Grief Therapists in Westmont, IL

Being vulnerable takes tremendous strength and opening yourself up to create an authentic and genuine life requires conviction. I work with couples in premarital and marital counseling, as well as helping all adults with relationship issues. Issues like infidelity, lack of intimacy and communication struggles are common and together we can work to resolve them. My goal is to help you rebuild your relationship into something much healthier than before. I also help adults with grief, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.

Loss is an underlying reason many of my clients seek counseling. Some have lost a part of who they were before overwhelming life events occurred. Some are helping professionals who give so much in their work or life they are experiencing traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, or vicarious trauma. Some are experiencing the loss of a family structure they were familiar with. Others have experienced an unexpected traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide, homicide, or sudden death.

Whether you're interested in therapy to help with grief, anxiety, body image issues or eating concerns, I'm here to help you connect with your most authentic self as we work side by side to overcome the things that are getting in the way of your happiness. No matter what has brought you to therapy, I'll be here every step of the way to guide and support you. Seeking support is the ultimate act of self-care, one that can spark profound change in the way you see yourself and the way you relate to the world around you.

The most important part of therapy is finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with. I will provide you with a therapeutic relationship based on non-judgmental support, compassion and trust so that you feel comfortable discussing your personal struggles. Together we can identify areas where change can bring relief from the symptoms you are experiencing.

Are you struggling with anxiety or having panic attacks? Do you notice tightness in your chest or have difficulty breathing in certain situations? Are you feeling overwhelmed when dealing with life’s challenges? You have the ability to heal and find inner peace and acceptance. You can surf the waves of life with more ease and be able to appreciate your innate gifts and strengths. I’m not just a talk therapist. I use techniques beyond traditional talk therapy to tap into the parts of you that aren't always accessible through words.

We all struggle at times. Having a compassionate but objective person help guide you through your thoughts and feelings can help you process your experiences to find clarity and peace. Clients have come to me with grief, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and many other circumstances. My approach is caring, collaborative, motivational, and creative. I have learned the most from my clients and as I continue to grow professionally, I incorporate more holistic approaches. I look forward to earning your trust, developing a great rapport, and working with you to obtain your goals and realize your best self.

As a Social Worker in the state of Illinois, I specialized in treating individuals with co-occurring disorders, addiction, grief, and trauma.

I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, mental illness, and many more areas. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

You're stressed, overwhelmed, tense, and can't stop worrying. You found out what it's like to have what everyone else has been talking about: Anxiety. Or maybe it's something else you are seeking therapy for. Whatever obstacle you are currently facing, you deserve support and relief. You need to know that what you are going through is difficult. I am a Certified Anxiety Therapist and Trauma expert. I treat anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, sex therapy (for men), breakups/divorce, addiction, OCD, anger, depression, insomnia, ADHD, couples, adolescents, and people/life therapy. Check out my website for much more information!

Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens I provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, I offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.

As a culturally skilled LCPC and Professional School Counselor, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life in a person-centered and collaborative environment. I believe that simply accepting that you have emotional needs that you require help with is half the battle won, and the other half is confronting them. It's my goal to work with my clients and give them the courage to address the challenges that face them - and to guide them on a path to happiness.

I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients from children to adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development, self-esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.

Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, especially when feeling unwell and lonely. It may seem scary, but you don't have to face these hardships alone. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, work stress, relationship problems, the loss of a loved one, don't hesitate to reach out for support. I am here to listen and help.

Baiba Davydenkovas is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, practicing since 2018. She brings a multicultural, diverse, and non-judgmental approach to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Baiba earned her bachelor’s degree in Latvia in 2020 and graduated from Aurora University with her LSW. With over four years of experience, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and realistic interventions. Baiba helps clients connect with their undiscovered strengths and resources, encouraging them to find hope and resilience after loss, divorce, depression, trauma, abuse, life-altering experiences.

Cory Dolley is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2019. Cory just wants to be able to help give people a fighting chance to have a healthy, happy, productive life. Perhaps you are someone in your late 20's to 60's and are not used to asking for help because you were taught early never to show vulnerability. Perhaps you are dealing with unacknowledged trauma from years ago that was never seriously addressed. All you know is that you are in pain, and that pain is affecting all your other relationships, making it harder to reach out to others, hard to trust anyone.

I believe that therapy is a unique place to take a breath and a step back to figure out the direction to go. Life is a journey with both highs and lows. I believe that everyone can improve their lives and enjoy helping others identify the changes needed to better themselves. I am down-to-earth, relatable and genuine. I also enjoy pointing out the irony of everyday life and getting my clients to laugh at times. I believe therapy is beneficial to everyone and practice it myself.

As a therapist, I aim to meet my clients where they are and provide guidance and skill development that allows them to meet their goals. I work with substance use, addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, suicidality, and expected and unexpected life changes. I am here to listen and support you if you need to find hope or are struggling with life's challenges.

Individual and Group Therapy -- • Individual Therapy – Mental Health and Substance Use • Aftercare Group • Intervention Plans • Clinical Consulting Services • -SAP services • Continued Education Seminars• EAP services for small business. Lisa Mihevc specializes in families. Her other areas of specialization are Family Therapy, Somatic Touch Therapy, Children and Adolescents, and Parental/Family Support for parents with LGBTQ children.

I'm the Chief Medical Officer at Stella Center. For over fifteen years, my goal has been to help people experiencing mental health challenges find relief. As an anesthesiologist, I discovered the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) for treating PTSD, eventually perfecting the protocol into the dual sympathetic reset (DSR), an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB). Symptoms we treat include disrupted sleep, panic attacks, irritability, hypervigilance, difficulties concentrating, depression, sexual dysfunction, and more.