Find a Therapist in Algonquin, IL

I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services. Using a holistic approach focused on connecting the mind, body, and spirit, I help you connect with your higher purpose and experience life free from emotional pain. As a bilingual practitioner, I offer compassionate, collaborative services that help you live a happier, more rewarding life filled with joy and purpose. Emotional stress and setbacks are a normal part of our human existence; however, these challenges can have a tremendous impact on how we view ourselves and our lives. My goal is to help you explore, understand, and overcome your obstacles, and start living a life filled with promise, hope, and possibility.

With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I believe that the therapeutic bond is crucial to a feeling of safety that is necessary for healing. Because therapy is an intimate experience, I will tailor treatment with you, ensuring that your needs and goals are always prioritized. As we work together, I integrate techniques that are specifically designed to help you in both practical ways and in ways that create lasting change. I use my own personal qualities as a non-judgmental, warm and empathic person, and I will encourage you to be gentle with yourself as you go through the process of healing and change.

Jenni provides a safe and supportive environment for counseling services, both in-person at our Lombard office and via telehealth. With a strengths-based approach, Jenni empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives by focusing on their individual strengths and advocating for their needs. Jenni has a wealth of experience in various clinical settings, including private practice, hospice, and inpatient care. As a sex-positive and LGBTQA+ affirming therapist, she provides a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages who are dealing with challenges such as loss, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, and more. angeJenni is well-versed in several therapeutic techniques, including Art Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, Adlerian Parenting, and trauma-informed techniques. Jenni is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which she incorporates when appropriate.

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'm Liam, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in downtown Chicago where I offer individual therapy appointments. I primarily use the methods of Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered talk therapy. That basically boils down to me believing that you know yourself best and my role is to help you find a path forward. Everybody's life is wildly different; I can assist you in your decision and achievement of treatment goals that ring truest to you, even if that goal is just having someone to talk with. Wanting a better quality of life and seeking support in that is totally normal. Frankly, reaching out for help in and of itself is terrifying; let alone help from a stranger on the internet. If you are struggling I would be glad to hear from you. To avoid phone tag I am most accessible via e-mail to set up a time for us to talk and see if you'd like to come in for a session.

I help individuals who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, and disordered eating find freedom, clarity, and connection. Whether you're overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, constantly battling food rules, or disconnected from your body and values, you are not alone. Together, we can help you build a life driven by what truly matters to you, not fear, shame, or control. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, stuck in perfectionism, or exhausted from years of food and body shame, therapy can help you create space for a fuller, more meaningful life. I approach therapy with the same non judgmental acceptance and compassion I want you to give yourself. In therapy you will learn to notice unhelpful thoughts, build a kinder relationship with your mind and body, and reconnect with your purpose beyond anxiety, worry, or food. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion to support sustainable growth. If you’re ready to stop struggling with your mind and start living, I’d love to work with you. Let’s help you turn down the volume on anxiety and step away from the mindfoodbody battle, so you can return to yourself. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

I’m proud to live at the intersection of queer, transgender, Filipinx, and polyamorous experiences. As your therapist, I build on our overlapping or shared experiences as much as I welcome people from all walks of life. I facilitate a space for LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, neurodivergent, and consensually non-monogamous folks exploring their identities, emotion management, difficulties in interpersonal dynamics, and being an agent of change. I am excited to work with people of all genders, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and somatic perspectives to offer interventions that lead to insights and improve quality of life with a deepened connection to your senses. I encourage new and existing behaviors that help you be your personal best. Your story is yours to write, and I am looking forward to working with you on your next chapter.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with teens and adults. I earned her Bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago and my Master’s of Social Work degree at Governor’s State University. I have clinical experience working in a private practice setting for the last 6 years. Previously I worked in an inpatient psychiatric setting. I specialize in working with individuals and families experiencing life transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, struggles with worklife balance, feelings of burnout, and thought errors. I believe that it is extremely important to tailor each treatment plan to the individual with the center of my approach being warmth, empowerment, and empathy. I believe in the importance of developing the therapeutic relationship through deep listening, a little bit of humor, and building trust in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am committed to making sure that you have a positive and empowering therapy experience to ensure that you gain the ability to live life at your optimal level of wellness.

With your wellness objective in mind, my focus is empathetically listening and exploring new ways to reduce anxiety, frustration or sadness to build greater confidence, create healthier boundaries and enhance personal and professional relationships. Whether you are new to therapy or wanting to further your progress, we'll work together in a compassionate and confidentially-safe place. Know you'll have in me an advocate who is committed to your best interest.

Good therapy is a collaboration between you and me that creates a consistent sense of well being. I love the art of psychotherapy, the creative aspect of personalizing each session and trying to figure out how I can best promote healing and growth. Everyone needs something different from therapy, and I enjoy the process of figuring that out. I stay up on current research as it relates to both mental illness and mental health which informs my work with you. The basic therapeutic process I work through is this. In the first session we will begin by identifying the primary concerns that have lead you to seek out therapy in the first place. The next couple of sessions we will try to understand more fully the difficulties you are having and also begin to identify your current strengths and resources. We will then develop some ideas of how you'd like things to be different in your life and how you can start moving towards them. When you feel a more consistent sense of well being and self confidence often our work is complete. Of course, you get to decide when that time is.

I enjoy getting to know who people are separate from any type of diagnosis they may have received or problems they are currently experiencing. Thus I take a strengths-based approach to my work, meaning that I help you identify positive qualities and abilities you already possess in order to guide you in using those same assets and capabilities to manage intense emotions, improve your self-esteem, and reduce unhealthy behaviors.

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate through difficult issues. I have been working with individuals and couples for the past 35 years. Some of the areas I focus on include: anxiety, depression, addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, communication issues, infertility issues, loss - death or miscarriage, and interpersonal issues. I approach each client with compassion and good listening skills. Through various therapeutic techniques, I help clients minimize their weaknesses while maximizing their strengths. Together we untangle the behaviors, thoughts, actions, and emotions that keep you stuck in an unhealthy loop. These are but some of the problems I help clients work through in sessions. If I cannot help you then one of the other very competent therapists in the practice at, Greater Chicago Counseling Center, can help as well. The practice accepts Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. If you wish to speak to one of our wonderful therapists please reach out. Don't struggle alone reach out now.