Grief Therapists in Palatine, IL

"I appreciate that you are down to earth and real. You have a passion for life, for my life". If these are qualities you would appreciate in your therapist, then contact me. I will guide you through identifying and exploring your core concerns and issues, utilizing the expertise developed in 20 years of practice. My style of therapy is respectful, non-judgmental, practical, soothing and solution focused. Collaboratively we will create new, adaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.

Marilyn Tulloch, LCPC received her M.S. from Illinois State University in 1994. As a therapist with 30 years of experience, working with older teens, emerging adults, older adults, couples, and varying multicultural backgrounds. Her clients share that they appreciate her warmth, sense of humor, accepting attitude, and creativity. Marilyn incorporates evidence based therapeutic approaches which promote clients' healing processes by using mindfulness. cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and client centered approaches.

I am a clinical psychologist who uses an orientation to treatment called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My area of expertise is such that I am equipped to work with clients struggling with a multitude of issues, such as depression, anxiety, anger. These emotional issues might be precipitated by stressors in the client's life, such as loss of a job, marital conflict, financial strain. Sometimes people feel unhappy or anxious, with no identifiable reason. By using an approach to treatment that actively helps to lessen negative feelings I aide people in living a more productive life.

During my career as a therapist, I have gained the expertise in joining a person "where they are at" while developing an environment of safety, security and mutual respect. I have been told that my voice and manner quickly communicates friendliness and kindness, and that people overall, find that I am not at all intimidating and very easy to talk to. I provide an integrative supportive approach that allows for healing and growth. I combine Motivational Enhancement with Cognitive Behavioral interventions to assist in identifying the unique qualities and strengths of each person I work with to evoke change and emotional wellness.

Every individual has the skill, heart, and capability to engage in their own healing. My commitment is to walk with you in your counseling process and offer respect, safety, and acceptance in every way possible. I offer individual counseling to help clients recover from any pressing issues that affect your ability to grow and thrive. These issues may include depression, anxiety, emotional/physical/sexual trauma, shame, sexual addictions, poor self-esteem, grief or career direction. I have been immersed in working with men's issues for over 20 years. I also support first responders struggling with PTSD.

My role as a counselor is to help clients process their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, assist them in developing effective coping strategies, and help to formulate clear, achievable goals to create positive, sustainable change in their lives. Counseling is a collaborative effort and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving successful outcomes. In our work together, I will utilize various therapeutic interventions and knowledge in an effort to help all clients identify patterns, triggers, and behaviors that may be contributing to feelings of distress or discontent.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years experience working with children and adolescents, young adults, college students and families struggling with emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, stress, self-esteem, school struggles, college stress, grief, and family conflict. I enjoy partnering with parents and families to provide the tools and support to improve parent-child interactions and communication as well as strengthen family relationships. I am committed to helping young people understand why they are struggling and learn how to express themselves more effectively.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges or simply want to work on achieving better balance in your life, we can help guide you. Perhaps you’ve been trying to manage depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, trauma effects on your own, and feel that it is all a bit too much. At times, we can be our own worst critics, and struggle to manage our self-doubt. We realize that deciding to seek out a therapist can be a difficult task, and you want someone who will be there for you, and help you get to where you want to be in your life without judgment.

The late-great David Bowie captured one of life’s most enduring challenges when he dared us to “turn and face the straaange ch-ch-changes.” If only it were that easy, right? I am a change expert with 17+ years of experience helping people contend with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, “I feel stuck”-ness, low self-esteem, and underachievement. My approach is interactive, down-to-earth, and peppered with humor and creativity. Feel free to contact me for a brief, no-charge phone consultation. If I’m not the ideal fit for you or your loved one, I’ll be happy to assist you in finding someone who is.

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here and are seeking to better yourself. Life can easily become overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with stressful social interactions or you are working hard to keep your anger in check. Perhaps you’ve had a recent loss or experienced a traumatic relationship. I can walk through it with you and help to identify goals to challenge yourself and live more mindfully. I would love to help you reach your goals and improve your quality of life. I work with teens and young adults to address many concerns including social anxiety, grief, trauma, anger management, substance use, and stress management.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health field. I have experience working in a variety of settings including private practice, community counseling, in home services and acute hospitalization. These experiences have allowed me to gain the knowledge, techniques and approaches to help my clients get back to a comfortable place in life.

Thank you for taking the time to read about EAL. We believe you have the right to live your best life; to be your most empowered and authentic self. We believe that everyone eventually seeks meaning and purpose in their life, and finding and living this ultimate goal will bring long lasting joy and true happiness. We are a unique holistic practice that focuses on mind, body, and spirit, integrating Psychology, Spirituality, and Metaphysics to get to the root of your emotional issues that block you from experiencing peace and happiness. We help young children, teens, adults, couples, and families to help open and guide them on a path to living and enjoying life fully. We also hold retreats, seminars, and trainings (CEUs) to support the needs of our clients and our community.

Although we strive to find peace, balance, meaning & joy in our life, everyone at some time in their life runs into roadblocks, heartaches & occasionally, challenges so difficult we feel like we may never recover. It is my heart-felt desire to help my clients set & achieve their personal goals in a safe comfortable environment. I strive to provide hope, empathy, respect & unconditional support, without judgment. Therapy is indeed a journey & I am grateful that my clients invite me to join them on their path towards personal & emotional growth.

Are you living with anxiety and panic attacks? Is anxiety ruining your life? Does your stress seem to be more than usual? Anxiety is our bodys way of telling us that things are off balance. Avoiding activities and friends wont make it go away. It just makes it get stronger. Are you sick and tired of feeling on edge or scared? It is time to get free of the hold anxiety or panic has on you. You deserve a happiness.

Not sure what you want to do with your life? Been there. Ankle-deep in your tears yet again from another disappointing relationship? Know the feeling. Unsure of your role as a person in a world that rarely recognizes or respects you? (raises hand) Maybe just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? I got you! My education and training have certainly prepared me to handle many situations, but I excel at what I do because I have something to offer to my clients - real-world, relatable, personal experience.

MY GOAL FOR HELPING YOU IS SIMPLE. I want to help you feel more in control and better about yourself, your relationships and your overall life. I see clients through teletherapy and in-person. I am confident that I can help you to find the solutions you want one step at a time. Counseling can be one of the best "investments" that you will ever make. If you have never been for counseling before or if you are dealing with some issues that feel overwhelming or even frightening, you can count on me to help you to feel more comfortable facing them.

My ideal client is struggling with life and doesn't quite know what they need or how to get there. I love to work with teens, young adults, middle age adults, and older adults. I work well with clients who are looking to build a relationship with their therapist that encompasses all emotions from laughter to tears.

For many people, taking the first step in healing can be the scariest. Feeling disconnected from your body, having trouble doing things you used to enjoy and being present to the people in your life can sometimes feel like an obstacle especially when you are preoccupied with internal struggles. I meet my clients where they are at and holding space is one of the most important parts of a therapeutic relationship. Working through challenging topics with clients is a priority which enables my clients the ability to face their day/week in between sessions more effectively.

As a counselor at A Rejuvenated Mind, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to heal and obtain support for future or current life challenges. I employ empirically driven, individually tailored counseling techniques to best serve you. I will work with you to problem solve ways to overcome barriers to your wellness, as well as provide you with skills that can help you to achieve your goals. I have years of experience working in a range of therapeutic settings, from the intensive hospital setting to individual outpatient counseling, and am able to provide treatment for wide range of diagnoses.