Strength-Based Therapists in Mokena, IL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The ability to ask for help is a sign of strength not weakness. I can assist you in identifying and using your strengths to help you overcome your challenges. We all need some assistance at some point and to learn new ways of coping with life. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment.
The ability to ask for help is a sign of strength not weakness. I can assist you in identifying and using your strengths to help you overcome your challenges. We all need some assistance at some point and to learn new ways of coping with life. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment.
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Nicholas Barry is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, double majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Biblical Studies, at Urshan College. After completing his undergraduate studies, Nicholas embarked on a bi-vocational journey through graduate school. He has earned a Master of Social Work through Florida State University and is completing a Master of Theological Studies at Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Nicholas takes a truly holistic approach to working with his clients. This means that he takes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment.
Nicholas Barry is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, double majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Biblical Studies, at Urshan College. After completing his undergraduate studies, Nicholas embarked on a bi-vocational journey through graduate school. He has earned a Master of Social Work through Florida State University and is completing a Master of Theological Studies at Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Nicholas takes a truly holistic approach to working with his clients. This means that he takes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment.
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There are many situations that can influence a person to seek therapy services. Maybe you are going through a difficult transition, such as grief, loss, or divorce. Maybe you are experiencing signs and symptoms of anxiety or depression and are feeling nervous, worried, or sad. Regardless of the life transition or the type of symptoms you are struggling with, therapy can help. My goal is to understand what has led to this point in time, what this experience has been like for you, and what direction in life you want to go. Working together, we’ll determine what obstacles are getting in the way of moving forward and what steps can be
There are many situations that can influence a person to seek therapy services. Maybe you are going through a difficult transition, such as grief, loss, or divorce. Maybe you are experiencing signs and symptoms of anxiety or depression and are feeling nervous, worried, or sad. Regardless of the life transition or the type of symptoms you are struggling with, therapy can help. My goal is to understand what has led to this point in time, what this experience has been like for you, and what direction in life you want to go. Working together, we’ll determine what obstacles are getting in the way of moving forward and what steps can be
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I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Coach and Choice Theory Reality Therapy Certified. Since 2009, I have had the honor and privilege to be entrusted with helping a wide range of clients navigate critical life transitions and mental health issues. I work with individuals, couples, teenagers, families, and groups. Special interests include working with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, self-harming, grief and loss, spirituality, parenting, stress management, and life transitions.
I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Coach and Choice Theory Reality Therapy Certified. Since 2009, I have had the honor and privilege to be entrusted with helping a wide range of clients navigate critical life transitions and mental health issues. I work with individuals, couples, teenagers, families, and groups. Special interests include working with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, self-harming, grief and loss, spirituality, parenting, stress management, and life transitions.
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Want to re-create your life in a positive atmosphere? At Life Synergy, LLC, we help individuals to accomplish just that. We work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults to overcome life challenges and stressors. Together, we can address and conquer life challenges related to anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, drug abuse, depression, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Creating a warm, open environment is essential for individuals to address and conquer the pressures of today's world. Taking a positive, nonjudgmental approach creates a trusting connection that is important for individuals sharing sensitive topics.
Want to re-create your life in a positive atmosphere? At Life Synergy, LLC, we help individuals to accomplish just that. We work with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults to overcome life challenges and stressors. Together, we can address and conquer life challenges related to anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, drug abuse, depression, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Creating a warm, open environment is essential for individuals to address and conquer the pressures of today's world. Taking a positive, nonjudgmental approach creates a trusting connection that is important for individuals sharing sensitive topics.
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Dr. Jane A. Braun, Ph.D., CSAT
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
Life can be scary. When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, anxiety, worry, addiction, or trauma, understand there is hope and a solution. You will find a sense of safety, support, and personal power to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. You will have the tools to resolve problems, overcome urges and cravings, and create healthy alternatives. You will discover your authentic self and develop skills to rebuild your marriage or relationships and increase intimacy in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere of acceptance.
Life can be scary. When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, anxiety, worry, addiction, or trauma, understand there is hope and a solution. You will find a sense of safety, support, and personal power to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. You will have the tools to resolve problems, overcome urges and cravings, and create healthy alternatives. You will discover your authentic self and develop skills to rebuild your marriage or relationships and increase intimacy in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere of acceptance.
