Depression Therapists in Willow Springs, IL
Life gives us challenges. These challenges can include anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, or just feeling stuck in life. However, we do not have to face these challenges alone. It is our job to help you identify and eliminate stresses, embrace your strengths, and work towards empowerment. Through collaboration, we together can create an individualized and comprehensive plan to help you create an identity of your own, integrate positive practices into your daily interactions, and grow to live a happy and healthy life.
Life gives us challenges. These challenges can include anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, or just feeling stuck in life. However, we do not have to face these challenges alone. It is our job to help you identify and eliminate stresses, embrace your strengths, and work towards empowerment. Through collaboration, we together can create an individualized and comprehensive plan to help you create an identity of your own, integrate positive practices into your daily interactions, and grow to live a happy and healthy life.
Sierra Hobson
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Hello, my name is Sierra! I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who graduated with my Master’s Degree from Aurora University. I am currently working toward my clinical license (LCSW). I have experience working with both teen and adult clients with struggles ranging from anxiety and relationship conflict, to depression, grief and trauma. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns. I am also a certified yoga instructor who aims to help clients reconnect to their body through mindful and somatic experiences such as yoga and breath work.
Hello, my name is Sierra! I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who graduated with my Master’s Degree from Aurora University. I am currently working toward my clinical license (LCSW). I have experience working with both teen and adult clients with struggles ranging from anxiety and relationship conflict, to depression, grief and trauma. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns. I am also a certified yoga instructor who aims to help clients reconnect to their body through mindful and somatic experiences such as yoga and breath work.
Valerie Hardy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes our life journey takes us a little off course. This detour might be due to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship or identity issues, career or school issues, or other life circumstances that leave us feeling stressed or stuck. If you are experiencing emotional pain or feeling overwhelmed, you probably know how these emotional states can drain your energy and interfere with your ability to feel fulfilled in your life. Whether your symptoms are situational or long-term, therapy can help. I provide affordable, caring, collaborative, client-specific treatment to tweens, teens, and adults seeking growth and healing.
Sometimes our life journey takes us a little off course. This detour might be due to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship or identity issues, career or school issues, or other life circumstances that leave us feeling stressed or stuck. If you are experiencing emotional pain or feeling overwhelmed, you probably know how these emotional states can drain your energy and interfere with your ability to feel fulfilled in your life. Whether your symptoms are situational or long-term, therapy can help. I provide affordable, caring, collaborative, client-specific treatment to tweens, teens, and adults seeking growth and healing.
Perhaps you are struggling with issues of anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties or trauma.
The challenges of life can impact how we function in our relationships with our partner/spouse, our children, and the people we encounter daily. However, you can begin a therapeutic exploration that will fundamentally improve your mental health. The decision to begin a therapeutic journey can be very rewarding. I support my client's therapeutic goals by making them feel seen and heard. I believe you are the expert on you, so I collaborate with you to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. Together we can work to achieve life-changing mental health.
Perhaps you are struggling with issues of anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties or trauma.
The challenges of life can impact how we function in our relationships with our partner/spouse, our children, and the people we encounter daily. However, you can begin a therapeutic exploration that will fundamentally improve your mental health. The decision to begin a therapeutic journey can be very rewarding. I support my client's therapeutic goals by making them feel seen and heard. I believe you are the expert on you, so I collaborate with you to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. Together we can work to achieve life-changing mental health.
Michelle Main
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Feeling anxious, angry, depressed, isolated from friends and family? Dealing with a difficult life situation or trying to break bad habits, you just can't seem to shake? You're not alone. I believe that everybody has the ability to heal from the pain of the past, face the challenges of today, and go beyond the hurdles of tomorrow. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way.
Feeling anxious, angry, depressed, isolated from friends and family? Dealing with a difficult life situation or trying to break bad habits, you just can't seem to shake? You're not alone. I believe that everybody has the ability to heal from the pain of the past, face the challenges of today, and go beyond the hurdles of tomorrow. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way.
Victoria Perisee-Johns
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Willow Springs, IL 60480
With 20+ years' experience, I empower clients to confront anxiety, depression, and trauma head-on for transformative growth.
