Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
Treatment is tailored to each person's needs, but most often includes cognitive behavior therapy with other interventions.
We are a multi-specialty group of doctoral level Licensed Clinical Psychologists and more recently, licensed counselors and social workers. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families of all ages. We are interested in empowering and reinforcing a person's strengths, rather than focusing on their negative qualities. As such, positive coping skills and the concept of Health Psychology is important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and a healthy mind is important in finding balance and happiness in one's life. We try to understand maladaptive patterns and help focus our clients in participating in healthy patterns and outcomes.
Treatment is tailored to each person's needs, but most often includes cognitive behavior therapy with other interventions.
We are a multi-specialty group of doctoral level Licensed Clinical Psychologists and more recently, licensed counselors and social workers. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families of all ages. We are interested in empowering and reinforcing a person's strengths, rather than focusing on their negative qualities. As such, positive coping skills and the concept of Health Psychology is important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and a healthy mind is important in finding balance and happiness in one's life. We try to understand maladaptive patterns and help focus our clients in participating in healthy patterns and outcomes.
I utilize a collaborative, strengths based approach with elements of CBT in my work with clients.
I believe it is vital to support moms and families from challenges with fertility to pregnancy and through the postpartum period. I hold a certification in perinatal mental health and can provide support throughout the journey of motherhood. Additionally, I have spent time working with individuals living with cancer and their caregivers. I understand how changes in physical health can significantly impact emotional well being, relationships, and daily routines. Other areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, and depression.
I utilize a collaborative, strengths based approach with elements of CBT in my work with clients.
I believe it is vital to support moms and families from challenges with fertility to pregnancy and through the postpartum period. I hold a certification in perinatal mental health and can provide support throughout the journey of motherhood. Additionally, I have spent time working with individuals living with cancer and their caregivers. I understand how changes in physical health can significantly impact emotional well being, relationships, and daily routines. Other areas of focus include grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, and depression.
A main practice method is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Live the life you want! In 20+ years of working with clients, I have developed a clinical style based on how I would like to be treated if I were the client; a respectful, relaxed atmosphere providing excellent care - sometimes even fun. I work collaboratively to clarify my client's problems and resources, to address their concerns and help them get to where they want to be in life. I don't label my clients and often see myself as a type of teacher or coach. Additionally I worked for 7 years in a major corporation and understand the real world.
A main practice method is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Live the life you want! In 20+ years of working with clients, I have developed a clinical style based on how I would like to be treated if I were the client; a respectful, relaxed atmosphere providing excellent care - sometimes even fun. I work collaboratively to clarify my client's problems and resources, to address their concerns and help them get to where they want to be in life. I don't label my clients and often see myself as a type of teacher or coach. Additionally I worked for 7 years in a major corporation and understand the real world.
Cheryl Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, CODP I, NCC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Cheryl utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person centered, mindfulness in order to focus on grounding techniques and develop new coping skills.
Cheryl meets with all clients in order to develop a sense of their goals and what they want to accomplish in therapy. She will then work with clients to develop a treatment route and to learn more about them. She works with clients that struggle with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, dissociative disorder, developing boundaries, and developing their self esteem.
Cheryl utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person centered, mindfulness in order to focus on grounding techniques and develop new coping skills.
Cheryl meets with all clients in order to develop a sense of their goals and what they want to accomplish in therapy. She will then work with clients to develop a treatment route and to learn more about them. She works with clients that struggle with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, dissociative disorder, developing boundaries, and developing their self esteem.
Dr. Kikuchi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years of experience in health care services. Dr. Kikuchi offers a supportive and integrated approach to psychotherapy by using cognitive and behavior techniques as well as humanistic approaches that focus on existential concerns, mindfulness, and acceptance to help clients better adjust to life changes. He has experience working with a culturally diverse population who have wide range of acute or chronic disorders.
Dr. Kikuchi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years of experience in health care services. Dr. Kikuchi offers a supportive and integrated approach to psychotherapy by using cognitive and behavior techniques as well as humanistic approaches that focus on existential concerns, mindfulness, and acceptance to help clients better adjust to life changes. He has experience working with a culturally diverse population who have wide range of acute or chronic disorders.
Melanie Schwaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I integrate different modalities ( CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR), depending on what you as the client need at the given moment.
Everyone deserves empathetic help and support. Clients who are experiencing addiction or are in recovery, as well as their loved ones, are my specialty. Clients affected by anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma are also a population I frequently work with, especially younger adults. No matter what you are coming to therapy for, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with my clients, and to help you to make the changes you are seeking for your life and overall well-being.
I integrate different modalities ( CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR), depending on what you as the client need at the given moment.
Everyone deserves empathetic help and support. Clients who are experiencing addiction or are in recovery, as well as their loved ones, are my specialty. Clients affected by anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma are also a population I frequently work with, especially younger adults. No matter what you are coming to therapy for, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with my clients, and to help you to make the changes you are seeking for your life and overall well-being.
