Depression Therapists in Pecatonica, IL
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Live Well 815
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Winnebago, IL 61088
Are you feeling overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety? Overwhelmed by family issues? Gripped by job stressors? Are you struggling with a divorce? Having conflicts in your relationship or going through a break-up? Getting triggered by old traumas? The people that I work with want more from life: joy, peace, and satisfaction. I can help you achieve your goals & find a better way of living.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety? Overwhelmed by family issues? Gripped by job stressors? Are you struggling with a divorce? Having conflicts in your relationship or going through a break-up? Getting triggered by old traumas? The people that I work with want more from life: joy, peace, and satisfaction. I can help you achieve your goals & find a better way of living.
Julie A Logan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnebago, IL 61088
I enjoy working with individuals that are ready to do something different. Often a person gets stuck in feeling the insanity of doing the same thing over and over again waiting for things to change. Only by making a change in your behavior can you expect a different outcome, some people need support to make a change that is lasting.
I enjoy working with individuals that are ready to do something different. Often a person gets stuck in feeling the insanity of doing the same thing over and over again waiting for things to change. Only by making a change in your behavior can you expect a different outcome, some people need support to make a change that is lasting.
Amy Marie Riehle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridott, IL 61067
My professional experience over the past thirty years has concentrated on children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. I have worked in both agency and school settings. As a result, I am familiar with how individuals and families often require collaboration across settings and between service providers. My focus is on listening and finding the best approach to help someone meet their goals out of therapy. I realize that finding a therapist one is comfortable with, is crucial to success in therapy. I work hard to establish a relationship in which a person feels understood and respected.
My professional experience over the past thirty years has concentrated on children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. I have worked in both agency and school settings. As a result, I am familiar with how individuals and families often require collaboration across settings and between service providers. My focus is on listening and finding the best approach to help someone meet their goals out of therapy. I realize that finding a therapist one is comfortable with, is crucial to success in therapy. I work hard to establish a relationship in which a person feels understood and respected.
Online Therapists
Katie DeMent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, IL 60423
A strong therapeutic relationship is what I seek in helping a wide variety of individuals. My counseling approach is eclectic and individualized. I am energized by helping clients with diverse issues, needs, and goals. I work with women, men, teens and children. My specialties are depression, anxiety, eating disorders, transitions, nutrition and self-confidence issues. The ideal session is one where the client feels comfortable and understood.
A strong therapeutic relationship is what I seek in helping a wide variety of individuals. My counseling approach is eclectic and individualized. I am energized by helping clients with diverse issues, needs, and goals. I work with women, men, teens and children. My specialties are depression, anxiety, eating disorders, transitions, nutrition and self-confidence issues. The ideal session is one where the client feels comfortable and understood.
Karen Kuhlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
My passion is understanding stored childhood trauma and the long-term effects it can have on adults; particularly as it relates to addiction issues. Unresolved traumatic experiences very often render a person with feelings of anxiety and depression; particularly for those who were never given the appropriate tools and support to process their trauma. These emotional states can lead to poor coping skills in our efforts to meet life’s challenges, and very often anxiety and depression can lead us to feeling incapable of helping ourselves or ever changing our circumstances and clearly seeing our potential.
My passion is understanding stored childhood trauma and the long-term effects it can have on adults; particularly as it relates to addiction issues. Unresolved traumatic experiences very often render a person with feelings of anxiety and depression; particularly for those who were never given the appropriate tools and support to process their trauma. These emotional states can lead to poor coping skills in our efforts to meet life’s challenges, and very often anxiety and depression can lead us to feeling incapable of helping ourselves or ever changing our circumstances and clearly seeing our potential.
Melia Carter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
Melia is a dedicated Professional Social Worker specializing in neurodiversity-affirming therapy. In her private practice, Melia works collaboratively with clients to explore their strengths, preferences, and goals, while also addressing any challenges they may face in navigating a neurotypical world. Melia has experience working with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns, and parenting concerns. She provides a safe space for individuals to explore their identities, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-acceptance and resilience.
Melia is a dedicated Professional Social Worker specializing in neurodiversity-affirming therapy. In her private practice, Melia works collaboratively with clients to explore their strengths, preferences, and goals, while also addressing any challenges they may face in navigating a neurotypical world. Melia has experience working with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns, and parenting concerns. She provides a safe space for individuals to explore their identities, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-acceptance and resilience.
Anny Seitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
In my experience, therapy is a collaborative process, and healing means growing into a more affirming, resilient, and accountable experience of life. In the process of living, you may have created and held onto ineffective relationship patterns or symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma in order to protect yourself and survive. Together, we’ll identify and understand the contexts in which these patterns developed in body, mind, and spirit in order to create the acceptance and self-compassion that can support deep healing and more fulfilling relationships with self and others.
In my experience, therapy is a collaborative process, and healing means growing into a more affirming, resilient, and accountable experience of life. In the process of living, you may have created and held onto ineffective relationship patterns or symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma in order to protect yourself and survive. Together, we’ll identify and understand the contexts in which these patterns developed in body, mind, and spirit in order to create the acceptance and self-compassion that can support deep healing and more fulfilling relationships with self and others.
