EMDR Therapists in South Elgin, IL
Gwyn Zmolek
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, EMDR-T, CCMHC
Verified Verified
South Elgin, IL 60177 (Online Only)
I have been trained through EMDRIA and IAEDP and continue to utilize the latest research and techniques (including EMDR and CBT) to best serve my clients.
I realize that for some clients, the decision to enter therapy is made during a stressful time. However, I believe that these times can be useful in serving as a catalyst for change that leads to a happier, healthier life. I am strongly committed to helping my clients achieve satisfaction in all areas of their lives. I use a practical and skillful approach to problem solving that enables my clients to identify and overcome obstacles impeding their personal growth. I assists my clients in embracing their potential and building on their strengths so that they may experience improved interactions with others and their environment.
I have been trained through EMDRIA and IAEDP and continue to utilize the latest research and techniques (including EMDR and CBT) to best serve my clients.
I realize that for some clients, the decision to enter therapy is made during a stressful time. However, I believe that these times can be useful in serving as a catalyst for change that leads to a happier, healthier life. I am strongly committed to helping my clients achieve satisfaction in all areas of their lives. I use a practical and skillful approach to problem solving that enables my clients to identify and overcome obstacles impeding their personal growth. I assists my clients in embracing their potential and building on their strengths so that they may experience improved interactions with others and their environment.
Erin Olszewski @ St. Charles Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
South Elgin, IL 60177
I work with individuals and couples both in person and online, via telehealth. I've worked frequently with trauma and have received EMDR and Gottman Level 1 training. I believe in the power of perspective and utilizing internal strengths to overcome life’s difficulties and hardships. Therapy is a great way to explore what has been holding you back in life and find new pathways to changes in your life that you desire. I know this process can be difficult and I work hard to ensure that my office is a judgment-free safe space where you can explore yourself and the process.
I work with individuals and couples both in person and online, via telehealth. I've worked frequently with trauma and have received EMDR and Gottman Level 1 training. I believe in the power of perspective and utilizing internal strengths to overcome life’s difficulties and hardships. Therapy is a great way to explore what has been holding you back in life and find new pathways to changes in your life that you desire. I know this process can be difficult and I work hard to ensure that my office is a judgment-free safe space where you can explore yourself and the process.
St Charles Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177
Being able to discuss our current challenges calls for a supportive conversation. Often these challenges contribute to depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflicts if not addressed. I work with individuals from all walks of life whether you are looking for individual, couples, or group counseling; I will ensure that your voice is heard.
Being able to discuss our current challenges calls for a supportive conversation. Often these challenges contribute to depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflicts if not addressed. I work with individuals from all walks of life whether you are looking for individual, couples, or group counseling; I will ensure that your voice is heard.
St. Charles Counseling is a private practice located in St. Charles, Illinois. We have been serving the Fox Valley area since 2005. We place a focus on clinical excellence and making the most significant impact possible - in the lives of those we serve as individuals, as a couple or with their families.
St. Charles Counseling is a private practice located in St. Charles, Illinois. We have been serving the Fox Valley area since 2005. We place a focus on clinical excellence and making the most significant impact possible - in the lives of those we serve as individuals, as a couple or with their families.
Natalie Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177
You may notice distrust of change, discomfort with a lack of direction, or maybe you numb or isolate when overwhelmed. You may also have friends and family you "should" be able to talk with, however without the space to explore and ability to give yourself permission, we often feel stuck or that something is missing.
You may notice distrust of change, discomfort with a lack of direction, or maybe you numb or isolate when overwhelmed. You may also have friends and family you "should" be able to talk with, however without the space to explore and ability to give yourself permission, we often feel stuck or that something is missing.
Ken Kuhn at St Charles Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177
People come to therapy for emotional support and seek practical solutions to the very real issues in their lives. I recognize that my clients need to work thru the emotion connected to their circumstances and are also very much looking for a fresh perspective, based in experience and professional training, to help them determine what they can do about it. I work to help my clients find solutions whenever possible & develop effective ways to cope with the impact of those things they can't change. I take an approach to counseling that is practical and goal oriented and have a style that both men and women can connect with.
