Emotionally Focused Therapists in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Monique Prohaska-Slattery
Counselor, LCPC, ATR, CYT, BSP
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Waitlist for new clients
In sessions I use ACT, CBT, Brainspotting, & Positive Psychology along with EFT, yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, & reiki when appropriate.
WAITList for New Clients: Are you looking to find peace, perseverance, and resilience through everyday struggles? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry all the time or do the “what-if” dance in your mind. Whether your struggles are about a life transition, a relationship issue, experiencing stress, physical & emotional changes such as peri-menopause and menopause, or anything else that feels like "something's not quite right," finding a safe outlet to express yourself, build your coping skills, and find solutions is where your transformation begins.
In sessions I use ACT, CBT, Brainspotting, & Positive Psychology along with EFT, yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, & reiki when appropriate.
WAITList for New Clients: Are you looking to find peace, perseverance, and resilience through everyday struggles? Imagine what it would feel like to not worry all the time or do the “what-if” dance in your mind. Whether your struggles are about a life transition, a relationship issue, experiencing stress, physical & emotional changes such as peri-menopause and menopause, or anything else that feels like "something's not quite right," finding a safe outlet to express yourself, build your coping skills, and find solutions is where your transformation begins.
E. Cordelia Miller Muhammad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Are you always thinking the worst will happen? Is it hard to slow down your thoughts? Are you tense? This can change. I help older adolescents and adults manage the anxiety that causes distress. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience helping others apply tools that help them manage their anxiety. I use evidence-based, practice informed interventions to bring quick relief and I am passionate about helping my clients experience mental wellness. Fears and worries are like a wild animal. Either you manage them, or they will manage you. Let me teach you how to put your fears and worried in check.
Are you always thinking the worst will happen? Is it hard to slow down your thoughts? Are you tense? This can change. I help older adolescents and adults manage the anxiety that causes distress. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience helping others apply tools that help them manage their anxiety. I use evidence-based, practice informed interventions to bring quick relief and I am passionate about helping my clients experience mental wellness. Fears and worries are like a wild animal. Either you manage them, or they will manage you. Let me teach you how to put your fears and worried in check.
It is easy to get stuck and feel overwhelmed in relationships as tension rises due to differences which can feel unbearable during a crisis. I work with couples who would like to work through the fatigue and burnout from hurtful relationship experiences. You can heal as you learn to make sense of you internal world, process interpersonal dynamics, and adopt effective coping habits, forgiveness and mindfulness. As you share your story, I will coach you through a model that will bring clarity to the maladaptive patterns that exacerbate mental health. My hope is that you will feel valued, honored and empowered as you heal and grow.
It is easy to get stuck and feel overwhelmed in relationships as tension rises due to differences which can feel unbearable during a crisis. I work with couples who would like to work through the fatigue and burnout from hurtful relationship experiences. You can heal as you learn to make sense of you internal world, process interpersonal dynamics, and adopt effective coping habits, forgiveness and mindfulness. As you share your story, I will coach you through a model that will bring clarity to the maladaptive patterns that exacerbate mental health. My hope is that you will feel valued, honored and empowered as you heal and grow.
Having to pick a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming! Don't let the stress of the unknown stop you from taking that leap. As a genuine and compassionate clinician, I enjoy connecting with my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment. With 10 years experience working beside adults and adolescents struggling with substance use issues, I have helped clients move past shame and guilt to develop a strong identity and achieve personal growth.
Having to pick a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming! Don't let the stress of the unknown stop you from taking that leap. As a genuine and compassionate clinician, I enjoy connecting with my clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment. With 10 years experience working beside adults and adolescents struggling with substance use issues, I have helped clients move past shame and guilt to develop a strong identity and achieve personal growth.
Katrina Shannon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
I am a collaborative, strengths-based therapist who is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families across the life-span who might be struggling with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety and family system challenges. Other areas that I am passionate about working with are parent coaching, behavior planning, life transitions and family of origin issues.
