Self-Harming Therapists in North Riverside, IL

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Alice Solis
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Riverside, IL 60546  (Online Only)
Hi I'm Alice! I help individuals who are struggling to manage the challenges of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem by offering a safe, supportive space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings. Through evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, I work with clients to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual, focusing on practical skills that empower clients to navigate their emotions and life situations with confidence.
Hi I'm Alice! I help individuals who are struggling to manage the challenges of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem by offering a safe, supportive space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings. Through evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, I work with clients to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual, focusing on practical skills that empower clients to navigate their emotions and life situations with confidence.
(708) 462-2736 View (708) 462-2736
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Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Riverside, IL 60546
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
(773) 312-3612 View (773) 312-3612
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Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Riverside, IL 60546
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
(773) 312-3612 View (773) 312-3612

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Shipra S Parikh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berwyn, IL 60402
I welcome clients who see themselves aligned with values in my profile, especially those who seeking a better therapy experience grounded in emotional connection, social justice, and authenticity. Therapy has the potential to be incredibly healing, but also comes from a history of harm, having othered people on the basis of age, race, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and disability. I offer a trauma-responsive relationship through which we can explore narrative healing of your authentic self, commitments to anti-oppressive and anti-racist living, anti-adultist parenting support, and supportive community and relationship building.
I welcome clients who see themselves aligned with values in my profile, especially those who seeking a better therapy experience grounded in emotional connection, social justice, and authenticity. Therapy has the potential to be incredibly healing, but also comes from a history of harm, having othered people on the basis of age, race, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and disability. I offer a trauma-responsive relationship through which we can explore narrative healing of your authentic self, commitments to anti-oppressive and anti-racist living, anti-adultist parenting support, and supportive community and relationship building.
(312) 970-0777 View (312) 970-0777
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Allie Wills
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60304
Waitlist for new clients
Allie Wills is a relational, person-centered, and trauma-informed therapist for adults and adolescents. She works from an intersectional, social justice perspective. In therapy, she focuses on providing a safe space and joining you to help you explore who you want to be and how you want to live. She is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
Allie Wills is a relational, person-centered, and trauma-informed therapist for adults and adolescents. She works from an intersectional, social justice perspective. In therapy, she focuses on providing a safe space and joining you to help you explore who you want to be and how you want to live. She is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
(331) 244-4866 View (331) 244-4866
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Katarina Berin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Park, IL 60130
Welcome and best wishes on your search for help. I am an experienced, mature clinician and I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment in which clients can work through their experiences, learn to feel their emotions in a healthy way, and find new ways of engaging with their problems. My clients will focus on improving their relationships, and on how to feel better at home, school and work. I can help manage change and stress when you are feeling overwhelmed by events, whether that is a specific issue or a problem that has snowballed over time. Please reach out.
Welcome and best wishes on your search for help. I am an experienced, mature clinician and I offer a compassionate, calm and supportive environment in which clients can work through their experiences, learn to feel their emotions in a healthy way, and find new ways of engaging with their problems. My clients will focus on improving their relationships, and on how to feel better at home, school and work. I can help manage change and stress when you are feeling overwhelmed by events, whether that is a specific issue or a problem that has snowballed over time. Please reach out.
(872) 231-3268 View (872) 231-3268
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Peter C Munro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304  (Online Only)
Our time together has enormous potential. I encourage you to take this important step in seeking help and would be honored to assist you. I engage with warmth and sincerity as I guide you through this process of self-discovery and understanding.
Our time together has enormous potential. I encourage you to take this important step in seeking help and would be honored to assist you. I engage with warmth and sincerity as I guide you through this process of self-discovery and understanding.
(708) 866-1478 View (708) 866-1478
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Dr. Katie Hejna
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookfield, IL 60513
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, parental divorce, making friends, or challenges that come with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Are you a young adult experiencing a life transition, relationship difficulties or grief and loss? If so, psychotherapy can help. My goal is not to provide strategies that simply lead to short term relief, but to work with you or your child to reduce symptoms quickly, while creating long-lasting change- a process that I believe only occurs in the context of a safe and trusting relationship.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, parental divorce, making friends, or challenges that come with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Are you a young adult experiencing a life transition, relationship difficulties or grief and loss? If so, psychotherapy can help. My goal is not to provide strategies that simply lead to short term relief, but to work with you or your child to reduce symptoms quickly, while creating long-lasting change- a process that I believe only occurs in the context of a safe and trusting relationship.
(312) 663-8317 View (312) 663-8317
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Jessica Punzo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forest Park, IL 60130
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma/PTSD as well as complex PTSD. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have worked in a wide variety of settings treating trauma from prisons/jails, to community mental health centers, to the VA and various outpatient settings. I have worked with all types of survivors with various different traumatic experiences and symptom presentations and utilize several types of treatment approaches.