Analeise Parchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR and EFT/Tapping lend themselves to my intuitive side, and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment helps a person shift anxiety disorders as well grief treatment.
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
EMDR and EFT/Tapping lend themselves to my intuitive side, and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment helps a person shift anxiety disorders as well grief treatment.
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
I treat children, adolescents, couples and family in a variety of therapeutic means. I have used cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, EMDR, behavioral, and eclectic therapies in addition to others. I also have experience working with behavioral, mood, anxiety, conduct and other specialties. I appreciate diversity and love working with others of various cultures, abilities and races.
I treat children, adolescents, couples and family in a variety of therapeutic means. I have used cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, EMDR, behavioral, and eclectic therapies in addition to others. I also have experience working with behavioral, mood, anxiety, conduct and other specialties. I appreciate diversity and love working with others of various cultures, abilities and races.
I utilize family systems, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, somatic and psychodynamic theory in my practice and seek to develop a collaborative relationship with my clients.
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically at the whole person through a lens of embodiment, while encouraging healthy lifestyle changes along with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I utilize family systems, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, somatic and psychodynamic theory in my practice and seek to develop a collaborative relationship with my clients.
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically at the whole person through a lens of embodiment, while encouraging healthy lifestyle changes along with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Life can get very difficult at times and we all need some extra support sometimes. I believe in the importance of meeting the client where they are and creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment. I enjoy learning from others and offering active listening and guidance. I have over six years of experience working with substance abuse issues as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and self-development. I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral approach in therapy. I am also fluent in Polish. Therapy involves challenging oneself, learning about oneself, and striving to make positive changes in order for growth to happen!
Life can get very difficult at times and we all need some extra support sometimes. I believe in the importance of meeting the client where they are and creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment. I enjoy learning from others and offering active listening and guidance. I have over six years of experience working with substance abuse issues as well as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and self-development. I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral approach in therapy. I am also fluent in Polish. Therapy involves challenging oneself, learning about oneself, and striving to make positive changes in order for growth to happen!
My therapeutic orientation is an integrated approach using aspects of applied behavioral analysis, CBT, existential analysis, and mindfulness practices.
Life is oftentimes unsatisfactory and stressful which causes emotional pain and suffering in our daily lives. We learn to cope with this suffering by clinging to negative thoughts, feelings, and reactivities that seem inescapable. My purpose in therapy is to bring an empathic and compassionate awareness and understanding of these negative attachments and provide practices to generate a positive wholesome sense of self and well-being.
My therapeutic orientation is an integrated approach using aspects of applied behavioral analysis, CBT, existential analysis, and mindfulness practices.
Life is oftentimes unsatisfactory and stressful which causes emotional pain and suffering in our daily lives. We learn to cope with this suffering by clinging to negative thoughts, feelings, and reactivities that seem inescapable. My purpose in therapy is to bring an empathic and compassionate awareness and understanding of these negative attachments and provide practices to generate a positive wholesome sense of self and well-being.
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I offer psycho-education, talk therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapies, and dialectical behavior therapies.
How much is your life worth? Whatever you have decided, forget it. You're worth much more. Everyone deserves to live their best life, including you. Let's keep building, together.
I offer psycho-education, talk therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapies, and dialectical behavior therapies.
How much is your life worth? Whatever you have decided, forget it. You're worth much more. Everyone deserves to live their best life, including you. Let's keep building, together.
I am a Health Psychologist who approaches clients with empathy. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) with an influence of Adlerian theory, to be goal-oriented and positive-focused in treating depression, anxiety, physical illnesses, sleep problems, weight management, recovery from substance use and other lifestyle conditions. I help people overcome their fears and resistance to change through the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This helps remove barriers to achieving goals and achieving them successfully. My purpose in my work is to help each client become the best version of their 'self'.
I am a Health Psychologist who approaches clients with empathy. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) with an influence of Adlerian theory, to be goal-oriented and positive-focused in treating depression, anxiety, physical illnesses, sleep problems, weight management, recovery from substance use and other lifestyle conditions. I help people overcome their fears and resistance to change through the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This helps remove barriers to achieving goals and achieving them successfully. My purpose in my work is to help each client become the best version of their 'self'.
Denea N Bialeschki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
I have experience in child therapy, grief therapy, training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience with neurodivergent individuals to assist in acquiring socialization, communication, and coping skills by using sessions to learn and apply strategies in their daily living and social interactions.
I have experience in child therapy, grief therapy, training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience with neurodivergent individuals to assist in acquiring socialization, communication, and coping skills by using sessions to learn and apply strategies in their daily living and social interactions.
Training across a spectrum of orientations including client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, health psychology, and neuropsychology provides Dr.
