Bisexual Therapists in Plainfield, IL

Let's be real, life is hard and sometimes we get lost on the way. I would like to be there to guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy focusing on the importance of work/ life balance and the power of self-discovery. I provide a safe space for clients to identify triggers to their feelings and apply various coping skills to address concerns. With a bit of humor and a lot of support, I am here to listen, talk and support you. Appointment booking is available through my website: https://woundedhealerscounselingservice.com/

Donna Mills has an open and affirming practice with all individuals, families and groups. It is important to Donna to have a caring therapeutic relationship in order to assist you with setting and reaching your goals. Donna Mills assists individuals and families with the stresses of immediate or long term situations. Donna has an understanding for people that experience anxiety and/or depression. Come see Donna for any of your problems or stressors in your life.

My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.

Now accepting NEW clients! Please EMAIL to set up a new client intake appointment! I understand that all people ultimately strive to be happy, healthy, and fulfilled in their lives, but often times, life can get in the way of itself. I will help you recognize your value, face challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieve the therapy outcomes you desire. I offer a warm, welcoming environment, with sessions structured to suit each client's own individual goals and needs.

Perhaps you find yourself living a life you did not anticipate - or you struggle to find fulfillment in the day-to-day grind. You may be dealing with issues in your marriage or relationships, parenting challenges, or unexpected life events and coping is often difficult. Happiness may seem all but impossible. But in our work together, we will ask and answer the hard questions and put in real work to uncover why things are the way they are, strengthen your relationships, and provide practical actions, skills, and approaches to make things significantly better and even get to a place that reflects the life you envisioned for yourself.

Hi, my name is Mario Garcia. I am a Spanish speaking Counselor and my pronouns are he/him. I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin exploring areas of yourself that may be difficult or causing you distress. Counseling can often be an overwhelming experience. I understand that putting yourself in a vulnerable position is never easy. My genuine warmth and humor will allow you to begin addressing the areas in your life that may be holding you back.

Melissa creates a safe and comfortable space for her clients by showing warmth, compassion and humor. Melissa supports adults with anxiety disorders, trauma/complex trauma PTSD, CPTSD, chronic pain, medical trauma, grief, mood disorders and neurodiversity. She also provides education and professional development in the community virtually and in person.

Are you the kind of person who has a hard time putting yourself first, but you know the value of it? Then 515 is the place for you. We make taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, convenient and fun. We do both at the same time in one session, for you and/or your family, so you don’t have to run around to so many different places to get the expertise you need. Even better, most insurances cover the cost of a session, so you don’t have to feel guilty about spending money and/or taking the time for yourself and/or your family. 515 puts together a personalized plan for you, for both your mental and physical health goal

I believe that the meaning, or sometimes “lack of meaning,” we apply to our situations, experiences, people, and ourselves is often the root of much discomfort and suffering. In meeting with individuals, I hope to learn, understand, and share your experiences to explore what meaning is being applied and if perspective and approaches need to be adjusted.

I provide a person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy and support. I meets my clients where they are at currently so they can heal and grow at their own pace (with gentle encouragement). I believe in the power of storytelling and narratives to find strength in our experiences and empower others to do the same.

Are you simply tired of feeling undervalued, unseen, unheard or uncomfortable? Are you struggling to find ways to build confidence and get unstuck? Maybe there is no one to honestly confide in about how you truly feel, because outwardly, you are a high-achiever and put together? You feel torn about spending time working on yourself, but you’ll do anything for others, even if it puts you out? It’s time to learn how this cycle began so we can rewire the anxious brain and create healthier and more fulfilling ways to live life! You will learn boundaries and how to set them to make yourself a priority, maybe for the first time ever!

The goal is to build a collaborative relationship. My intentions are not to "fix" you but to help you navigate the healing process. It is my hope that I am the therapist that is right for you. If I'm not, I certainly hope that you find a therapist that compliments your wants, needs, and desires as it relates to the client-therapist relationship.

Specialty areas of focus are academic, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, career counseling, depression, family/peer conflict, grief and loss-especially loss to suicide, LGBTQ+, marital conflict, parenting, personality disorders, self-esteem/confidence, sexual or intimacy struggles, and stress management.

I offer individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I have specialities in working with individuals who have issues related to abuse and trauma as well as behavioral disorders. I utilize several different treatment modalities and strive to meet the needs of each individual client. My approach with client's is to create a non-judgmental space that makes my client's feel supported and respected. I've had my own private practice for 11 years and over 20 years of experience.

I work to build trust with my clients by creating a safe and therapeutic atmosphere while promoting autonomy, commitment, respect and support. Work I do with clients aims to answer the question, "How do I become satisfied with my life?" I challenge my clients to explore their lives with honesty, open-mindedness and willingness in order to uncover suffering that has brought dysfunction to their lives. Goals to practice positive life skills are specifically created to one's individual treatment plan and speak to issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment/transition challenges, addiction, grief, loss, and more.

I believe in creating a therapeutic environment that is conducive to healing / growth. It is important I develop a strong, genuine relationship with clients that allows me to deeply understand each person's own unique experiences and to accept each person as they are without judgment. I meet clients where they're at in their life processes and collaborate with them in order to help navigate and find solutions to their struggles. I can help with self harming, divorce, relationship issues, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, stress, emotion regulation, etc.

Shannon is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with 16 years of experience. She places the utmost importance on making her clients feel comfortable in creating an environment that they will feel confident in sharing experiences and begin the healing process. Shannon believes one of the greatest gifts of therapy is the alliance between the therapist and the client. This unique relationship helps elicit change and allows the client to use the skills that they have learned to make positive lifelong gains.

I see children, adolescents and adults for individual therapy and couples therapy. I utilize a client centered approach where I give unconditional positive regard to my clients in a non-judgmental therapeutic setting. I have seen clients meet their treatment goals and develop positive coping skills to effectively manage their distressing symptoms. The greatest gift of therapy is the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client that elicits change and allows the client to use the tools that they have learned to make lifelong gains.

Hi there! Do you feel stuck in a constant tug-of-war with painful thoughts? The pain of anxiety, conflict, grief, and traumatic experiences is real and deep. The experience of healing in relationship with a compassionate, skilled therapist is often deeper still. To thrive, human beings must constantly grow and learn. Do you want to center your life around the things that matter most to you? Therapy can help shift your life in those directions.