Therapists in Illinois
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It is no secret that mental distress can be a devastating roadblock in life. It is my hope that together, we can create a completely safe and understanding environment in which we can work together toward achieving balance, implementing healthy coping strategies, and navigating life’s many obstacles toward growth. Therapy can be quite a daunting step to take for many, but I have no doubt in my mind that together, we can lay the foundation for personal growth.
It is no secret that mental distress can be a devastating roadblock in life. It is my hope that together, we can create a completely safe and understanding environment in which we can work together toward achieving balance, implementing healthy coping strategies, and navigating life’s many obstacles toward growth. Therapy can be quite a daunting step to take for many, but I have no doubt in my mind that together, we can lay the foundation for personal growth.
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Higher Ground Wellness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
Higher Ground Wellness Group’s mission is to provide a safe therapeutic space for all people, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Our vision is to end stigma in BIPOC communities regarding seeking mental health services, by increasing awareness and access to mental health resources. It is a courageous choice to seek therapy and with over 50 years of combined experience, Higher Ground Wellness Group is committed to providing extensive, high quality therapeutic services for individuals, couples, families in a safe and non-judgmental environment that reinforces emotional, physical, and mental wellness.
Higher Ground Wellness Group’s mission is to provide a safe therapeutic space for all people, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Our vision is to end stigma in BIPOC communities regarding seeking mental health services, by increasing awareness and access to mental health resources. It is a courageous choice to seek therapy and with over 50 years of combined experience, Higher Ground Wellness Group is committed to providing extensive, high quality therapeutic services for individuals, couples, families in a safe and non-judgmental environment that reinforces emotional, physical, and mental wellness.
We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.
We all want to live healthy, engaged lives of meaning and value. As we live, negative events occur which can lead to use feeling "stuck" and miserable. However, I believe that one can choose to live differently, that change can occur for anyone regardless of your age, problems, or circumstances. Therapy with me involves engaging in a meaningful conversation with each other in a safe environment. Part of this change occurs in our establishment of a collaborative relationship emphasizing respect and authenticity. In therapy, we will explore strengths, values, ways of thinking, expression of emotion, and behaving in healthy ways.
![Photo of Julie A Xiques-Prieto, PsyD, ACht, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fb62bc4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Dr. Julie A. Xiques-Prieto. I am a bilingual clinical psychologist that has been providing bilingual services in the Chicago area for more than twenty years. I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1996. My career path has guided me towards highly unique and experiential training that allow me to create for you a "therapeutic experience" that goes beyond traditional "talk therapy". I am certified in hypnotherapy and EMDR and Breathwork. Spanish is my native language, but I am also fluent in English. I also conduct immigration evaluations.
My name is Dr. Julie A. Xiques-Prieto. I am a bilingual clinical psychologist that has been providing bilingual services in the Chicago area for more than twenty years. I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1996. My career path has guided me towards highly unique and experiential training that allow me to create for you a "therapeutic experience" that goes beyond traditional "talk therapy". I am certified in hypnotherapy and EMDR and Breathwork. Spanish is my native language, but I am also fluent in English. I also conduct immigration evaluations.
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My aim for my clients is to gain an attitude of self-compassion and an empowered mindset. I believe that, generally, we are all doing the best we can with what we have. Unfortunately, sometimes what we have are old stories or traumas deeply embedded in our minds and bodies that make it difficult to find fulfillment in ourselves and in our relationships. Together, we can create distance from such burdensome threats to our current well-being. Using a relationship-focused, holistic therapeutic approach, I work to help my clients untether from fears and allow them to reach their full capacity to connect, to love, and to live.
My aim for my clients is to gain an attitude of self-compassion and an empowered mindset. I believe that, generally, we are all doing the best we can with what we have. Unfortunately, sometimes what we have are old stories or traumas deeply embedded in our minds and bodies that make it difficult to find fulfillment in ourselves and in our relationships. Together, we can create distance from such burdensome threats to our current well-being. Using a relationship-focused, holistic therapeutic approach, I work to help my clients untether from fears and allow them to reach their full capacity to connect, to love, and to live.
![Photo of Jamie Stevens - Jamie Stevens Counseling Group, MA, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/efdbe6d8-3051-4fe5-a69f-95dee9a54f11/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jamie Stevens - Jamie Stevens Counseling Group
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61821
Life is full of challenges. And sometimes we all need support. I have 2 passions; Autism and Women's Issues. I recognized many years ago that services for people with high functioning autism are lacking in our nation. They tend to fall in the cracks because people believe they don't need support. People with high functioning autism do need support, but that support needs to be uniquely designed for them. That's where I come in. My second passion, Women's Issues, has been some of my most meaningful work. Women face unique challenges in our culture, and it helps to have a therapist that understands these issues.
