Strength-Based Therapists in Maywood, IL
Feeling tired, stressed out, under pressure, and/or anxious? Your inner power to change is the key to unlocking the doors that hold you back. Everyone has a purpose in life. Sometimes, things happen to us that distract and shut us down from that which we enjoy and find pleasure in. Life has its moments where we need to slow down, address the pain, disappointment, and the loss. Are you ready to begin the journey to your healing? You are not alone. We are here and ready to be your anchor.
Feeling tired, stressed out, under pressure, and/or anxious? Your inner power to change is the key to unlocking the doors that hold you back. Everyone has a purpose in life. Sometimes, things happen to us that distract and shut us down from that which we enjoy and find pleasure in. Life has its moments where we need to slow down, address the pain, disappointment, and the loss. Are you ready to begin the journey to your healing? You are not alone. We are here and ready to be your anchor.
It is the desire of every human being to be loved and to belong. The only true thing that distinguishes us from one another is our experiences and our perspective of those experiences. Your past, the personal struggles and decisions you currently face and the conflicts between you and those you care about does not define you. What I offer is empathy, compassion, and support with a focus on creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment where you can be heard and understood without judgment.
It is the desire of every human being to be loved and to belong. The only true thing that distinguishes us from one another is our experiences and our perspective of those experiences. Your past, the personal struggles and decisions you currently face and the conflicts between you and those you care about does not define you. What I offer is empathy, compassion, and support with a focus on creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment where you can be heard and understood without judgment.
Tamika Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maywood, IL 60153 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that everyone should be given the opportunity to thrive and heal. It is my passion to make mental health services accessible to people of color and underserved individuals. As a psychotherapist of color, I offer racially and culturally informed therapy to help you grow to become the best version of yourself. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, with assisting and supporting you to be the author of your own life. I have five plus years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and nonprofit.
I am a firm believer that everyone should be given the opportunity to thrive and heal. It is my passion to make mental health services accessible to people of color and underserved individuals. As a psychotherapist of color, I offer racially and culturally informed therapy to help you grow to become the best version of yourself. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, with assisting and supporting you to be the author of your own life. I have five plus years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and nonprofit.
Great Lakes Psychology Group - Lombard
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Maywood, IL 60153
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Lombard understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Lombard understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Crystal Y. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maywood, IL 60153
Not accepting new clients
Are you tossing and turning at night thinking about something from your past? You're struggling with low self-esteem and always worrying about what will happen next. Are you frequently having difficulties in your relationships or feel like you're always in conflict with other people? You've experienced loss after loss. You're stressed out and it's affecting your job or school? I want you to know, you can get through this. You are stronger than you think!
Are you tossing and turning at night thinking about something from your past? You're struggling with low self-esteem and always worrying about what will happen next. Are you frequently having difficulties in your relationships or feel like you're always in conflict with other people? You've experienced loss after loss. You're stressed out and it's affecting your job or school? I want you to know, you can get through this. You are stronger than you think!
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Ken Aaron Burnstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
River Forest, IL 60305
Welcome; I enjoy helping people cope with anxiety, depression, anger management, couple relationships, and life transitions. (divorce, loss, career change, family relationships) I have a directive, practical approach that balances understanding and support with guidance and direction. I believe that in order for therapy to be meaningful, it is important to work together and create an individualized approach which is a unique match for your concerns and style. Many people who have felt little or no progress in therapy before, have made positive changes with my active, engaged approach.
Welcome; I enjoy helping people cope with anxiety, depression, anger management, couple relationships, and life transitions. (divorce, loss, career change, family relationships) I have a directive, practical approach that balances understanding and support with guidance and direction. I believe that in order for therapy to be meaningful, it is important to work together and create an individualized approach which is a unique match for your concerns and style. Many people who have felt little or no progress in therapy before, have made positive changes with my active, engaged approach.
Angelica Chrzascik
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Park, IL 60130
In my work, I use a strength-based perspective to ensure each client’s abilities are considered during treatment.
With a trauma-informed approach, I am intentional in my approach to walk with my client in their therapy journey to adjust to their unique needs. I work with adults and couples, and I also enjoy working with first generation in better understanding and managing their relationship with family of origin as well as working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, improving boundary setting, and more. As we work together, I aim to build your toolbox of skills to reach for and increase your sense of peace. It would be an honor to join you on your journey.
In my work, I use a strength-based perspective to ensure each client’s abilities are considered during treatment.
With a trauma-informed approach, I am intentional in my approach to walk with my client in their therapy journey to adjust to their unique needs. I work with adults and couples, and I also enjoy working with first generation in better understanding and managing their relationship with family of origin as well as working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, improving boundary setting, and more. As we work together, I aim to build your toolbox of skills to reach for and increase your sense of peace. It would be an honor to join you on your journey.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
River Forest, IL 60305 (Online Only)
Our therapist have over 50 years of counseling experience and love helping others! Our priority is to provide a therapeutic relationship in a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment so you feel comfortable discussing your truth. We take a person-centered & integrative approach which is customized to your specific needs. We utilize counseling from a positive, holistic, strength-based perspective of hope and growth through self-awareness and insights. We believe each of us is a unique individual with several differences that make us who we are so only we know the best solutions for ourselves.
