Strength-Based Therapists in Orland Park, IL
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Melaya Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in therapeutic approaches like solution-focused brief therapy, strength-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I provide support for coping with depression, anxiety, and stress.
My ideal client is someone navigating transformative life stages, particularly adolescents and young adults facing the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. They may be struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, and stress, seeking support for identity development, interpersonal and communication skills, or exploring racial identity experiences. Their goal is personal growth and empowerment, and they desire guidance to enhance their daily lives.
Specializing in therapeutic approaches like solution-focused brief therapy, strength-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I provide support for coping with depression, anxiety, and stress.
My ideal client is someone navigating transformative life stages, particularly adolescents and young adults facing the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. They may be struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, and stress, seeking support for identity development, interpersonal and communication skills, or exploring racial identity experiences. Their goal is personal growth and empowerment, and they desire guidance to enhance their daily lives.
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Mosaic Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462
Seeking help takes courage. I firmly believe in the power of therapy and connection. My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of community and hospital settings. I embody a strength-based approach and believe in fostering resiliency and working to empower individuals to utilize their intrinsic strengths. At Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, we believe that there is room for growth in all of our lives. We understand that the fit between therapist and client is essential to success as healing occurs within relationships.
Seeking help takes courage. I firmly believe in the power of therapy and connection. My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of community and hospital settings. I embody a strength-based approach and believe in fostering resiliency and working to empower individuals to utilize their intrinsic strengths. At Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, we believe that there is room for growth in all of our lives. We understand that the fit between therapist and client is essential to success as healing occurs within relationships.
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Hope Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462
We focus on strength-based supportive care by integrating cognitive behavioral, DBT, client-centered, and solution focused methods based on the needs of the client.
We specialize in working with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency and Addiction Related Issues in both adolescents/adults. Therapy may be delivered through Individual or Family Therapy. We work with clients with the following concerns: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, Chemical Dependency (Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse), Codependency, Communication, Conflict-Resolution, Decision Making, Depression, Family Issues, Fear, Feelings of Emptiness, Guilt, Life-Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Relapse Prevention,Self Esteem, Self-Injury, School Related Concerns, Stress Management and Trust.
We focus on strength-based supportive care by integrating cognitive behavioral, DBT, client-centered, and solution focused methods based on the needs of the client.
We specialize in working with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency and Addiction Related Issues in both adolescents/adults. Therapy may be delivered through Individual or Family Therapy. We work with clients with the following concerns: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, Chemical Dependency (Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse), Codependency, Communication, Conflict-Resolution, Decision Making, Depression, Family Issues, Fear, Feelings of Emptiness, Guilt, Life-Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Relapse Prevention,Self Esteem, Self-Injury, School Related Concerns, Stress Management and Trust.
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Dr. Donna Mendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
I am here for you. I have extensive experience in helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families with issues such as school/social issues, anxiety, depression, behavior disorders, social anxiety, parenting, marriage and family issues. I use WDEP, DBT, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy and carry a youthful Carl Rogers Humanistic vibe. I have worked a lot with teens and families who are struggling in the school environment and home environment. Being a former high school dean has given me insight into those issues. A lot of my recent work is with parenting, and the impact of anxiety and depression on individuals and couples.
I am here for you. I have extensive experience in helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families with issues such as school/social issues, anxiety, depression, behavior disorders, social anxiety, parenting, marriage and family issues. I use WDEP, DBT, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy and carry a youthful Carl Rogers Humanistic vibe. I have worked a lot with teens and families who are struggling in the school environment and home environment. Being a former high school dean has given me insight into those issues. A lot of my recent work is with parenting, and the impact of anxiety and depression on individuals and couples.
