Self-Harming Therapists in Willowbrook, IL
Jessica Carufel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Trauma can make you feel like someone has robbed you of your innocence, purpose, sense of belonging, your voice, and ability to feel safe in your own body. You might be searching for a sense of control, but feeling completely powerless. You escape into activities or relationships in order to feel anything at all and other times to make the feelings stop all together. You may have developed parts of yourself in order to survive, but what would life look like if you could shed old scripts and truly live a life that’s worth living?
Trauma can make you feel like someone has robbed you of your innocence, purpose, sense of belonging, your voice, and ability to feel safe in your own body. You might be searching for a sense of control, but feeling completely powerless. You escape into activities or relationships in order to feel anything at all and other times to make the feelings stop all together. You may have developed parts of yourself in order to survive, but what would life look like if you could shed old scripts and truly live a life that’s worth living?
Jeana Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willowbrook, IL 60527
I know that starting therapy can be daunting or overwhelming, but I am here to make that step as stress free and as comfortable as possible. Each client is unique and has their own story, and I strive to provide the best possible treatment and support that is tailored to each individual. I deeply value creating a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients to assist in healing and self-growth. Together, we can work to build strategies for overcoming challenges, facilitating change, and improving self-confidence.
I know that starting therapy can be daunting or overwhelming, but I am here to make that step as stress free and as comfortable as possible. Each client is unique and has their own story, and I strive to provide the best possible treatment and support that is tailored to each individual. I deeply value creating a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients to assist in healing and self-growth. Together, we can work to build strategies for overcoming challenges, facilitating change, and improving self-confidence.
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a licensed social worker in Willowbrook and Forest Park, IL at Calm Mind Counseling Center. I see kids (7+), teens, and adults facing a variety of concerns, such as trauma, childhood abuse and/or neglect, anxiety, difficult family dynamics, depression, disordered eating, and low self-esteem. Through our work together, I hope to help you find a greater sense of peace, increase awareness of your needs and emotions, build your confidence and sense of autonomy, and offer helpful tools to manage stress. I'd be honored to support you on our journey towards growth!
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a licensed social worker in Willowbrook and Forest Park, IL at Calm Mind Counseling Center. I see kids (7+), teens, and adults facing a variety of concerns, such as trauma, childhood abuse and/or neglect, anxiety, difficult family dynamics, depression, disordered eating, and low self-esteem. Through our work together, I hope to help you find a greater sense of peace, increase awareness of your needs and emotions, build your confidence and sense of autonomy, and offer helpful tools to manage stress. I'd be honored to support you on our journey towards growth!
Dr. Dan Perez
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willowbrook, IL 60527 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an extensive background in treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns. My approach is warm, caring, and individualized to treat your specific issue. Whether you have a newly developed concern or have been suffering for years, I am confident that I can help alleviate your symptoms. I have used my education and personal experience to shape my therapeutic style and take every step available to make the therapy process as stress-free as possible for you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an extensive background in treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns. My approach is warm, caring, and individualized to treat your specific issue. Whether you have a newly developed concern or have been suffering for years, I am confident that I can help alleviate your symptoms. I have used my education and personal experience to shape my therapeutic style and take every step available to make the therapy process as stress-free as possible for you.
I have worked best with individuals, ages 3-70, families, parent-child dyads, and couples. My work with individuals if focused on meeting the individual where he or she is. I believe all individuals can benefit from having an additional support to help them cope through difficult times in their lives. In particular, I have extensive experience working with families, children, and schools when completing both psychological assessments and psycho-educational assessments.
I have worked best with individuals, ages 3-70, families, parent-child dyads, and couples. My work with individuals if focused on meeting the individual where he or she is. I believe all individuals can benefit from having an additional support to help them cope through difficult times in their lives. In particular, I have extensive experience working with families, children, and schools when completing both psychological assessments and psycho-educational assessments.
Cecilia Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Hello, my name is Cecilia and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with close to a decade of clinical experience providing individual, family, and group therapy at various levels of care. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I work with adults, children (ages 12+), and adolescents . I have a strengths and values driven therapeutic approach to empower my clients to build and sustain a meaningful and authentic life. My goal is to help you build real and lasting change.
Hello, my name is Cecilia and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with close to a decade of clinical experience providing individual, family, and group therapy at various levels of care. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I work with adults, children (ages 12+), and adolescents . I have a strengths and values driven therapeutic approach to empower my clients to build and sustain a meaningful and authentic life. My goal is to help you build real and lasting change.
Often we have barriers in our life that get in the way of us embracing the life we want to live. We may feel stuck or held down by life transitions and circumstances that we are uncertain on how to approach it. Together, we will work on exploring your barriers, challenges, and personal goals to find clarity. As a therapist, I provide a safe and therapeutic environment for you to heal, recover, and process your inner thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, and build towards a meaningful life that you want to live.
