Depression Therapists in Mendota, IL
Dawn H McCollom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mendota, IL 61342 (Online Only)
Assessments and treatment for Depression and Anxiety offered.
My ideal client would consist of a person or family ready, willing and able to put forth the effort needed to make improvements in their lives. Motivation and willingness to change are essential to achieve change.
Assessments and treatment for Depression and Anxiety offered.
My ideal client would consist of a person or family ready, willing and able to put forth the effort needed to make improvements in their lives. Motivation and willingness to change are essential to achieve change.
Hello, my name is Carrie L. Ryberg, MA, LCPC, NCC, and I have been practicing counseling for 13 years. Typically, I work with clients that have anxiety, depression, or previous trauma. Then, I will work with using an approach that would best help you with your needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Techniques, and Solution Focus. I believe that sometimes we need some support during difficult times to help us cope and find the silver lining.
Hello, my name is Carrie L. Ryberg, MA, LCPC, NCC, and I have been practicing counseling for 13 years. Typically, I work with clients that have anxiety, depression, or previous trauma. Then, I will work with using an approach that would best help you with your needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Techniques, and Solution Focus. I believe that sometimes we need some support during difficult times to help us cope and find the silver lining.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or having marital problems? Change is Possible. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Your quality of life can improve. You are not alone.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or having marital problems? Change is Possible. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Your quality of life can improve. You are not alone.
I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Jackie Wroblewski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mendota, IL 61342
Jackie is passionate about providing individual therapy to woman and teens ages 13 and up. Having experienced her own life challenges, she will meet you wherever you are with compassion, non-judgement, and understanding. Therapy will go beyond coping skills and behavior changes, to transform your past into new possibilities, full of purpose and meaning.
Jackie is passionate about providing individual therapy to woman and teens ages 13 and up. Having experienced her own life challenges, she will meet you wherever you are with compassion, non-judgement, and understanding. Therapy will go beyond coping skills and behavior changes, to transform your past into new possibilities, full of purpose and meaning.
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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my MSW from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018, where I specialized in trauma processing and trauma-informed care. I am a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and work with depression, anxiety, anger management, and addiction, among other issues. I like to use an eclectic style in my treatment modalities, and I believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy. I think people are the experts on their own experiences, so I enjoy working with individuals to tailor their mental health services to meet their needs.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my MSW from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018, where I specialized in trauma processing and trauma-informed care. I am a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and work with depression, anxiety, anger management, and addiction, among other issues. I like to use an eclectic style in my treatment modalities, and I believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy. I think people are the experts on their own experiences, so I enjoy working with individuals to tailor their mental health services to meet their needs.
Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.
Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.
Online Therapists
Miranda Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IL 60585
I earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University in Aurora, IL, and am a Licensed Social Worker. I have provided counseling to clients since 2021 in a variety of settings, including residential, outpatient, and community mental health. My professional experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children. I specializes in engaging with adolescents who may be experiencing a multitude of behavioral and mental struggles including anxiety and depression.
I earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University in Aurora, IL, and am a Licensed Social Worker. I have provided counseling to clients since 2021 in a variety of settings, including residential, outpatient, and community mental health. My professional experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children. I specializes in engaging with adolescents who may be experiencing a multitude of behavioral and mental struggles including anxiety and depression.
Crystal Rochelle Murdock
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (Online Only)
Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, gender identity, and life transitions.
I believe that change happens through relationship. I acknowledge the bravery it takes to seek out a clinician and hope to honor your voice. I use a strength-based approach to foster collaborative relationships with my clients.I will work collaboratively with you to explore your goals through an intersectional lens. My style is holistic and informed by an integrative approach to therapy applying Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered theories.
Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, gender identity, and life transitions.
I believe that change happens through relationship. I acknowledge the bravery it takes to seek out a clinician and hope to honor your voice. I use a strength-based approach to foster collaborative relationships with my clients.I will work collaboratively with you to explore your goals through an intersectional lens. My style is holistic and informed by an integrative approach to therapy applying Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered theories.