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The Healing Center for Behavioral Health
Counselor, MA , LCPC
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462
The Healing Center has several locations to provide services based on what you specifically need help with. Child or Adult counseling? We got you covered, Orland Park, New Lenox and Frankfort, each location specializes in specific treatment for individuals and families, children and adolescents. We are here to provide you with the services that you need to help you heal and thrive. Our team of experienced therapists are dedicated to providing personalized treatment for individuals and families. We understand everyone's journey is unique, which is why each of our locations specialize in specific treatments.
The Healing Center has several locations to provide services based on what you specifically need help with. Child or Adult counseling? We got you covered, Orland Park, New Lenox and Frankfort, each location specializes in specific treatment for individuals and families, children and adolescents. We are here to provide you with the services that you need to help you heal and thrive. Our team of experienced therapists are dedicated to providing personalized treatment for individuals and families. We understand everyone's journey is unique, which is why each of our locations specialize in specific treatments.
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We all go through life and events knock us down. While we can get so caught up in the struggle, we have to believe that there is purpose for everything, even the hurt we experience. Our past experience or hurt does not have to be the blueprint of our future, we can heal.
We all go through life and events knock us down. While we can get so caught up in the struggle, we have to believe that there is purpose for everything, even the hurt we experience. Our past experience or hurt does not have to be the blueprint of our future, we can heal.
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Hello there, thank you for taking the first step into your healing journey! I know it wasn't easy. Hopefully I can help! I'm a compassionate clinical therapist with a diverse background in supporting individuals of all ages, including those with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, autism (ASD), intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as clients experiencing chronic pain. With a focus on both children and adults, I bring several years of experience in providing comprehensive mental health care across inpatient, therapeutic day schools, PHP,/IOP, and outpatient settings.
Hello there, thank you for taking the first step into your healing journey! I know it wasn't easy. Hopefully I can help! I'm a compassionate clinical therapist with a diverse background in supporting individuals of all ages, including those with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, autism (ASD), intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as clients experiencing chronic pain. With a focus on both children and adults, I bring several years of experience in providing comprehensive mental health care across inpatient, therapeutic day schools, PHP,/IOP, and outpatient settings.
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Rama Atieh Licensed Social Worker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462 (Online Only)
We all want to be healthier versions of ourselves and improve our overall wellbeing. Most of the time we tend to concentrate only on focusing on our physical health. While this is important it's not the only component of well-being we should be improving. To achieve lasting health we need to understand the importance of the body, mind and soul and how they work together to build our overall wellbeing. A healthy body keeps you well and active, a healthy mind keeps you focused and engaged, a healthy soul keeps you fulfilled and content.
We all want to be healthier versions of ourselves and improve our overall wellbeing. Most of the time we tend to concentrate only on focusing on our physical health. While this is important it's not the only component of well-being we should be improving. To achieve lasting health we need to understand the importance of the body, mind and soul and how they work together to build our overall wellbeing. A healthy body keeps you well and active, a healthy mind keeps you focused and engaged, a healthy soul keeps you fulfilled and content.
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Mindy Sherack Life Coach Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSN, MSW, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462
I am obsessed with partnering alongside brave people who are motivated for a better life, become the architects to actually do it! We all come face to face with our personal "life stumbling stone" (a certain event, relationship, loss, difficult life situation), that we are unable to adequately cope with, using our own inner strength, resources, knowledge or willpower. Loss and adversity are a part of life, but it can be the architecture for a better, more fulfilling and joyful life, it just depends how we use it! With over 30 years working with clients, across the entire life span, let me coach you to create your best you!
I am obsessed with partnering alongside brave people who are motivated for a better life, become the architects to actually do it! We all come face to face with our personal "life stumbling stone" (a certain event, relationship, loss, difficult life situation), that we are unable to adequately cope with, using our own inner strength, resources, knowledge or willpower. Loss and adversity are a part of life, but it can be the architecture for a better, more fulfilling and joyful life, it just depends how we use it! With over 30 years working with clients, across the entire life span, let me coach you to create your best you!