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma/PTSD as well as complex PTSD. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have worked in a wide variety of settings treating trauma from prisons/jails, to community mental health centers, to the VA and various outpatient settings. I have worked with all types of survivors with various different traumatic experiences and symptom presentations and utilize several types of treatment approaches.
(708) 613-8682 View (708) 613-8682
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Compassionate Healing Therapy Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, PEL
Verified Verified
Berwyn, IL 60402  (Online Only)
Welcome! (Bienvenido/a!). My name is Jess and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe that every person has the right to be heard, to heal, and to grow. I approach therapy from a place of kindness and compassion, openness and curiosity. My work with clients begins from a strengths based place, to ensure that you are seen and understood, taking into account your inherent strengths as well as your areas for growth. I also believe that people are deeply impacted by the world around them and therefore, I focus my work with clients to identify and unpack oppressive forces in their lives.
Welcome! (Bienvenido/a!). My name is Jess and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe that every person has the right to be heard, to heal, and to grow. I approach therapy from a place of kindness and compassion, openness and curiosity. My work with clients begins from a strengths based place, to ensure that you are seen and understood, taking into account your inherent strengths as well as your areas for growth. I also believe that people are deeply impacted by the world around them and therefore, I focus my work with clients to identify and unpack oppressive forces in their lives.
(708) 419-3843 View (708) 419-3843
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Sandra Montes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, PEL
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Berwyn, IL 60402
You haven't been feeling like yourself lately. Family and friends have noticed the difference and you have too, but you just aren't sure how to change, or if you want to change. You have been feeling alone and scared. You are physically tired and have been getting more aches and pains, but your aren't sure why. You are hurting. You aren't sure what might help.
You haven't been feeling like yourself lately. Family and friends have noticed the difference and you have too, but you just aren't sure how to change, or if you want to change. You have been feeling alone and scared. You are physically tired and have been getting more aches and pains, but your aren't sure why. You are hurting. You aren't sure what might help.
(708) 501-6757 View (708) 501-6757
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Jiselle Roman
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, IL 60546  (Online Only)
Welcome to a safe haven for self-discovery and growth! As a bilingual licensed counselor, I'm deeply passionate about guiding individuals through their social and emotional journeys. With over a decade of dedicated experience and a Master of Education in Counseling from Saint Xavier University, I specialize in empowering clients to align with their aspirations and find clarity amidst life's challenges. My commitment lies in creating a nurturing environment for children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Welcome to a safe haven for self-discovery and growth! As a bilingual licensed counselor, I'm deeply passionate about guiding individuals through their social and emotional journeys. With over a decade of dedicated experience and a Master of Education in Counseling from Saint Xavier University, I specialize in empowering clients to align with their aspirations and find clarity amidst life's challenges. My commitment lies in creating a nurturing environment for children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.
(773) 627-7914 View (773) 627-7914
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Margaret Zangrilli - Certified EMDR Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304  (Online Only)
Many people avoid seeking help for fear that they or their children will be labeled. My motto is: "Peel off the labels and see the person underneath." I believe you are a person with unique needs, strengths, and challenges, that there are complex reasons you are living the life you are living today - AND, you can improve. Emotional pain and problems are just as natural and normal as physical pain and problems. When we let go of the labels we have about ourselves, our problems, or therapy in general, we can begin healing the pain and resolving the problems.
Many people avoid seeking help for fear that they or their children will be labeled. My motto is: "Peel off the labels and see the person underneath." I believe you are a person with unique needs, strengths, and challenges, that there are complex reasons you are living the life you are living today - AND, you can improve. Emotional pain and problems are just as natural and normal as physical pain and problems. When we let go of the labels we have about ourselves, our problems, or therapy in general, we can begin healing the pain and resolving the problems.
(847) 807-1771 View (847) 807-1771
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Vanessa Morales Lopez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berwyn, IL 60402
I believe that you can create the change and happiness that you want. I believe in creating a safe and healing space where you are able to explore what is brining you to therapy. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors; and believe therapy is a space where you are able to decide how you want to be supported and when. More importantly, I am excited to serve you, as you create the changes in your life. Piece by piece, building the life that you deserve and want.
I believe that you can create the change and happiness that you want. I believe in creating a safe and healing space where you are able to explore what is brining you to therapy. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors; and believe therapy is a space where you are able to decide how you want to be supported and when. More importantly, I am excited to serve you, as you create the changes in your life. Piece by piece, building the life that you deserve and want.
