Sandplay Therapists in New Lenox, IL

I believe in healing and wellness. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, transitions in life, loss or parenting issues, life challenges can take a toll on one's well-being. If you are feeling hopeless, struggling to let go, or simply need a place to heal. I feel honored to work with people of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image or loss. I believe everyone holds ability to grow and heal, and that my role is to help individuals find their own path toward a meaningful and fulfilled life.

Transformation! We all have a story that has shaped our perspectives. Whether you are faced with issues related to anxiety, depression, couple distress, parenting, or TRAUMA- there is HOPE. It is not so much as "what happened to you", but how are these experiences processed. My desire is to help clients regain hope, heal, feel less anxious, greater security, and move FORWARD. My intention is to help my clients understand the root issues that cause psychological distress, implement new behaviors to develop a stronger sense of self so that they can live a more fulfilled life. The decision to change begins with you.

As a holistic therapist, I am able to provide alternative practices for clients to explore their belief systems, patterns of behaviors, interpersonal relationships, conflicts, and traumatic life events. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, I am a native Spanish speaking therapist with a multicultural background, and a certified Sound Healer. I am passionate to incorporate a diverse number of western therapeutic techniques and Eastern modalities creating healing vibrations tuned at strategic frequencies for healing purposes.

Something feels off. You can’t quite put your finger on it; but some “shit” feels weird. You don’t feel like you can trust people so you isolate yourself from others because being fake feels phony to you. You are tired of fighting; but you can’t give up because there is a constant thought in your head “Who is going to take care of my child(ren)?” Nobody. So, you shake it off and keep pretending like everything is fine.

Telehealth/ Video Counseling now offered. Are you in need to talk to someone right now? I'm here. I AM PASSIONATE about HELPING others with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, divorce, and life changing events. Are you going through something new, a life changing event that happened or something you have been struggling with for awhile? My goal is to facilitate clients to reach THEIR GOALS in a safe, respectful, non-judgmental environment. I believe everyone can achieve the success they want and feel better. You don't have to do it alone. I am fully trained with many techniques and experience to get you where you want to be.

I specialize in supporting children ages 5-10 who struggle with big emotions, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and more. I use a child centered play therapy model in working with children. Fred Rogers said, "Play is really the work of childhood." I meet children in this work, providing therapeutic support, to help build emotional intelligence and vocabulary, process life events, build self-esteem and self-trust. I am a parent of two children and one Angel baby. My life experience deepens my passion to support parents through challenges beginning in the prenatal period of life.

Bridges to a New Day, nfp is a multi-specialty practice treating families, couples, children and adults in a supportive treatment atmosphere. Our services are geared towards empowering and guiding individuals towards reaching their life goals. We believe that every person encounters obstacles on their life journey. The vision of our agency is to empower children and adults to prevail over the these obstacles. Our counselors work collorboratively with their clients to obtain the individual's life goals.

Asking for help can be difficult, even when discussing your struggles with loved ones can be challenging. I want to offer you a safe and supportive space where you feel acknowledged and accepted. Together, we will work towards helping you work through the challenges and regain control of your life. You don't have to face this alone.

My passion in life is to help others work through difficulty, finding strength and resources they never knew they possessed. As a therapist, I believe each individual is the expert in their lives and counseling helps to find the answers to problems from within through discussions, interventions, guidance, and support. I have over 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient hospitalizations, outpatient therapy, and private practice. I have experience working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and older adults. I also have experience working with couples and families.

My ideal client is a teen or adult experiencing depression, grief, problems adjusting, anxiety, relationship issues, or practicing unhealthy boundaries with family, friends, or work. You are likely feeling alone, sad, hopeless, angry, stressed, emotionally drained, misunderstood, or desperate. You may feel as if people are not hearing or validating your feelings. You want to learn how to express your feelings without being angry or sad. You want to learn how to take care of yourself without the burden of other people's expectations. You want to learn how to care for your emotional health through boundaries.

My goal as a therapist is to teach coping skills to alleviate anxiety, depression, and negative thinking patterns, by discovering habits that are keeping them stuck in life. I am highly motivated, dedicated, and empathetic individual who strives to enhance the lives of others. I have acquired extensive knowledge and experience in working with diverse client populations from young children, elementary, middle school, adolescent, and adults from a wide variety of settings including individual, family, couples, and group counseling.

Currently accepting new clients. I am currently working as a Bilingual Counselor at Lotus Healing and Wellness Center. I have experience working with individuals (children, teens, adults), couples & families. My approach is person-centered and meeting my client's where they're at and building trust. My clinical background includes experience with: depression, anxiety, women’s issues, navigating cultural issues, self-esteem, family conflict, life transitions & adjustments, trauma, divorce, marital/relationship issues, boundary setting, work-life balance, career issues, parenting issues, grief & loss, communication & stress.

My theory of choice is Adlerian theory which is a holistic approach to psychology that emphasizes the importance of overcoming feels of inferiority and gaining a sense of belonging in order to achieve success and happiness. One thing that I really enjoy about Adlerian theory is that it is integrative and can be adapted for specific needs of the individual. It emphasizes techniques that promote growth and resilience and some of the techniques used in this type of therapy include: Providing encouragement, creating expectations, examining the purposes for behavior, examining memories, and an establishment of goals.

Does life feel overwhelming for you or perhaps your child at the moment? I have worked with clients of all ages for the past ten years and I also specialize in working with children and family units as a whole. I provide individual and family counseling to an array of populations, including those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, histories of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, or negative coping skills. I work with my clients through a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. When working with children or adolescents I use creative approaches to therapy, including art, sand play and play therapy techniques.