Strength-Based Therapists in Tinley Park, IL
Hope Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60487
We focus on strength-based supportive care by integrating cognitive behavioral, DBT, client-centered, and solution focused methods based on the needs of the client.
We specialize in working with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency and Addiction Related Issues in both adolescents/adults. Therapy may be delivered through Individual or Family Therapy. We work with clients with the following concerns: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, Chemical Dependency (Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse), Codependency, Communication, Conflict-Resolution, Decision Making, Depression, Family Issues, Fear, Feelings of Emptiness, Guilt, Life-Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Relapse Prevention,Self Esteem, Self-Injury, School Related Concerns, Stress Management and Trust.
We focus on strength-based supportive care by integrating cognitive behavioral, DBT, client-centered, and solution focused methods based on the needs of the client.
We specialize in working with Mental Health and Chemical Dependency and Addiction Related Issues in both adolescents/adults. Therapy may be delivered through Individual or Family Therapy. We work with clients with the following concerns: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, Chemical Dependency (Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse), Codependency, Communication, Conflict-Resolution, Decision Making, Depression, Family Issues, Fear, Feelings of Emptiness, Guilt, Life-Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Relapse Prevention,Self Esteem, Self-Injury, School Related Concerns, Stress Management and Trust.
Mosaic Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Seeking help takes courage. I firmly believe in the power of therapy and connection. My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of community and hospital settings. I embody a strength-based approach and believe in fostering resiliency and working to empower individuals to utilize their intrinsic strengths. At Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, we believe that there is room for growth in all of our lives. We understand that the fit between therapist and client is essential to success as healing occurs within relationships.
Seeking help takes courage. I firmly believe in the power of therapy and connection. My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of community and hospital settings. I embody a strength-based approach and believe in fostering resiliency and working to empower individuals to utilize their intrinsic strengths. At Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, we believe that there is room for growth in all of our lives. We understand that the fit between therapist and client is essential to success as healing occurs within relationships.
Melaya Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60483
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in therapeutic approaches like solution-focused brief therapy, strength-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I provide support for coping with depression, anxiety, and stress.
My ideal client is someone navigating transformative life stages, particularly adolescents and young adults facing the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. They may be struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, and stress, seeking support for identity development, interpersonal and communication skills, or exploring racial identity experiences. Their goal is personal growth and empowerment, and they desire guidance to enhance their daily lives.
Specializing in therapeutic approaches like solution-focused brief therapy, strength-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I provide support for coping with depression, anxiety, and stress.
My ideal client is someone navigating transformative life stages, particularly adolescents and young adults facing the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. They may be struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, and stress, seeking support for identity development, interpersonal and communication skills, or exploring racial identity experiences. Their goal is personal growth and empowerment, and they desire guidance to enhance their daily lives.
You feel like you're going through the motions but never really getting anywhere. Maybe you're completely stressed out and worried about your future or your family members' futures. Or maybe it's a struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your loved ones. You've likely been debating seeking help for months if not years. We're so glad you've taken the courageous step of being here. We're confident that together, we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
You feel like you're going through the motions but never really getting anywhere. Maybe you're completely stressed out and worried about your future or your family members' futures. Or maybe it's a struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your loved ones. You've likely been debating seeking help for months if not years. We're so glad you've taken the courageous step of being here. We're confident that together, we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges.
Meg Burcl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can sometimes feel impossible, but finding a good fit can make all the difference. It is important to both feel heard and seen, especially during the vulnerable process of sharing you experiences and emotions. I provide a non-judgmental space with a emphasis on holistic and person-centered care. Which means you can expect a collaborative experience. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, may be struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and or depression. I also provide an affirming and queer/trans competent space to serve members of the trans and queer community.
Finding a therapist can sometimes feel impossible, but finding a good fit can make all the difference. It is important to both feel heard and seen, especially during the vulnerable process of sharing you experiences and emotions. I provide a non-judgmental space with a emphasis on holistic and person-centered care. Which means you can expect a collaborative experience. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, may be struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and or depression. I also provide an affirming and queer/trans competent space to serve members of the trans and queer community.
