Therapists for Teens in Morton, IL
You are a product of your decisions, not a victim of your circumstances. I believe that each individual has the ability to take control of their life’s journey by improving from the past, embracing their current, and shaping their future.
You are a product of your decisions, not a victim of your circumstances. I believe that each individual has the ability to take control of their life’s journey by improving from the past, embracing their current, and shaping their future.
Making change is difficult and I hope to help. Life can be complex and overwhelming, with both triumphs and challenges. It's during these moments of struggle that we often find ourselves seeking guidance, support, and understanding. That's where I come in. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I am here to walk alongside you, offering a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm and compassionate environment, one where you feel truly heard and validated.
Making change is difficult and I hope to help. Life can be complex and overwhelming, with both triumphs and challenges. It's during these moments of struggle that we often find ourselves seeking guidance, support, and understanding. That's where I come in. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I am here to walk alongside you, offering a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm and compassionate environment, one where you feel truly heard and validated.
Hi there! My name is Suzy Halpin and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with a master's degree in social work. I am based in Chicago and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, 18 years and above. My practice is focused on helping individuals manage anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. I offer client-centered services, and therefore, I use a variety of evidence-based theories in my practice. Some approaches that have worked well in the past include cognitive behavioral, acceptance, and psycho-educational therapies.
Hi there! My name is Suzy Halpin and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with a master's degree in social work. I am based in Chicago and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, 18 years and above. My practice is focused on helping individuals manage anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. I offer client-centered services, and therefore, I use a variety of evidence-based theories in my practice. Some approaches that have worked well in the past include cognitive behavioral, acceptance, and psycho-educational therapies.
Sandi Kellerstrass, owner of and therapist for Syndeo Counseling is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with nine years of therapeutic experience. She holds a BA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. Sandi has prior field experience in community-based counseling, foster care and adoption preservation.
Sandi Kellerstrass, owner of and therapist for Syndeo Counseling is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with nine years of therapeutic experience. She holds a BA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. Sandi has prior field experience in community-based counseling, foster care and adoption preservation.
My goal is to work alongside those seeking to process past experiences, address current life stressors and attain an overall improved quality of life. Through building strong therapeutic relationships, clients are able to successfully reach their identified goals and find healing. Clients identify the area in which they would like to process and I work alongside them at their pace and comfort level. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of therapy and I emphasize building that relationship so that a successful outcome is achieved.
My goal is to work alongside those seeking to process past experiences, address current life stressors and attain an overall improved quality of life. Through building strong therapeutic relationships, clients are able to successfully reach their identified goals and find healing. Clients identify the area in which they would like to process and I work alongside them at their pace and comfort level. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of therapy and I emphasize building that relationship so that a successful outcome is achieved.
Are you a person who suffers from anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma related symptoms? I will approach our work together from a knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate perspective. My goal is to utilize the clients' strengths and focus on the relationship to meet each client where they are at and work alongside them as they process challenges and work toward their goals. By integrating Brainspotting , I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you a person who suffers from anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma related symptoms? I will approach our work together from a knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate perspective. My goal is to utilize the clients' strengths and focus on the relationship to meet each client where they are at and work alongside them as they process challenges and work toward their goals. By integrating Brainspotting , I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Scott A Baird
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Morton, IL 61550
During our lives we all experience different obstacles, relational issues, pain or grief, or some sort of life challenge; and at times we need help as we walk through that period of our lives. My mission and passion is to provide the highest quality Godly counseling and psychological services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I seek to provide a caring, safe, confidential, and healing environment, for my clients. I am dedicated to a therapeutic process that ministers to the whole person.
During our lives we all experience different obstacles, relational issues, pain or grief, or some sort of life challenge; and at times we need help as we walk through that period of our lives. My mission and passion is to provide the highest quality Godly counseling and psychological services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I seek to provide a caring, safe, confidential, and healing environment, for my clients. I am dedicated to a therapeutic process that ministers to the whole person.
Connection matters; we weren't meant to go through life's hurts and challenges alone. Oftentimes we get this connection through friends and family, but sometimes we need more than that. Sometimes it feels as though we are stuck in the spot we are in without hope of things changing. I understand that it's difficult to take that step towards counseling. My heart is to create a space to feel heard, understood, and to gain hope as we walk through those stuck points together.
