Female Therapists in Matteson, IL

I believe therapy is essential for making lasting life changes and breaking generational cycles. I meet you where you are, offering a nonjudgmental environment filled with compassion and empathy. My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 8 years of direct-service. I obtained a BA from DePaul University where I double-majored in African and Black Diaspora Studies and English. I then received a MSW from the University of Chicago.

A therapist job is to deepen their client’s understanding of their dilemma or trauma, not to “fix” it for the client! The client must do their own work! Dealing with childhood traumas, mother wounds and overall the hardships of life.

Since becoming a therapist, I have been pursuing my passion of providing high quality therapeutic care to those who have experienced chronic, complex trauma and are now wanting to break the cycle and heal. I am a firm believer that trauma impacts our whole beings. And left untreated, trauma takes an emotional and physical toll that wreaks havoc on our mind, bodies, and spirits. I take pride in working with my clients to build a collaboration and empowering my clients to be the expert in their own lives and be the drivers in their own treatment process. I also offer clinical supervision to those working towards licensure.

Children's Advocate ABA techniques can be used to teach a variety of skills and positive behaviors including: Communication, Positive peer interactions, self-help skills, academics, fine and gross motor skills, play and leisure skills, life skills, any many other skills. Children's Advocate uses an individualized approach to best meet your needs and lifestyle. If you are struggling with negative behaviors and emotions that are preventing you from reaching your potential, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Children's Advocate Licensed Professionals!

Do you find yourself being irritable and snappy? Perhaps you have just ended a relationship. Are you doubting yourself? Maybe you have found yourself worrying about one thing or sometimes everything. Are you thinking "No one understands me?" I can go on and on about what you may be experiencing. But if you have said Yessss to any of this or are evening questioning it. You have come to the right place. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with anxiety, depression, grief, loss of relationships, and trauma. My goal for clients is to feel empowered to reclaim their life!

By gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships, learning life-changing skills, discovering unique strengths, and collaborating with a therapist, we can reduce challenging symptoms and change negative repeating patterns. We will work together to cultivate powerful insights that provide the path needed to reach your goals.

My background in the arts, education, meditation, yoga and psychotherapy provide a broad foundation for therapeutic practice. I engage with clients from many walks of life. I look forward to working with you to help you find relief from distress and to discover a way forward.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I have been in private practice in Matteson, IL for 8 years, working primarily with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have worked with clients addressing a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. I have an interest in mindfulness practices, which, when perceived as beneficial by clients, may be integrated into treatment in order to promote client growth, clarity, and increasing sense of well-being.

"Your most vital strengths are not visible to the naked eye. They are sometimes stumbled upon in your darkest moments."- Angela Jones, LCPC

Challenges are always presenting themselves in people's lives. Psychotherapy can be one tool to help when those challenges are more than one can handle alone. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience in working with individuals, couples and families who are dealing with various life stresses and/ or emotional difficulties. I approach clients with empathy and respect in order to develop a working partnership to help clients make positive changes in their lives.

A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic and solution-oriented professional dedicated to providing exceptional care to individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing emotional challenges. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. You have the inner strength and ability to become one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I value providing a comfortable environment and establishing a therapeutic rapport where clients are willing to share their innermost thoughts and feelings.

Hi, I'm Jennifer. Counselor, PhD student, novice researcher, and lover of all of things spiritual, mindful, and Jungian. Oh, and I am the creator of One Fcking Breath, a 52-card mindfulness- based affirmation deck that was designed to resonate with the feminine experience in ways that empower and encourage self-reflection and growth.

In our lives, the journey we travel each day can be quite overwhelming, terrifying, feeling isolated, or too difficult to carry. You could be consumed persistently with worry and concern for self or others. Have you found that feelings of joy and happiness are not within reach due to significant changes or loss in your life? Have you reached a point where you have a feeling of optimism and ready to take the steps towards wellness in your life, I am the therapist for you.

Contemplating therapy? Not sure if now is the right time? If so, you've come to the right page! I work with adults to address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, work/life balance, setting boundaries, improve self-esteem/confidence, heal past trauma, increase emotional intelligence, and more! I'm also trained to work with couples. I help couples learn healthy communication skills, increased emotional connection, manage conflict, learn how to fight fair, and much more.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my emphasis is meeting clients where they are and providing the type of support to assist them with overcoming challenges that have led to negative experiences. For the past 18 years, I have worked with children and their families to seek solutions to social, behavioral, and emotional issues that impact the home and school environment. One of my primary goals is to equip children and their parents with the tools needed to be successful in any situation or environment. Learning the strategies/tools to build strong, mutually respectful relationships is an area of value where I like to focus.

Toya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has more than 10 years of"¯experience providing individual, family and group counseling to adults, children and adolescents and their families in inpatient and outpatient settings. Toya"¯uses a variety of treatment methods ranging from expressive and experiential techniques to cognitive behavioral approaches with the intent to help individuals improve their level of functioning by becoming empowered to manage the complexities of their lives. Toya"¯has a passion for assisting individuals in attaining a healthy life balance, both naturally and spiritually.

I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Northern Illinois University and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University. I have many years of counseling experience from working at community agencies and community colleges. I have worked with ages ranged from very young children to older adults. My work with youth included young children who have experienced trauma or abuse. I have worked with teens whom have experienced a myriad of issues including depression, suicidal ideation, abuse and self-harming behaviors.

Are you struggling with current and past life stressors, maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships, or feeling unfulfilled? Wellness is inclusive of the mind body and spirit. Life and the many hats that we wear challenge our wellness. It can be difficult to navigate life without knowing how to properly identify what you are experiencing and feeling. Perhaps you are feeling “stuck” in life and don’t know how to get yourself back on kilter. My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal.

Awareness connects us to our inner selves. Fearlessness breaks barriers to vulnerability. Knowledge facilitates transformation, and wisdom helps us see life through new lenses. Healing and self-discovery can appear daunting without support. I implement a practical approach to treating intergenerational trauma and personality disorders in individuals, families, and groups by helping clients navigate the therapeutic journey with clarity and ease. I combine innovative and theoretically-sound strategies to assist clients with understanding generational cycles of abuse and its impact on their personality development.