Existential Therapists in Waukegan, IL

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients with complex trauma, anxiety/depression, mood instability, addictions and relationship issues. My therapeutic lens is existential, and I implement an integrative approach to assist in uncovering self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with present-day living. Specializing in DBT, cognitive behavioral and trauma based modalities, my greatest hope is to bring out the best in you, help heal past wounds and shift negative perceptions into positive outcomes, and build mindful awareness of living life in the present moment.

The GLPG support staff will personally match you with a best-fit therapist who accepts your insurance and is available to see you online or in person at a time that works for you. The GLPG provider network comprises doctoral and master’s level psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers. Benefits include online and in-person therapy options, night and weekend availability, and most insurance plans accepted. Additionally, our knowledgeable and helpful support staff are available to answer your questions or help with anything you might need at any point along the therapy journey.

Accepting clients from Illinois and Wisconsin, Caitie works with adults and relationships of all kinds (friendships, romantic, work, families with adult children). She particularly focuses on processing trauma (religious, medical, and relational), coping with chronic pain and female sexual pain disorders, and recovering from people-pleasing and codependency.

You may be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, or stress. Therapy can help you to develop insight and strategies to increase your wellness. My goal is to help you overcome your challenges and become empowered to live a happier and more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is interactive, warm, and direct. In my work with clients, I create a non-judgmental and empathic space, tailoring treatment for each client's unique needs.

No one had a perfect childhood, including you! Maybe your anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping, relationship struggles, and inner chaos aren't a character flaw, but a sign of untreated emotional wounds. Unless we actively attempt to make sense of our reactions and behaviors, they will continue to control us. Our bodies and minds remember the pain from the past and react to that pain whenever something reminds us of it. Increasing our awareness of these connections can be eye-opening and can allow us to shift how we perceive ourselves and our relationships. You are not to blame for the ways in which you learned to protect yourself.

We believe in a person-centered approach that combines traditional, evidence-based psychotherapeutic models with a holistic method. We incorporate information from the field of neuro-biology to provide a tailored and individualized path. We meet each person who walks through our door where they are, maximizing every individual's growth. As a result, when our work together is done you will be better equipped to actualize your life's direction.

We all experience moments of difficulty and reaching out for support is a true act of self-advocacy and courage. I believe that every individual can experience growth, healing, and wholeness in a safe and nurturing environment. In my work with clients, I aim to foster a robust therapeutic alliance and cultivate a space for vulnerability and self-awareness. Together, we can explore the complexities and multidimensional aspects of your life while being sensitive to your needs and mindful of your expectations for the counseling process.

The author J. K. Rowling states: 'To hurt is as human as to breathe.' The good news is this: your pain doesn't have to last forever--there is a way through it. Every person's process of growth is unique, and I draw from multiple therapeutic models to help my clients find a more life-giving way of being in the world. I've taken this journey myself, and I look forward to accompanying you as you take yours.

I believe individuals manage the best they can, but these efforts do not always naturally translate to happiness or self-fulfillment. Oftentimes, situations cause us pain and in response, we spend considerable energy safeguarding our vulnerabilities at the expense of our well-being. Managing emotional distress alone can feel overwhelming, which is why we often need help from a sensitive, knowledgeable professional.

I am licensed clinical professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in Illinois with 30 +years of professional work experience. I have experience with multiple populations in multiple settings, helping clients with addictions, trauma and abuse, chronic mental illness, anger management and depression.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I work with adults and adolescents facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and identity exploration. My approach is based on honoring each person's individual strengths and vulnerabilities.

Dr. Beltramo is a life-long native of the Chicago area. He earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in psychology. He went on to pursue his Masters and Doctoral degrees at Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Beltramo has worked in the behavioral health field in a variety of capacities since 1993, obtaining his doctoral degree in 2003. From multipally-diagnosed, residentially-placed adolescents to domestic violence offenders to private practice settings, the range of his experience is broad, varied, and comprehensive.

In therapy, you will have a private place to examine what troubles you, and you won't have to do it alone. I can help you explore your difficulties, come to understand yourself more fully and make changes in your daily life and relationships if that is what is needed. Many of the people I see in therapy are struggling with depression, anxiety, communication problems, loneliness, grief, and life transitions. I have seen individual adults and teens, couples and families move from feeling blocked, frustrated, depleted to a place of some resolution - finding adaptive solutions or greater sense of peace.

Often we want something to be different in ourselves, our relationships or in our lives, but we don't know how to make it happen. I will work to create a supportive partnership with you in order to bring about a decrease in self-defeating and unproductive emotions and behaviors. My extensive training and 30 years of experience allows me to guide clients in the process of revealing and removing the roadblocks that stand in the way of accessing their full potential and taking positive action.

I work with teens and adults of all ages to help them overcome self-defeating behaviors, sort through difficult thoughts and feelings, and make whatever behavior changes they would like in their lives. Many of my client struggle with issues such as relationship challenges, work stress, overcoming traumatic events, grief, and substance abuse.

I am effective in helping adults young and old who struggle with anxiety, depression and low self-worth, and self-defeating patterns in their lives. Sometimes we feel too overwhelmed, ashamed, or discouraged to deal with these parts of ourselves, and need the help of an attuned listener to understand and work through our problems. The process of talking about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences within a trusting therapeutic relationship helps relieve emotional distress and increases your capacity to manage difficult feelings.