Arisdelsi Cervantes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477
You feel as though you're dragging your feet while trying your hardest to push through each day. You seem to be having more downs than ups lately. A relentless stream of anxious thoughts is weighing you down, consuming more and more of your day, and making it difficult for you to feel focused and motivated to get stuff done. You feel less and less like yourself, and you don't seem to enjoy the things you used to. You worry that nobody will understand what you're feeling, or maybe you don't want to feel like a burden to others, so you keep this all to yourself. You long for the day you wake up and finally feel whole and alive again.
You feel as though you're dragging your feet while trying your hardest to push through each day. You seem to be having more downs than ups lately. A relentless stream of anxious thoughts is weighing you down, consuming more and more of your day, and making it difficult for you to feel focused and motivated to get stuff done. You feel less and less like yourself, and you don't seem to enjoy the things you used to. You worry that nobody will understand what you're feeling, or maybe you don't want to feel like a burden to others, so you keep this all to yourself. You long for the day you wake up and finally feel whole and alive again.
As a person-centered counselor, I foster an open space for exploration during sessions while also being prepared to provide guidance when requested. I view my time with clients as an honor, and I integrate supportive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches into my work. I believe that life’s joys and pains can coexist, and I strive to maintain a warm, safe, and playful counseling environment, embracing all moments as part of the therapeutic journey. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and understand it takes time to build.
As a person-centered counselor, I foster an open space for exploration during sessions while also being prepared to provide guidance when requested. I view my time with clients as an honor, and I integrate supportive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches into my work. I believe that life’s joys and pains can coexist, and I strive to maintain a warm, safe, and playful counseling environment, embracing all moments as part of the therapeutic journey. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and understand it takes time to build.
The ability to ask for help is a sign of strength not weakness. I can assist you in identifying and using your strengths to help you overcome your challenges. We all need some assistance at some point and to learn new ways of coping with life. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment.
The ability to ask for help is a sign of strength not weakness. I can assist you in identifying and using your strengths to help you overcome your challenges. We all need some assistance at some point and to learn new ways of coping with life. I am here to help you through the process of change by creating a supportive, caring, and trusting environment.
Malachi Kelly
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Whether you are going through a fog in your life, struggling to get over hurt, experiencing broken relationships, depressive mood, stress and anxiety, or seeking help with career decisions or finding a new path, I am here to offer support to you.
Whether you are going through a fog in your life, struggling to get over hurt, experiencing broken relationships, depressive mood, stress and anxiety, or seeking help with career decisions or finding a new path, I am here to offer support to you.
Melanie Mary Fordham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Life is full of ups and downs. We all experience different situations that affect us in a variety of ways. The down moments are challenging but even the up moments can be difficult sometimes. I am here to help you through those situations that arise in your life in order to gain more insight and understanding. Together, we will work to find a solution, take time to process through the past and present circumstances, and to help you move forward in your life. I work with a variety of frameworks and am committed to figuring out what works best for each individual that I work with.
Life is full of ups and downs. We all experience different situations that affect us in a variety of ways. The down moments are challenging but even the up moments can be difficult sometimes. I am here to help you through those situations that arise in your life in order to gain more insight and understanding. Together, we will work to find a solution, take time to process through the past and present circumstances, and to help you move forward in your life. I work with a variety of frameworks and am committed to figuring out what works best for each individual that I work with.
My approach to therapy is humanistic and focused on your needs. I believe that the foundation of a positive therapy experience is developing a strong, trusting, confidential relationship with your therapist. With this approach, your treatment is sensitive to and respectful of your values, culture, and beliefs. From there, we collaboratively work to understand current challenges as well as highlight and build on your personal strengths.
My approach to therapy is humanistic and focused on your needs. I believe that the foundation of a positive therapy experience is developing a strong, trusting, confidential relationship with your therapist. With this approach, your treatment is sensitive to and respectful of your values, culture, and beliefs. From there, we collaboratively work to understand current challenges as well as highlight and build on your personal strengths.
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Kibibi Jordan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tinley Park, IL 60487
I take a empowering approach to the therapeutic process, and believe that each client is inclined towards healing and growth. It is my job to act as a guide, helping clients clear the path toward uncovering their innate ability to heal and grow, and to find the tools to stay on the path of change. I believe identifying unhelpful patterns and addressing wounds is a critical step in thriving after these experiences, and will empower clients to move forward with the future.
