlerian therapy, an older psychoanalytic therapy that I find highly effective.
I've spent my entire professional life working with people who have trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder. My clients are fighting a hard fight, and I value being in it with them. I called my web site "Audeo", which is Latin for "I dare", because my typical client needs some courage just to look up a therapist (or *another* therapist) and I respect it. When it was hard for you to show up for therapy, or use your coping skills, or get up today, you have my respect. You might be doing everything right when you don't feel right at all.
Since I only treat a small range of problems, I can offer CBT, DBT, ACT, HRV biofeedback, and Adlerian therapy, an older psychoanalytic therapy that I find highly effective.
I've spent my entire professional life working with people who have trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder. My clients are fighting a hard fight, and I value being in it with them. I called my web site "Audeo", which is Latin for "I dare", because my typical client needs some courage just to look up a therapist (or *another* therapist) and I respect it. When it was hard for you to show up for therapy, or use your coping skills, or get up today, you have my respect. You might be doing everything right when you don't feel right at all.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.