Often we have barriers in our life that get in the way of us embracing the life we want to live. We may feel stuck or held down by life transitions and circumstances that we are uncertain on how to approach it. Together, we will work on exploring your barriers, challenges, and personal goals to find clarity. As a therapist, I provide a safe and therapeutic environment for you to heal, recover, and process your inner thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, and build towards a meaningful life that you want to live.
Kaitlyn “Kat” Evans (She They)
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC , Intern
Verified Verified
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Do you feel like you are just barely surviving in life? Does your child show some signs of anxiety and struggle to socialize with others? Or maybe you have gone through a traumatic experience in your past that lingers in the present and keeps you from feeling like yourself. If you resonate with any of these and don’t know what to do, I could be the therapist for you. I like to think that the bravest thing a person can do is ask for help. Although life inevitably comes with its hardships, it does not have to be an endless experience consisting of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and past traumas constantly coming to the surface.
Do you feel like you are just barely surviving in life? Does your child show some signs of anxiety and struggle to socialize with others? Or maybe you have gone through a traumatic experience in your past that lingers in the present and keeps you from feeling like yourself. If you resonate with any of these and don’t know what to do, I could be the therapist for you. I like to think that the bravest thing a person can do is ask for help. Although life inevitably comes with its hardships, it does not have to be an endless experience consisting of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and past traumas constantly coming to the surface.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, my goal is to provide a safe and warm environment that will allow you to process past and present struggles without feeling judged. I have dedicated much of my clinical practice towards helping adolescents and adults of all walks of life, regain their power and self-confidence in the wake of a stressful life event. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, grief, loss, or day to day struggles that are weighing them down.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, my goal is to provide a safe and warm environment that will allow you to process past and present struggles without feeling judged. I have dedicated much of my clinical practice towards helping adolescents and adults of all walks of life, regain their power and self-confidence in the wake of a stressful life event. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, grief, loss, or day to day struggles that are weighing them down.
Tania Yackle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently serving as a full-time school social worker. My experience in the field spans 30 years in a variety of educational, clinical inpatient/outpatient, agency, and hospital/emergency department settings. I enjoy working with diverse adolescent and adult populations utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused, and strengths approaches. As a school social worker, expertise includes knowledge of special education, Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and crisis management.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently serving as a full-time school social worker. My experience in the field spans 30 years in a variety of educational, clinical inpatient/outpatient, agency, and hospital/emergency department settings. I enjoy working with diverse adolescent and adult populations utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused, and strengths approaches. As a school social worker, expertise includes knowledge of special education, Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and crisis management.
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Rebecca Franceschetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Grange, IL 60525
My therapeutic style is centered around respect and empathy and I strive to empower and encourage you as the expert in your journey to heal and gain insight into why you do what you do. In my career, I have worked with clients of all ages, including adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and life transitions, and more. I practice from a place that you are the expert when it comes to your lived experiences. I am here to support you and to provide you with a safe space where you can learn, grow, and alleviate emotional suffering.
My therapeutic style is centered around respect and empathy and I strive to empower and encourage you as the expert in your journey to heal and gain insight into why you do what you do. In my career, I have worked with clients of all ages, including adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and life transitions, and more. I practice from a place that you are the expert when it comes to your lived experiences. I am here to support you and to provide you with a safe space where you can learn, grow, and alleviate emotional suffering.
At Generations Behavioral Healthcare, P.C. (GBH) we are redefining the traditional model of behavioral healthcare practice. We provide cutting-edge concierge behavioral healthcare with an emphasis on personalized, evidence-based care. We provide psychiatric medication management services in-office, at-home, and even through telepsychiatry. Our prices are typically 50-75% cheaper than insurance-based practices. GBH provides compassionate care to all age groups and works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
At Generations Behavioral Healthcare, P.C. (GBH) we are redefining the traditional model of behavioral healthcare practice. We provide cutting-edge concierge behavioral healthcare with an emphasis on personalized, evidence-based care. We provide psychiatric medication management services in-office, at-home, and even through telepsychiatry. Our prices are typically 50-75% cheaper than insurance-based practices. GBH provides compassionate care to all age groups and works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
A Better Tomorrow: Behavioral Health Care Center
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Grange, IL 60525
At 'A Better Tomorrow', we believe that a decision to change means you're halfway there. We understand that deciding to seek help can be a difficult choice to make. It is important to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and one who challenges you in a way to facilitate and inspire change. We have several professionals on staff who can help, and can work as a collaborative team to explore which aspects of your life may be holding you back from realizing a more emotionally healthy and satisfying life.
