Gottman Method Therapists in Northbrook, IL

Life can be wonderful, but it can also be messy, demanding, stressful and overwhelming at times. Julia’s work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is about helping others develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives. She works from an integrative framework which encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Strengths-Based perspectives. She focuses on helping each client learn new tools to thrive and feel empowered to build upon their own unique strengths in order to reach their goals for a happy and healthy present and future.

Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, life transitions and divorce, teens and adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and mood disorders. Abby also enjoys working with eating disorders, grief/loss, parenting issues, kids and family therapy. Abby's specialization in couples therapy is highlighted by her certification training as a Gottman Method Couples Therapist. This training is provided by the most highly regarded couples therapy training programs in the country. . She strives to help improve couple's relationships as well as the transition through new relationships and operations.

Are you struggling personally or professionally? Let's work together to resolve conflict, build on your strengths, improve communication and create meaningful connections. I have over 30 years of experience in private practice.

I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.

I work with individual adults and couples and am passionate about serving marginalized communities through a social justice advocacy lens. As a former “parachute kid” who started living abroad on my own as a teenager, I understand the complications of establishing one’s cultural identity while struggling to find meaning or belonging. I have experience working in different mental health settings with varying levels of needs, ranging from stress, trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy, identity development, racial and cultural issues, neurodivergent issues, to suicidal ideation and/or past attempts.

I help people cope with distress arising from past or current situations. Major life changes can be overwhelming. It can be particularly difficult when balancing the challenges of relationships, having a family, dealing with learning issues at school, or receiving a diagnosis. I will work with you by developing insight into problems, assisting in change, and providing support as needed. Starting the process of receiving help for personal issues can be difficult. Together we will pursue excellence in care and work hard to maintain uncompromising standards to meet individual goals.

I believe that being able to openly and honestly communicate and connect with your therapist is one of the best ways to get exactly what you need out of therapy. I believe that every person is unique in what they need out of therapy and everyone needs their own unique, tailored approach. Clients deserve a safe space to be able to express themselves and have someone to help guide them through this process and journey.

As a couple and family therapist, I have had the privilege of listening to clients' stories and witnessing change happen in the room. I believe people possess inherent strengths that give them the ability to successfully overcome their toughest struggles. I also recognize the strength and courage it takes to reach out for help; that's why I work from a collaborative and strength-based approach. I see couples, individuals, and families for a wide range of concerns and I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I utilize empirically supported treatment methods, tailored to the needs of each client, in order to identify solutions and achieve your goals.

My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.

I have been blessed with many incredible mentors throughout my journey as a human and as a therapist, and I now can share their collective wisdom along with my life experience, with you. Therapy offer a process of healing learn to be present together, allowing awareness to expand in a safe place. Here, truth can be expressed, allowing transformation. Typically we default to distraction, intoxication or denial when a we can't genuinely connect with ourselves. "Process addictions", loss, trauma and shame creep in and inhibit our sense of Self. Through therapy, our clarity, healing and ease with emotional intimacy can finally emerge.

When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.

You're not alone. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with a challenging situation or relationship, a tough transition, or a difficult decision - I’m here to help. I believe that no one should have to struggle alone and that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. I'm here to listen, support, and give valuable counsel while partnering with you to find options and solutions. I specialize in working with individuals and couples - college age through adults - dealing with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, life stressors (divorce/single parenting), and phase-of-life transitions (midlife/empty nest).

In my sessions I offer my clients a safe and compassionate place to explore the root causes of the struggles that keep getting in the way of their life goals and the experience of joy in their lives. Session will also lead my clients through exploration of traumatic events and maladaptive patterns that may be creating issues such as anxiety, depression, codependency, or addiction, among others. These reflections will lead to understanding, acceptance, and applying love and compassion to the Self.

Hi! I'm Catherine! I am a relationship therapist who is passionate about helping you improve your connections with the ones you love, as well as the relationship you have with yourself. I have experience in both private practice and hospital-based mental health care throughout my career. I love working individuals looking to take control of their lives again. And premarital couples who want to understand themselves and each other on a deeper level and feel confident going into their marriage. I also have specialized training in working with pregnant and post partum women and families in any stage of the journey to parenthood.

Beginning therapy is a huge step for all clients, and I respect that it requires both trust and a leap of faith to ask for support. When I sit with people, I feel grateful for the opportunity to help them feel connected, understood, and heard. I work with my clients using active listening and interactive feedback to help them meet their goals and needs, and to understand their personal challenges. I guide adults, couples, and teens through the process with warmth and humor, but also with a seriousness that helps keep our work on track.

You deserve to be loud, messy, sensitive and angry- and loved exactly for who you are. You’ve gotten used to living with your anxiety, but it’s a struggle. Things are hectic and your mind just never stops. If you’re waiting for the world to slow down, you may be waiting for a while. I know what it’s like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to power through, to live on auto-pilot. To ignore long-held family stories that influence how you show up in the world, to criticize yourself so harshly. Together in therapy, we can begin by helping you slow down enough and get curious about what's next.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings in the mental health field over the past 15 years, with an emphasis on loss and grief. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I create a safe space to support clients so they feel comfortable discussing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I use a strength-based interactive therapeutic approach, and I enjoy being an advocate for my clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in a variety of settings such as outpatient counseling, hospice, and schools. I truly enjoy working with my clients and am passionate about what I do! I have experience working with all age groups specializing in adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have helped adults struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. I have experience working with couples dealing with a wide range of issues from infidelity, parenting, and communication.

I have been in private practice for 40+ years, having earned my Masters and Doctorate from Illinois Institute of Technology and my clinical license from the State of Illinois in 1973. Having been in active practice for this long, I have had the privilege of studying under some of the most significant figures in psychology in the Midwest. Gaining feedback from clients over the years on their outcomes allowed me to hone my skills as a diagnostician and clinician. Applying this knowledge and learning from the outcomes has allowed me to increase my success rate with my patients. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapies and treatment