Strength-Based Therapists in Mokena, IL
![Photo of Yaritza Camargo, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f7bf06ec-666c-404a-be28-beca1f889fe1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Yaritza therapeutically works with clients from a CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, strength-based and person-centered framework.
Yaritza Camargo is a Licensed Social Worker. Her scope of practice includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem and grief work. Yaritza enjoys working with children, adolescents and young adults.
Yaritza therapeutically works with clients from a CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, strength-based and person-centered framework.
Yaritza Camargo is a Licensed Social Worker. Her scope of practice includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem and grief work. Yaritza enjoys working with children, adolescents and young adults.
![Photo of Holly A Cox, LCPC, CDC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c463034-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Have you been living your life like it's a dress rehearsal for the real thing? If so, you've come to the right place! My goal is to help you get clear about what you really want and assist you in transforming your life. I will support you in developing the skills you need to achieve whatever it is you are searching for - increased self-confidence, better relationships, improved parenting skills, emotional peace and stability, stress reduction, financial security, family harmony, etc. I am also passionate about assisting parents who are dealing with the challenges of raising "gritty" children in this topsy-turvy world.
Have you been living your life like it's a dress rehearsal for the real thing? If so, you've come to the right place! My goal is to help you get clear about what you really want and assist you in transforming your life. I will support you in developing the skills you need to achieve whatever it is you are searching for - increased self-confidence, better relationships, improved parenting skills, emotional peace and stability, stress reduction, financial security, family harmony, etc. I am also passionate about assisting parents who are dealing with the challenges of raising "gritty" children in this topsy-turvy world.
![Photo of Deborah Fields, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18090dc6-740e-4dbd-ad09-d415c227147b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work collaboratively with my clients utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach to match my client's needs and individual issues. I strive to help my clients achieve personal growth, achieve new insights, develop new coping strategies and help them recognize their personal strengths. I have 15 years of experience working with adults aged 18 to 65 both in a hospital setting and private practice. Some of the issues that I help clients with are loss, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns and life transitions. I see clients in Mokena, IL and also offer telehealth services.
I work collaboratively with my clients utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach to match my client's needs and individual issues. I strive to help my clients achieve personal growth, achieve new insights, develop new coping strategies and help them recognize their personal strengths. I have 15 years of experience working with adults aged 18 to 65 both in a hospital setting and private practice. Some of the issues that I help clients with are loss, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns and life transitions. I see clients in Mokena, IL and also offer telehealth services.
![Photo of Jen Horton, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2156531e-e337-45cd-8763-fa1d30204b89/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jen Horton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
Is anxiety and stress getting the best of you? Perhaps your mood has been down and you’re feeling overwhelmed and are unsure of what to do to feel better. Life transitions, such as getting married or divorced, having a baby, moving, getting a new job or losing one, or having a serious illness, can be really stressful and lead to anxiety or a depressed mood. You feel like you should be able to cope with these changes or maybe that you’re overreacting. You just want to feel better and more in control.
Is anxiety and stress getting the best of you? Perhaps your mood has been down and you’re feeling overwhelmed and are unsure of what to do to feel better. Life transitions, such as getting married or divorced, having a baby, moving, getting a new job or losing one, or having a serious illness, can be really stressful and lead to anxiety or a depressed mood. You feel like you should be able to cope with these changes or maybe that you’re overreacting. You just want to feel better and more in control.
![Photo of Kimberly Briney - Mental Edge Counseling LLC, PsyD, RDDP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/79f57341-b65b-4e3b-9303-5e720c3bcd0d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kimberly specializes in numerous mental health issues, including: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Issues, Relationship issues, and Personality and Behavior Disorders. Over the years, Kimberly has gained expertise with several specialty areas and populations in mental health, including co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed/ gender-responsive treatment, and has significant experience working with diverse populations. Kimberly also has expertise working with clients with substance abuse struggles and is a Registered Dual Disorder Professional (RDDP).
Kimberly specializes in numerous mental health issues, including: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Issues, Relationship issues, and Personality and Behavior Disorders. Over the years, Kimberly has gained expertise with several specialty areas and populations in mental health, including co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed/ gender-responsive treatment, and has significant experience working with diverse populations. Kimberly also has expertise working with clients with substance abuse struggles and is a Registered Dual Disorder Professional (RDDP).
![Photo of Saulena Antanavi, MSCP, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cda23ed-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or obsessive thoughts, frequently thinking the worst? Have you noticed your child is preoccupied by excessive worry or fears? You are not alone, and there is help. My focus is on, though not limited to, services for those struggling with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD and co-occurring disorders, such as depression. My approach is entirely determined by the unique needs of you, my client - whether it's individual or family counseling. You deserve the best help and guidance to live a fulfilling, more joyful life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or obsessive thoughts, frequently thinking the worst? Have you noticed your child is preoccupied by excessive worry or fears? You are not alone, and there is help. My focus is on, though not limited to, services for those struggling with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD and co-occurring disorders, such as depression. My approach is entirely determined by the unique needs of you, my client - whether it's individual or family counseling. You deserve the best help and guidance to live a fulfilling, more joyful life.