Leah O'Brien
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Leah O'Brien (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to trauma, eating concerns, interpersonal problems, life transitions, and substance use. Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches. She prioritizes collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment interventions, tailored to the identified goals of each client, with an emphasis on creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Leah O'Brien (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, adjustment to trauma, eating concerns, interpersonal problems, life transitions, and substance use. Ms. O'Brien is integrative in her treatment approach, often combining cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches. She prioritizes collaborating with clients to create individualized treatment interventions, tailored to the identified goals of each client, with an emphasis on creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
David Bronsveld
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Glenview, IL 60026
I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.
I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.
Associates in Professional Counseling
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Palos Heights, IL 60463
I recognize that coming into counseling can be one of the most challenging things a person can do for themselves. In my work I strive to meet every child, teen, adult, and parent where they are in order to be most effective in communicating. I take a collaborative approach in working towards an individual’s goals and along the way can provide education, support, and a new perspective. In my work I have used empirically supported theories to treat depression, anxiety, and OCD in both children/adolescents and adults. My hope for every client is that they feel empowered and able to take on life’s challenges.
I recognize that coming into counseling can be one of the most challenging things a person can do for themselves. In my work I strive to meet every child, teen, adult, and parent where they are in order to be most effective in communicating. I take a collaborative approach in working towards an individual’s goals and along the way can provide education, support, and a new perspective. In my work I have used empirically supported theories to treat depression, anxiety, and OCD in both children/adolescents and adults. My hope for every client is that they feel empowered and able to take on life’s challenges.
Linda Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rockford, IL 61108
My focus and passion is to help individuals, couples, and families reach their greatest potential and reclaim their sense of well-being emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I work with individuals to help them overcome and conquer anxiety, depression, loss/grief, chronic stress, relational conflicts, and trauma. I encourage you to come, thrive, and conquer.
My focus and passion is to help individuals, couples, and families reach their greatest potential and reclaim their sense of well-being emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I work with individuals to help them overcome and conquer anxiety, depression, loss/grief, chronic stress, relational conflicts, and trauma. I encourage you to come, thrive, and conquer.
Heather Hales
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Orland Park, IL 60462 (Online Only)
Time management is a constant issue, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and disconnected from yourself, spouse, or best friends. Are you questioning if you are the only one feeling like this? Surprised by a divorce that you never saw coming and feeling helpless with what happens next? What if life could seem a bit brighter, or you could be more connected to your partner. Therapy can help you feel more like yourself, and give you the opportunity to live your best life. Call me today get started on your journey.
Time management is a constant issue, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and disconnected from yourself, spouse, or best friends. Are you questioning if you are the only one feeling like this? Surprised by a divorce that you never saw coming and feeling helpless with what happens next? What if life could seem a bit brighter, or you could be more connected to your partner. Therapy can help you feel more like yourself, and give you the opportunity to live your best life. Call me today get started on your journey.
Jihye Choi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Hi! I am Jihye (pronounced Ji Hae). I believe everyone has their own "Twinkle Twinkle." This is my philosophy in therapy. I aim to kindle this twinkling light within you, to help you discover and connect with your Authentic self, a spark of divinity that is woven in your being in order to grow. Personal growth always helps you be alert, fully awakened to perceive your twinkle, which has always been there, and loyal to your full potential. I am working with individuals (adults) struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma, and couples. I am also working with individuals who want spiritual counseling.
Hi! I am Jihye (pronounced Ji Hae). I believe everyone has their own "Twinkle Twinkle." This is my philosophy in therapy. I aim to kindle this twinkling light within you, to help you discover and connect with your Authentic self, a spark of divinity that is woven in your being in order to grow. Personal growth always helps you be alert, fully awakened to perceive your twinkle, which has always been there, and loyal to your full potential. I am working with individuals (adults) struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma, and couples. I am also working with individuals who want spiritual counseling.
Tommy Nimrod
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604
I'm thrilled to connect with you as I share my journey as a counselor specializing in life coaching, depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety. My mission is to support individuals in navigating life's challenges and guiding them toward a path of resilience, healing, and personal growth. With a foundation rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities including DBT, EMDR, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness. These powerful tools enable me to tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs, providing a comprehensive and personalized counseling experience.
I'm thrilled to connect with you as I share my journey as a counselor specializing in life coaching, depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety. My mission is to support individuals in navigating life's challenges and guiding them toward a path of resilience, healing, and personal growth. With a foundation rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities including DBT, EMDR, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness. These powerful tools enable me to tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs, providing a comprehensive and personalized counseling experience.
Kayla Smiley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Lisle, IL 60532
Kayla Smiley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She earned a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology from Western Illinois University and a master’s degree from Lewis University. Kayla’s clinical experience has allowed her to work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and other compulsive behaviors. Furthermore, coming from a family comprised of military veterans and first responders provides her with personal knowledge and understanding for the specialized care needed within those populations.
Kayla Smiley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She earned a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology from Western Illinois University and a master’s degree from Lewis University. Kayla’s clinical experience has allowed her to work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and other compulsive behaviors. Furthermore, coming from a family comprised of military veterans and first responders provides her with personal knowledge and understanding for the specialized care needed within those populations.
