Therapists in Deerfield, IL

When experiencing heightened emotions, it can be challenging to complete daily tasks, find joy in relationships or just feel like yourself. Often when one person in a family is struggling the entire family is impacted. I work with individuals and families struggling with connection, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship and family concerns. I specialize in working with families, parents and individual adults to build strong relationships and help families tackle the tasks and goals asked of them every day.

As a clinical psychologist I have 30 years of experience helping clients create a more satisfying life. Within my office you will fine a safe and nurturing environment that invites open expression. I see myself as a partner in your journey, working collaboratively to develop a personalized plan for your specific needs. My style is warm, empathic, engaged, and non-judgmental. I apply knowledge from brain research for interventions that promote effective emotional regulation, problem solving, and relationship functioning. My treatment orientation is a combination of Cognitive Behavior, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapies.

Are you feeling stuck-in-a-rut? Are you having difficulty living the life you hoped for? Perhaps you have tried therapy/counseling in the past but you have not experienced the type of improvement you desire? My approach to therapy is driven by the belief that the hardest part of making change is implementing a long-lasting plan. I work well with clients who feel stuck and hopeless, and who are looking to make some sort of change in their lives, whether it is related to mood, life phase, addictions/habits, and/or relationships.

We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.

I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping people overcome their life stressors, past hurts, and to function in a healthier way. I help clients who suffer from mental health disorders, current problems, substance related addictions along with process related addictions (i.e. sex, gambling, shopping). I most frequently use Insight Oriented Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches; as well as CBT and DBT when appropriate. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and family members.

Even in the best of times relationships are challenging. Counseling can go down many paths to help make challenges more manageable. Here are four main paths we can explore: Starting fresh with new skills and approaches to being a couple. Making amends and forgiveness. Exploring your family culture and what you bring into your relationship. Restructuring, uncoupling, separation, or compassionate divorce. Let's discuss the main options and together agree upon the focus of our work moving forward. I take an integrated approach to working with couples which has been informed by many master clinicians.

I have over 20 years of testing experience as a Licensed Diagnostician, Educational Psychologist, and School Psychologist. I specialize in psychoeducational & neuro/psychological testing for children, teens, college students, and adults. I evaluate for ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, mood, developmental concerns, social anxiety, social difficulties, personality traits, adjustment issues, 504/IEP, learning challenges, college & graduate school testing, college career assessment profiles, & more. I worked with many school districts as a child advocate/consultant/school psychologist, including North Shore, Lincolnwood, & NSSED

I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of clinical experience in various settings, including a mental health center, a college, a psychiatric hospital, a family service agency and private practice. I provided individual, couples and family therapy in these settings. I offer clients a supportive environment, enabling them to overcome a wide variety of challenges in their relationships and life situations. My therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, blending psychodynamic, attachment and family systems treatment. I have extensive experience with clients of all ages and various backgrounds. Brief treatment is available. Medicare provider.

IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to: Accept Accountability for your Choices, Actions & Reactions

I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy. I have taught counseling courses and developed training curriculum.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults in individual, family, and couples therapy. For the past 25 years, I have committed myself to improving the mental health and well-being of children, teens, families and couples. I firmly believe that we are all able to move beyond merely surviving in our lives; with the right support, we are able to transition into a state of thriving. I look forward to providing tools and support for long-term growth and change to your and/or your family.

We all experience emotional and physical difficulties from time to time. Often we are able to deal with these life experiences ourselves. Sometimes, however, it is not possible for us to resolve these challenges alone. In these situations professional help is appropriate. Until fifty years ago anyone experiencing psychological and/or physical stress was treated individually. Family therapy grew out of a simple but profound idea: People in crisis can often be best understood and treated within their own famiies. As a certified family therapist, as well as a certified psychoanalyst, I have the education necessary to see both famiies and individuals.

Damen enjoys working with children, adolescents, teenagers, families and adults and has practiced in case management, hospital, school and outpatient therapy settings. As a clinician, Damen is devoted to learning about her clients and helping them work towards their individual goals using professional knowledge and creativity. She is a team player and has extensive experience working with schools and advocating for IEP, 504 plans and specific resources needed to help her clients be successful in the school setting.

Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years, working with families, in addition to, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional, intellectual and behavioral needs, Allison has extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, socialization issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the years, Allison has provided individual, group and family therapy, working with a diverse client population. She has presented a wide range of mental health seminars for educational staff and parents and led process-oriented parenting groups.

I offer a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where we can begin to develop rapport and build the therapeutic relationship. I am aware that clients have a choice of clinician and without rapport, clients may have a difficult time finding the comfort level needed for personal growth. I provide therapeutic services to adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral management, relationships, and other related social/emotional issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with adolescents struggling with issues related to ADHD, Executive Functioning, learning disabilities and related school issues.

Are you stressed? Is your body speaking to you with hard to understand symptoms? There's a tension that remains when a task is incomplete. This tension is not only related to the projects we have yet to complete but also relates to the internal tension from not speaking our truth. Dr. Weissman is known for treating those with anxiety-based stress conditions like PTSD and OCD. His skills in mind body medicine and clinical psychology allow him to rapidly assess the depth and breath of stress in a person's life and in their life and to co-create an individualized treatment plan leading to greater self-care & personal empowerment.

Through every stage of your child's life we are here to listen, to identify your child's unique needs, and to promote change. We strive to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. We specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents with a wide spectrum of emotional, behavioral, social, developmental and learning difficulties, as well as the adjustment to various life and family transitions. We approach treatment as a partnership between ourselves, the child and family, viewing each child as an individual, a part of a family and part of society.

If you feel that you are not functioning as well as you'd like to or are not working up to your full potential, therapy can help! I use a cognitive behavioral approach, and behavior modification to help clients achieve their goals. I work with kids as young as 3 up through adults. My innovative and unconventional approach makes therapy fun and unintimidating. I work closely with schools and doctors to provide the best treatment possible.

I prioritize empowerment, growth, & collaboration to support youth and adults. I am passionate and skilled in working with children, adolescences, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I create a safe space for each client to explore themselves and their place in the world around them. I use an integrative approach to therapy in order to cultivate and support each client’s individual needs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood dysregulation, adjustment, trauma, identity, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, child development, behavior problems, social skills, family planning, & life changes