![Photo of Wanda Perkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac29ac66-f9f4-45ad-ad4d-a5b15cce7bc5/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
![Photo of Megan Maiero, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/79f3a088-a130-45b7-8866-b0ac8c816f4c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am an experienced counselor with many years of helping client’s navigate their struggles related to various mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic experiences, life transitions, and women’s issues. I particularly love working with teens, young adults, parents, and women but have extensive training and experience working with children, families, and adults of all age 5 and up.
I am an experienced counselor with many years of helping client’s navigate their struggles related to various mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic experiences, life transitions, and women’s issues. I particularly love working with teens, young adults, parents, and women but have extensive training and experience working with children, families, and adults of all age 5 and up.
![Photo of Krista Raatjes, AM, LCSW, RPlayT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8a4d2ed0-933f-4d07-93bd-0460a3bbfd04/1/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy working with clients of all ages towards their therapeutic goals. After years of experience, I am still in awe of the way clients overcome trauma and hardship. I feel fortunate to be a part of the process of healing as clients use and build their strengths through challenging times. I have experience helping children and families in a plethora of family set ups such as biological, adoption, foster care, kinship, etc. I enjoy working with clients using play therapy and I am pumped to be a Registered Play Therapist. I really enjoy meeting with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults using talk or play therapy.!
I enjoy working with clients of all ages towards their therapeutic goals. After years of experience, I am still in awe of the way clients overcome trauma and hardship. I feel fortunate to be a part of the process of healing as clients use and build their strengths through challenging times. I have experience helping children and families in a plethora of family set ups such as biological, adoption, foster care, kinship, etc. I enjoy working with clients using play therapy and I am pumped to be a Registered Play Therapist. I really enjoy meeting with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults using talk or play therapy.!
![Photo of Marissa Latko, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c50c19c-1a90-4844-8e0b-f8edde27f580/1/320x400.jpeg)
Marissa Latko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448 (Online Only)
I believe that empathy and compassion are the foundation of the healing relationship. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey. I am trained in working with clients struggling with a variety of difficulties such as: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I work alongside my clients to identify goals that aide in decreasing emotional turmoil and suffering. I use an integrative approach in therapy, pulling from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, solutions-focused, and trauma-informed.
I believe that empathy and compassion are the foundation of the healing relationship. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey. I am trained in working with clients struggling with a variety of difficulties such as: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I work alongside my clients to identify goals that aide in decreasing emotional turmoil and suffering. I use an integrative approach in therapy, pulling from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, solutions-focused, and trauma-informed.
![Photo of Elizabeth Polek, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/742ce9ed-2a83-4b04-b41a-e967b2593342/2/320x400.jpeg)
Getting started can be the most difficult and intimidating part of therapy. I hope to create comfort with the idea of starting this process and build a trusting relationship in which you feel your needs and goals are addressed.
Getting started can be the most difficult and intimidating part of therapy. I hope to create comfort with the idea of starting this process and build a trusting relationship in which you feel your needs and goals are addressed.
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Marcia graduated from Dominican University with a Master’s degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as well as a strengths-based and person-centered approach.
Marcia graduated from Dominican University with a Master’s degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as well as a strengths-based and person-centered approach.
![Photo of Erik Brandon Lloyd Christensen - Christensen and Sons, LLC, MSW, LCSW, PES, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9cfef6da-43c8-4292-ae03-edda7e210c7a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christensen and Sons, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PES, LSW
Verified Verified
Mokena, IL 60448
When life seems confusing and is overwhelming...Our family can walk with you, help you seek answers, and find hope. Feeling anxious, nervous, alone, angry or overwhelmed? Struggling at work, home, school, or in relationships? Our therapists can help you seek the changes in life you desire. Our counseling/coaching services are geared toward helping individuals, groups, and families with any multitude of problems that arise.
When life seems confusing and is overwhelming...Our family can walk with you, help you seek answers, and find hope. Feeling anxious, nervous, alone, angry or overwhelmed? Struggling at work, home, school, or in relationships? Our therapists can help you seek the changes in life you desire. Our counseling/coaching services are geared toward helping individuals, groups, and families with any multitude of problems that arise.
![Photo of Daniel J Kemp, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c944db8-c072-4a97-949c-56f87f2c43b0/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe everyone has a story, a unique story. Sometimes our story needs editing, sometimes it needs revision. Sometimes it just needs the next chapter to be written. This is what I believe can be accomplished with therapy but only when the person has decided the story needs to be explored. I work to help individuals better understand their unique personality and the way they process their thoughts and emotions and how these thoughts and emotions impact their relationships.
I believe everyone has a story, a unique story. Sometimes our story needs editing, sometimes it needs revision. Sometimes it just needs the next chapter to be written. This is what I believe can be accomplished with therapy but only when the person has decided the story needs to be explored. I work to help individuals better understand their unique personality and the way they process their thoughts and emotions and how these thoughts and emotions impact their relationships.