I am a collaborative, strengths-based therapist who is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families across the life-span who might be struggling with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety and family system challenges. Other areas that I am passionate about working with are parent coaching, behavior planning, life transitions and family of origin issues.
I don’t know what brought you to this website yet you are here for a reason. Understanding that reason is important to me. It takes courage to look for help. You’ve taken the first step! I’d be honored if you shared that journey of self-discovery with me.
I don’t know what brought you to this website yet you are here for a reason. Understanding that reason is important to me. It takes courage to look for help. You’ve taken the first step! I’d be honored if you shared that journey of self-discovery with me.
Amanda Kapadia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
I know what's happening. Your scrolling over these profiles, overwhelmed with trying to find a therapist who seems like a good fit. I get it! Choosing someone to trust with your valuable feelings is stressful. Especially, given the reasons you are looking to begin with. Maybe you are struggling with your mood, trauma, grief, or strained relationships. Or, you need help to achieve healthy emotional boundaries and coping. Perhaps, you've not had a quality night's sleep in years and need to make a change. I'm confident I can help you with all those things and more.
I know what's happening. Your scrolling over these profiles, overwhelmed with trying to find a therapist who seems like a good fit. I get it! Choosing someone to trust with your valuable feelings is stressful. Especially, given the reasons you are looking to begin with. Maybe you are struggling with your mood, trauma, grief, or strained relationships. Or, you need help to achieve healthy emotional boundaries and coping. Perhaps, you've not had a quality night's sleep in years and need to make a change. I'm confident I can help you with all those things and more.
Donna Mills
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (Online Only)
Donna Mills has an open and affirming practice with all individuals, families and groups. It is important to Donna to have a caring therapeutic relationship in order to assist you with setting and reaching your goals. Donna Mills assists individuals and families with the stresses of immediate or long term situations. Donna has an understanding for people that experience anxiety and/or depression. Come see Donna for any of your problems or stressors in your life.
Donna Mills has an open and affirming practice with all individuals, families and groups. It is important to Donna to have a caring therapeutic relationship in order to assist you with setting and reaching your goals. Donna Mills assists individuals and families with the stresses of immediate or long term situations. Donna has an understanding for people that experience anxiety and/or depression. Come see Donna for any of your problems or stressors in your life.
Therapy is a unique process, one that aims to guide you through challenges and roadblocks, helping you move towards a healthier and more meaningful life. My goal is to create a space where growth is safe and cultivated. Using an evidence-based approach, I work to help you gain awareness of your emotional experience, working to understand the way you experience and interact with the world. I help you explore parts of yourself you may not be completely comfortable with, learning to tolerate the discomfort that surfaces during this process. I challenge clients to try something different, encouraging a more intentional approach.
Therapy is a unique process, one that aims to guide you through challenges and roadblocks, helping you move towards a healthier and more meaningful life. My goal is to create a space where growth is safe and cultivated. Using an evidence-based approach, I work to help you gain awareness of your emotional experience, working to understand the way you experience and interact with the world. I help you explore parts of yourself you may not be completely comfortable with, learning to tolerate the discomfort that surfaces during this process. I challenge clients to try something different, encouraging a more intentional approach.
Actually ME Therapy and Consultation PLLC
Counselor, MA, NBCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
There are times when life can be extremely overwhelming, unpredictable or just absolutely terrifying. If you’ve gotten to this point in your journey I’d like to honor your courage and bravery because reaching out for help can’t be easy. Thanks for taking the time to honor yourself and recognizing that your experience is valuable and deserves to be shared.
There are times when life can be extremely overwhelming, unpredictable or just absolutely terrifying. If you’ve gotten to this point in your journey I’d like to honor your courage and bravery because reaching out for help can’t be easy. Thanks for taking the time to honor yourself and recognizing that your experience is valuable and deserves to be shared.
Saira Sial Khan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, NCC, CTTS, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
I’m Saira, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with a personalized, holistic approach to therapy.