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Megan Johnson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Mokena, IL 60448
Do you often wish you could stop overthinking? Have you been trying to figure out where to start fixing what’s wrong? Therapy can be an amazing tool. Working with someone that has an objective ear and that can help you sort it all out can be such a relief. When you find that right fit, it allows you to begin to understand yourself in ways that you never have before. This new understanding leads to changes that often seemed out of reach. I firmly believe that developing a strong sense of self awareness leads to self compassion and clarity. And that opens you up to make the changes you want that will last.
Do you often wish you could stop overthinking? Have you been trying to figure out where to start fixing what’s wrong? Therapy can be an amazing tool. Working with someone that has an objective ear and that can help you sort it all out can be such a relief. When you find that right fit, it allows you to begin to understand yourself in ways that you never have before. This new understanding leads to changes that often seemed out of reach. I firmly believe that developing a strong sense of self awareness leads to self compassion and clarity. And that opens you up to make the changes you want that will last.
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Therapy can be a hard thing to do, especially if it's new to you. I am here to listen, make you feel safe, and most importantly, be a person you can trust with heavy feelings. Sometimes the hardest thing is taking the first step.
Therapy can be a hard thing to do, especially if it's new to you. I am here to listen, make you feel safe, and most importantly, be a person you can trust with heavy feelings. Sometimes the hardest thing is taking the first step.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
Are you wondering how life can be so wonderful yet so incredibly difficult at the same time? Are you often waiting for the day to end, just to dread a new one beginning? We all have bad days, but... we don’t NEED to be suffering. Don’t let the bad days win! And if you’re reading this… that means you’ve made one giant step towards trying to take care of yourself. Life is hard, there’s no denying that. Taking care of ourselves is hard too. One perk of being a human is that sometimes, we get to choose our hard. So, I encourage you to choose the hard that has the most hope! Take care of yourself!
Are you wondering how life can be so wonderful yet so incredibly difficult at the same time? Are you often waiting for the day to end, just to dread a new one beginning? We all have bad days, but... we don’t NEED to be suffering. Don’t let the bad days win! And if you’re reading this… that means you’ve made one giant step towards trying to take care of yourself. Life is hard, there’s no denying that. Taking care of ourselves is hard too. One perk of being a human is that sometimes, we get to choose our hard. So, I encourage you to choose the hard that has the most hope! Take care of yourself!
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Are you often feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you tired of spinning everything around in your brain without being able to come up with clear answers or direction? Clients that I work with often describe the tremendous relief it feels just to start talking with someone with an objective voice and a calming presence. I am an active participant in the process, asking questions and offering structured guidance and specific ideas. My goal is to empower others to become creative with me as we begin working through the issues.
Are you often feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you tired of spinning everything around in your brain without being able to come up with clear answers or direction? Clients that I work with often describe the tremendous relief it feels just to start talking with someone with an objective voice and a calming presence. I am an active participant in the process, asking questions and offering structured guidance and specific ideas. My goal is to empower others to become creative with me as we begin working through the issues.
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Is your head spinning trying to figure it all out, leaving you either exhausted or sometimes filled with anxiety? Would you like to have an objective voice just to help you talk through things and guide you in deciding what you want and where you are going? I work with teens and adults who are often describing these things. When you start therapy, the process of unfolding it all and making sense of it is so important. My role is to help you feel comfortable and safe as we do this one step at a time.
Is your head spinning trying to figure it all out, leaving you either exhausted or sometimes filled with anxiety? Would you like to have an objective voice just to help you talk through things and guide you in deciding what you want and where you are going? I work with teens and adults who are often describing these things. When you start therapy, the process of unfolding it all and making sense of it is so important. My role is to help you feel comfortable and safe as we do this one step at a time.
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Welcome! I'm Kathleen Muloski, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a master’s degree in social work, specializing in holistic and mindfulness approaches to complex issues and trauma. My practice is dedicated to offering a calm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to express their difficult moments. I do see teens through adulthood with a specialty and focus on women and trauma.
Welcome! I'm Kathleen Muloski, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a master’s degree in social work, specializing in holistic and mindfulness approaches to complex issues and trauma. My practice is dedicated to offering a calm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to express their difficult moments. I do see teens through adulthood with a specialty and focus on women and trauma.