![Photo of Matt Littlefield, LCPC, CADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a90a3e6d-2b77-4f0e-a658-84f66738e183/3/320x400.jpeg)
My approach is strengths based, focused on solutions, and present and forward directed. We will explore new possibilities and opportunities to learn how to lessen your current clinical symptoms, while improving your sense of self-acceptance, increasing your resiliency, and developing a healthier and more effective behavioral pattern moving forward. Together, we will collaborate on aligning your treatment goals with your own personal values within a warm, empathic, and compassionate space.
My approach is strengths based, focused on solutions, and present and forward directed. We will explore new possibilities and opportunities to learn how to lessen your current clinical symptoms, while improving your sense of self-acceptance, increasing your resiliency, and developing a healthier and more effective behavioral pattern moving forward. Together, we will collaborate on aligning your treatment goals with your own personal values within a warm, empathic, and compassionate space.
![Photo of Deanna L Stacy, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4412f1d4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 9 years experience. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and additional credentials in Family Psychology and Stress Management. I regularly guide clients to develop coping mechanisms for their anxiety, depression, and difficult life situations. My experience working with the foster care system assists me to support children, teens, and adults through many complex issues including abuse and trauma. I am also skilled in helping couples and families build proper communication to strengthen marriages and relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 9 years experience. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and additional credentials in Family Psychology and Stress Management. I regularly guide clients to develop coping mechanisms for their anxiety, depression, and difficult life situations. My experience working with the foster care system assists me to support children, teens, and adults through many complex issues including abuse and trauma. I am also skilled in helping couples and families build proper communication to strengthen marriages and relationships.
![Photo of Jennifer Zerfowski, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c3979b81-9b63-4c74-8870-6b889f6f9ce9/1/320x400.jpeg)
My approach to therapy is not always your traditional approach. I utilize many evidence-based therapy modalities while also making our time together interesting and fun. Many times deep healing work can occur without even realizing it. You may find yourself feeling an array of emotions from crying to laughing as we work together. I believe that there is deep healing power in laughter.
My approach to therapy is not always your traditional approach. I utilize many evidence-based therapy modalities while also making our time together interesting and fun. Many times deep healing work can occur without even realizing it. You may find yourself feeling an array of emotions from crying to laughing as we work together. I believe that there is deep healing power in laughter.
![Photo of Eduardo Castillo - Mental Edge Counseling LLC, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/966e912b-c177-413a-ae6a-cba201e63d67/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mental Edge Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
As a therapist I have a kind and warm approach to all clients and and I hope to meet you where you currently are at when you enter my office. I want to walk with you on your therapeutic journey and journey of self discovery. I hope as a team we can collaborate. We will work to identify areas for improvement and to challenge each person in order to improve their quality of life, and to live their life to the fullest. I work to help individuals utilize their current strengths to help them find more success in managing stressors, painful emotions, and to navigate through difficult relationships. I am also bilingual in Spanish.
As a therapist I have a kind and warm approach to all clients and and I hope to meet you where you currently are at when you enter my office. I want to walk with you on your therapeutic journey and journey of self discovery. I hope as a team we can collaborate. We will work to identify areas for improvement and to challenge each person in order to improve their quality of life, and to live their life to the fullest. I work to help individuals utilize their current strengths to help them find more success in managing stressors, painful emotions, and to navigate through difficult relationships. I am also bilingual in Spanish.
![Photo of Tracey Martin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a6380ca8-64e8-439e-8b0e-96f0dc0a4cf5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome. If you have arrived at my site, I am imagining you are possibly feeling overwhelmed and wondering how to make the next step in obtaining support. I am hoping that I can assist you on the next steps of your journey to wellness. My name is Tracey Martin and I have established the Center of Personal Empowerment in order to assist others with discovering their values and to make changes towards living their ideal life.
Hello and welcome. If you have arrived at my site, I am imagining you are possibly feeling overwhelmed and wondering how to make the next step in obtaining support. I am hoping that I can assist you on the next steps of your journey to wellness. My name is Tracey Martin and I have established the Center of Personal Empowerment in order to assist others with discovering their values and to make changes towards living their ideal life.
![Photo of Jamie Simmert, MS, LSW, EMDR, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa731da-5cb8-4e1f-8a8d-d8175c0455f1/1/320x400.jpeg)
We’ve all experienced times when we just feel stuck, going through the motions of life rather than actually living our best lives. Anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, past trauma or many other issues can impact your ability to live a full and happy life and have healthy family and other relationships. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate all of these challenges and many more. I enjoy working with child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations using a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, 12-Step, Trauma-Informed, and Family Systems Therapy.
We’ve all experienced times when we just feel stuck, going through the motions of life rather than actually living our best lives. Anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, past trauma or many other issues can impact your ability to live a full and happy life and have healthy family and other relationships. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate all of these challenges and many more. I enjoy working with child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations using a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, 12-Step, Trauma-Informed, and Family Systems Therapy.
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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.