Family Therapy in Palatine, IL

Life challenges can be overwhelming and I honor your courage and willingness to start making long-lasting, positive changes in your life. I strive to provide an emphatic, nurturing and beneficial therapeutic relationship and a safe environment for clients to feel heard and empowered.

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes his former work in the school setting to assist his clients in achieving social, emotional, educational and vocational success. He has experience counseling diverse populations within all cultural, gender and age groups. Patrick is skilled with crisis intervention, assessment, and application of research-based theory and therapeutic approaches. Patrick provides therapy for clients dealing with trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, self-harm and attention deficit disorders.

I have been in practice for 30 years and throughout this time I have found that often times trauma is at the core of mental health issues and behavioral problems. If you are dealing with depression or anxiety therapy can help you develop awareness of your feelings and root causes which in turn can help you cope with the the difficulties you're experiencing. I also have experience working with survivors of sexual violence, neglect, and attachement issues. I also enjoy working with caregivers to help them feel empowered in their parenting role.

Hello! I'm Elinda Magnuson, a therapist at Ellie Mental Health located in downtown Palatine, IL. With a warm and empathetic approach, I offer a safe space for exploration. Through an existential lens, I also integrate a variety of approaches such as CBT and solution-focused therapy. I have experience helping clients navigate concerns such as grief, chronic pain, relationships, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Believing in the inherent purpose within each person, I guide individuals toward self-discovery and purposeful living. Whether you’re facing challenges or seeking personal growth, I’m here to support your journey.

I enjoy working with individuals of all ages including geriatrics. The majority of my experience has been with children and adolescents with emotional disorders, behavioral disorders, autism, and PANS/ PANDAS. I have experience working with individuals with traumatic stress. I am effective at helping individuals cope with major and minor life stresses. I perform diagnostic evaluations for individuals of all ages including cognitive, emotional, and personality assessment that can be used to inform therapeutic intervention and gain resources outside of therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Hi! My name is Sarah Lycos and I have been a social worker for 7 years. I love helping and listening to others.

I am a Christian Counselor/Psychologist and I use a compassionate, direct, faith based and solution focused approach that's personalized to your needs. If you're looking to get to the root of your issues, you want to improve the quality of your life and you want to be happier or have more peace, you've come to the right place. Whether it's individual therapy, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, psychological assessments or parental guidance for the challenging teenage years, I'll gently, but directly guide you in the right direction to discovering lasting solutions.

Since 2011 I have worked with adolescents, adults, and couples who are experiencing mental health issues related to work, school, life transitions, relationships, identity, addictions, parenting, health issues, grief, trauma, and environment. The therapeutic relationship provides a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space to work through your concerns, reframe experiences, and move in a direction that honors what is important to you.

Are you struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety? Maybe you are going through major life changes like pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, relationship struggles, divorce, or just looking to reconnect with yourself. Reaching out for help is a positive first step toward change. I will provide a safe space where you are validated and seen. The therapeutic relationship is the most significant predictor of healing and growth. I strive to build a warm and authentic rapport with every client so you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and connect with your inner self and story and effect positive change in your life.

Hope. Hope is what I feel for every client I see. I help with relationships. As a therapist, I am flat-out determined to support others in healing their relationships, their traumas, and their heart, no matter how impossible it may seem. You are not alone. Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. I am experienced and prepared to assist you in your healing journey. I particularly enjoy working with couples, & individuals in pain. You can expect an authentic, honest and straight-forward approach from me. I mainly work with couples, adults and families, utilizing extra training received in Emotion Focused Therapy.

"When life brings challenges that exceed your ability to cope, it might be the time to consider working with a competent, respectful, and understanding therapist. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes that means peering into your past to understand how the solutions of yesterday transform to the problems of today. Whether your issue is substance abuse, unhealthy expression of anger, depression, anxiety, self esteem/body imagine or difficult relationships with others; counseling can be your first step towards a healthy way of living. Make that first step in your journey towards wellness.

We all go through periods when we could use extra support to get back on track. In therapy, I help folks connect and listen to their inner voice, make important decisions, and better align with their values. Part relational, part neuroscience, my approach integrates multiple perspectives to reach those who might be skeptical about therapy but are seeking change in their life. My ability to put others at ease, make them feel comfortable, and even laugh is unique! Whether you’re coming to therapy to work on a specific goal or learn more about yourself, we will customize your treatment plan to help you get where you’re going.

Justin has spent years working in residential centers, school settings, and community outpatient centers. Growing as a clinician he has learned to intuitively understand how trauma and development impacts the personality as well the body. He has formed a practice of therapy which integrates mindfulness, intuition, compassion, and guidance in order to help clients best understand themselves. He is skilled in various therapy modalities, as well practices Reiki energy healing for those interested in more integrative, physical healing of old emotional traumas.

Traumatic events are painful and often result in wounds that can't be seen. I believe that understanding trauma and how trauma has affected you is the first step in healing from trauma. You don’t have to do this alone. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults – those who have experienced trauma and those who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression. In addition, I also work with families experiencing separation or divorce. My goal is to help families effectively communicate while you try to figure out the emotional, physical, and custodial stressors that often accompany a divorce.

Whatever your situation, there is hope. Whether the issue is personal, relational, or financial, your life can be different. I will walk with you through the change you want to effect, providing individualized and caring treatment all along the way.

Alberto is a highly gifted psychotherapist with over 30 plus years of experience. His passion and calling is his work . Alberto has helped hundreds of individuals gain their sense of well being and get back their lives. He is extremely intuitive and can go deeply into the source of the clients issues and causes that created their original problems. Clients who have spiritual beliefs, Alberto enhances them to help their healing. He brings a high level of integrity and authenticity to his work with others and can achieve lasting results quickly. He is pragmatic, caring, empathic. Teletherapy and phone sessions are available .

There are so many places in life where we may feel we have to mold ourselves to fit the expectations of others. I don't believe in therapy being another one of those places. I show up in the therapy room very much the same way that I show up everywhere else. I want my clients to feel comfortable being their genuine selves with me and often that becomes a part of the therapy. You deserve to have at least one place and one relationship where you can truly be yourself and know that your thoughts and feelings matter. My approach to therapy Is collaborative, empathic, challenging, and empowering.

I bring 25 plus years of professional experience to all my clients. I take seriously their issues, problems and struggles. I listen with a caring heart and respect my clients and their views. I offer hope to those who struggle with pain and am honored to walk with them in part of their life journey. My counseling approach is supportive, thoughtful, and gently challenging. My specialties include working with those who are struggling with anxiety, the darkness of depression, addiction, and those fighting compulsive sexual behaviors. I also assist couples with communication and decision making.

People seek therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes, people need a healthy outlet for pent up emotions. Sometimes, people need help understanding their own psychological functioning or need help coping with intense emotions. I'm happy to help with everything in between. I believe that regardless of the reason for seeking therapy, there is always a place for it in my office. Therapy works best with people who are motivated to achieve a change, as do I.