Emotionally Focused Therapists in Savoy, IL
She uses a variety of approaches including dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, positive psychology, and family systems.
Emily Heming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience in the mental health field and 6 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults feel empowered and validated. Emily offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her goal is to create a secure, welcoming environment to discuss and reflect on all areas of life.
She uses a variety of approaches including dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, positive psychology, and family systems.
Emily Heming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience in the mental health field and 6 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults feel empowered and validated. Emily offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her goal is to create a secure, welcoming environment to discuss and reflect on all areas of life.
Each experience of therapy can be unique. Maybe you’re navigating big life changes or want support to increase self-awareness and growth or you’ve noticed that difficult experiences from your past still affect you and need help to find healing. Maybe you feel alone and confused, struggling to find your spiritual or life path after being hurt. We can work together to find the best approach for your needs. I truly believe that you are the expert in your own life, so I approach therapy in a collaborative way, using careful listening and support to help each person listen to their own inner guidance and make full use of their strengths.
Each experience of therapy can be unique. Maybe you’re navigating big life changes or want support to increase self-awareness and growth or you’ve noticed that difficult experiences from your past still affect you and need help to find healing. Maybe you feel alone and confused, struggling to find your spiritual or life path after being hurt. We can work together to find the best approach for your needs. I truly believe that you are the expert in your own life, so I approach therapy in a collaborative way, using careful listening and support to help each person listen to their own inner guidance and make full use of their strengths.
My passion lies in building meaningful connections with clients, helping them through life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. I’m here to support you through the highs and lows, whether that is addressing trauma, managing everyday stressors, or celebrating the positives. I’m particularly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for my clients, where they can feel respected, validated, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I have experience working with a variety of ages, and I am especially passionate about working with teenagers and young adults as they navigate life transitions.
My passion lies in building meaningful connections with clients, helping them through life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. I’m here to support you through the highs and lows, whether that is addressing trauma, managing everyday stressors, or celebrating the positives. I’m particularly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for my clients, where they can feel respected, validated, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I have experience working with a variety of ages, and I am especially passionate about working with teenagers and young adults as they navigate life transitions.
Courtney Porter--Momentum for Life Counseling, LLP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Savoy, IL 61874
Do you have a child that struggles at school academically or behaviorally? I thrive in working with school-aged children (and their families) and assisting them in living their best life. I have spent my life working with youth in various contexts and have a "way" in working with youth that invites their true inner self to explode with greatness! I also work with adults as well and focus on transitional concerns, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, and other adult life challenges!
Do you have a child that struggles at school academically or behaviorally? I thrive in working with school-aged children (and their families) and assisting them in living their best life. I have spent my life working with youth in various contexts and have a "way" in working with youth that invites their true inner self to explode with greatness! I also work with adults as well and focus on transitional concerns, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, and other adult life challenges!
Are you tired of feeling anxious, stressed, sad, and overwhelmed with life? Have you lost your focus? Do you feel as if things will never get better? Whatever you are struggling with, I am here to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and genuine environment to help you begin your journey to feeling better. I look forward to helping you identify your strengths, so we can use those as a roadmap to overcome your struggles. My therapy approach is relational, strengths- based, and collaborative. I believe therapy is a safe place to grow, learn, and achieve shared goals using a diverse mix of modalities to meet your unique needs.
Are you tired of feeling anxious, stressed, sad, and overwhelmed with life? Have you lost your focus? Do you feel as if things will never get better? Whatever you are struggling with, I am here to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and genuine environment to help you begin your journey to feeling better. I look forward to helping you identify your strengths, so we can use those as a roadmap to overcome your struggles. My therapy approach is relational, strengths- based, and collaborative. I believe therapy is a safe place to grow, learn, and achieve shared goals using a diverse mix of modalities to meet your unique needs.