I’m Saira, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with a personalized, holistic approach to therapy.
Everyone deserves to be the best version of themselves. I help clients identify the obstacles that are preventing them from being the best version of themselves and help them find ways to make meaningful changes to live the most fulfilling life they want to live. Life can be difficult, but I am here to help support you to make life better!
Everyone deserves to be the best version of themselves. I help clients identify the obstacles that are preventing them from being the best version of themselves and help them find ways to make meaningful changes to live the most fulfilling life they want to live. Life can be difficult, but I am here to help support you to make life better!
Shannon M. Callahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals seeking guidance in stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship conflicts, with a special focus on women and women's issues. My clients are seeking to live authentically and are learning to be empowered to do so. Often, I work with clients to uncover strengths, values, and purpose to guide their efforts in living with meaning and grace. Having previously practiced as a lawyer and as a practicing certified coach, I am well versed in professional and career issues as well.
I work with individuals seeking guidance in stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship conflicts, with a special focus on women and women's issues. My clients are seeking to live authentically and are learning to be empowered to do so. Often, I work with clients to uncover strengths, values, and purpose to guide their efforts in living with meaning and grace. Having previously practiced as a lawyer and as a practicing certified coach, I am well versed in professional and career issues as well.
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate who enjoys working with children, couples, and families as they traverse life’s challenges to help them find health, healing, and happiness. As a level-1 certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist, I focus on helping clients process their emotions, repair attachment wounds, and change patterns that leave them feeling stuck. I also use other approaches depending on the clients’ needs, including strengths-based approaches and mindfulness-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am excited and honored to work with you on your journey towards peace and healing!
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate who enjoys working with children, couples, and families as they traverse life’s challenges to help them find health, healing, and happiness. As a level-1 certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist, I focus on helping clients process their emotions, repair attachment wounds, and change patterns that leave them feeling stuck. I also use other approaches depending on the clients’ needs, including strengths-based approaches and mindfulness-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am excited and honored to work with you on your journey towards peace and healing!
In addition I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy which I use to help couples navigate the cycles that may create conflict in their relationship.
As a therapist specializing in adults, couples and perinatal therapy, I utilize a relational approach to support my clients through pivotal life transitions. Relationships have one of the greatest influences on our lives and I believe that by exploring these relationships from both past and present we can find more clarity and connection in our life. I work with individuals and couples on increasing communication, navigating life changes and preparing for parenthood. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their experiences and develop the tools they need for personal growth and healing
In addition I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy which I use to help couples navigate the cycles that may create conflict in their relationship.
As a therapist specializing in adults, couples and perinatal therapy, I utilize a relational approach to support my clients through pivotal life transitions. Relationships have one of the greatest influences on our lives and I believe that by exploring these relationships from both past and present we can find more clarity and connection in our life. I work with individuals and couples on increasing communication, navigating life changes and preparing for parenthood. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their experiences and develop the tools they need for personal growth and healing
I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy which, like Imago, seeks to help couples restore comfort and positive excitement to relationships which have "gotten offtrack.
Angry, anxious, confused, or depressed because of relationship problems? Feel your partner never listens to you? Keep having the same old fights over and over? Imago Relationship Therapy is very helpful in restoring connection, safety, and romance. As a Certified Imago Therapist I enable each partner to be heard and understood so the needs of each can be met. Usually couples experience some immediate relief from the pain of alienation and begin to rediscover the love that brought them together. If your spouse won't come for counseling, come alone! I also do individual therapy, including EMDR for trauma resolution..
I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy which, like Imago, seeks to help couples restore comfort and positive excitement to relationships which have "gotten offtrack.
Angry, anxious, confused, or depressed because of relationship problems? Feel your partner never listens to you? Keep having the same old fights over and over? Imago Relationship Therapy is very helpful in restoring connection, safety, and romance. As a Certified Imago Therapist I enable each partner to be heard and understood so the needs of each can be met. Usually couples experience some immediate relief from the pain of alienation and begin to rediscover the love that brought them together. If your spouse won't come for counseling, come alone! I also do individual therapy, including EMDR for trauma resolution..