Our therapist have over 50 years of counseling experience and love helping others! Our priority is to provide a therapeutic relationship in a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment so you feel comfortable discussing your truth. We take a person-centered & integrative approach which is customized to your specific needs. We utilize counseling from a positive, holistic, strength-based perspective of hope and growth through self-awareness and insights. We believe each of us is a unique individual with several differences that make us who we are so only we know the best solutions for ourselves.
My style is strength-based in that I utilize an individual’s existing strengths and supports to foster resilience.
Seeking a therapist is a positive step in your pursuit to feel better. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that trauma does not discriminate and may present in several different forms. Research has shown that both “big T” (a single, terrible event) and “little t” trauma (daily stressors) can block the brain’s ability to process distressing events and have a profoundly negative impact on emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual well-being. Both of these types of traumas can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, phobias, relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or more.
My style is strength-based in that I utilize an individual’s existing strengths and supports to foster resilience.
Seeking a therapist is a positive step in your pursuit to feel better. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that trauma does not discriminate and may present in several different forms. Research has shown that both “big T” (a single, terrible event) and “little t” trauma (daily stressors) can block the brain’s ability to process distressing events and have a profoundly negative impact on emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual well-being. Both of these types of traumas can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, phobias, relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or more.
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward. I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens. With compassion, and humor, I have counseled individuals through a variety of life’s challenges, including but not limited to; grief, relationship struggles, domestic violence/abuse, family trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward. I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens. With compassion, and humor, I have counseled individuals through a variety of life’s challenges, including but not limited to; grief, relationship struggles, domestic violence/abuse, family trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
Building Resiliency Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
My approach is trauma-informed, and my primary treatment methods are strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Dominican University. I have ten years of experience as a therapist. I was raised in the city of Chicago, bicultural, Spanish-speaking, and culturally sensitive. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My background includes working with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, major life changes, and the LGBTQ community.
My approach is trauma-informed, and my primary treatment methods are strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Dominican University. I have ten years of experience as a therapist. I was raised in the city of Chicago, bicultural, Spanish-speaking, and culturally sensitive. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My background includes working with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, major life changes, and the LGBTQ community.
Loredana Kratzer
Counselor, LCPC , CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, IL 60546 (Online Only)
Utilizing an experiential and strength-based approach, clients feel empower to make positive changes and restore their emotional well-being.
At the core of our happiness and restoration are the relationships we build with ourselves and the ones around us. I believe collaboration, empathy, and safety are the foundations of a successful therapeutic experience. Working collaboratively with clients, I strive to cultivate a stable therapeutic environment in order to help you resolve pain, conflict, discouragement, and tension by identifying your strengths, building your sense of self and setting goals that bring clarity, direction, and acceptance in your life.
Utilizing an experiential and strength-based approach, clients feel empower to make positive changes and restore their emotional well-being.
At the core of our happiness and restoration are the relationships we build with ourselves and the ones around us. I believe collaboration, empathy, and safety are the foundations of a successful therapeutic experience. Working collaboratively with clients, I strive to cultivate a stable therapeutic environment in order to help you resolve pain, conflict, discouragement, and tension by identifying your strengths, building your sense of self and setting goals that bring clarity, direction, and acceptance in your life.
In both my professional and personal life, I have found one thing to be true: we are most receptive to change when we feel safe and understood. As a psychotherapist, it is my responsibility and desire to cultivate this space in each session. I believe that therapy is most successful when approached through a systemic, client-centered, and strength-based framework. You are the expert of you and together we will explore different perspectives and tools to help you live a self-actualized life.
In both my professional and personal life, I have found one thing to be true: we are most receptive to change when we feel safe and understood. As a psychotherapist, it is my responsibility and desire to cultivate this space in each session. I believe that therapy is most successful when approached through a systemic, client-centered, and strength-based framework. You are the expert of you and together we will explore different perspectives and tools to help you live a self-actualized life.
Heather L Corwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MFA, LPC
Verified Verified
River Forest, IL 60305
Saturday available. Dr. Corwin’s diverse background and experiences inform her therapeutic approach, grounded in relationship & unconditional positive regard. Within a strength based, integrative approach to health and well being, Dr. Corwin includes sensory awareness & body connection to explore how impulses translate into our everyday actions. Populations of specialty include people who are seeking skills for anxiety & depression, trauma giving birth, and performers. She believes people are complex and that thoughts, feelings, and body sensations interact with each other and determine how we interface with the world around us.