(331) 207-9286 View (331) 207-9286
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Kimberly Tiscia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookfield, IL 60513
Hello! I'm Kimberly. I am a therapist who prioritizes genuine human connection and compassion and understands the importance of finding a therapist with whom you feel connected and safe with. I strive to provide a space that is casual, relaxed, and authentic while also ensuring that the hard work of therapy is able to be done. Some of my hopes for therapy are to help you live your life in a value aligned way, to encourage you to hold compassion for yourself, to better understand the relationship between thoughts and behaviors, and to help you practice acceptance of things we cannot change or control.
Hello! I'm Kimberly. I am a therapist who prioritizes genuine human connection and compassion and understands the importance of finding a therapist with whom you feel connected and safe with. I strive to provide a space that is casual, relaxed, and authentic while also ensuring that the hard work of therapy is able to be done. Some of my hopes for therapy are to help you live your life in a value aligned way, to encourage you to hold compassion for yourself, to better understand the relationship between thoughts and behaviors, and to help you practice acceptance of things we cannot change or control.
(630) 496-5412 View (630) 496-5412
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Cindy Gradle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cicero, IL 60804
I am an experienced psychotherapist and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are adult children of alcoholics and helping clients who have suffered a loss(es) and seek bereavement counseling. I also work with adults and youths who have both depression and anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias. I offer specific strategies to combat anxiety and panic attacks. My particular expertise has been working with parents and their children. Other areas of practice are sexual abuse and domestic violence.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are adult children of alcoholics and helping clients who have suffered a loss(es) and seek bereavement counseling. I also work with adults and youths who have both depression and anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias. I offer specific strategies to combat anxiety and panic attacks. My particular expertise has been working with parents and their children. Other areas of practice are sexual abuse and domestic violence.
(708) 998-4609 View (708) 998-4609
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Sara V. Loredo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Park, IL 60130
Trauma can make you feel like you are being torn into different parts. I am dedicated to helping you explore what led you to this point and how to get you feeling whole again. As a trauma therapist I am passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with a wide range of traumas and PTSD.
Trauma can make you feel like you are being torn into different parts. I am dedicated to helping you explore what led you to this point and how to get you feeling whole again. As a trauma therapist I am passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with a wide range of traumas and PTSD.
(773) 692-1613 View (773) 692-1613
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Rebecca Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60304  (Online Only)
When we are able to truly understand ourselves and our relationships, we can build a life of genuine meaning and connection. Many people enter into therapy only to find themselves gaining small amounts of insight that produce little or no changes in their life. My therapeutic methods produce results that not only change the way we feel about ourselves in the world but change our behaviors. I am respectful of the fact that everyone's pace and tolerance to different interventions varies. My work is reflective of the care and respect I have for each and every client as individuals.
When we are able to truly understand ourselves and our relationships, we can build a life of genuine meaning and connection. Many people enter into therapy only to find themselves gaining small amounts of insight that produce little or no changes in their life. My therapeutic methods produce results that not only change the way we feel about ourselves in the world but change our behaviors. I am respectful of the fact that everyone's pace and tolerance to different interventions varies. My work is reflective of the care and respect I have for each and every client as individuals.
(773) 904-2152 View (773) 904-2152
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Jenny Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304  (Online Only)
You may be at a point where you have exhausted all of your resources and known means of coping, and are seeking support in a trusting and nonjudgmental environment. Perhaps you're returning to therapy or trying it out for the first time. Either way, I can offer a neutral sounding board for challenges you are facing, and we can work together to develop strategies that work best for you and your experiences. You may also be a parent seeking ways to improve communication with your child/teen and guide them in a world where the influence of peers, social media, and other factors play a huge part in how they perceive life around them.
You may be at a point where you have exhausted all of your resources and known means of coping, and are seeking support in a trusting and nonjudgmental environment. Perhaps you're returning to therapy or trying it out for the first time. Either way, I can offer a neutral sounding board for challenges you are facing, and we can work together to develop strategies that work best for you and your experiences. You may also be a parent seeking ways to improve communication with your child/teen and guide them in a world where the influence of peers, social media, and other factors play a huge part in how they perceive life around them.
(630) 749-2207 View (630) 749-2207
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Kris Maynard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brookfield, IL 60513
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families coping with a variety of issues. My passion is seeing people find their own potential and realize they are the masters of their own change, healing and happiness. I practice from a belief that often people become stuck in overwhelming problems from their past; current life stressors; or fears of the future and change. My goal is to help you move forward and be able to have new skills to take with you to apply as needed as you move on with your life.
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families coping with a variety of issues. My passion is seeing people find their own potential and realize they are the masters of their own change, healing and happiness. I practice from a belief that often people become stuck in overwhelming problems from their past; current life stressors; or fears of the future and change. My goal is to help you move forward and be able to have new skills to take with you to apply as needed as you move on with your life.
(708) 921-3639 View (708) 921-3639

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Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.