I take a empowering approach to the therapeutic process, and believe that each client is inclined towards healing and growth. It is my job to act as a guide, helping clients clear the path toward uncovering their innate ability to heal and grow, and to find the tools to stay on the path of change. I believe identifying unhelpful patterns and addressing wounds is a critical step in thriving after these experiences, and will empower clients to move forward with the future.
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
Never ending, excessive worries that can fully consume your mind and make it difficult to focus on anything else. Feeling immensely tired, drained and unmotivated to get through the day. Longing for the moment when you wake up and feel like yourself again.
Never ending, excessive worries that can fully consume your mind and make it difficult to focus on anything else. Feeling immensely tired, drained and unmotivated to get through the day. Longing for the moment when you wake up and feel like yourself again.
Taylor Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, C-PD
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477
As humans, we all face an array of challenges, experience pain and suffering, and sometimes, find ourselves feeling alone in the dark, helpless and hopeless. I understand asking for help can be the most terrifying and uncomfortable decision we have to make during these times. As a therapist, it is my goal to empower my clients through these hardships, to find the light. I am invested in and unafraid to provide the deep connection and nonjudgmental space essential to think, feel, and work through any fears and challenges appearing in the way of achieving your goals.
As humans, we all face an array of challenges, experience pain and suffering, and sometimes, find ourselves feeling alone in the dark, helpless and hopeless. I understand asking for help can be the most terrifying and uncomfortable decision we have to make during these times. As a therapist, it is my goal to empower my clients through these hardships, to find the light. I am invested in and unafraid to provide the deep connection and nonjudgmental space essential to think, feel, and work through any fears and challenges appearing in the way of achieving your goals.
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation and make optimal choices toward personal growth and well-being.
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation and make optimal choices toward personal growth and well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping adults process experiences, overcome depression and anxiety, and heal from past traumas. I approach clients from a humanistic perspective that acknowledges how societal pressures can influence a person's worldview and how they engage with others. I am trained in CBT and DBT. I also use principles of attachment theory and psychodynamic theory to address the root causes of defense mechanisms and coping methods. I earned a BA in Sociology from Southern Illinois University and an MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams College of Social Work.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping adults process experiences, overcome depression and anxiety, and heal from past traumas. I approach clients from a humanistic perspective that acknowledges how societal pressures can influence a person's worldview and how they engage with others. I am trained in CBT and DBT. I also use principles of attachment theory and psychodynamic theory to address the root causes of defense mechanisms and coping methods. I earned a BA in Sociology from Southern Illinois University and an MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams College of Social Work.
Jennifer D Nalls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Are you experiencing feelings of frustration from various situations and people, struggling with a rollercoaster of emotions, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Counseling can help in exploring these feelings and other areas in your life that may be hindering you from moving forward. Collaborating with a therapist who is motivated in helping to explore emotions, strengths, and develop realistic strategies can be beneficial.
Are you experiencing feelings of frustration from various situations and people, struggling with a rollercoaster of emotions, and feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Counseling can help in exploring these feelings and other areas in your life that may be hindering you from moving forward. Collaborating with a therapist who is motivated in helping to explore emotions, strengths, and develop realistic strategies can be beneficial.
Donald Kronenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477 (Online Only)
I believe that all people have the potential to overcome whatever obstacles are in their life path, and I believe our relationship is a very important factor in helping you overcome those obstacles. So with that in mind, I will initially spend time just getting to know you and helping you feel comfortable and understood. You can expect a compassionate listener who will help you express issues that sometimes are uncomfortable to talk about. I will also help you establish goals for our work together that will be clear from the beginning of your treatment until the end.
I believe that all people have the potential to overcome whatever obstacles are in their life path, and I believe our relationship is a very important factor in helping you overcome those obstacles. So with that in mind, I will initially spend time just getting to know you and helping you feel comfortable and understood. You can expect a compassionate listener who will help you express issues that sometimes are uncomfortable to talk about. I will also help you establish goals for our work together that will be clear from the beginning of your treatment until the end.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
From my own personal journey, I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may be from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences. I believe this understanding is the key to developing an effective approach to finding and living as our most authentic selves.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.