People seek out a counselor who can guide them--or their child--past their struggles to a better life. They want to get better sooner and stay better longer. For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of adults, children and adolescents move past problems and achieve their goals --and to make those improvements stick. Some clients face coping with frustration, depression, anxiety, or relationship and family problems. For others, it's dealing with transitions such as divorce, loss and grief, school or relationship challenges, medical problems or job loss. And clients deserve great service.
People seek out a counselor who can guide them--or their child--past their struggles to a better life. They want to get better sooner and stay better longer. For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of adults, children and adolescents move past problems and achieve their goals --and to make those improvements stick. Some clients face coping with frustration, depression, anxiety, or relationship and family problems. For others, it's dealing with transitions such as divorce, loss and grief, school or relationship challenges, medical problems or job loss. And clients deserve great service.
I work with individuals who feel anxious, struggle with building relationships, have difficulties coping with becoming a new parent, or who are looking to heal from a recent or past trauma. In therapy, you can build coping skills and get practical help. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't need to dictate your future. You can heal from trauma, feel less anxious and depressed, build self-esteem, improve your relationships and feel more confident as a parent. Therapy can build hope and support tangible progress.
I work with individuals who feel anxious, struggle with building relationships, have difficulties coping with becoming a new parent, or who are looking to heal from a recent or past trauma. In therapy, you can build coping skills and get practical help. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't need to dictate your future. You can heal from trauma, feel less anxious and depressed, build self-esteem, improve your relationships and feel more confident as a parent. Therapy can build hope and support tangible progress.
Nahime Guadalupe Aguirre Mtanous
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LSW, ASDCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
My work focuses on supporting the mental health of adults with various presentations of neurodiversity, like Autism, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Down's Syndrome, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. You might be looking for someone to help you work on "adulting." You may be dealing with the stress of becoming independent. You want to work through the anxiety and depression from living in a world that isn't built for people like us. We can work together on to figure out your values. You and I will create goals towards finding your own happiness and feeling powerful.
My work focuses on supporting the mental health of adults with various presentations of neurodiversity, like Autism, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Down's Syndrome, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. You might be looking for someone to help you work on "adulting." You may be dealing with the stress of becoming independent. You want to work through the anxiety and depression from living in a world that isn't built for people like us. We can work together on to figure out your values. You and I will create goals towards finding your own happiness and feeling powerful.
Erin Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma.
Are you struggling with finding joy? Going through a difficult life transition? Feeling overall stuck? I absolutely understand and as a dedicated Licensed Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience it has been my passion helping clients navigate through these and other life challenges.
I specialize in working with relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma.
Are you struggling with finding joy? Going through a difficult life transition? Feeling overall stuck? I absolutely understand and as a dedicated Licensed Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience it has been my passion helping clients navigate through these and other life challenges.
I use a warm, nonjudgemental approach. I work with children, teens, adults, and families. We will work together to help you cope and grow. My background includes providing therapeutic services in communities, hospitals and schools. My experience includes supporting clients who are managing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, trauma-and-stressor-related disorders, ADHD, life transitions, paranoia, self-esteem or body image concerns, behavioral issues, self-harm, or relational concerns. I have extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, play therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based approaches.
I use a warm, nonjudgemental approach. I work with children, teens, adults, and families. We will work together to help you cope and grow. My background includes providing therapeutic services in communities, hospitals and schools. My experience includes supporting clients who are managing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, trauma-and-stressor-related disorders, ADHD, life transitions, paranoia, self-esteem or body image concerns, behavioral issues, self-harm, or relational concerns. I have extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, play therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based approaches.
Danielle Zimmerman- Perinatal And Trauma Therapist
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oswego, IL 60543
Areas of specialty include treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; working with mothers and fathers who are struggling with adjustment to parenthood, infertility, perinatal loss, birth trauma, NICU experiences, medical complications related to pregnancy and child birth. In addition, working with college students and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, difficult life transitions, LGBTQ, Understanding Identity Struggles, Social Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, Self-Worth/Self Esteem, and Building Healthier Relationships. Also offering individual coaching, consultation and supervision for other providers.
