Chronic Pain Therapists in Illinois

My ideal client isn't looking for a magic cure or to be "fixed", but is invested in their own wellness as the foundation for mental health. They long for a more holistic model that integrates mind and body, and enjoy varied settings for their sessions: in the office, outdoors or the personal training studio. For years I have helped everyone from C - Suite executives to those in recovery from addiction live better, more purpose driven lives, and I can help you reach your potential and live the life you have imagined.

Life can be very complicated. You may feel like you are doing everything possible to make things better for yourself or for someone you love, but have run out of energy, ideas, or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear, or stress. Or perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with your ability to create the life you desire.

I believe that both within therapy and outside of it, authentic connections and relational dynamics are central to personal growth, well-being, and liberation. If you're here, you might be seeking a change or deeper understanding in your life. That may mean improving self-esteem, managing anxiety, gaining insight into your relationships, or something else. My goal is to support you through life's hurdles to build a future that suits your needs. I work collaboratively with clients to navigate and challenge disconnections, fostering a therapeutic relationship that promotes healing and empowerment through mutual empathy and respect.

I am passionate about helping people break free from the traps they create for themselves. I live for overcoming "weak, fragile, broken, victim" narratives. I love helping people rediscover their valued selves and lives. I am always mindful that one’s experiences are true and valid, and even unhealthy coping has gotten clients through painful moments. If your world has been shrinking and getting smaller and smaller, I can help. Let's get you feeling better. I will help you cultivate a road map that guides you towards your values, while also problem-solving barriers, symptoms, and challenges to help equip you for the journey.

Sometimes life brings about intense challenges, pain and loss that can affect our ability to function and even maintain healthy relationships. We can feel stuck in the struggle and the difficult emotions that often come with it. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these challenges, gain control over our emotions and learn how to move forward, towards overall balance and wellbeing.

The first step is the hardest and it takes great courage to ask for help. I strive to help people navigate how to cope with life's challenges and transitions. My goal is to provide you with support by providing a judgement free space to process your feelings and help you gain positive coping skills. Together, we will work through life's hardships and discover ways to improve your quality of life.

Depression, anxiety, and the stresses of everyday life can cause deep pain. Many times these issues center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's work environment and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed and stressed out, with a lack of work and rest balance, and a sense of unhappiness that can manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!

You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, not necessary or believing that they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My only goal as a therapist is to help you achieve your goals and to see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life.

Over the past 20 years, I have practiced in a number of treatment settings as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, board certified in traditional clinical mental health and online telehealth counseling services, in Chicago and surrounding areas. I have a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development Counseling. I trained at the University of Illinois Springfield and North Central University and recently published a book. I work with all types of clients, from those with minor concerns to major mental illness. Whatever your concerns are, let's establish a plan and work toward your goals!

With the understanding that no two people fit the same mold, I offer an eclectic, holistic approach to empower and support clients. From a neuro affirmative lens, I work with adults navigating trauma, parenting and caregiving challenges, PTSD, chronic illness, gender and sexuality, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, life transitions, and relationship issues. I deeply enjoy challenging shame and stigma surrounding all expansive and marginal identities.

We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the root of your mind and body problems naturally. As a multi-disciplinary team of holistically-oriented healthcare providers, we work together to create an effective, comprehensive treatment to provide lasting health optimizing solutions.

Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.

I believe our primary desire is to form satisfying, balanced relationships. I work from a Developmental, Attachment, Relational perspective and frequently incorporate Trauma & Family Systems Models into my work. I have extensive experience with infants, young children, teens, families & adults. When working with children I strive to work collaboratively with all relevant members in the child's life to understand & treat that child.

At one time or another we all need help to cope with life's challenges. Whether you are looking to make a significant change in your life, need some assistance with coping skills or someone kind who will listen and be there for you counseling is the right path. My clients describe me as a warm, understanding and easy-going individual who is easy to talk to. Clients begin to rediscover what they really need to feel happier and more content with themselves and move on to become more productive and at peace with their lives.

Hope. Hope is what I feel for every client I see. I help with relationships. As a therapist, I am flat-out determined to support others in healing their relationships, their traumas, and their heart, no matter how impossible it may seem. You are not alone. Truer than ever before, the world is full of suffering. I am experienced and prepared to assist you in your healing journey. I particularly enjoy working with couples, & individuals in pain. You can expect an authentic, honest and straight-forward approach from me. I mainly work with couples, adults and families, utilizing extra training received in Emotion Focused Therapy.

Our bodies are not the only parts of ourselves that need a tune up from time to time. The mind is a powerful tool that can benefit from support and encouragement. Whether it's a job change, loss, relational issues, living with physical pain or just day-to-day stress, a supportive ear can mean the difference between just getting through the day and living the life that you long for. I have experience working with many clients especially those with eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders including OCD. For a quick response, please email instead of calling for questions or to set an appointment.

I believe in everyone's resilience and capacity to change and grow. I strive to foster optimism and hope so you can envision your possibilities and options in life, motivating you to try something new or different to change yourself or your life. I work collaboratively with you to explore, make sense of, and help navigate issues with relationships, work-related stress, school performance, grief, adjustment to illness, dealing with immigration or relocation, and other changes we go through.

Are you stressed? Is your body speaking to you with hard to understand symptoms? There's a tension that remains when a task is incomplete. This tension is not only related to the projects we have yet to complete but also relates to the internal tension from not speaking our truth. Dr. Weissman is known for treating those with anxiety-based stress conditions like PTSD and OCD. His skills in mind body medicine and clinical psychology allow him to rapidly assess the depth and breath of stress in a person's life and in their life and to co-create an individualized treatment plan leading to greater self-care & personal empowerment.

I am currently accepting only clients who need short-term, crisis support as my practice is full. I support people under pressure, whether the source is professional, medical, or relational. I spent a decade supporting families and professionals managing high risk pregnancy and reproductive mood complications by staffing all units and clinics affiliated with a women's hospital. I have accompanied thousands of people managing high stakes medical decisions, illness or demise, caregiver fatigue in patients or professionals, infertility, and marital conflict.