Find a Therapist near Evergreen Park, IL

As a psychoanalytic therapist, my approach is marked by openness, curiosity, and respect. I view therapy as a collaborative effort and honor the unique experience of each person I work with. In our sessions, we will establish a space where you feel safe to speak openly about your experience. We’ll discuss whatever comes to mind, everyday events, memories, dreams, fears, and desires. I will listen closely and without judgment, promoting exploration and attending to what lingers on the edge of awareness. Over time, we will gain insight into longstanding difficulties in your life, loosening the grip of your symptoms and allowing you to live with a greater sense of freedom, clarity, and connection. While this process requires courage and patience, it can promote meaningful and lasting change. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out to me.

My name is Dr. Toyah Wilson, and I am excited to introduce you to New Leaf Counseling and Wellness, My group therapy practice is dedicated to fostering mental wellness and personal growth. With a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and embrace their full potential, I have established New Leaf Counseling and Wellness as a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client I serve. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field, I specialize in EMDR, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based interventions, women’s concerns, and diversity. Whether clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, need an assessment and testing or simply seeking personal growth, I am committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to support their journey towards healing and self-discovery. My practice specializes in individual therapy for adults as well as psychological testingevaluations for high schoolers to adults.

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.

Throughout our lives, we go through events that change us, often permanently. I consider therapy to be a sacred and compassionate space of exploration. It can be exhausting having to explain your story over and over again. Oftentimes we might feel unheard in our daily lives or get fixated on who we “should be” instead of exploring who we already are. Your story has meaning and it deserves to be heard. You are the expert on your own life experiences and identities. You deserve to feel empowered, validated, and safe. When meeting with a potential client I consider you in the context of your relationships. When working together we can move through difficult therapeutic concepts in an accessible and warm way. With your permission, I hope to guide you through challenging life transitions and support you in creating a life that you feel is worth living. As an art therapist, I use my lived experiences with disability to cultivate empathy and create environments where people can become empowered through art-making, reduce internalized stigma, and experience a sense of belonging. It is my personal belief that art materials are a way to connect with other people, process difficult experiences, and work through emotions. I work from a collaborative, person-centered, relational, and strengths-based approach. This means I will use non-judgment to consider all aspects of your life and identity— while remaining open to things that cannot be changed. I utilize an intersectional feminist lens and I specialize in trauma, anxiety, boundaries, relationships, abuse, sexuality, gender exploration, life transitions, disability, memory loss, identity exploration, and resiliency work.

Being well is important to face life's challenges which often change how we see ourselves, others, and our connection to the world around us. It can feel overwhelming, whether you are making intentional, positive changes in your life, or dealing with unexpected or unwanted events. We all need support with these changes through healing relationships of many forms - friends, family, partners, teachers, spiritual mentors, pets and therapists. I provide mindful and compassionate counseling for those seeking wellness, emotional growth and support through the challenges and changes in life. I have over 20 years of counseling experience in an array of settings, supporting adults and youth suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, ADHD, grief and loss. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I believe in treating the whole person, with individualized strategies using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma related therapies. Through a supportive and compassionate approach with gentle challenges, we can develop a healthy path towards your goals, building resilience and empowerment, embracing your joy, and allowing you to live your best life.

You don’t need to have a specific “goal” to start therapy. You might just be tired of pretending you’re fine. You might want to stop spiraling at 2AM, or to figure out why the smallest things feel so overwhelming. You’re not broken—you’re burnt out, probably overthinking, and definitely doing your best. Let’s work from there.

I love to help people heal from childhood trauma and abuse. I have several years of experience in dealing with eating disorders and body image issues. I integrate spiritual issues if desired. I also work with individuals that suffer due to addictions, anxiety, OCD, and depression. I am empathetic, supportive and holistic in my approach including somatic and body awareness and cognitive and behavioral changes through dialectical therapies (DBT). I look forward to working with you.

I am a professional counselor who counsels individuals, couples and families. My approach to helping people is being patient and understanding of their life circumstances. In addition, I help people by facilitating an environment that is safe for them to explore and express their thoughts and feelings. I am willing to support and join people on their journey to self-discovery.

If you find yourself facing challenges related to mood concerns, body image distress, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders, trauma, identity crisis, racial & cultural trauma, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, bigotry, religious trauma, and substance use, my help and support are available to you. Focusing on the present, let us work together to make changes that will hold space for personal growth and cultivate contentment, congruence, joy, stability, forward movement, and fulfilment. Navigating life's setbacks, challenges, and adversities can absolutely take a toll on our wellbeing and ability to function, which is why it is important to know that you do not have to work through these concerns alone. I believe in the power of healing through promoting self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment, and also in people's strength to move towards change. Though suffering is a part of life, something that all humans share, working to manifest helpful and sustainable coping mechanisms, and skills that will work to serve you long term makes a difference in the quality of life a person experiences. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) and humanist framework, observing individuals as a whole, and when it comes to the war against body discrimination and terrorism, I believe in working to enhance radical acceptance through promoting self-contentment, end weight discrimination by identifying the underlying and overlying systems of oppression, dismantling those systems, and working against the cultural obsession with diet culture, and the pursuit of thinness and perfection. I believe in concepts such as radical self-love, self-trust, self-awareness, radical-acceptance, freedom, agency, self-compassion, and self-actualization to help guide individuals to fulfill their potential and maximize their wellbeing. I utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapies including the Person Centered approach to foster the trust building process and increase client autonomy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My experience resides in working with Adult, Elderly, and adolescent Individuals

Hyde Park Counseling & Therapy is rooted in a wellness model & strength based philosophy. As a therapist,I strive to promote peace & authenticity within the self. My approach to treatment is integrative and person centered, allowing me to tailor treatment ingredients based on the client’s treatment issue, current state, preferences, identity, and style. My therapeutic work is rooted in humanistic, narrative, and experiential techniques. In addition to this framework other traditional or non-traditional techniques may be used when appropriate. I treat mental health issues ranging from mild stressors to traumatic or severe conditions. I work to help each client alleviate his or her discomfort no matter how acute or chronic. -Theoretical orientation: integrative blend of humanistic , narrative, experientialmind-body -Additional theoretical techniquestools: CBT and Adlerian approaches -Specialized training in the following complementary techniques: EFT, EMDR, BTT, BCST, Reiki, play therapy, psychodrama, drama therapy, movement based techniques, meditation.

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.

Everyone carries their own struggles, and I want you to know you're not alone. I'm here to support you through the difficult times—to sit with you in the darkness and help you discover your way back to the light. I primarily work with adults navigating grief, trauma, and anxiety, offering both individual and group support. Together we will tailor an approach that fits you best, pulling from evidence-based treatment methods such as CBT, narrative therapy, existential therapy, and other psychodynamic approaches. We will work together to help you develop coping skills, build resiliency, and enhance self-awareness to help you reach your goals. If you're facing challenges and need support, I'm here to help. You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer virtual appointments and a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit. Feel free to reach out by phone or email to schedule a time to connect.