Inner Peace Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
In my work with couples, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), which is a well-researched and effective modality to increase safety and connection in relationships.
I know that making the choice to seek counseling is not easy. No one is immune to the stressors of life. But even small changes can lead to enormous benefits. At Inner Peace Therapies, I aim to provide a safe, nurturing space for your journey to healing. Through a collaborative environment, you can explore your emotional needs and face your challenges to uncover your true potential. By focusing on your strengths and using complementary therapy approaches, I can guide you to achieve wellness, happiness, and peace. Because each client has different experiences and backgrounds, I strive to be culturally sensitive, providing compassionate care to all.
In my work with couples, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), which is a well-researched and effective modality to increase safety and connection in relationships.
I know that making the choice to seek counseling is not easy. No one is immune to the stressors of life. But even small changes can lead to enormous benefits. At Inner Peace Therapies, I aim to provide a safe, nurturing space for your journey to healing. Through a collaborative environment, you can explore your emotional needs and face your challenges to uncover your true potential. By focusing on your strengths and using complementary therapy approaches, I can guide you to achieve wellness, happiness, and peace. Because each client has different experiences and backgrounds, I strive to be culturally sensitive, providing compassionate care to all.
I have completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally focused counseling and mind-body centered therapies.
I am passionate about providing counseling to new moms, women and teen girls who need support with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions and more. I am trauma-informed and work to build safe and positive relationships with clients focusing on each client's strengths and goals. I talk with clients about how they relate to and interact with others, find and process their deeper emotions and figure out a path to healing, making changes and feeling better.
I have completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally focused counseling and mind-body centered therapies.
I am passionate about providing counseling to new moms, women and teen girls who need support with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions and more. I am trauma-informed and work to build safe and positive relationships with clients focusing on each client's strengths and goals. I talk with clients about how they relate to and interact with others, find and process their deeper emotions and figure out a path to healing, making changes and feeling better.
I am trained and skilled in many modalities including Gottman Method, EFT and Imago Therapy.
Let my 30 years of counseling experience work for you. Let's work together to find the most effective routes to healing your pain, ending the struggle and finding peace and joy within. You will understand how your past affects your present and what gets in the way of your best future. Truly realizing the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions will be a catalyst toward you becoming your best or higher self more consistently. Individuals will heal and grow and couples will understand the dynamic of their relationship and change conflict into harmony. I have helped many people, I am grateful and ready to help you.
I am trained and skilled in many modalities including Gottman Method, EFT and Imago Therapy.
Let my 30 years of counseling experience work for you. Let's work together to find the most effective routes to healing your pain, ending the struggle and finding peace and joy within. You will understand how your past affects your present and what gets in the way of your best future. Truly realizing the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions will be a catalyst toward you becoming your best or higher self more consistently. Individuals will heal and grow and couples will understand the dynamic of their relationship and change conflict into harmony. I have helped many people, I am grateful and ready to help you.
I draw from a variety of approaches, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and Mindfulness.
Guiding people through difficult times is a virtue of therapy that drew me to this profession. As a counselor, I want to help you to overcome challenges and become the person you hope to become. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach when working with clients. I believe all people have inner strengths, wisdom, and resources, and I want to help you achieve your goals and build connections. I am passionate about navigating your way through self-discovery, personal relationships, and finding resilience within yourself.
I draw from a variety of approaches, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and Mindfulness.
Guiding people through difficult times is a virtue of therapy that drew me to this profession. As a counselor, I want to help you to overcome challenges and become the person you hope to become. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach when working with clients. I believe all people have inner strengths, wisdom, and resources, and I want to help you achieve your goals and build connections. I am passionate about navigating your way through self-discovery, personal relationships, and finding resilience within yourself.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.