Find a Therapist in Highwood, IL

My philosophy is that you are the expert when it comes to your life. I will listen to what your concerns are and what the goals are that you want to achieve. Then, I will choose a model of therapy that best meets your desired outcome.

As a clinical psychologist, I am a compassionate listener, yet an interactive therapist. I attempt to facilitate personal exploration and understanding with the clients with whom I work. In therapy we work together to address one’s challenges in order to allow greater access to one’s strengths in living life. I encourage independence in the clients with whom I work whether related to their health, career, academic pursuits, relationships, andor finding a sense of purpose or meaning in life. I will be found to be respectful of biological, psychological, and environmental influences in understanding client concerns and in supporting their progress in finding life more manageable and ultimately more fulfilling.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You've both tried, many times to be better with each other, to find ways to change, find solutions, better understand the problem, stop the misunderstandings, yet somehow it all continues and at times it's too much. Unable to manage one conflict before another one comes around with little resolution. Spinning instead of evolving. The focus of our work together would be collaborative in nature, meaning there are many directions counseling can take; we will discuss the main options and together agree upon the focus of our work moving forward. There are typically four main paths we can explore: Path 1. Starting fresh with new skills and approaches to being a couple. Path 2. Making amends and forgiveness. Path 3. Exploring your family culture and what you bring into your relationship. Path 4. Uncoupling, restructuring, and transitions in the relationship. We can go down all of these paths just not all at once. I take an integrated approach to working with couples which has been informed by trainings in the Gottman Model, with Terry Real from the Relational Life Institute, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Collaborative Divorce Mediation, Collaborative Divorce Coach, and Developmental Couples Therapy at the Couples Institute. All sessions are currently offered via teletherapy from my private office in Highwood, IL.

I provide online therapy and work with clients and couples ready to combine self-awareness with practical, solution-focused steps. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, or stress, and you’re seeking clarity: Who am I really, and how do I start living like it? You’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and begin healing at the root—building self-trust, mindfulness, and a life aligned with your core values, rather than society’s expectations. In addition to psychotherapy, I also provide assessments. I blend mindfulness, psychodynamic approaches, depth psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and liberation psychology. Our work will feel focused yet spacious, balancing insight with practical, actionable steps you can take in between sessions to heal in and out of session. You'll gain coping tools, shift behavior, and reconnect with your value system. Sessions are warm, direct, and built around your lived experience. Ultimately, my aim is to help people slow down, see clearly, and create meaningful change grounded in what “is.” Leaning on years of training and a diversity of theoretical approaches, we’ll build clarity, confidence, and control. With plenty of experience training other therapists and a decade-long Buddhist practice, I bring clinical depth and deep presence. For more on my background, I highly recommend going to my website: Brodericksawyer.com. My diverse clinical training is only a part of what I offer clients, as my diverse lived experiences as a person of color, college athlete, and 10-year Buddhist practitioner all inform my perspectives on doing, being, and healing. I ultimately strive to meet clients where they’re at, providing a warm, relatable, and solution-focused experience with depth. In therapy, I help people apply a range of tools for growth, liberation, connection, self-alignment, and peace. Feel free to go to my website to learn more. I look forward to connecting!

You’ve worked hard and invested a lot to get where you are, but it feels like something’s missing. From the outside it might look like you have it all together, but on the inside you're anxious, exhausted, or overwhelmed. You may worry that you’ve lost your drive. Or, the goals you once thought mattered don’t mean as much anymore. If you’re feeling stressed out, burned out, or unhappy with the life you’ve built, I’m here to help. I’m passionate about helping you tap into your wisdom and rediscover your deepest authenticity and joy. I specialize in helping women+ professionals who struggle with anxiety or depression, or who may be challenged by stressburnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or work and career concerns. With compassion, deep listening, and humor, I offer opportunities to discover what you truly want and need, and work with you to acquire the tools to make it happen. If you’re ready to start living your life with more balance, peace, and purpose, reach out now to schedule a free 15-minute telephone consultation. I offer online sessions for women+ who are located anywhere in Illinois or Wisconsin.

My approach to helping is that clients have my full attention, in a non-judgmental environment. I try to be as authentic as possible, because I want to hear the real you, not what you think I want to hear. I want people to know that we all go through stuff that makes us who we are even though we might not like it, and that leaves us with two choices we can make. We can either deal with it in a productive way or keep functioning the way we have been, which might not always feel the best. Move at your own pace. I want people to be themselves and to open up. Therapy is hard enough as is! There might be tears and there might be laughs, and all are welcome. I want you to feel comfortable for the most part, though there are time where I might push your buttons, or say something that you don’t like. This is only to help you grow. I won’t sugar coat things like a friend might, because that won’t help you reach the changes you want to make. If my style is not for you, that’s ok! This is your journey, and it’s important that you have someone who makes you feel as comfortable as possible. I have over five years of experience providing counseling services to individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and mild to severe addictions. My experience includes working with individuals of different cultural backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, ages, and sexual orientations. I earned my M.A. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Trauma at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Subsequently, I completed the necessary supervised hours, and training needed to obtain the Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) through the Illinois Certification Board. Take a dive in. Everyone needs someone to talk to who is unbiased about your life. If you need to cry for 50 minutes, do it. I’ll meet you where you are at.

I approach therapy collaboratively and compassionately, starting from person-centered and relationship-focused techniques. I offer options for your sessions including art therapy, IFS, and CBT. I work in ways that are both supportive and challenging. My personality is direct and approachable. My intersecting identities inform my style.

Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, and I’m so glad you’re here! I am Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR-Certified integrated therapist, with a School Social Worker PEL, though currently work with schools as a Consultant. I come into therapy with a central focus on compassion, connection, and safety. I am a Polyvagal Informed and Neurophysiology and neurofeedback, biofeedback, and tools for healing the point of (mal)adaptive patterned Nervous System because it is under these conditions that we find we can think at our best. It also means we learn as we are calm and safe, so we aren't on constant hypervigilance. When we build a safe space, clients begin to understand that the healing they desperately seek, is within them... Coaches and therapists may guide them or facilitate a path through motivational interviewing, and then teach mindfulness to allow observation by separating from the experience of whatever we're holding onto. Polyvagal theory explains an evolved Nervous System, which goes beyond the Default Mode Network, to include the Social Engagement System. Not only does it help explain what may be going on as challenging and overwhelming emotions come up. It allows ways to move through them. We practice; we use PVT informed tools that are integrated deeply, and allow for the process to move at the pace of the slowest part of the system of each client. Many other therapies are involved than the ones I mention, because, for example, we use mindfulness to notice our patterns that may have once saved us, now cause more harm. We use CBT, as we learn about Cognitive Distortions, and often ACT, values and action oriented, and often DBT, daily tools for emotion regulation. I am the founder of Liminal Horizons, PLLC. I am also a leader at Sensing Fields. One is primarily for psychotherapy, supervision, Consultations for school systems and Communities (and individuals), and finally agree in significant challenges stemming from Survival Patterns. We use Somatic Parts Work, IFS, Clinical Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuropsychotherapy, and neurophysiology, including neuro and biofeedback for uses such as enhancing the depth and speed of the healing. Polyvagal Inspired Protocols are two of the options clients offer, the Safe and Sound Protocol and the Integrated Listening System (there is an extra charge to use a license). They are actively being researched, and show amazing results so far, from helping build a wider window of tolerance. If it feels like we ALL need healing, you are intuitive! To succeed, a global movement must occur. WE ARE NOT THERE, and THIS doesn't mean it's your responsibility. My goal and mission is to ensure access to those who want to understand their strong feelings, health problems, emotional and physical pain (which show up in the same part of the brain) can do so. Anyone who is ready to feel better, lower emotional 'triggers' and physical pain, want to feel less stressed, and more gratitude and joy, YOU ARE In The RIGHT PLACE. Mental Health involves so many more factors than we realized, until very recently. I promise that you can heal. I have been through a vey low bottom, and I have healed. There's more to go; it's a journey. I am honored to share things I've learned and am excited about 'ripple effects' of healing individuals and then communities, and onward and upward.

Do you struggle with finding motivation and often find yourself procrastinating on your phone? Do you often feel like an imposter and lack confidence in your decisions? Do you often feel overwhelmed by your emotions because of all the things you need to do? You might be someone that has a hard time standing up for yourself and telling others how you feel. This makes it difficult for you to feel understood since you are sometimes considered a pushover. You might be someone that sets a high bar for yourself and then feels disappointed when you're not able to meet your own goals. I can help you learn skills to build motivation and learn how to stand up for yourself. I can help you feel confident in your decisions and give you methods for asserting your boundaries. I will give you practical strategies that will help you manage your stress and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions. You can start the process to feeling better now. I invite you to send me an email, visit my website, or call to schedule an intake appointment. I look forward to helping you take the next step in your life.

You may be in a phase of life where something feels off—a disconnect or strain in your relationships or in yourself. Maybe you’ve been longing for something real and meaningful and haven’t found it yet. Our relationships, even the one we have with ourselves, shape how we love, trust, and connect. While they can be complex and challenging—especially when we don’t know how to navigate them—they can also become empowering once we learn to understand and nurture them. Whether you're stuck in old patterns or craving intimacy and connection with your partner, I offer a space where we’ll gently unpack what’s no longer working. Our work will be through a relational lens—collaborative and systemic, where we’ll slow things down, sit with the hard and tender parts, and begin to rebuild. We’ll use tools that feel right for you. Good therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all or a quick fix from an app. Healing takes time, care, and patience. Maybe something here resonated with you. Maybe it’s time for something different. I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist trained in Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) working with couples, families, and individuals. If you’re feeling curious about starting therapy or my approach, schedule a free 20 min consultation to see if this is a good fit for you.

I offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

Searching for a therapist and starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Whether you are experiencing stress related to work, life transitions, or relationships, the therapeutic process is here to provide an outlet and for you to process your emotions and find relief. You're on the right path. As you start this journey, just know that your story matters, your emotions matter, and you deserve a space to reflect on what you are going through. I am an art therapist and a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in the Chicago loop. I believe that a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship is built on honesty, understanding, and trust. My role as a therapist is to provide support for overcoming adversity, strengthening relationships, and increasing self-awareness. I provide a comfortable, confidential environment where we can work together, explore your concerns, and reach your treatment goals. My therapeutic approach is relational, collaborative, and integrative. I employ effective, evidence-based techniques, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, strength-based, and psychodynamic therapy. I have experience working in a variety of capacities, ranging from community mental health, outpatient and inpatient treatment settings, group practice, and on-call crisis treatment. My clinical interests and specialties are in mood disorders, trauma recovery, griefloss, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, as well as faith-based services. Among the therapeutic interventions listed, I also provide art therapy for adolescents and adults. There is no particular skill or knowledge required in order to participate in art therapy. This is an option for clients who want to explore other avenues of expression and self-discovery. Our minds can sometimes block what we are feeling as a way of trying to protect or avoid feeling paindiscomfort. This can make it difficult to articulate what we're feeling. Art therapy provides a platform for individuals to process their emotions through visual expression, and possibly reveal feelings that have been suppressed.