Maria Gorecki Nowak Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Savoy, IL 61874
My name is Maria (or Marysia); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of settings, ranging from residential/restorative to outpatient. I have 10+ years of experience addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and older children. I emigrated to this country as an older child. Following hardships emigration presented, my practice is strongly trauma affirming. I focus on the impact of trauma, current and generational. I recognize the
My name is Maria (or Marysia); I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of settings, ranging from residential/restorative to outpatient. I have 10+ years of experience addressing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, religious trauma, and relationship challenges. I am interested in working with adults, adolescents, and older children. I emigrated to this country as an older child. Following hardships emigration presented, my practice is strongly trauma affirming. I focus on the impact of trauma, current and generational. I recognize the
Are you feeling out of control, overwhelmed, or unable to handle life's typical stressors? Has something really challenging or upsetting happened that is causing an inability to manage everyday life? Stress, transition and loss can cause low self esteem, difficulty in relationships, and feelings of being unable to manage day to day life. I aim to provide a safe space in which to process those stressors and learn to manage them in a healthy way.
Are you feeling out of control, overwhelmed, or unable to handle life's typical stressors? Has something really challenging or upsetting happened that is causing an inability to manage everyday life? Stress, transition and loss can cause low self esteem, difficulty in relationships, and feelings of being unable to manage day to day life. I aim to provide a safe space in which to process those stressors and learn to manage them in a healthy way.
I am passionate about helping adults take back their lives from the impact of the traumas they have experienced. I believe not only can you survive, you can thrive. I treat a wide variety of trauma and other mental health challenges through gentle, welcoming, and compassionate treatment. I employ carefully chosen and measured therapies that bring healing while expanding clients’ ability to cope better with everyday life. My ultimate goal is to help clients get unstuck and move forward in their lives.
I am passionate about helping adults take back their lives from the impact of the traumas they have experienced. I believe not only can you survive, you can thrive. I treat a wide variety of trauma and other mental health challenges through gentle, welcoming, and compassionate treatment. I employ carefully chosen and measured therapies that bring healing while expanding clients’ ability to cope better with everyday life. My ultimate goal is to help clients get unstuck and move forward in their lives.
My name is Brittney McVey and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and anger management. I use CBT and DBT to create individualized treatment plans for each client. Through professional support in conjunction with evidence-based practices, clients can understand their mental health concerns more clearly, learn about the positive effects of coping skills, and learn how to manage their emotional well-being more effectively.
My name is Brittney McVey and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and anger management. I use CBT and DBT to create individualized treatment plans for each client. Through professional support in conjunction with evidence-based practices, clients can understand their mental health concerns more clearly, learn about the positive effects of coping skills, and learn how to manage their emotional well-being more effectively.
Lakesha Spight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, MBA, School, SW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Savoy, IL 61874
As a therapist, I can assist you to better understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With this new insight, you can identify problematic ones and challenge, replace, or reframe them. The path to change starts with identifying your underlying needs and finding more effective ways to fulfill them. I work with adolescents, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem and grief with children, teens and young adults.
As a therapist, I can assist you to better understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With this new insight, you can identify problematic ones and challenge, replace, or reframe them. The path to change starts with identifying your underlying needs and finding more effective ways to fulfill them. I work with adolescents, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem and grief with children, teens and young adults.
We do not have the power to change our past or the immediate world around us, but we can have the power to make changes and take control within ourselves. Our views and beliefs are greatly impacted by our experiences in life. I strive to help clients process these experiences, find meaning within them, and navigate current and future paths.
We do not have the power to change our past or the immediate world around us, but we can have the power to make changes and take control within ourselves. Our views and beliefs are greatly impacted by our experiences in life. I strive to help clients process these experiences, find meaning within them, and navigate current and future paths.
Sharon Benekohal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Savoy, IL 61874 (Online Only)
Are you a thinker? Are you feeling stuck & overwhelmed? Are you managing your life or is life managing you? Is self-care another chore on your to-do list? Do you dream about how your life could be? I believe the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides us through difficult challenges of managing relationships, I have 21+ years of experience and have a dual specialization in mental health and the schools.
Are you a thinker? Are you feeling stuck & overwhelmed? Are you managing your life or is life managing you? Is self-care another chore on your to-do list? Do you dream about how your life could be? I believe the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides us through difficult challenges of managing relationships, I have 21+ years of experience and have a dual specialization in mental health and the schools.
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life experiences with me. I have experience working with various mental health disorders and life concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, minority stress and many more.
