Substance Use Therapists in West Dundee, IL

Do you secretly question: What's wrong with me? Do you feel as though you have to hide your shameful secrets, depression or anxiety from the scrutiny of the world? Have you been living with the secrecy and shame of an affair? Or maybe you and your partner have tried everything you can think of to make your relationship better but it just isn't working. If you would like to explore those issues in a safe, shame-free environment, I would love to work with you.

Life is hard sometimes, and it is important to have a place to go to release some of life’s burdens. I have over a decade of experience working with a wide range of people and diagnoses, and my goal is to provide a safe place for people to share their experiences without judgment. I see therapy as a collaborative process – I am here to help you help yourself. We will set goals together, and work together to help you reach them. I value the human connection that comes from a therapeutic relationship, and it is important that you feel heard and understood as you work toward your goals.

At Yates and Associates, we are ready to assist you with individual, marriage, and family counseling. We are experienced in helping our clients understand and work through addiction, co-dependency, anxiety and panic disorder, depression, grief, eating disorders, and abuse. We can also help with communication issues, decision making, and the challenges you may face during times of major transition, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, job loss, and death.

My name is Nancy Anderson. I am a licensed, clinical professional counselor, and also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have a passion for working with clients, experiencing life transitions, including divorce and bereavement issues, stress management, anger management, and those clients interested in personal growth. Additionally, I enjoy working with young adults, college students, substance abuse, and invocational Counseling. I employ CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy). I believe the mind is the most powerful organ in our body.

I work collaboratively with my clients to expand their insight into all the relevant factors and/or influences that are keeping them from reaching their full potential. These factors often include, but are not limited to; the identified stressor(s) that brought them into therapy; the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of their current coping strategies; the influence past experiences and physical discomfort can have on their decision making and behavior; and increasing his or her awareness of their individual strengths and weakness. Simply put, I systematically help my clients make appropriate changes needed to meet their identified treatment goals.

Are you in need of more support within your life? Are you ready to tackle daily life stressors or underlying and suppressed traumas that are bubbling up to the surface? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, your body, your emotions? Are you ready to heal? I am ready to support you on your journey to Wholeness! Let us embrace the journey together!

Healing happens in relationships. I value compassion, empathy and trust. My office is a safe and nonjudgmental space. My goal is to empower you as you walk through the difficult times in your life. There is no time like the present to begin or renew the journey.

Depression, anxiety and panic attacks are NOT a sign of weakness, they are a sign that we have tried to remain too strong for too long. As a therapist having worked in the rewarding field of mental health for many years, I have discovered that clients hold the key to their own recovery. I would welcome the opportunity and privilege to walk with you on your life path as together we determine the best method for helping you. As an eclectic therapist, I believe in using a variety of therapies to find what works best for you.