Trauma Focused Therapists in Oak Park, IL
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Ruth S Babcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
Does anxiety, frustration, anger, self-doubt, or feelings of sadness prevent you from getting what you want out of life? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships or feel overwhelmed with problems? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential space to talk about your feelings and receive professional feedback to help you sort out your problems.
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Bailey Katz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
Therapy with me works best with clients who are motivated, looking to gain insight, and wanting a space to relieve stress. My hope is to create an environment where people can find themselves validated and empowered to make meaningful, long-lasting change in line with their values.
Therapy with me works best with clients who are motivated, looking to gain insight, and wanting a space to relieve stress. My hope is to create an environment where people can find themselves validated and empowered to make meaningful, long-lasting change in line with their values.
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I work best with clients who are troubled by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, losses or trauma, and life transition issues. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of treatment techniques including cognitive, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies as well as behavior management strategies. My research on coping with traumatic life events has prepared me well to work with clients who have experienced trauma and crisis. A life crisis can be debilitating at first, but can lead to a search for meaning and dramatic new growth. It is exciting for me to accompany clients in this process!
I work best with clients who are troubled by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, losses or trauma, and life transition issues. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of treatment techniques including cognitive, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies as well as behavior management strategies. My research on coping with traumatic life events has prepared me well to work with clients who have experienced trauma and crisis. A life crisis can be debilitating at first, but can lead to a search for meaning and dramatic new growth. It is exciting for me to accompany clients in this process!
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Martha Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Welcome to mental health care! I thrive to provide all my clients with a caring and compassionate therapy experience where they can feel safe. I have 25+ years of mental health experience. As a Latina Clinician, I love working with the Latino community. My training includes trauma, domestic violence, family therapy, depression and anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and behavioral modification. I am incorporate many skills and interventions and I am very person centered. I have CBT and DBT training as well as safety planning and group work. I look forward to working as a team with you.
Welcome to mental health care! I thrive to provide all my clients with a caring and compassionate therapy experience where they can feel safe. I have 25+ years of mental health experience. As a Latina Clinician, I love working with the Latino community. My training includes trauma, domestic violence, family therapy, depression and anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and behavioral modification. I am incorporate many skills and interventions and I am very person centered. I have CBT and DBT training as well as safety planning and group work. I look forward to working as a team with you.
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Many people feel very intimidated at the prospect of looking for a new therapist. It is so important to have a good relationship with them that I see my initial job as supporting you as we mutually decide if we are a good fit. The clients I work with are generally feeling stressors simply because of who they are in this world. I work with people who come from all walks of life who are dealing with issues around their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, I have begun to work with adults who have been diagnosed or who are realizing that they may have ADHD and/or be on the autism spectrum.
Many people feel very intimidated at the prospect of looking for a new therapist. It is so important to have a good relationship with them that I see my initial job as supporting you as we mutually decide if we are a good fit. The clients I work with are generally feeling stressors simply because of who they are in this world. I work with people who come from all walks of life who are dealing with issues around their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, I have begun to work with adults who have been diagnosed or who are realizing that they may have ADHD and/or be on the autism spectrum.
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Molly Michaels
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
New Availability Limited Spots Open Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am - 12 pm! I understand that life transitions, making decisions, and feeling comfortable with who you are can feel isolating and I want you to know you are not alone. I focus on creating a meaningful, therapeutic, and authentic relationship. Seeking support can feel overwhelming, so I commit to fostering a space that is non-judgmental, empathetic, and validating. My approach to psychotherapy involves creative exploration through person-centered and strength-based techniques.
New Availability Limited Spots Open Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am - 12 pm! I understand that life transitions, making decisions, and feeling comfortable with who you are can feel isolating and I want you to know you are not alone. I focus on creating a meaningful, therapeutic, and authentic relationship. Seeking support can feel overwhelming, so I commit to fostering a space that is non-judgmental, empathetic, and validating. My approach to psychotherapy involves creative exploration through person-centered and strength-based techniques.