People come to therapy for emotional support and seek practical solutions to the very real issues in their lives. I recognize that my clients need to work thru the emotion connected to their circumstances and are also very much looking for a fresh perspective, based in experience and professional training, to help them determine what they can do about it. I work to help my clients find solutions whenever possible & develop effective ways to cope with the impact of those things they can't change. I take an approach to counseling that is practical and goal oriented and have a style that both men and women can connect with.
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Karen Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60175
I offer traditional talk therapy as well as experiential therapy including EMDR, Gestalt, sandtray and other modalities.
Are you living with Post Traumatic Stress? Anxiety? Depression? Or, some other mental health issue? Welcome! I have a passion for bringing healing and improving an individual's ability to fully embrace life. My goal is to meet each client where they currently are on their journey, with no judgement, using customized treatment while providing guidance to help clients find relief from the challenges they are experiencing. I look forward to working alongside you as you experience enhancement in your quality of life.
I offer traditional talk therapy as well as experiential therapy including EMDR, Gestalt, sandtray and other modalities.
Are you living with Post Traumatic Stress? Anxiety? Depression? Or, some other mental health issue? Welcome! I have a passion for bringing healing and improving an individual's ability to fully embrace life. My goal is to meet each client where they currently are on their journey, with no judgement, using customized treatment while providing guidance to help clients find relief from the challenges they are experiencing. I look forward to working alongside you as you experience enhancement in your quality of life.
Nancy Robin Krtek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ND, LCSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."
Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."
Jennifer Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Online Only)
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), for the treatment of trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD and anxiety. Whether you are new or returning to therapy, I believe finding the right therapist is essential. Your reason(s) for seeking therapy are unique and deeply personal. If you are struggling with conflicting emotions and thoughts; experiencing anxiety or depression; feelings of self-doubt, hopelessness; or other life challenges; therapy can be helpful to gain clarity, resolution, and the skills to live a more fulfilled life. I believe healing is possible.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), for the treatment of trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD and anxiety. Whether you are new or returning to therapy, I believe finding the right therapist is essential. Your reason(s) for seeking therapy are unique and deeply personal. If you are struggling with conflicting emotions and thoughts; experiencing anxiety or depression; feelings of self-doubt, hopelessness; or other life challenges; therapy can be helpful to gain clarity, resolution, and the skills to live a more fulfilled life. I believe healing is possible.
I also have advanced training in Trauma focused care and EMDR, and am always working to develop additional skills to help my clients move forward in reaching their goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with adults and children with a variety of issues in conjunction with or separately from family therapy/consultation. My focus is on clarifying and addressing the issues that bring each individual into counseling and creating a partnership and treatment plan that will support change and growth. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to creating the environment needed for change. Social and emotional difficulties rarely emerge in isolation, but rather from a variety of experiences and interactions.
I also have advanced training in Trauma focused care and EMDR, and am always working to develop additional skills to help my clients move forward in reaching their goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with adults and children with a variety of issues in conjunction with or separately from family therapy/consultation. My focus is on clarifying and addressing the issues that bring each individual into counseling and creating a partnership and treatment plan that will support change and growth. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to creating the environment needed for change. Social and emotional difficulties rarely emerge in isolation, but rather from a variety of experiences and interactions.
Carol Elendt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60175
Waitlist for new clients
For clients wanting a gentle way of working through trauma, I offer EMDR, a research-backed method in which I am trained.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and I would be honored to step into this process with you. My desire is to provide empathic therapy for adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or relationship issues. For people experiencing loss, you will find a safe space to grieve. I enjoy working with clients who have diverse beliefs and also offer a Christian perspective for those seeking a faith-focused therapist.
