Attachment-based Therapists in Morton, IL

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.

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.

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.

I focus on fostering strong, trusting relationships by providing a therapeutic space that is safe, supportive, and free from judgement. Using a strength-based perspective, I meet clients where they are with understanding and empathy. I invite my clients to bring their unique, authentic selves to session and offer a space for self-exploration, personal growth, and healing.

My practice focuses broadly on providing care to a diverse population who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect, with a specific emphasis on providing care to adults processing childhood traumas and healthcare providers navigating personal and professional traumas. Certified in EMDR and skilled in parts-work therapy, I assist clients in addressing triggers and navigating symptoms of PTSD, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, dissociation, low self-esteem, and challenges in relationships.

Often, counseling focuses on the symptoms of emotional struggles and never addresses the root causes. My deep interest in people, problems, and processes has allowed me to recognize the complex patterns of individuals, life experiences, family, trauma, relationships and how these have influenced the way clients see themselves and the world around them. With grace, understanding, and support, I seek to help clients understand how their past has shaped them, discover how ensnaring behaviors began (and continue) and then to restore dignity, well-being, and relationships.

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.

We all want to be happy and feel hopeful about the future, but sometimes life's stressors can make it quite challenging. Therapy can help. I work with clients to teach them healthy coping and how to change their perspective. A new way of thinking can truly make a significant impact on how a person feels. I am trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful treatment for trauma and PTSD. I graduated from Bradley University with a masters degree in Human Development Counseling and have over 10 years experience providing therapy.

—I have a female-focused practice. Female consent is key in my practice. All requests for therapy MUST be initiated by a woman. — I help women reclaim their sexual identity again after trauma. I work with sexual health concerns, including mental barriers that prevent enjoyment of sexual experiences. I do not specialize in male sexual disorders, and work within the scope of my expertise.

Hi my name is Peter Ellew and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in individual and couples therapy in which I help the individual or individuals reach their desired goals.

No one is meant to go through this life alone, although it may feel this way. If you have been struggling lately with situations, events, or mental health symptoms, you are in the right place. You’ve taken the first step in looking for a counselor, and many times that can be the hardest step. My passion is supporting my clients through person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapies and empowering my clients with the necessary tools they need to succeed. I incorporate client interests, such as reading, music, sports, art, and writing, into our sessions to best support clients as they are working through the therapeutic process.

My ideal client is a client who’s looking for support and guidance on addressing current or past struggles so they can live and joyful and abundant life. The client is willing to do the hard work by setting goals for themselves according to what they would like to accomplish. Also, knowing what their “why” is so that they can find the purpose in growth.

I offer supportive counseling that is solution focused and targets uncomfortable symptoms and behavior. I use a combination of research based conventional treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) therapies and mind-body approaches such as targeted relaxation techniques, mindfulness and EMDR.

Life is full of unexpected challenges, therapy can be beneficial in providing support for those challenges, as well as improving the quality of your life and relationships. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and supportive. I will work to help you create a life that you look forward to living. I strive to assist you in learning effective tools to achieve your goals, as well as find meaningful change, self-understanding, and acceptance. I will work with you to help promote self-awareness, identify patterns, and initiate the process of change. Everyone can use a little extra support now and then. I am here to help.

Reaching out for support is the first crucial step in the process of healing and change. As a therapist it is my life's passion to be that support to those who are searching for more, struggling with their current season of life and/or are at a loss for direction. At any stage of life when our mind and heart have decided that a change is necessary and that it is time to begin that process, having a knowledgeable, open-minded, and compassionate person to walk the journey with us is crucial. It is my hope to work with those who are ready, if even in the smallest way, to begin their journey of hope and healing.

Now accepting new clients! We all have seasons where we need to be reminded that we are not alone. I strive to cultivate a safe and authentic space for you to explore the complexities of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. There is hope for healing, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your path to health and well-being.

Do you feel you are living a genuine life while making your living? Do you wonder if you know yourself well enough to even know what you really want out of life and what parts of life are most important to you?