Are you searching for a therapist who offers a nontraditional approach? Do you find yourself dealing with feelings of stagnation or unfulfillment? Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, wrestling with professional challenges, or seeking support in managing past traumas, I'm here to assist you in reclaiming the sense of control you crave in your life. My aim is to empower you to make meaningful life changes and adjustments that enhance your overall satisfaction and propel you toward achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences.
With 20+ years' experience, I empower clients to confront anxiety, depression, and trauma head-on for transformative growth.
Are you searching for a therapist who offers a nontraditional approach? Do you find yourself dealing with feelings of stagnation or unfulfillment? Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, wrestling with professional challenges, or seeking support in managing past traumas, I'm here to assist you in reclaiming the sense of control you crave in your life. My aim is to empower you to make meaningful life changes and adjustments that enhance your overall satisfaction and propel you toward achieving the goals you've set for yourself. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences.
Feeling stuck? No worries, I can help you with that. I am passionate about and specialize in working with adults who have experienced past or recent trauma (including, but not limited to, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse) who find that the past continues to affect their present. I am an LGBT+ ally and have an interest in being able to support this community. I utilize a combination of both solution focused talk therapy and EMDR to assist with processing through past and recent traumas. If you already have a primary therapist and need EMDR in addition, I am able to provide this type of support as well.
Feeling stuck? No worries, I can help you with that. I am passionate about and specialize in working with adults who have experienced past or recent trauma (including, but not limited to, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse) who find that the past continues to affect their present. I am an LGBT+ ally and have an interest in being able to support this community. I utilize a combination of both solution focused talk therapy and EMDR to assist with processing through past and recent traumas. If you already have a primary therapist and need EMDR in addition, I am able to provide this type of support as well.
Navigating through life's trials and tribulations can sometimes feel like too much to handle. Whatever you are experiencing in life, you don't have to feel alone. I strive to empower clients based on individual needs and their unique background. I want to know your story and tailor therapy to who you are.
Navigating through life's trials and tribulations can sometimes feel like too much to handle. Whatever you are experiencing in life, you don't have to feel alone. I strive to empower clients based on individual needs and their unique background. I want to know your story and tailor therapy to who you are.
I work with anyone who has sleep issues, anxiety, trauma, rage, chronic pain, a phobia, grief...any emotional or mental issue, limiting belief, habit, or replaying memory would be great to bring to me. Those ready for this work want to dive deep into their unconscious patterns that have kept them stuck or sick. When one is aware of the power of your and your brain's potential but hasn't gotten the tools to flourish, NLP and parts work (I use Core Transformation) can fill that gap! Many of us do not know HOW to get to the results we know are possible, and a brain-based approach may be just what you need to solve your problem.
I work with anyone who has sleep issues, anxiety, trauma, rage, chronic pain, a phobia, grief...any emotional or mental issue, limiting belief, habit, or replaying memory would be great to bring to me. Those ready for this work want to dive deep into their unconscious patterns that have kept them stuck or sick. When one is aware of the power of your and your brain's potential but hasn't gotten the tools to flourish, NLP and parts work (I use Core Transformation) can fill that gap! Many of us do not know HOW to get to the results we know are possible, and a brain-based approach may be just what you need to solve your problem.
Being human and experiencing life’s ups and downs can sometimes take a mental and emotional toll. Our stories are not meant for everyone, but sharing what is held inside with someone trustworthy can liberate us, help shift our perspective, and help us find new ways to welcome wellness back into everyday life. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, ages, genders, or in a phase of discovering themselves. I believe every individual deserves the opportunity to explore their mental health, heal, evolve, and ultimately thrive in today’s complex world.
Being human and experiencing life’s ups and downs can sometimes take a mental and emotional toll. Our stories are not meant for everyone, but sharing what is held inside with someone trustworthy can liberate us, help shift our perspective, and help us find new ways to welcome wellness back into everyday life. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, ages, genders, or in a phase of discovering themselves. I believe every individual deserves the opportunity to explore their mental health, heal, evolve, and ultimately thrive in today’s complex world.
