Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Savoy, IL

Katie Getowicz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, works with individuals, couples, and families struggling with mood disorders, behavior concerns, relationship distress, and more. She is sensitive to the intersectionality of multicultural identities and is committed to social justice for marginalized groups. Katie integrates therapy approaches, such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness to personalize treatment based on client preferences, unique needs, and inherent strengths. She also takes a trauma-informed approach to serving all clients.

Neelma Zafar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She meets the client where they are and uses validation and empathy. She gets to know them and their strengths. Neelma's approach is trauma-focused and evidence-based therapy but she believes in empowering the clients. Neelma is trained in EMDR, DBT and CBT. Currently, she is working with sexually abused and sexually problematic children. I do family therapy sessions. Neelma immigrated from Pakistan and know personally what is "trauma. " She volunteered with refugees and worked with them on their mental health issues.

I have experience working with a wide variety of age groups and a diverse population of people. I specialize in working with teens, adults, and families, treating anxiety, life adjustments, chronic illness, problems at school and life transitions. I mainly work with CBT but also incorporate play therapy, strengths-based approaches, and mindfulness.

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.

I believe we all have the capacity to change and grow. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to develop awareness and understanding of life experiences and provides guidance in facing the changes and challenges that can become overwhelming in our lives. It’s during these times that we can feel alone, misunderstood, and overwhelmed. I would be happy to partner with you to discover new strategies for healthy coping, challenge patterns of negative beliefs and behaviors, increase healthy relationships, and discover your strengths. I can help to provide support and resources that will lead to personal growth and fulfillment in life.

Have you continually heard that “you are not living up to your full potential?” Do you struggle to navigate a negative narrative that plays in your head? Do you feel like maintaining personal relationships is a continual uphill climb? Do you feel exhausted or paralyzed from trying to navigate your daily life? If you answered yes to all or even some of these questions, then chances are you could benefit from therapy. As someone who received an adult diagnosis of ADHD, I can empathize and understand how overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating it can be to navigate these sometimes invisible symptoms.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you felt prepared to deal with the stress of everyday life, traumatic experiences, or symptoms of depression and anxiety? It may seem like you have tried everything to take control back and don't know what else to do. You may feel like you struggle in every area of your life. It feels overwhelming, scary, lonely, and even hopeless at times.

We all go through difficult times throughout our lives. Making the decision to seek help from a therapist can be frightening; however, it can also be very rewarding. We all have strengths within us to overcome obstacles, but sometimes we just need someone to help us rediscover them. My therapy style involves exploring your thoughts, feelings, and relationships along with challenging unhealthy beliefs and behavior patterns. The mission of my practice is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals feel accepted and respected. I provide therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families.

Now accepting new clients. I am dedicated to Willow Counseling’s core belief that healing is possible through connection. Willow Counseling provides a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can experience connection, grounding, and growth. I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to work with people and provide them with the ability to develop connected relationships.

In life's whirlwind, finding a sanctuary for respite and inner peace can feel like a distant dream. You might be questioning your worth or wondering if anyone else shares your feelings. Unexpected events may have thrown you off course, leaving you grappling to move forward, feeling immobilized. Perhaps, as a parent, you've exhausted all avenues in aiding your child or teen, feeling at a loss. Whether you're striving to unleash your full potential or seeking ways to foster family well-being, you've found a supportive space here.

I provide a supportive and therapeutic space to help people experience healing, growth, and confidence when stress or traumatic situations have been overwhelming. Traumatic situations can cause anxiety, depression, and challenge how you relate with others. I've been helping youth, adults, and families for the past twenty years in a wide variety of contexts by coming alongside to help them better manage their mood and to develop healthier relationships with those they love, co-workers, and others. Visit my website at www.hope-centered.com to see what more I offer.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Masters Degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. I have experience in advocacy, case management, and inpatient settings where I worked with clients of all ages. I have worked with individuals coping with chronic mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance use, depression, anxiety, survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault, and at-risk teens.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I strongly believe therapy is an important asset in life where one is able to talk about life challenges and work on solutions that allow individuals to be the best version of themselves. My goal is to create a natural experience by nurturing a safe and welcoming environment, establishing trusting relationships, and promoting a judgement free zone where one can express themselves freely, overcome their challenges, and find balance in their lives. I believe in the philosophy “give yourself space to evolve” (Krista Aoki).

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.

Let’s be honest - life can get pretty messy. It’s full of things like change (ugh!), other humans and events out of our control. Maybe you're having a hard time, and you don't even know "why". Maybe your relationships are stressful. Maybe society’s “-isms” (racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, etc.) are affecting your well-being. In therapy you get to decide what is important! I get the honor of walking with you as we figure out how to help you cope, manage, grow or heal. As a queer person, I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folx. I provide a safe & affirming space to explore all facets of yourself/your life.

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.

Focusing upon your mental, physical and spiritual health of individual for 30 years, Carla works to facilitate finding balance in life. As a Certified Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (G-CSW) with experience working in both hospital, hospice and community mental health, she skillfully focuses upon navigating fear as well as life transitions related to illness or bereavement and loss..

Jenelle Thompson-Keene is a Licensed Clinical Counselor who has worked in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and backgrounds identify strengths and implement new skills. Jenelle specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment, substance abuse, later stages of life, and family issues. Jenelle completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. She has worked in non-profit settings such as crisis teams, substance abuse treatment centers, and intensive outreach therapy, among others.

I have experience working as a therapist, life coach, business coach, and/or career coach. I can help with stress management, anxiety management, relationship & communication skills, and disability disclosure and/or accommodations. I understand the complexity of intersecting identities that many of us have (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability status) and take a strengths based approach to your needs and your experience. I see my role as your partner and coach to support you through difficult times, complex situations while giving you skills and tools to further your growth as a productive member of society.