Connection matters; we weren't meant to go through life's hurts and challenges alone. Oftentimes we get this connection through friends and family, but sometimes we need more than that. Sometimes it feels as though we are stuck in the spot we are in without hope of things changing. I understand that it's difficult to take that step towards counseling. My heart is to create a space to feel heard, understood, and to gain hope as we walk through those stuck points together.
Alan Moreland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morton, IL 61550
Are you addicted to sex, pornography, relationships, or obsessed with love? Do you want to stop your sexual or destructive relationship behaviors, but cannot quit alone? On the verge of losing everything because of out of control sexual behavior. If you're serious about getting help, then call me now. I create a safe place for clients. I am non-judgmental, down-to-earth, genuine, yet firm and direct. I specialize in treating sexual addiction, intimacy problems, and betrayal trauma, helping addicts and partners heal from the wounds, betrayal, and brokenness of sexual and pornography addiction. Get help now. Call now.
Are you addicted to sex, pornography, relationships, or obsessed with love? Do you want to stop your sexual or destructive relationship behaviors, but cannot quit alone? On the verge of losing everything because of out of control sexual behavior. If you're serious about getting help, then call me now. I create a safe place for clients. I am non-judgmental, down-to-earth, genuine, yet firm and direct. I specialize in treating sexual addiction, intimacy problems, and betrayal trauma, helping addicts and partners heal from the wounds, betrayal, and brokenness of sexual and pornography addiction. Get help now. Call now.
Darin received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois. He has been assisting individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years and uses a strength-based approach to his counseling. Darin takes great satisfaction in helping his clients increase their self-awareness in order to improve their ability to regulate their thoughts and behaviors . Areas of skill building include but are not limited to: avoiding thinking errors, increasing personal responsibility, increasing emotional intelligence, assertiveness training, integrating faith into decision making, stress management, enhancing parenting skills and improving self-esteem.
Darin received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois. He has been assisting individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years and uses a strength-based approach to his counseling. Darin takes great satisfaction in helping his clients increase their self-awareness in order to improve their ability to regulate their thoughts and behaviors . Areas of skill building include but are not limited to: avoiding thinking errors, increasing personal responsibility, increasing emotional intelligence, assertiveness training, integrating faith into decision making, stress management, enhancing parenting skills and improving self-esteem.
Are you ready to stop letting that past hurt control your life? I welcome a client who is aware of being in pain but doesn't understand what it's about, how it got there, or how to heal the pain. One who is sick and tired of the struggle and that things never change. I know their pain isn't hopeless nor does it have to be permanent. I have great respect for my clients who risk the vulnerability of the therapeutic process and risk both the pain and the hope of the healing process.
Are you ready to stop letting that past hurt control your life? I welcome a client who is aware of being in pain but doesn't understand what it's about, how it got there, or how to heal the pain. One who is sick and tired of the struggle and that things never change. I know their pain isn't hopeless nor does it have to be permanent. I have great respect for my clients who risk the vulnerability of the therapeutic process and risk both the pain and the hope of the healing process.
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Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morton, IL 61550
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I believe each person has within them the power and skills needed to make changes and succeed in life. My goal as a therapist is to meet clients where they are, build on the strengths they already possess, and develop strategies to help cope with life's ups and downs more effectively. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel free of judgement and comfortable sharing and working toward their personal goals. I approach therapy utilizing CBT techniques and strengths-based approach in a culturally sensitive environment.
I believe each person has within them the power and skills needed to make changes and succeed in life. My goal as a therapist is to meet clients where they are, build on the strengths they already possess, and develop strategies to help cope with life's ups and downs more effectively. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel free of judgement and comfortable sharing and working toward their personal goals. I approach therapy utilizing CBT techniques and strengths-based approach in a culturally sensitive environment.
Nicole Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morton, IL 61550 (Online Only)
Everyone wants healthy relationships right? Does it seem like you keep making the same mistakes that wind up ruining relationships? Do you know what relationship attachment style you have and how that affects your relationships? Let's find out! I specialize in treating unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD that affects relationships. Undiagnosed or untreated ADHD can also play a role in unstable relationships. Do you want some coping skills for your ADHD to help you live a happier more fulfilled life? I will meet you where you are and help you grow from there!
Everyone wants healthy relationships right? Does it seem like you keep making the same mistakes that wind up ruining relationships? Do you know what relationship attachment style you have and how that affects your relationships? Let's find out! I specialize in treating unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD that affects relationships. Undiagnosed or untreated ADHD can also play a role in unstable relationships. Do you want some coping skills for your ADHD to help you live a happier more fulfilled life? I will meet you where you are and help you grow from there!