Life is full of challenges. And sometimes we all need support. I have 2 passions; Autism and Women's Issues. I recognized many years ago that services for people with high functioning autism are lacking in our nation. They tend to fall in the cracks because people believe they don't need support. People with high functioning autism do need support, but that support needs to be uniquely designed for them. That's where I come in. My second passion, Women's Issues, has been some of my most meaningful work. Women face unique challenges in our culture, and it helps to have a therapist that understands these issues.
![Photo of Shira Behal, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/906eddb5-e406-4d99-b497-43bfb0472638/1/320x400.jpeg)
Shira Behal is a therapist with experience, who knows how to weave different approaches together to find the right one for you. Shira is someone who listens, and also educates and guides. Someone to help you reach your goals and grow into a life that matches your values. Someone ready to do the deep work, and stay with you through the long work. Shira is a therapist who knows that healing takes a balance between the intellect, the emotional mind, and the body.
Shira Behal is a therapist with experience, who knows how to weave different approaches together to find the right one for you. Shira is someone who listens, and also educates and guides. Someone to help you reach your goals and grow into a life that matches your values. Someone ready to do the deep work, and stay with you through the long work. Shira is a therapist who knows that healing takes a balance between the intellect, the emotional mind, and the body.
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Andrea I Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, PEL, LPHA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
There are times in all our lives when we don’t quite feel comfortable with ourselves or with our situations. These times can bring about overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. We began to think and or act-out in ways which can be self-destructive and non-productive. As a highly skilled and supportive cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic therapist, I will assist you with moving beyond traumatic experiences, challenges and un-resolve conflict via personalized evidenced based therapeutic intervention.
There are times in all our lives when we don’t quite feel comfortable with ourselves or with our situations. These times can bring about overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. We began to think and or act-out in ways which can be self-destructive and non-productive. As a highly skilled and supportive cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic therapist, I will assist you with moving beyond traumatic experiences, challenges and un-resolve conflict via personalized evidenced based therapeutic intervention.
![Photo of Lisa Abrams, LCPC, CSADC, MCAP, ICADC, CIP, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40831cbf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lisa Abrams
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, CSADC, MCAP, ICADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)
Specialized Care: Addiction & Co-Occurring Counselor, Consult, Coaching, Interventions Couples & Family Counseling Support individuals for whom non-traditional approaches to treatment have been ineffective and overly constrictive (e.g. AA)
![Photo of Margret O'Reilly, PsyD, MA, LPC, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42bd4bcd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Margret O'Reilly received a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adler University-Chicago, (August 2014), an APA accredited program. She earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Art Therapy from Adler University in (August 2009) and trained at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Primary Care Psychology Associates where she worked in collaboration with Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Pediatrics, and Adult Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Margret O'Reilly received a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adler University-Chicago, (August 2014), an APA accredited program. She earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Art Therapy from Adler University in (August 2009) and trained at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Primary Care Psychology Associates where she worked in collaboration with Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Pediatrics, and Adult Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL.
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Da Som Seo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist (LCSW, CADC), I feel privileged to hear and support your stories, whether they encompass sorrow, joy, or the full spectrum of human experience. My mission is to meet you where you are and create a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood. Together, we can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and life transitions, working towards meaningful change and a life that truly reflects your core values.
As a psychotherapist (LCSW, CADC), I feel privileged to hear and support your stories, whether they encompass sorrow, joy, or the full spectrum of human experience. My mission is to meet you where you are and create a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood. Together, we can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and life transitions, working towards meaningful change and a life that truly reflects your core values.
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I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. In working with me, you will find a safe space where differences are honored. Together, we will explore challenging topics while incorporating different skills and tools that you can utilize regularly. My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, with a social justice lens. The goal is to have a holistic approach to healing so that you can reduce symptoms, meet goals, strengthen supports and overcome everyday stress as well as past trauma.
I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. In working with me, you will find a safe space where differences are honored. Together, we will explore challenging topics while incorporating different skills and tools that you can utilize regularly. My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, with a social justice lens. The goal is to have a holistic approach to healing so that you can reduce symptoms, meet goals, strengthen supports and overcome everyday stress as well as past trauma.
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Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.
Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.