For clients wanting a gentle way of working through trauma, I offer EMDR, a research-backed method in which I am trained.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and I would be honored to step into this process with you. My desire is to provide empathic therapy for adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or relationship issues. For people experiencing loss, you will find a safe space to grieve. I enjoy working with clients who have diverse beliefs and also offer a Christian perspective for those seeking a faith-focused therapist.
Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR) is integrated into treatment when appropriate for those struggling with trauma symptoms and negative patterns of thinking.
As a certified EMDR therapist, I understand the importance of educating clients about mental health and brain functioning in order to find the most beneficial therapeutic approaches for treatment. I specialize in treating couples and individuals with (complex) trauma, attachment issues, depression and areas managing anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relational issues. Together, we work on identifying ways to improve self-worth, repair and maintain healthy relationships, and heal from past traumas.
Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR) is integrated into treatment when appropriate for those struggling with trauma symptoms and negative patterns of thinking.
As a certified EMDR therapist, I understand the importance of educating clients about mental health and brain functioning in order to find the most beneficial therapeutic approaches for treatment. I specialize in treating couples and individuals with (complex) trauma, attachment issues, depression and areas managing anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relational issues. Together, we work on identifying ways to improve self-worth, repair and maintain healthy relationships, and heal from past traumas.
Ashley M Starwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Online Only)
Deeply versed in EMDR, trauma, and crisis therapy, she empowers clients to heal, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential.
Imagine radiating love and confidence, both within yourself and your relationships. That's the transformative power of self-discovery I want to help you unlock. We'll navigate the complexities together, not with struggle, but with joy and understanding. Discover the hidden light within, strengthen your connections, and mold the amazing YOU you were meant to be. Are you ready to shine?
Deeply versed in EMDR, trauma, and crisis therapy, she empowers clients to heal, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential.
Imagine radiating love and confidence, both within yourself and your relationships. That's the transformative power of self-discovery I want to help you unlock. We'll navigate the complexities together, not with struggle, but with joy and understanding. Discover the hidden light within, strengthen your connections, and mold the amazing YOU you were meant to be. Are you ready to shine?
I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, Expressive Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Hello, I am devoted to empowering individuals by guiding them through the healing process. An impactful aspect of the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with tools you can use outside of the therapeutic space to improve your life and see change. The most important aspect of therapy for me involves building a trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients. I take great care to tailor each intervention to fit your goals and needs.
I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, Expressive Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Hello, I am devoted to empowering individuals by guiding them through the healing process. An impactful aspect of the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with tools you can use outside of the therapeutic space to improve your life and see change. The most important aspect of therapy for me involves building a trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients. I take great care to tailor each intervention to fit your goals and needs.
Jennifer King
Counselor, LCPC, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Waitlist for new clients
I draw upon my many trainings both as a body/energy worker and psychotherapist with EMDR, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Meditations, and energy work.
I am passionate about holding safe space and supporting your move toward inner awareness and expansion of living to your fullest potential. I incorporate tools and techniques I have refined during my own personal growth and self-discovery journey, as well as from working with both eastern and western therapies across multiple clinical roles. I believe all answers, truth, and healing come from within. Let’s work together to improve your mental and emotional wellness, help you find balance, remember who you really are, and live the future you want. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung
I draw upon my many trainings both as a body/energy worker and psychotherapist with EMDR, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Meditations, and energy work.
I am passionate about holding safe space and supporting your move toward inner awareness and expansion of living to your fullest potential. I incorporate tools and techniques I have refined during my own personal growth and self-discovery journey, as well as from working with both eastern and western therapies across multiple clinical roles. I believe all answers, truth, and healing come from within. Let’s work together to improve your mental and emotional wellness, help you find balance, remember who you really are, and live the future you want. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung
I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and am certified in EMDR through EMDRIA.
My passion is to help adolescents, adults, and families develop the social and emotional awareness needed to thrive. People do as well as they can, but sometimes need support in order to understand themselves and others. Obstacles can get in the way. I can help those obstacles become opportunities for growth and success through insight, practice, and collaboration.
I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and am certified in EMDR through EMDRIA.