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Crystal L McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA IO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. During our sessions, I will put care into helping you conceptualize how your interactions and experiences in your environments impacted who you are. I want to work with you to understand the spaces you interact with and help you know how it affects your authenticity. By doing this, I want to foster your autonomy and equip you to excel by exploring your thoughts, behaviors, and situations you have experienced previously and currently to feel safe to express who you are.
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. During our sessions, I will put care into helping you conceptualize how your interactions and experiences in your environments impacted who you are. I want to work with you to understand the spaces you interact with and help you know how it affects your authenticity. By doing this, I want to foster your autonomy and equip you to excel by exploring your thoughts, behaviors, and situations you have experienced previously and currently to feel safe to express who you are.
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I am a psychotherapist with ten years of experience. My approach integrates client-centered therapy interventions, mindfulness, and body-oriented therapy techniques. I like to hold a respectful, compassionate, safe space, free of judgment that allows an individual their personal growth and supports their healing processes. I focus on working with clients that have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transition difficulties, relationship issues, satisfaction, meaning and purpose of life, trauma, grief, and loss.
I am a psychotherapist with ten years of experience. My approach integrates client-centered therapy interventions, mindfulness, and body-oriented therapy techniques. I like to hold a respectful, compassionate, safe space, free of judgment that allows an individual their personal growth and supports their healing processes. I focus on working with clients that have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transition difficulties, relationship issues, satisfaction, meaning and purpose of life, trauma, grief, and loss.
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I believe that strong mental health is a fundamental right, and so I strive to help clients live their best lives! I offer a warm values-based approach to counseling in an open and empathic space where clients can effectively process adversity and learn healthier coping strategies – discovering how to approach the world from a more optimistic and authentic place! I thank you for considering Inner Focus to help you through.
I believe that strong mental health is a fundamental right, and so I strive to help clients live their best lives! I offer a warm values-based approach to counseling in an open and empathic space where clients can effectively process adversity and learn healthier coping strategies – discovering how to approach the world from a more optimistic and authentic place! I thank you for considering Inner Focus to help you through.
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I’m a licensed social worker & therapist dedicated to helping clients from young adulthood through retirement. I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is the cornerstone of effective therapy. My approach involves a comprehensive understanding of your past, present, and future aspirations. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and use them to achieve your goals, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-efficacy.
I’m a licensed social worker & therapist dedicated to helping clients from young adulthood through retirement. I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is the cornerstone of effective therapy. My approach involves a comprehensive understanding of your past, present, and future aspirations. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and use them to achieve your goals, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-efficacy.
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Erin L McCombs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, BCN, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
As a clinician with 24 years of experience, I offer a body-based treatment approach to wellness. In collaboration with clients, I draw on my extensive training in traditional talk therapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, yoga and somatic healing to address symptoms and patterns that interfere with living to one's fullest potential.
As a clinician with 24 years of experience, I offer a body-based treatment approach to wellness. In collaboration with clients, I draw on my extensive training in traditional talk therapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, yoga and somatic healing to address symptoms and patterns that interfere with living to one's fullest potential.
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In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward. I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens. With compassion, and humor, I have counseled individuals through a variety of life’s challenges, including but not limited to; grief, relationship struggles, domestic violence/abuse, family trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward. I approach therapy through a humanistic, strength-based, trauma-sensitive lens. With compassion, and humor, I have counseled individuals through a variety of life’s challenges, including but not limited to; grief, relationship struggles, domestic violence/abuse, family trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and severe mental illness.
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As a therapist, I provide the structure and support needed to deepen inner work. Have you been in therapy for a while and feel stuck? Many of us get through our initial experience in counseling and feel better, have healthier boundaries and feel more sure of ourselves. This is so incredible and many stop therapy here. For others, often therapists, creatives, spiritual seekers or those in helping professions, we have a sense that there is more to be uncovered here. That is my focus as a therapist. Inner work can feel murky. I provide a clarifying container to deepen in the midst of the unknown and the hunch that there is more to see.