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Ruaa S Jaber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60467
Life can often feel like an uphill battle, struggling to meet the many demands before us that can easily drain our energy and our joy. I have witnessed firsthand in both my professional and my personal life the ways in which life struggles can affect our mental health, and how mental health struggles can impact our ability to manage daily stressors and relationships. Seeking therapy can be a difficult step to take. I see therapy as a tool, among many, to support and create the change you desire for your life. I love guiding my clients as they learn to highlight their strengths, welcome new perspectives, and learn new ways to cope.
Life can often feel like an uphill battle, struggling to meet the many demands before us that can easily drain our energy and our joy. I have witnessed firsthand in both my professional and my personal life the ways in which life struggles can affect our mental health, and how mental health struggles can impact our ability to manage daily stressors and relationships. Seeking therapy can be a difficult step to take. I see therapy as a tool, among many, to support and create the change you desire for your life. I love guiding my clients as they learn to highlight their strengths, welcome new perspectives, and learn new ways to cope.
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Life brings many stressors, and we could all benefit from a safe and supportive place to sort out our feelings and process our concerns. In counseling, I aim to provide my clients with a warm and non-judgmental space to be truly heard so that they can feel free to communicate openly and authentically. I use a person-centered and collaborative approach, providing clients with the opportunity to identify and clarify their own goals, gifts, and qualities. I have experience with an array of clients from adolescents to adults, and focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, and self-esteem.
Life brings many stressors, and we could all benefit from a safe and supportive place to sort out our feelings and process our concerns. In counseling, I aim to provide my clients with a warm and non-judgmental space to be truly heard so that they can feel free to communicate openly and authentically. I use a person-centered and collaborative approach, providing clients with the opportunity to identify and clarify their own goals, gifts, and qualities. I have experience with an array of clients from adolescents to adults, and focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, and self-esteem.
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Kathy J De Vries
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60467 (Online Only)
Thank you for looking into my site and reaching out for support. It may be confusing to navigate this time in your life or in that of someone you love but there is hope and I will provide a safe and comfortable setting to do that. We will use your experiences to build on your strengths to move forward so please don't hesitate to call me.
Thank you for looking into my site and reaching out for support. It may be confusing to navigate this time in your life or in that of someone you love but there is hope and I will provide a safe and comfortable setting to do that. We will use your experiences to build on your strengths to move forward so please don't hesitate to call me.
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MAP-Trauma Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462 (Online Only)
As a licensed counselor with over 15 years of experience, I've helped individuals and families overcome the challenges stemming from trauma, such as abuse, attachment issues, chronic health conditions, and traumatic hospitalization. I provide a safe, supportive space to feel heard and understood and work with children, teens, adults, and families. Because I understand the impact of trauma firsthand, my dedication comes from a place of empathy. Together, we can work toward healing and hope by helping you and your family develop self-understanding to feel calm and in control and build a brighter future.
As a licensed counselor with over 15 years of experience, I've helped individuals and families overcome the challenges stemming from trauma, such as abuse, attachment issues, chronic health conditions, and traumatic hospitalization. I provide a safe, supportive space to feel heard and understood and work with children, teens, adults, and families. Because I understand the impact of trauma firsthand, my dedication comes from a place of empathy. Together, we can work toward healing and hope by helping you and your family develop self-understanding to feel calm and in control and build a brighter future.
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Khalilah Bruton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
Sometimes life’s challenges can be difficult to navigate on our own. As a therapist, my role is to walk alongside you on your journey of healing and wellness. If you’ve been struggling with feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck, we can work together to get you to a place where you have peace, clarity, and happiness.
Sometimes life’s challenges can be difficult to navigate on our own. As a therapist, my role is to walk alongside you on your journey of healing and wellness. If you’ve been struggling with feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck, we can work together to get you to a place where you have peace, clarity, and happiness.