Sessions with me are customized to integrate a variety of healing modalities including somatic practices, mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, trauma-informed yoga therapy, and energy and sound healing. My approach is warm and ensures we are addressing the root causes of imbalances, rather than just treating the symptoms. I deeply believe in our natural ability to come back to homeostasis when given the proper tools and nourishment. I strive to provide compassionate support to guide you through life's challenges, assisting with overcoming emotional obstacles, and navigating through communication and personal conflicts.
Sessions with me are customized to integrate a variety of healing modalities including somatic practices, mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, trauma-informed yoga therapy, and energy and sound healing. My approach is warm and ensures we are addressing the root causes of imbalances, rather than just treating the symptoms. I deeply believe in our natural ability to come back to homeostasis when given the proper tools and nourishment. I strive to provide compassionate support to guide you through life's challenges, assisting with overcoming emotional obstacles, and navigating through communication and personal conflicts.
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Katie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Katie is unfortunately not able to accept new clients currently. The journey to healing can be overwhelming. By meeting my clients where they're at and taking time to build a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work toward you become the best version of yourself. I am an EMDR Certified clinician/Approved Consultant through the EMDR International Association, and registered yoga instructor specializing in trauma and CPTSD. I firmly believe in our body and mind's innate ability to heal and am honored to guide my clients through this process.
Katie is unfortunately not able to accept new clients currently. The journey to healing can be overwhelming. By meeting my clients where they're at and taking time to build a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work toward you become the best version of yourself. I am an EMDR Certified clinician/Approved Consultant through the EMDR International Association, and registered yoga instructor specializing in trauma and CPTSD. I firmly believe in our body and mind's innate ability to heal and am honored to guide my clients through this process.
Jeanine Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willow Springs, IL 60480
“A healthy outside starts from the inside”-Robert Urich I view therapy as a collaborative process among individuals, couples, or families to enhance their strengths and overcome their limitations. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, warm, and positive space to allow my clients to live healthy, happy, and productive lives. I utilize individual, person centered, mindfulness and cognitive therapy to achieve the goals we establish together. I counsel a diverse group of adolescents, teens, and adults.
“A healthy outside starts from the inside”-Robert Urich I view therapy as a collaborative process among individuals, couples, or families to enhance their strengths and overcome their limitations. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, warm, and positive space to allow my clients to live healthy, happy, and productive lives. I utilize individual, person centered, mindfulness and cognitive therapy to achieve the goals we establish together. I counsel a diverse group of adolescents, teens, and adults.
Deion L. Collins
MCCMH
Verified Verified
Willow Springs, IL 60480 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Picture yourself in your comfort and safe space; writing in your journal or diary. That is what therapy will feel like with me. Think of me as your personal diary and you have the choice if you want me to talk back or not. How cool is that? Ready to vent, trauma dump, be narcissistic, be an asshole and whatever else you can think of? I am here for it all. I want you to leave our sessions feeling relieved, free & repaired. Healing is a choice and we all have the option for it. Lets get started on your healing journey. Lets set goals, do shadow work and improve your quality and perspective on life. Your new journey starts here.
Picture yourself in your comfort and safe space; writing in your journal or diary. That is what therapy will feel like with me. Think of me as your personal diary and you have the choice if you want me to talk back or not. How cool is that? Ready to vent, trauma dump, be narcissistic, be an asshole and whatever else you can think of? I am here for it all. I want you to leave our sessions feeling relieved, free & repaired. Healing is a choice and we all have the option for it. Lets get started on your healing journey. Lets set goals, do shadow work and improve your quality and perspective on life. Your new journey starts here.
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Dralisa Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
I specialize in depression, anxiety, higher education, race-based traumatic stress, women's issues, trauma, PTSD, career & life coaching, and couples therapy.
My life purpose is to break generational curses and make mental health a household conversation. Being a woman of color, mental health has not always been an assessable conversation. In the black community, we are always told to be strong, get over things quickly, and keep looking forward. Unfortunately, that meant we spent years overlooking normal human emotions that caused us to develop bad and unhealthy habits and relationships as an adult. Now, being a mental health professional and therapist, I am destined to make a difference, make mental health an enjoyable conversation, and continue to help bridge the gap.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, higher education, race-based traumatic stress, women's issues, trauma, PTSD, career & life coaching, and couples therapy.