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Kristine Cain
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
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You are looking for something. Relationship? Connection? A life worth living? Maybe you don't even know. How about a better relationship with yourself? Whatever it is, counseling can help. I use an eclectic approach because there is no one size fits all in trying to find what will work for you. I provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their story and find their strengths to work on what's not right. We are all capable of feeling good about who we are and to reach our highest potential. Never stop short at finding yours.
You are looking for something. Relationship? Connection? A life worth living? Maybe you don't even know. How about a better relationship with yourself? Whatever it is, counseling can help. I use an eclectic approach because there is no one size fits all in trying to find what will work for you. I provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their story and find their strengths to work on what's not right. We are all capable of feeling good about who we are and to reach our highest potential. Never stop short at finding yours.
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In moments of uncertainty or change that doesn't feel organic, it can be frustrating having the additional task of finding the best path to wellness. Therapy is a beneficial start for everyone. There is no right or wrong time to start your therapeutic journey and so if you found my page, I invite you to reach out. The struggle of trying to navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and mental illness alone can feel daunting. Therapists, such as myself, offer a passenger seat driver approach to healing. We let our clients do the driving and we hold the road map, gps, and snacks in order to get you to your destination of wellness.
In moments of uncertainty or change that doesn't feel organic, it can be frustrating having the additional task of finding the best path to wellness. Therapy is a beneficial start for everyone. There is no right or wrong time to start your therapeutic journey and so if you found my page, I invite you to reach out. The struggle of trying to navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and mental illness alone can feel daunting. Therapists, such as myself, offer a passenger seat driver approach to healing. We let our clients do the driving and we hold the road map, gps, and snacks in order to get you to your destination of wellness.
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I have a passion for connecting with others and helping people to grow and move beyond what holds them back from having a fulfilling and productive life. I am oriented toward a humanistic and existential perspective and incorporate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion into my practices while utilizing a variety of evidence-based treatments. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and view therapy as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the individual. As a therapist, it is my aim to help you identify obstacles, build on strengths, and work toward goals while providing guidance and support.
I have a passion for connecting with others and helping people to grow and move beyond what holds them back from having a fulfilling and productive life. I am oriented toward a humanistic and existential perspective and incorporate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion into my practices while utilizing a variety of evidence-based treatments. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and view therapy as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the individual. As a therapist, it is my aim to help you identify obstacles, build on strengths, and work toward goals while providing guidance and support.
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Life can be messy, scary, and uncertain for all of us. It’s OK to struggle, make mistakes, be scared, and feel lost. Whether you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or just not feeling like yourself lately, I’m here to help you face life’s challenges confidently. Therapy isn’t “one size fits all”, so I use a variety of approaches (plus a bit of humor!) to meet the needs of each individual client. My goal is to empower you to feel like your best self!
Life can be messy, scary, and uncertain for all of us. It’s OK to struggle, make mistakes, be scared, and feel lost. Whether you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or just not feeling like yourself lately, I’m here to help you face life’s challenges confidently. Therapy isn’t “one size fits all”, so I use a variety of approaches (plus a bit of humor!) to meet the needs of each individual client. My goal is to empower you to feel like your best self!
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Michelle Verheyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mokena, IL 60448
Is anxiety spreading to different parts of your life, making your world feel smaller and smaller? Do you experience a dark emptiness inside that makes you think you have nothing to contribute? Do you wish you had more motivation to live the life you want? Reaching out for help can seem scary; however, feel proud of yourself and know that asking for help is a sign of strength. Going to counseling can be thought of as giving your mind the gift of health. Connecting with your counselor is the best predictor of success. My style is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, with a touch of humor. I will always have your best interests in mind.
Is anxiety spreading to different parts of your life, making your world feel smaller and smaller? Do you experience a dark emptiness inside that makes you think you have nothing to contribute? Do you wish you had more motivation to live the life you want? Reaching out for help can seem scary; however, feel proud of yourself and know that asking for help is a sign of strength. Going to counseling can be thought of as giving your mind the gift of health. Connecting with your counselor is the best predictor of success. My style is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, with a touch of humor. I will always have your best interests in mind.
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