Compassion Focused Therapists in Malden, IL

Hi, my name is Maria Mangiardi, and I hold an LCPC license. My approach to therapy is looking at the total mind, body, and spirit of a person and how all areas of life can affect mental health. I specialize in a variety of areas, such as Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and OCD, to name a few. I look at the totality of a person because I find that possible medical issues, relationship issues, and environmental influences can be a factor. I typically work with adults over the age of 18. I have many clients that question their life relationships, stressors, and internal struggles.

Let's give you the healing you deserve by challenging unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs, discovering who YOU are and what you really want, and learning how to set boundaries and improve relationships. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside clients on their journey towards growth. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment where all feelings are welcomed and explored without judgment. I focus on individual therapy, addressing relational and childhood trauma, life transitions (such as parenting, divorce, job changes), and grief.

Hi! I’m Hillary. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Families, Minors, Preteens, and Couples with Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, and Family Conflict. In therapy, I typically use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Holistic, Compassion Focused, and Strength-Based approaches. I believe in creating an open and positive environment where my clients can feel comfortable growing.

Whether you find yourself in a difficult situation, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking insight and clarity into who you are, Leigh is honored to provide support with exploring your emotions and experiences. As a clinician deeply passionate about their work, Leigh is committed to providing a judgment-free environment and meeting you where you are. Leigh’s approach centers around creating a secure and considerate space for clients to express themselves fully. Collaboratively, you’ll delve into your thoughts, feelings, and concerns, with a strong focus on your unique needs.

Hello, My name is Michelle Locke. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been actively practicing as a social worker since 1996 and as an LCSW since 2015. My skill set and professional experience lend themselves to supporting various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), and Spirituality. I enjoy keeping people in therapy through Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Strength-Based, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that treatment helps people find true hope and healing for the pain we experience at times in life.

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions. I am passionate at helping people identify what is important to them and exploring new ways to better cope with whatever is getting in the way of connecting to the life you want to live. I focus on doing what works and this is individual to each person that I work with. I draw upon evidence-based therapies and your own personal experiences to help you discover what works for you! I have a particular interest in working with perinatal issues, including perinatal depression and anxiety, birth trauma and transition to parenthood.

Everyone deserves to have a person in their life who meets you with empathy, fierce compassion, and consistent support. I would be honored to be that person for you. We will partner together on your unique path toward building a fulfilling life focused on self-compassion, freedom, and hope. I will support you in going at your own pace, never pushing you further than you want to go, while also encouraging you to continue pursuing your goals. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, with an emphasis on trauma processing, emerging adulthood, identity-based oppression, and self exploration through a trauma-informed approach.

Hi, I’m Stephanie! I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist and second-generation Mexican-American. Growing up, I observed the stigmatized view of mental health issues and therapy. These moments inspired me to pursue a career in mental health, to create a safe space for voices to be heard, to break barriers and promote moments of vulnerability, and healing. I not only empathize with my clients but I am also committed to compassion therapy and mental health practices through healing and education.

Hello, My name is Michelle Locke. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been actively practicing as a social worker since 1996 and as an LCSW since 2015. My skill set and professional experience lend themselves to supporting various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), and Spirituality. I enjoy keeping people in therapy through Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Strength-Based, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that treatment helps people find true hope and healing for the pain we experience at times in life.

There's never a better time than the present to jumpstart your therapy journey. As a therapist, I understand one of the toughest parts about starting therapy is finding the right fit for a therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families that struggle with resolving conflict, boundary setting, and interpersonal relationships . I have experience with infidelity, anxiety, grief and loss, Communication issues, adjustment concerns, self-esteem and body image issues.

Each person has their own unique story, and I genuinely want to hear about yours. It is our imperfections that make us beautiful, and I want to help give you the tools to see that in yourself. I specialize in working with complex trauma, which can present in many ways. Many of my clients struggle with big emotions and reactions, relationship issues, codependency, self-harming, shame, and low self-esteem. If you are feeling lost, hurt, scared, or hopeless, then I am so glad you are reaching out for help. I truly believe we are all capable and worthy of healing, growth, and compassion.

Are you a chronically ill person who feels unheard or dismissed? Are you struggling with navigating life as a Queer, TGNC, poly, or kinky person? Or with AFAB-specific health conditions (Endometriosis, etc.)? My work centers marginalized identities, including those who are chronically ill, disabled, queer, TGNC, poly, and/or kinky. My lived experiences navigating chronic illness, ableism, survivorship, and Bi+ invisibility have taught me compassion and the importance of rest as an act of resistance against oppressive systems. In the words of Audre Lorde, self-care “is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

I specialize in the transformative power of personalized therapy. I believe human beings are extremely adaptive and that many of our behaviors started off as solutions to help us stay safe and survive. I use a combination of behavioral, educational and somatic approaches to help you connect with your own healing needs. My approach is compassion-focused, collaborative, affirming, and non-pathologizing.

Hi! I’m Hillary. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience working with Individuals, Families, Minors, Preteens, and Couples with Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, and Family Conflict. In therapy, I typically use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Holistic, Compassion Focused, and Strength-Based approaches. I believe in creating an open and positive environment where my clients can feel comfortable growing.

I am passionate about breaking down the stigma of mental health and creating a warm, non-judgmental, safe space for you to feel understood. I operate from a holistic, compassion-focused, and culturally sensitive lens, and will meet you where you are in the process to help you reconnect with your true authentic self, all with the goal of improving your quality of life. I align with the LGBTQ+ community and prioritize affirming care. We are on this journey together, and I will help you process your experiences and the world around you. During sessions, you will be seen, heard, and gently challenged.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work with young adults and adults across the lifespan. I am integrative in my approach working to ensure your therapy is practical, creative, and sensitive to your unique needs. My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, and compassionate, with a gentle dose of challenge. I work with individuals of multicultural and diverse backgrounds and experiences. I have extensive training and experience providing mindfulness-based interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and other evidence-based treatments.

Compassion-focused psychological care is available to you, now. I am committed to strengthening your psychological health, and believe it is a critical part of your overall wellness. As a guardian of your psychological wellness, I listen to you and partner in your care to address psychological and relationship challenges using science-based approaches to therapy that are accessible for your life, and bring about real, lasting change.

My name is Emily, and my practice/calling as a therapist revolves around co-creating a nurturing space WITH you that empowers desired shifts in your life, according to your unique experiences and values. The human adventure can be complicated, and we are not often taught the skills we need to navigate according to our "true North". I help incrementally increase self-awareness, bolstering wellness and vitality in a way that feels organic and natural to each individual. I believe therapy is not only for what is going "wrong", but for what is right, therefore I focus on strengths and solutions as much as on struggles.

Now Accepting County Care. Ready to start the next phase in your life? I am available for you, to guide you, listen to you and to learn from your experiences. We will form an individualized space for your worries, thoughts and stories. You will have a safe space to explore your next steps into bettering your mental health. Lista(o) para entrar a la nueva etapa de tu vida? Estoy disponible para ti, para guiar, escuchar y aprender de tus experiencias. Construiremos un espacio para tus pensamientos, preocupaciones y historias. Tendras un lugar sano y seguro para poder explorar los siguientes pasos para mejorar tu salud mental.