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I've been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 24 years and have been working in the field for over 45. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and work in the Chicago area in hospitals and in private practice. My approach to therapy is integrative. I have certification in clinical hypnosis and like to work with patients on practical strategies to improve their lives. Once particular problems are addressed, addressing life's meaning and personal potential is always important.
I've been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 24 years and have been working in the field for over 45. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and work in the Chicago area in hospitals and in private practice. My approach to therapy is integrative. I have certification in clinical hypnosis and like to work with patients on practical strategies to improve their lives. Once particular problems are addressed, addressing life's meaning and personal potential is always important.
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Dr. Kalena L. Peterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
I have a broad range of experience, skills and expertise working with adolescents, adults and couples in a variety of settings including schools, correctional facilities, hospitals/primary care and community health facilities. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy while providing an open and safe space for clients to explore and express themselves freely. Clients are empowered to make their own choices and decisions and to reconnect with their inner strength. I believe therapy can be a guide for clients to obtain the tools necessary to reach their goals in order to become their best self.
I have a broad range of experience, skills and expertise working with adolescents, adults and couples in a variety of settings including schools, correctional facilities, hospitals/primary care and community health facilities. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy while providing an open and safe space for clients to explore and express themselves freely. Clients are empowered to make their own choices and decisions and to reconnect with their inner strength. I believe therapy can be a guide for clients to obtain the tools necessary to reach their goals in order to become their best self.
![Photo of Cindy Lynn Esposito, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46c53d89-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
All of my clients are the best! They come to see me with all types of issues and I enjoy treating each client as an individual. I treat many different types of clients with mutual respect and empathy. I feel blessed to be with clients on their journey whatever that may be.
All of my clients are the best! They come to see me with all types of issues and I enjoy treating each client as an individual. I treat many different types of clients with mutual respect and empathy. I feel blessed to be with clients on their journey whatever that may be.
![Photo of Dr. Amanda Karlen - Center for Therapeutic Services-Crystal Lake , PsyD, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f954374-5e54-4b4d-9bbb-98cb742f5107/2/320x400.jpeg)
Center for Therapeutic Services-Crystal Lake
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
At Center for Therapeutic Services and Psychodiagnostics, we are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique! We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level.
At Center for Therapeutic Services and Psychodiagnostics, we are committed to helping you with the most comprehensive, holistic services that are established in evidence-based treatment. You are unique and your circumstances are unique! We will apply a broad range of dynamic assessments that are individualized and tailored to fit your unique needs. We take a creative approach to treating complex mental health problems both on an individual and group level.
![Photo of Meaghan Cusack, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/408c0231-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I help children, teens, and adults who experience difficulty regulating big emotions and navigating life transitions to find connection and their voice by providing an empathic and warm relationship and the courage to set boundaries. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I believe that empathic and accepting relationships are the key toward helping individuals move towards positive growth. My goal in working with children is to empower the child while collaborating with adults in their life to better understand how the child is functioning.
I help children, teens, and adults who experience difficulty regulating big emotions and navigating life transitions to find connection and their voice by providing an empathic and warm relationship and the courage to set boundaries. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I believe that empathic and accepting relationships are the key toward helping individuals move towards positive growth. My goal in working with children is to empower the child while collaborating with adults in their life to better understand how the child is functioning.
![Photo of Dr. Zeeshan Rajani, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de5f9e67-8859-4595-bc7f-536644fba11b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, binge eating disorder, trauma/PTSD, addiction, women's/men's issues, domestic violence/abuse, and other socioemotional and interpersonal related concerns. Clinically, I work with clients (adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families) primarily through a cognitive-behavioral approach, fostering empathy and authenticity in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. I also work strongly through a collaborative approach, helping clients gain a deeper understanding into their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in order to help cultivate positive change.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, binge eating disorder, trauma/PTSD, addiction, women's/men's issues, domestic violence/abuse, and other socioemotional and interpersonal related concerns. Clinically, I work with clients (adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families) primarily through a cognitive-behavioral approach, fostering empathy and authenticity in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. I also work strongly through a collaborative approach, helping clients gain a deeper understanding into their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in order to help cultivate positive change.
![Photo of Theresa McKennie, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48953a75-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again”, (ADHDsuperhero). I have a passion for assisting my clients through this process. Self-care is a practice we rarely exercise. You cannot care for others until you take care of yourself. Make the decision to take time for you; you are worth it!
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again”, (ADHDsuperhero). I have a passion for assisting my clients through this process. Self-care is a practice we rarely exercise. You cannot care for others until you take care of yourself. Make the decision to take time for you; you are worth it!