As a therapist, I provide the structure and support needed to deepen inner work. Have you been in therapy for a while and feel stuck? Many of us get through our initial experience in counseling and feel better, have healthier boundaries and feel more sure of ourselves. This is so incredible and many stop therapy here. For others, often therapists, creatives, spiritual seekers or those in helping professions, we have a sense that there is more to be uncovered here. That is my focus as a therapist. Inner work can feel murky. I provide a clarifying container to deepen in the midst of the unknown and the hunch that there is more to see.
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I find deep meaning in supporting clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, body image, and disordered eating, as well as women navigating anxiety, significant life changes, perinatal mental health and most women's issues. My passion for this work stems from personal experiences and interactions with clients, revealing how pervasive societal pressures, particularly those perpetuated by diet culture and media, can deeply impact individuals, especially those in larger bodies. I aim to empower clients to engage in work that leads to embracing their bodies as they are.
I find deep meaning in supporting clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, body image, and disordered eating, as well as women navigating anxiety, significant life changes, perinatal mental health and most women's issues. My passion for this work stems from personal experiences and interactions with clients, revealing how pervasive societal pressures, particularly those perpetuated by diet culture and media, can deeply impact individuals, especially those in larger bodies. I aim to empower clients to engage in work that leads to embracing their bodies as they are.
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Jessica B Sittig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
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Whether you are dealing with past trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and transformation. It is possible. You can cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, and create meaningful connections in your life. Using a holistic approach and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, I help individuals heal from trauma and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and empowerment.
Whether you are dealing with past trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and transformation. It is possible. You can cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, and create meaningful connections in your life. Using a holistic approach and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, I help individuals heal from trauma and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and empowerment.
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I believe in the healing power of a warm and caring therapeutic relationship, and I am honored to be a companion to you as you navigate your path to achieving the life you want to live. I bring an authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to my work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and step-family dynamics.
I believe in the healing power of a warm and caring therapeutic relationship, and I am honored to be a companion to you as you navigate your path to achieving the life you want to live. I bring an authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to my work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and step-family dynamics.
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With her personal background as an artist and bodyworker, Nancy is a holistic clinician, understanding the whole person and body. Nancy has immediate appointments available for you to see and schedule on demand at her website at: www.orlandparkcounselors.com Colleagues and clients refer to her as a gentle, empathic therapist who understands and can help you see your own amazing qualities and strengths. You will feel affirmed and accepted just as you are.
With her personal background as an artist and bodyworker, Nancy is a holistic clinician, understanding the whole person and body. Nancy has immediate appointments available for you to see and schedule on demand at her website at: www.orlandparkcounselors.com Colleagues and clients refer to her as a gentle, empathic therapist who understands and can help you see your own amazing qualities and strengths. You will feel affirmed and accepted just as you are.
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I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationship challenges. I am trained in DBT, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Family Based Therapy. In my work with clients I use a person centered and insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients understand their past experiences and relationships, and the influence they have in the present.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideation, self-harm, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationship challenges. I am trained in DBT, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Family Based Therapy. In my work with clients I use a person centered and insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients understand their past experiences and relationships, and the influence they have in the present.
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Many people feel that difficult or painful experiences have the power to define them, or that it may have damaged them permanently. I aim to help my clients recognize that difficult situations will not ‘destroy’ or ‘define’ them, and instead help them regain some control in deciding who they are and the path they want to take. I believe in utilizing therapy to help my clients recognize their own personal story and growth. I provide support and tools for my clients to use along the way, drawing from a wide toolbox of therapy approaches, including EMDR.
Many people feel that difficult or painful experiences have the power to define them, or that it may have damaged them permanently. I aim to help my clients recognize that difficult situations will not ‘destroy’ or ‘define’ them, and instead help them regain some control in deciding who they are and the path they want to take. I believe in utilizing therapy to help my clients recognize their own personal story and growth. I provide support and tools for my clients to use along the way, drawing from a wide toolbox of therapy approaches, including EMDR.
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