My passion is to help adolescents, adults, and families develop the social and emotional awareness needed to thrive. People do as well as they can, but sometimes need support in order to understand themselves and others. Obstacles can get in the way. I can help those obstacles become opportunities for growth and success through insight, practice, and collaboration.
Samantha Berg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneva, IL 60134
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize EMDR, CBT and DBT and a variety of other interventions to best fit my client's needs.
Email is the best way to reach me. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a rich and varied history of work in the mental health field. My clinical experience includes work in residential, community mental health, law enforcement, and crisis intervention services. I have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, addictions, self-harm, behavioral concerns, suicidal ideations, psychosis spectrum disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with young children to older adults.
I utilize EMDR, CBT and DBT and a variety of other interventions to best fit my client's needs.
Email is the best way to reach me. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a rich and varied history of work in the mental health field. My clinical experience includes work in residential, community mental health, law enforcement, and crisis intervention services. I have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, addictions, self-harm, behavioral concerns, suicidal ideations, psychosis spectrum disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with young children to older adults.
Through talk therapy and EMDR, I help people find deep healing by integrating the mind, body, and emotions.
It’s easy to neglect caring for the things we cannot see. You’re exhausted from always trying to work harder and get more done in a shorter amount of time. You set really high expectations for yourself and feel frustrated when you aren’t able to meet them. People often use words like perfectionist or overachiever to describe you. Sometimes that feels rewarding, and maybe sometimes you resent it. There’s a part of you that wonders if this pace is sustainable. I want you to know that you don’t have to stay here. And you don’t have to be alone in this.
Through talk therapy and EMDR, I help people find deep healing by integrating the mind, body, and emotions.
It’s easy to neglect caring for the things we cannot see. You’re exhausted from always trying to work harder and get more done in a shorter amount of time. You set really high expectations for yourself and feel frustrated when you aren’t able to meet them. People often use words like perfectionist or overachiever to describe you. Sometimes that feels rewarding, and maybe sometimes you resent it. There’s a part of you that wonders if this pace is sustainable. I want you to know that you don’t have to stay here. And you don’t have to be alone in this.
I am trained in EMDR, hypnotherapy, ACT, DBT, and a variety of other therapeutic modalities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and also offer life coaching and energy therapies. I have specialties working with adolescents and young adults, though enjoy adults at all ages. I have specialized training in the LGBTQ population and much of my passion is working with anxiety and self-confidence. Something I enjoy helping people with is coming out of definition and conclusion about who they are or what their life has to be. Instead of looking for what's wrong with you, I much prefer to ask the question, "What's right about you?" and how can you use to that to create the life you can't wait to get out of bed for every morning?
I am trained in EMDR, hypnotherapy, ACT, DBT, and a variety of other therapeutic modalities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and also offer life coaching and energy therapies. I have specialties working with adolescents and young adults, though enjoy adults at all ages. I have specialized training in the LGBTQ population and much of my passion is working with anxiety and self-confidence. Something I enjoy helping people with is coming out of definition and conclusion about who they are or what their life has to be. Instead of looking for what's wrong with you, I much prefer to ask the question, "What's right about you?" and how can you use to that to create the life you can't wait to get out of bed for every morning?
I am a certified specialist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) since 2001, providing this from a Christian perspective with healing for trauma memories.
I have over 26 years experience as a trained Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My direct, caring and focused counseling style allows people to work through serious traumas, difficult marriages, and intense emotional health issues. For those with a strong Christian faith, the use of scripture, prayer and depending on God have served to create wholistic healing. It is important for me to work with your goals and to help you learn new skills that create true healing.
I am a certified specialist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) since 2001, providing this from a Christian perspective with healing for trauma memories.
I have over 26 years experience as a trained Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My direct, caring and focused counseling style allows people to work through serious traumas, difficult marriages, and intense emotional health issues. For those with a strong Christian faith, the use of scripture, prayer and depending on God have served to create wholistic healing. It is important for me to work with your goals and to help you learn new skills that create true healing.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.