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Micaela Humenik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60467
Micaela is a Licensed Social Worker, therapist, and received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University. Micaela provides counseling to individuals, family, children, teens and young adults. Micaela has had a wide range of experience from working with a criminal defense attorney to a domestic violence shelter. Most recently she has worked in community mental health and a behavioral health partial hospitalization program.
Micaela is a Licensed Social Worker, therapist, and received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University. Micaela provides counseling to individuals, family, children, teens and young adults. Micaela has had a wide range of experience from working with a criminal defense attorney to a domestic violence shelter. Most recently she has worked in community mental health and a behavioral health partial hospitalization program.
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Clients have described my therapeutic approach as characterized by authenticity, warmth, empathy, and a forward-thinking perspective, complemented by a sense of humor. I firmly believe that the foundation of successful therapy lies in cultivating a strong and trusting therapist-client relationship. My professional journey encompasses diverse experiences, ranging from working with individuals in residential treatment centers to supporting Division 1 college athletes. I have a particular interest in addressing complex trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, and substance use. Additionally, I am a staunch LGBTQ+ ally.
Clients have described my therapeutic approach as characterized by authenticity, warmth, empathy, and a forward-thinking perspective, complemented by a sense of humor. I firmly believe that the foundation of successful therapy lies in cultivating a strong and trusting therapist-client relationship. My professional journey encompasses diverse experiences, ranging from working with individuals in residential treatment centers to supporting Division 1 college athletes. I have a particular interest in addressing complex trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, and substance use. Additionally, I am a staunch LGBTQ+ ally.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Peace of mind is a holistic approach, a balance of mind, body and spirit. I am a clinician that facilitates therapy with emphasis on this philosophy. My dual career as counselor and psychology professor demands that I know all of the newest research and evidenced based treatments. I specialize in women, children and teens. Treating Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders including Depression, unhealthy relationship "detox", childhood trauma, CPTSD, survivors of abuse, narcissistic abuse, and more. I am vested to help you develop the ultimate self care plan to achieve your very best version of yourself!
Feeling overwhelmed? Peace of mind is a holistic approach, a balance of mind, body and spirit. I am a clinician that facilitates therapy with emphasis on this philosophy. My dual career as counselor and psychology professor demands that I know all of the newest research and evidenced based treatments. I specialize in women, children and teens. Treating Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders including Depression, unhealthy relationship "detox", childhood trauma, CPTSD, survivors of abuse, narcissistic abuse, and more. I am vested to help you develop the ultimate self care plan to achieve your very best version of yourself!
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Bridget Craig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60467 (Online Only)
Bridget is a Licensed Social Worker and received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. She is experienced in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, substance use, and stress management. Bridget currently works telehealth and virutal appointments only.
Bridget is a Licensed Social Worker and received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. She is experienced in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, substance use, and stress management. Bridget currently works telehealth and virutal appointments only.
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Gabriella Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462
Are you struggling with the stress of work, school, or family dynamics? I believe that you are the own expert of your life and my goal is to provide a supportive and safe environment throughout our therapeutic relationship. My approach allows me to assist clients who struggle with a wide array of concerns such as regulating emotions, interpersonal issues, anxiety disorders, self-harm, depression, concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Are you struggling with the stress of work, school, or family dynamics? I believe that you are the own expert of your life and my goal is to provide a supportive and safe environment throughout our therapeutic relationship. My approach allows me to assist clients who struggle with a wide array of concerns such as regulating emotions, interpersonal issues, anxiety disorders, self-harm, depression, concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
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Diala Abughosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orland Park, IL 60462 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with adults particularly struggling with trauma, grief/loss, postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety, and life transitions. I would describe my therapy style as 100% client centered. I appreciate every client's ability to inform me about themselves, instead of me making any assumptions about them.
I am passionate about working with adults particularly struggling with trauma, grief/loss, postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety, and life transitions. I would describe my therapy style as 100% client centered. I appreciate every client's ability to inform me about themselves, instead of me making any assumptions about them.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.