Areas of specialty include treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; working with mothers and fathers who are struggling with adjustment to parenthood, infertility, perinatal loss, birth trauma, NICU experiences, medical complications related to pregnancy and child birth. In addition, working with college students and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, difficult life transitions, LGBTQ, Understanding Identity Struggles, Social Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, Self-Worth/Self Esteem, and Building Healthier Relationships. Also offering individual coaching, consultation and supervision for other providers.
Therapist-client rapport is a primary determinant of success. Clients say my positive, warm, coaching style resonates with them, making them feel positive and hopeful while tackling deep core issues. My sense of humor adds a touch of comfort and ease They like the privacy my office location provides. My extensive experience allows me to diagnose rapidly and choose reliable, research-backed strategies to help individuals struggling with anxiety or depression; families coping with a diagnosis of ADHD, or couples navigating relationship challenges, like infidelity, divorce, communication, and conflict.
Therapist-client rapport is a primary determinant of success. Clients say my positive, warm, coaching style resonates with them, making them feel positive and hopeful while tackling deep core issues. My sense of humor adds a touch of comfort and ease They like the privacy my office location provides. My extensive experience allows me to diagnose rapidly and choose reliable, research-backed strategies to help individuals struggling with anxiety or depression; families coping with a diagnosis of ADHD, or couples navigating relationship challenges, like infidelity, divorce, communication, and conflict.
Also, I have experience dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions in life, grief, and trauma.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
Also, I have experience dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions in life, grief, and trauma.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
Prem K Pahwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Mental Health Clinician with over 20yrs experience, and also a Certified Sex Therapist. I work with LGBTQ+ and heterosexual people on a variety of relational and mental health issues, as well as sexual and intimacy concerns. I approach my work from a sexual health model and values driven perspective. I work with clients on consensual non-monogamy/polyam, kink, BDSM, as well as sexual health challenges such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, desire discrepancies, etc. I continue to work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as navigating life!
I'm a Mental Health Clinician with over 20yrs experience, and also a Certified Sex Therapist. I work with LGBTQ+ and heterosexual people on a variety of relational and mental health issues, as well as sexual and intimacy concerns. I approach my work from a sexual health model and values driven perspective. I work with clients on consensual non-monogamy/polyam, kink, BDSM, as well as sexual health challenges such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, desire discrepancies, etc. I continue to work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as navigating life!
Elizabeth Gallo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60202
I welcome all kinds of clients to my practice, and I'm lucky to work with clients from 19-89 (so far!). My clients are often focused on feeling and functioning better through an exploration of their identities, histories, current situations and goals for the future. I particularly enjoy working with people on issues of depression and/or anxiety, changes in body size and/or ability, chronic pain, trauma, gender and sexuality issues, work and life transitions, aging, stress management, and parenting challenges. My work centers around fostering awareness of and compassion for yourself in moving through everyday life.
I welcome all kinds of clients to my practice, and I'm lucky to work with clients from 19-89 (so far!). My clients are often focused on feeling and functioning better through an exploration of their identities, histories, current situations and goals for the future. I particularly enjoy working with people on issues of depression and/or anxiety, changes in body size and/or ability, chronic pain, trauma, gender and sexuality issues, work and life transitions, aging, stress management, and parenting challenges. My work centers around fostering awareness of and compassion for yourself in moving through everyday life.
I have experience working with adults and have addressed issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship dynamics, and cultural/ethnic struggles.
“Together, my clients and I collaborate on a treatment plan to help them reach their goals and live their lives authentically.” I strongly believe in the mind-body connection, and use a variety of mindfulness techniques to anchor clients to themselves and promote whole-person wellness. As a Black woman, I am passionate about increasing access to mental health services for ALL people of color, as it has been deeply stigmatized in our communities for generations.
I have experience working with adults and have addressed issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship dynamics, and cultural/ethnic struggles.
“Together, my clients and I collaborate on a treatment plan to help them reach their goals and live their lives authentically.” I strongly believe in the mind-body connection, and use a variety of mindfulness techniques to anchor clients to themselves and promote whole-person wellness. As a Black woman, I am passionate about increasing access to mental health services for ALL people of color, as it has been deeply stigmatized in our communities for generations.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.