My life purpose is to break generational curses and make mental health a household conversation. Being a woman of color, mental health has not always been an assessable conversation. In the black community, we are always told to be strong, get over things quickly, and keep looking forward. Unfortunately, that meant we spent years overlooking normal human emotions that caused us to develop bad and unhealthy habits and relationships as an adult. Now, being a mental health professional and therapist, I am destined to make a difference, make mental health an enjoyable conversation, and continue to help bridge the gap.
Rachel Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (Online Only)
I am a Neurodivergent LCSW, experienced in navigating Autism, ADHD, and Trauma - including depression, suicidality, anxiety & panic attacks, and substance use & abuse. I utilize a trauma-informed, inclusive, holistic, and biopsychosocial approach in therapy. Please follow my website link to schedule a consultation.
I am a Neurodivergent LCSW, experienced in navigating Autism, ADHD, and Trauma - including depression, suicidality, anxiety & panic attacks, and substance use & abuse. I utilize a trauma-informed, inclusive, holistic, and biopsychosocial approach in therapy. Please follow my website link to schedule a consultation.
Brad Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
*Now accepting new clients.* This practice has been developed to help adults that have experienced some form of trauma, life changing event, or adjustment concern. These experiences don't have to be recent; you just want to address them now to free your mind from the thoughts. Anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy is led through multiple therapy types depending on the client. Through a client/provider collaborative relationship we can choose the best practices to address your concerns in the most time-sensitive way possible. My clients are looking to move past the thoughts they feel have been "hounding" them or holding them back.
*Now accepting new clients.* This practice has been developed to help adults that have experienced some form of trauma, life changing event, or adjustment concern. These experiences don't have to be recent; you just want to address them now to free your mind from the thoughts. Anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy is led through multiple therapy types depending on the client. Through a client/provider collaborative relationship we can choose the best practices to address your concerns in the most time-sensitive way possible. My clients are looking to move past the thoughts they feel have been "hounding" them or holding them back.
Sarah L Oberholz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women's issues, and divorce recovery.
I love working with clients who may be experiencing anxiety or depression but are looking to make a positive change. My clients are eager to learn new techniques or strategies that will help them improve in these areas. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about what has happened in their lives. With the right tools and support from a therapist, their goal of living a more balanced life can be achieved.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women's issues, and divorce recovery.
I love working with clients who may be experiencing anxiety or depression but are looking to make a positive change. My clients are eager to learn new techniques or strategies that will help them improve in these areas. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about what has happened in their lives. With the right tools and support from a therapist, their goal of living a more balanced life can be achieved.
Lucero Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory Hills, IL 60457 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a Latinx bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist. I have a master’s degree in social work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My expertise has centered on providing therapeutic care in inpatient settings and community mental health centers with a focus on crisis and trauma interventions. I am trained in mindfulness-based approaches, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, parent training and Motivational Interviewing. In therapy, I address patient's concerns which include depression, anxiety, domestic violence and complex trauma.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a Latinx bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist. I have a master’s degree in social work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My expertise has centered on providing therapeutic care in inpatient settings and community mental health centers with a focus on crisis and trauma interventions. I am trained in mindfulness-based approaches, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, parent training and Motivational Interviewing. In therapy, I address patient's concerns which include depression, anxiety, domestic violence and complex trauma.
The focus of my practice is on treating problems related to depression, anxiety, work-related stressors, marital or relationship issues, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, alcohol and other drug abuse/addictions, multicultural issues, and trauma.
Do you feel overwhelmed or isolated in dealing with life's challenges? Do you struggle with close relationships? Can you benefit from developing a deeper self-awareness and self-acceptance? My integrative approach to psychotherapy is tailored to meet your personal needs.
The focus of my practice is on treating problems related to depression, anxiety, work-related stressors, marital or relationship issues, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, alcohol and other drug abuse/addictions, multicultural issues, and trauma.
Do you feel overwhelmed or isolated in dealing with life's challenges? Do you struggle with close relationships? Can you benefit from developing a deeper self-awareness and self-acceptance? My integrative approach to psychotherapy is tailored to meet your personal needs.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.