Eclectic Therapists in 60201

Seeking counseling is a courageous first step to confront pain and distress in your life with the intention of bringing healing, resolution and growth. If you are dealing with difficulties in you life and/or you aspire to emotionally grow I would like to help. I will provide a caring, safe, and comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood. Together you and I will identify your needs as well as your strengths and work toward reaching your personal goals. These goals begin with understanding your unique perspective and then working to untangle the behaviors, emotions or thoughts that bring distress, disharmony, or pain.

Do you ever stand back and take a look at the big picture of your life and wonder how things ended up this way? Do you feel unhappy with your choices or situation, but unsure about how to start unraveling barriers and start moving in the direction that you want? I can help you examine your choices and behaviors, big and small, understand how they might be keeping you stuck or unfulfilled, and collaboratively find your power to make changes that bring you more in line with the kind of life you want and deserve to have.

Making the decision to start therapy takes a lot of personal strength and courage. I hope to ease the process of getting started by creating a therapeutic environment that is comfortable and safe. We will work together to address your specific needs and identified goals. My approach to therapy is eclectic, I use a variety of theoretical perspectives and interventions. I understand that each client's personal journey is unique, therefore, my approach is tailored to fit you specifically. My therapeutic style is warm and supportive, with a strength based focus.

I am a general practitioner whose personal style is warm and interactive. I utilize a psychodynamic approach informed by acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) principles. Psychotherapy at Third Wave Wellness provides a unique opportunity to transform one’s suffering. Learning to be more present, create space for discomfort, and mine for greater meaning allows us to take new actions to find joy, calm and purpose. Therapy and coaching are highly collaborative, we work together toward your goals.

I provide a safe environment where you will be listened to with care, compassion, understanding and respect and where your goals for therapy will be honored and supported. I am experienced and skilled in helping individuals, couples, families and groups with a variety of symptoms and concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, panic disorder and agoraphobia, addictions, compulsive behaviors, self esteem and identity issues, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, abuse issues, and chronic or acute health problems. My approach is flexible and individually tailored to meet the needs of each person seeking help.

For over 17 years as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have helped children, teens, adults and families with their struggles. Most of my work is generated through client referrals. I believe a safe, comfortable environment, helps make the work toward change less difficult and helps individuals move through the therapy process at their own pace. Because we are all unique, my therapy style is Eclectic, meaning, I use various techniques and approaches to meet the needs of each individual.

Emily Ellsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationships, first-episode psychosis, and other psychotic symptoms. Emily has been committed to providing mental health services and life coaching to individuals ages 18+ for 9 years. She earned a dual degree in Psychology and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminism studies from Duke University where she fell in love with the idea of holistic treatment. She then earned her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago to gain further knowledge about treating an individual from an internal and external perspective.

My special expertise is working with people who want to feel better. People who want to explore themselves, who want help in figuring out why they feel bad, and what they can do in order to feel better. I create space where you can feel comfortable to talk about uncomfortable things. I help people dealing with depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, substance abuse; those having relationship issues, that would include couples/marital, parent-child, brothers-sisters, coworkers, or friends. You'll find out that you're not so different from everyone else; we all struggle.

I specialize in individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. I work with people recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders and other compulsive behaviors, as well as with people who grew up in dysfunctional families or are in a relationship with an addict. I have extensive experience working with people recovering from opiate addiction, including those using Suboxone (buprenorphine) maintenance therapy.

Among my main goals as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive space where my clients can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of being judged or rejected. I work with women of all ages as they navigate different life stages and transitions, address complicated patterns in relationships, and make connections between experiences in the past and challenges in the present.

"Without a struggle, there can be no progress." ~ F. Douglass. It takes courage and strength for people to admit they are going through more than they can handle. If you are going through something difficult, you don't have to go through it alone. Therapy is a space where it's safe to share and reflect upon thoughts, feelings and challenges. My job as a therapist is to ensure my clients feel understood and learn to manage challenges that may come up in life. I am here to support you.

Feeling challenged, stressed or anxious by life events? For all of us, there are times that life becomes difficult to manage. Changes and challenges become overwhelming or increase our sense of vulnerability, worry or frustration. Other times, we just feel stuck. Therapy can be a helpful step towards feeling better and a means to regain insight, balance and perspective. We provide individual and couples therapy for teens through older adults in both our Des Plaines and Evanston offices. You'll find our team warm, caring and supportive while you work on the changes you desire.

Therapy is a place to be with what hurts while stepping into being fully yourself. In the presence of a skillful, non-judgmental, compassionate therapist, you will have the opportunity to face these aspects of yourself so that new ways of living emerge.

Life is never static and coping can become difficult when changes occur. These challenges can cause one to feel stuck. I believe that help in sorting things out can be beneficial, allowing one to gain understanding, self awareness,and the ability to feel better. Working with a non-critical therapist can help you grow and deal with life's challenges. I offer a safe and trusting environment where we can work to reduce negative feelings, fears,anxieties, doubts and frustrations. Together our focus is to help you move toward finding more satisfaction and contentment in your life.

Private Psychotherapist & Consultant, licensed as a clinical professional counselor and learning behavior specialist with 16+ years experience, serving people on the gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2e), professional, public-figure, straight, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depressive, bipolar, obsessive, ethically non-monogamous, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent spectrums. If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, misunderstood, fed up, sad, etc.—or you simply desire to work with a person who facilitates more optimal functioning and genuine wellbeing—then please call or email to check for an opening.

Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, anger or stress? Are you experiencing increased stressors due to life transitions or relationship concerns? I can help you gain skills to manage your stressors, discover your inner strengths, and support you in making positive changes. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages struggling with managing distressing emotions, stressful life transitions, and challenging interpersonal relationships.

You’re feeling overwhelmed. Your thoughts just feel out of control and disruptive to your life. Sometimes you feel defeated because everyday tasks are too much to handle. You have started to wonder if it will ever get better. You can see that there are factors in your past contributing to the way you feel now. Or maybe this just came completely out of the blue for you. Either way, you are struggling to make sense of it. You know that this isn’t the way you want to feel and you’re done trying to figure out how to make it better on your own. Our diverse team at Lamppost Wellness is here to light your path to healing.

I am an insightful therapist, with a calm and genuine manner. I love my work and look forward to helping you work through what is troubling you right now. Together, we can explore the things that keep you from living your life in the way you want. The main focus of my work (since 2007) is EMDR ("Eye Movement Desentisization Reprocessing"). I'm a certified EMDR therapist. EMDR is a process that shifts how your mind and body react to upsetting situations, allowing you to experience emotional relief and greater freedom in your life. I also do insight-oriented talk therapy.

My approach derives from psychodynamic, family systems, relational and cognitive schools of psychotherapy. I want to help my clients achieve greater clarity about their circumstances, choices, relationships, and ultimately, themselves. I am highly engaged and attuned, warm, enthusiastic and personable. I find that when clients feel seen, deeply understood, and accepted, their internal compasses become more finely tuned, enabling them to make life choices that better align with their values and personal nature. These changes become vehicles for developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.