Dr. Karyn Cihak is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1999. They completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology at Augustana College. Their first Master’s Degree focusing on behavioral and family systems as related to clinical psychology is from Eastern Illinois University. After working in the field in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Cihak went on the earn their second Master’s degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Their training focused on neuropsychology and health psychology.
Training across a spectrum of orientations including client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, health psychology, and neuropsychology provides Dr.
Dr. Karyn Cihak is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1999. They completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology at Augustana College. Their first Master’s Degree focusing on behavioral and family systems as related to clinical psychology is from Eastern Illinois University. After working in the field in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Cihak went on the earn their second Master’s degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Their training focused on neuropsychology and health psychology.
I use a holistic, solution-focused blend of evidence-based techniques and have extensive training in CBT and EMDR.
Is your child acting in a challenging, confusing or troubling way? If so, please know that parents can take small steps that bring about big changes. I specialize in working with parents from the perinatal period throughout childhood. I believe that parents are their children's best bet for helping them develop mental health and emotional wellness. Parenting interventions don't mean that you are to blame for why your child is struggling, simply that you are capable of being involved in or facilitating the solution.
I use a holistic, solution-focused blend of evidence-based techniques and have extensive training in CBT and EMDR.
Is your child acting in a challenging, confusing or troubling way? If so, please know that parents can take small steps that bring about big changes. I specialize in working with parents from the perinatal period throughout childhood. I believe that parents are their children's best bet for helping them develop mental health and emotional wellness. Parenting interventions don't mean that you are to blame for why your child is struggling, simply that you are capable of being involved in or facilitating the solution.
Elizabeth Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Some of the approaches I utilize are client-centered, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and play therapy.
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I am a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable exploring the reasons that have led them to seek therapy. Feeling connected and understood is crucial when working collaboratively with a therapist to help identify personal issues and moving towards a better self, marriage, or family life and improving overall functioning.
Some of the approaches I utilize are client-centered, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and play therapy.
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I am a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable exploring the reasons that have led them to seek therapy. Feeling connected and understood is crucial when working collaboratively with a therapist to help identify personal issues and moving towards a better self, marriage, or family life and improving overall functioning.
Through adopting a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach, I will teach clients how to gain the insight needed to identify negative thinking patterns and learn how to build the positive tools needed to move beyond these old, limiting beliefs.
My focus in treatment is assisting people who are struggling to overcome particular issues, including anxiety, depression, and other life traumas, that can often cause a lingering feeling something may not be quite right. It is my goal to help guide and assist clients along their path to healing by providing a safe, caring, and compassionate environment where you can learn how to unhook from past traumas and build a healthy, more rewarding life.
Through adopting a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach, I will teach clients how to gain the insight needed to identify negative thinking patterns and learn how to build the positive tools needed to move beyond these old, limiting beliefs.
My focus in treatment is assisting people who are struggling to overcome particular issues, including anxiety, depression, and other life traumas, that can often cause a lingering feeling something may not be quite right. It is my goal to help guide and assist clients along their path to healing by providing a safe, caring, and compassionate environment where you can learn how to unhook from past traumas and build a healthy, more rewarding life.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to identify how the interplay between one's thoughts, feelings, and behavior can create and maintain an issue.
I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience providing individual therapy and couples counseling to adults. My nonjudgmental approach, which entails kindness, empathy, and support coupled with honest and direct feedback, leads my clients to feel safe and understood - vital to successful therapy. In addition to depression and anxiety, relationship issues are a primary focus of mine, whether that involves dissatisfaction with a current relationship, frustration with establishing relationships, or trauma-related experiences with others.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to identify how the interplay between one's thoughts, feelings, and behavior can create and maintain an issue.
I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience providing individual therapy and couples counseling to adults. My nonjudgmental approach, which entails kindness, empathy, and support coupled with honest and direct feedback, leads my clients to feel safe and understood - vital to successful therapy. In addition to depression and anxiety, relationship issues are a primary focus of mine, whether that involves dissatisfaction with a current relationship, frustration with establishing relationships, or trauma-related experiences with others.
Angelika Danek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, SAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I have been trained in a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Client-centered and Solution Focused therapies.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience offering in-person and online counseling. My great passion is helping people to regain their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and marital problems. Being a certified Metabolic Balance coach, I offer a holistic weight management program. Also, I provide psychological immigration evaluations: Hardship; VAWA, U Visa; T Visa; Asylum; Cancelation of Removal etc.
I have been trained in a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Client-centered and Solution Focused therapies.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience offering in-person and online counseling. My great passion is helping people to regain their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and marital problems. Being a certified Metabolic Balance coach, I offer a holistic weight management program. Also, I provide psychological immigration evaluations: Hardship; VAWA, U Visa; T Visa; Asylum; Cancelation of Removal etc.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.