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life experiences with me. I have experience working with various mental health disorders and life concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, minority stress and many more.
As a dedicated therapist with a background in education, I bring a unique perspective to my practice. My years as a teacher instilled in me a deep understanding of child and adolescent development, as well as a passion for nurturing individual growth. Working with people has always been my calling, and I find immense fulfillment in guiding clients through their personal journeys. My experience with children and teenagers has honed my ability to connect with younger clients, creating a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their emotions and challenges.
As a dedicated therapist with a background in education, I bring a unique perspective to my practice. My years as a teacher instilled in me a deep understanding of child and adolescent development, as well as a passion for nurturing individual growth. Working with people has always been my calling, and I find immense fulfillment in guiding clients through their personal journeys. My experience with children and teenagers has honed my ability to connect with younger clients, creating a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their emotions and challenges.
Those who come to me for therapy are ready to try something different, and experience an authentic relationship with a therapist who is down to earth, warm and seriously appreciates humor. Through our therapeutic relationship you can begin noticing and reducing problematic trauma responses and process past experiences and cycles that are hindering the life you want to enjoy. My clients gain skills relationally to benefit the relationships they are already in and challenge themselves to build new healthy ones.
Those who come to me for therapy are ready to try something different, and experience an authentic relationship with a therapist who is down to earth, warm and seriously appreciates humor. Through our therapeutic relationship you can begin noticing and reducing problematic trauma responses and process past experiences and cycles that are hindering the life you want to enjoy. My clients gain skills relationally to benefit the relationships they are already in and challenge themselves to build new healthy ones.
On the outside you have it all together, but deep down you carry a secret experience that knocks the wind out of you every time you remember it. The sexual trauma you experienced has robbed you of joy, freedom, and vitality. You have people in your life who you care about, but the relationships feel distant and detached. You can’t remember the last time you had a good night’s sleep because the memories seem to loom continuously. You remember some of the goals you used to have, but fear, anxiety, and insecurity stop you from pursuing them. It’s time to get your life back, and I want to help you get there.
On the outside you have it all together, but deep down you carry a secret experience that knocks the wind out of you every time you remember it. The sexual trauma you experienced has robbed you of joy, freedom, and vitality. You have people in your life who you care about, but the relationships feel distant and detached. You can’t remember the last time you had a good night’s sleep because the memories seem to loom continuously. You remember some of the goals you used to have, but fear, anxiety, and insecurity stop you from pursuing them. It’s time to get your life back, and I want to help you get there.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can make a huge difference, in your progress, since therapy takes place within the context of a relationship. During my 28 years as a therapist, I discovered I quickly develop therapeutic trust and rapport with most clients. Also, clients generally respond positively to my open and direct communication.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can make a huge difference, in your progress, since therapy takes place within the context of a relationship. During my 28 years as a therapist, I discovered I quickly develop therapeutic trust and rapport with most clients. Also, clients generally respond positively to my open and direct communication.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life has to offer. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life has to offer. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life.
Most of us humans have experienced trauma or simply too much stress. Thoughts, body sensations, and images/memories/dreams can cause more emotional and physical pain--and vice versa. To get rid of these unwanted things completely may be expected goals; but to diminish and manage them with less pain or tension is more realistic. To be understood by others, to feel more safe, to feel supported, to receive usable feedback and new ideas--these are goals I will surely help any client experience. Somatic Experiencing facilitates clients in moving forward, at their own pace, building more resilience self-acceptance and confidence.
Most of us humans have experienced trauma or simply too much stress. Thoughts, body sensations, and images/memories/dreams can cause more emotional and physical pain--and vice versa. To get rid of these unwanted things completely may be expected goals; but to diminish and manage them with less pain or tension is more realistic. To be understood by others, to feel more safe, to feel supported, to receive usable feedback and new ideas--these are goals I will surely help any client experience. Somatic Experiencing facilitates clients in moving forward, at their own pace, building more resilience self-acceptance and confidence.
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will ever get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice - like divorce, chronic illness, struggling with infertility, or trauma and loss. Transition can be even more overwhelming when it feels like you are going through it alone and don't have any support.
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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.