Jonathan Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morton, IL 61550 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I am committed to creating therapeutic spaces for others to be able to trust and receive a positive experience out of therapy. I am from Chicago and love all sports teams. I love giving back to my community and also spending time doing things in life that matter the most. I am a three time graduate of the University of Illinois (Go Illini).
Hello, I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I am committed to creating therapeutic spaces for others to be able to trust and receive a positive experience out of therapy. I am from Chicago and love all sports teams. I love giving back to my community and also spending time doing things in life that matter the most. I am a three time graduate of the University of Illinois (Go Illini).
John Michael Walsh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Morton, IL 61550
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and have twenty years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I hold a master-of-arts degree in clinical psychology from Loras College of Dubuque Iowa. Upon completion of graduate school, I was successful in establishing a private practice in the community where I was raised.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and have twenty years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I hold a master-of-arts degree in clinical psychology from Loras College of Dubuque Iowa. Upon completion of graduate school, I was successful in establishing a private practice in the community where I was raised.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step. How are you feeling? Nervous, relieved, excited, anxious, helpless, overwhelmed, indifferent, eager, all the above? When you decided to seek therapy, you moved yourself out of your comfort zone into your courage zone and that can be scary. Although you may be feeling both undesirable and desirable emotions at this moment, I consider you here as an act of bravery, and I admire your willingness to move toward this 2.0 version of yourself.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step. How are you feeling? Nervous, relieved, excited, anxious, helpless, overwhelmed, indifferent, eager, all the above? When you decided to seek therapy, you moved yourself out of your comfort zone into your courage zone and that can be scary. Although you may be feeling both undesirable and desirable emotions at this moment, I consider you here as an act of bravery, and I admire your willingness to move toward this 2.0 version of yourself.
I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults and have worked with clients through private mental health agencies, within the public school system, and through special education services.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois and soon to be Tennessee as well.
I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults and have worked with clients through private mental health agencies, within the public school system, and through special education services.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois and soon to be Tennessee as well.
Julie Blythe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, MDiv, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Morton, IL 61550
I am glad you are here. In order to know whether I am a good fit for you, let me tell you about myself and my understanding of what it means to be your therapist. After working as an R.N. and a pastor/chaplain, I realized that counseling was truly my passion. So, I went back to school – again! I received my Master’s in Social Work and have been working as a therapist for the last five years. In my practice, I see adults and children aged 10 and up. I am willing to consider seeing younger children on a case-by-case basis. I also do couple’s therapy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - II and specialize in trauma.
I am glad you are here. In order to know whether I am a good fit for you, let me tell you about myself and my understanding of what it means to be your therapist. After working as an R.N. and a pastor/chaplain, I realized that counseling was truly my passion. So, I went back to school – again! I received my Master’s in Social Work and have been working as a therapist for the last five years. In my practice, I see adults and children aged 10 and up. I am willing to consider seeing younger children on a case-by-case basis. I also do couple’s therapy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - II and specialize in trauma.
I have experience in helping adolescents & adults with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & eating disorders.
I believe that authenticity is an essential tool in the therapeutic process. I use an integrative approach with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I work with my clients to identify what their meaningful life looks like and to set goals that will move them towards that meaningful life. I believe in empowering my clients to advocate for themselves both within the therapeutic relationship and in their everyday lives. I see my clients through a strengths-based lens and encourage them to explore and connect to their strengths as a resource for healing.
I have experience in helping adolescents & adults with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & eating disorders.
I believe that authenticity is an essential tool in the therapeutic process. I use an integrative approach with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I work with my clients to identify what their meaningful life looks like and to set goals that will move them towards that meaningful life. I believe in empowering my clients to advocate for themselves both within the therapeutic relationship and in their everyday lives. I see my clients through a strengths-based lens and encourage them to explore and connect to their strengths as a resource for healing.
Jody McGuyer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Morton, IL 61550 (Online Only)
Working as a counselor within a myriad of settings and diverse populations for the last 13 years has allowed me to become the therapist that has established a safe, empathetic, and knowledgeable space for you to grow.
Working as a counselor within a myriad of settings and diverse populations for the last 13 years has allowed me to become the therapist that has established a safe, empathetic, and knowledgeable space for you to grow.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.