Elevated Life Therapy
LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Morris, IL 60450
Hello! My name is Raeann and I am the owner of Elevated Life Therapy, PLLC! Life is not always fair or easy. Sometimes we find ourselves living aimlessly, feeling burnt out, depressed, anxious or stuck in an unhelpful situation. At times, life can be exhausting. Do you feel overworked, tired, uninspired and depressed? Do you find yourself wishing life were different, but you do not know how to make the necessary changes? I see many clients from different walks of life. All ages and presenting issues are welcome.
Hello! My name is Raeann and I am the owner of Elevated Life Therapy, PLLC! Life is not always fair or easy. Sometimes we find ourselves living aimlessly, feeling burnt out, depressed, anxious or stuck in an unhelpful situation. At times, life can be exhausting. Do you feel overworked, tired, uninspired and depressed? Do you find yourself wishing life were different, but you do not know how to make the necessary changes? I see many clients from different walks of life. All ages and presenting issues are welcome.
Adam E Apostolovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Through courses, training, and first hand experience I have helped individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, grief, behavioral issues, memory loss, and family conflict on both ends of the age spectrum.
I am honored to be a part of the process of you reaching out for guidance and help. If you are a parent of a struggling child or a caregiver to an elderly relative experiencing changes and decline, I hope that I can be of assistance. I believe in treating the individual as well as making sure to examine their system of support. While the bulk of the work I do is 1:1 with the patient, I am also available to be supportive to caregivers. I also put a strong emphasis on the relational part of the therapeutic process, as it is the key to communication and understanding.
Through courses, training, and first hand experience I have helped individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, grief, behavioral issues, memory loss, and family conflict on both ends of the age spectrum.
I am honored to be a part of the process of you reaching out for guidance and help. If you are a parent of a struggling child or a caregiver to an elderly relative experiencing changes and decline, I hope that I can be of assistance. I believe in treating the individual as well as making sure to examine their system of support. While the bulk of the work I do is 1:1 with the patient, I am also available to be supportive to caregivers. I also put a strong emphasis on the relational part of the therapeutic process, as it is the key to communication and understanding.
Gisella Foto
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
McHenry, IL 60050
I specialize in anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and behavior management.
My passion is to see individuals come to the realization that they have the power to enact change to circumstances in their life. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment with a nonjudgemental approach to assess the best interventions to tackle mental health symptoms. I focus on their emotional needs , thinking patterns, and interpersonal relationships that may be impacting functioning in daily life. I work in a collaborative nature with the client to establish their goals and provide guidance in finding solutions.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and behavior management.
My passion is to see individuals come to the realization that they have the power to enact change to circumstances in their life. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment with a nonjudgemental approach to assess the best interventions to tackle mental health symptoms. I focus on their emotional needs , thinking patterns, and interpersonal relationships that may be impacting functioning in daily life. I work in a collaborative nature with the client to establish their goals and provide guidance in finding solutions.
Wendy Wunsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
I have years of experience working with people who experience anxiety, depression, grief, stress related to life transitions, caring for aged and ill family members, chronic mental and physical illnesses, pre-marital/marital/divorce issues, parenting conflicts, family and peer relationship issues, and school/family/work/life balance stressors.
Life can be overwhelming and painful. It takes courage and strength to reach out for help. By offering hope, support, feedback, education, and compassion, we will work together to improve the quality of your life as quickly as possible.
I have years of experience working with people who experience anxiety, depression, grief, stress related to life transitions, caring for aged and ill family members, chronic mental and physical illnesses, pre-marital/marital/divorce issues, parenting conflicts, family and peer relationship issues, and school/family/work/life balance stressors.
Life can be overwhelming and painful. It takes courage and strength to reach out for help. By offering hope, support, feedback, education, and compassion, we will work together to improve the quality of your life as quickly as possible.
Martha J Kowalczyk
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
With expertise in schools, I am uniquely qualified in supporting families, children, and adolescents in navigating child and adolescent mental health issues, including depression, mood/anxiety disorders, Autism, learning differences and attention deficit, divorce, motivation and self-esteem, loss/bereavement, social difficulties, and trauma.
Sincere, compassionate, and knowledgeable, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience treating adults, children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. Educated in psychodynamic psychotherapy and incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness techniques, I strive to create a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment, while helping you process earlier life experiences and implement healthier coping skills. I focus on a collaborative process in providing you with prevention and interventions towards your current stressors.
With expertise in schools, I am uniquely qualified in supporting families, children, and adolescents in navigating child and adolescent mental health issues, including depression, mood/anxiety disorders, Autism, learning differences and attention deficit, divorce, motivation and self-esteem, loss/bereavement, social difficulties, and trauma.
Sincere, compassionate, and knowledgeable, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience treating adults, children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. Educated in psychodynamic psychotherapy and incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness techniques, I strive to create a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment, while helping you process earlier life experiences and implement healthier coping skills. I focus on a collaborative process in providing you with prevention and interventions towards your current stressors.
Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.