Saturday available. Dr. Corwin’s diverse background and experiences inform her therapeutic approach, grounded in relationship & unconditional positive regard. Within a strength based, integrative approach to health and well being, Dr. Corwin includes sensory awareness & body connection to explore how impulses translate into our everyday actions. Populations of specialty include people who are seeking skills for anxiety & depression, trauma giving birth, and performers. She believes people are complex and that thoughts, feelings, and body sensations interact with each other and determine how we interface with the world around us.
Margaret McGonegal
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305 (Online Only)
I use both mindfulness and strength-based approaches to help ease feelings of anxiety, depression, and distress while addressing unhelpful habits that are acting as barriers to your navigating the surrounding chaos.
Life’s challenges happen suddenly. Without warning it feels like you can’t navigate through with confidence and calm. Instead, you are plagued with worry, hesitation, anxiety, and depression. At times, life feels like a ticking time bomb, and you are desperately searching for an effective means to diffuse it. But your coping skills aren’t working well enough, or maybe they weren’t that healthy in the first place. How are you supposed to get comfortable with the challenges you are experiencing, let alone feel you are responding in a healthy way, when everything around you – maybe even your person – can be so unpredictable?
I use both mindfulness and strength-based approaches to help ease feelings of anxiety, depression, and distress while addressing unhelpful habits that are acting as barriers to your navigating the surrounding chaos.
Life’s challenges happen suddenly. Without warning it feels like you can’t navigate through with confidence and calm. Instead, you are plagued with worry, hesitation, anxiety, and depression. At times, life feels like a ticking time bomb, and you are desperately searching for an effective means to diffuse it. But your coping skills aren’t working well enough, or maybe they weren’t that healthy in the first place. How are you supposed to get comfortable with the challenges you are experiencing, let alone feel you are responding in a healthy way, when everything around you – maybe even your person – can be so unpredictable?
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
I specialize in working with children, teen and young adults with Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has knowledge working with clients who experience trauma, have been impacted by an active DCFS case, and survivors of domestic violence. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, physical/sexual/emotional/financial abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family separations and dynamics, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I want to to meet clients where they are at in their journey and work alongside them to achieve their goals. Your mental health matters!
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
I specialize in working with children, teen and young adults with Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has knowledge working with clients who experience trauma, have been impacted by an active DCFS case, and survivors of domestic violence. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, physical/sexual/emotional/financial abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family separations and dynamics, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I want to to meet clients where they are at in their journey and work alongside them to achieve their goals. Your mental health matters!
Arnetta Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
I have years of experience in working with diverse populations within the mental health community and crisis prevention. I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, groups and families. My approach is influenced but not limited to CBT, Trauma focused CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness and Strength Based therapy.
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
I have years of experience in working with diverse populations within the mental health community and crisis prevention. I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, groups and families. My approach is influenced but not limited to CBT, Trauma focused CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness and Strength Based therapy.
My therapeutic approach is supportive, engaging, and collaborative. I work to foster trust and compassion with every client and family I see using a more interactive approach. My goal is to help my clients identify goals and learn strategies to achieve these goals through techniques tailored specifically for them. I also enjoy using humor in my sessions to engage clients and help them feel at ease. I have 15 years experience working in mental health and a Master of Arts degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling.
My therapeutic approach is supportive, engaging, and collaborative. I work to foster trust and compassion with every client and family I see using a more interactive approach. My goal is to help my clients identify goals and learn strategies to achieve these goals through techniques tailored specifically for them. I also enjoy using humor in my sessions to engage clients and help them feel at ease. I have 15 years experience working in mental health and a Master of Arts degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling.
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
I specialize in working with children, teen and young adults with Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has knowledge working with clients who experience trauma, have been impacted by an active DCFS case, and survivors of domestic violence. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, physical/sexual/emotional/financial abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family separations and dynamics, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I want to to meet clients where they are at in their journey and work alongside them to achieve their goals. Your mental health matters!
I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens.
I specialize in working with children, teen and young adults with Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has knowledge working with clients who experience trauma, have been impacted by an active DCFS case, and survivors of domestic violence. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, physical/sexual/emotional/financial abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family separations and dynamics, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I want to to meet clients where they are at in their journey and work alongside them to achieve their goals. Your mental health matters!
Crystal Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forest Park, IL 60130
Reaching out for help can be difficult. It takes courage, vulnerability and hope to seek support and be open to seeing things from a new perspective. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and family coping. I help clients find greater fulfillment from life and their relationships. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, empathetic, culturally sensitive, strength-based and client-centered. As a former medical social worker in oncology, I am experienced in helping families cope through the many emotional and practical challenges a medical diagnosis and treatment can bring.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. It takes courage, vulnerability and hope to seek support and be open to seeing things from a new perspective. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and family coping. I help clients find greater fulfillment from life and their relationships. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, empathetic, culturally sensitive, strength-based and client-centered. As a former medical social worker in oncology, I am experienced in helping families cope through the many emotional and practical challenges a medical diagnosis and treatment can bring.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.