At 'A Better Tomorrow', we believe that a decision to change means you're halfway there. We understand that deciding to seek help can be a difficult choice to make. It is important to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and one who challenges you in a way to facilitate and inspire change. We have several professionals on staff who can help, and can work as a collaborative team to explore which aspects of your life may be holding you back from realizing a more emotionally healthy and satisfying life.
Life to the Fullest LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hinsdale, IL 60521
"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Congratulations on having the courage to take the first step toward the change that you wish to see in your life. At Life to the Fullest LLC, we strive to help you navigate your unique situation with more adaptive coping skills and a general sense of fulfillment. We hope to work with you in a way that best meets your needs and helps you start living your life to the fullest.
"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Congratulations on having the courage to take the first step toward the change that you wish to see in your life. At Life to the Fullest LLC, we strive to help you navigate your unique situation with more adaptive coping skills and a general sense of fulfillment. We hope to work with you in a way that best meets your needs and helps you start living your life to the fullest.
The Emotion Management Program offers services to teens and adults who are experiencing psychological distress related to depression, anxiety, and the misuse of food and substances. We work with individuals and couples seeking to enhance their relationships and develop more meaningful lives. We also specialize in treating persons who suffer from chronic distress as a result of struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and various forms of addictions.
The Emotion Management Program offers services to teens and adults who are experiencing psychological distress related to depression, anxiety, and the misuse of food and substances. We work with individuals and couples seeking to enhance their relationships and develop more meaningful lives. We also specialize in treating persons who suffer from chronic distress as a result of struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and various forms of addictions.
Megan R Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
My clinical experience has focused on serving those who experience anxiety, depression, family and marriage/relationship struggles, PTSD (veterans, military active duty, first responders). Most clients I see are striving to understand what they are feeling and sometimes why they are having certain symptoms. Therapeutic intervention can help guide a client to finding some of those answers and creating goals to help them live with more peace and happiness.
My clinical experience has focused on serving those who experience anxiety, depression, family and marriage/relationship struggles, PTSD (veterans, military active duty, first responders). Most clients I see are striving to understand what they are feeling and sometimes why they are having certain symptoms. Therapeutic intervention can help guide a client to finding some of those answers and creating goals to help them live with more peace and happiness.
My clinical focus is to support you in exploring current concerns, developing insight and strategies to manage/problem-solve and to navigate whatever life throws at you. My training and experience encourage seeing ourselves in the context of our social environments: family, school, jobs, culture. Therapy as a collaborative process, building on the strengths you already have and moving to finding joy in the present moment. I utilize a client centered approach and develop an individualized plan, drawing on family systems, DBT/cognitive approaches, and insight orientated therapy. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families.
My clinical focus is to support you in exploring current concerns, developing insight and strategies to manage/problem-solve and to navigate whatever life throws at you. My training and experience encourage seeing ourselves in the context of our social environments: family, school, jobs, culture. Therapy as a collaborative process, building on the strengths you already have and moving to finding joy in the present moment. I utilize a client centered approach and develop an individualized plan, drawing on family systems, DBT/cognitive approaches, and insight orientated therapy. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Chandler Ledray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Currently accepting new patients with availability during the day and evenings. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that each child possesses incredible resilience and inner strength, and I strive to foster their self-discovery and empower them to rewrite their stories. I utilize trauma-informed techniques to create a safe space for healing, allowing children to express themselves authentically and develop the skills necessary to navigate life's challenges with resilience.
Currently accepting new patients with availability during the day and evenings. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that each child possesses incredible resilience and inner strength, and I strive to foster their self-discovery and empower them to rewrite their stories. I utilize trauma-informed techniques to create a safe space for healing, allowing children to express themselves authentically and develop the skills necessary to navigate life's challenges with resilience.
I believe that taking care of your mental health is vital. My goal is to create a safe environment where you can freely express yourself and receive support tailored to your needs. Being a human is difficult these days, and sometimes we need some extra help to navigate our lives.
I believe that taking care of your mental health is vital. My goal is to create a safe environment where you can freely express yourself and receive support tailored to your needs. Being a human is difficult these days, and sometimes we need some extra help to navigate our lives.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every individual holds the potential for profound transformation and deserves unwavering support along the way. I take pride in being a safe-space ally and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, a testament to my commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. The diversity in thought, experience, and being is not only acknowledged in my office but celebrated. This means that no matter how you identify or what neurotype you have, when you engage with me, you're met with a sanctuary of understanding and a celebration of your individuality.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every individual holds the potential for profound transformation and deserves unwavering support along the way. I take pride in being a safe-space ally and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, a testament to my commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. The diversity in thought, experience, and being is not only acknowledged in my office but celebrated. This means that no matter how you identify or what neurotype you have, when you engage with me, you're met with a sanctuary of understanding and a celebration of your individuality.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.