What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

Welcome! You've taken a great step by exploring new ways to care for yourself through therapy. Many situations and life circumstances bring people to this space, and I look forward to talking with you more about your story. If you're even wondering if therapy might be right for you, then the answer is yes! Over the years, I've developed a passion for working with young adults and supporting the unique challenges they face today. I've found that many young (and even not-so-young!) adults are dealing with major life transitions, and struggle to navigate those new changes at times. This is where therapy steps in! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, I offer teletherapy services that allow you to experience therapy from the comfort of your home. When working with me, you can expect to gain new coping skills, tools for challenging and disrupting negative thoughts, new insights, and increased awareness of strategies for self-care and self-love. This process can be difficult at times, but I believe growth and change do not exist without some discomfort. You have taken the steps to begin (or maybe continue) your mental health journey and I look forward to the opportunity to support and empower you along the way! I hope to talk with you soon.  

You are exhausted! You're not sleeping well, and you're drinking or eating more than you want. You’ve been on the front lines of this pandemic from the start. Our systems have failed you, and you’ve struggled with the lack of support and resources you need to be able to do your job well. Relationships with friends and loved ones are strained. You don’t even enjoy the things you used to, and you are questioning whether you even want to stay in this career. You’ve had enough! But you also worry about what your brothers and sisters on the job will think if you ask for help. My name is Regina, and I've been there. I will help you find tools to help you cope with the stresses of work and keep your relationships supportive. We will work together to reduce your anxiety and help you sleep at night again. Together, we will figure out how you can start loving your job again. With 24/7 scheduling, online therapy sessions, the option for shorter 25 minute sessions, and evening/weekend appointments, you can fit therapy into any schedule. Visit my website to schedule a free 15 minute video consultation or learn more about my services. Lets talk about how I can help you regain control of your life and start loving your career again.

I provide therapy for those who love differently. Life isn’t always easy feeling like a round peg person in a square hole world. Whether exploring ethical nonmonogamy in polyamory, swinging, kink, or your own sexual identity, not knowing what to expect can be scary. Experience in the ENM world does not always guarantee smooth sailing either. I can help you with your next steps forward to a vibrant, full, true-to-yourself life. Some people have just been polybombed, the love of their life seeming to say they’re not enough. Others, having taken the leap can’t seem to stop fighting. Feeling isolated, scared, tired, and like they're going to lose everything. Take a moment to imagine your life as it could be in a few months. You are in love, all over again. With your partner, a new partner, yourself, and how you live. Accepted for who you are, allowed to love in a way that feels natural, you are excited in your new life. I work WITH you to offer custom therapeutic approaches as wonderfully powerful and unique as you are. I got into being a therapist watching people I loved and cared about going to amazingly experienced therapists, then spending the entire first session teaching that therapist the basic vocabulary of their lives, or that the way they lived their life differently wasn’t the problem they were having, the anxiety or depression or what have you was. I felt my people, the fun and weird and hurt, needed a native understanding so I got to work.

I believe that each and every one of my client's has within them the power to heal themselves and change their own behavior. My purpose is to use my experience and knowledge to collaborate with you and assist in analyzing and determining patterns of learned behavior or thinking that, while understandable, haven't been working out as well as you'd like. Then, together, I will assist you in building awareness, discovering your power, and teaching you how to use your power to make your own life altering positive change. My goal for each one of my client's is not only to help, but to have each one leave my office feeling empowered. I utilize techniques and perspectives associated with cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and humanistic therapies. Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that pulls the most positive aspects of each theory to customize a plan that works best for your individual set of concerns. Availability: Virtual appointments available Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm. In-person appointments available Fri & Sun 12pm-6pm. If you have any questions, or just want to call to discuss if I may be the right counselor for you, please feel free to call or send me an email. Thank you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Has worry has taken over? If you find yourself constantly overthinking, worrying about the future or what others think of you, or if you’re struggling to adjust to a big change in your life - I can help. I specialize in working with young and middle aged adults who constantly worry, feel overwhelmed, overthink, feel anxious in social situations, and are having trouble adjusting to changes in their life. I have experience in helping people learn to manage anxiety, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate healthy relationships. I use an integrative approach to tailor treatment to your individual needs. I provide a safe space for you to express yourself, learn strategies to lessen anxiety, practice new tools for communication, learn how to set healthy boundaries, and identify unhealthy patterns while building new, healthy patterns for a better life. We will work together to explore the issues impacting you, practice coping skills and techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, set small, achievable goals for you to see progress, and empower you to make helpful changes in your life. Change isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. It takes courage to ask for help, and I’ll be there to guide you on your journey. I offer online telehealth sessions, eliminating the need to find time to commute and making it easier to fit into your busy schedule. Schedule a free 15 minute introductory call today! 

I work with people to help them find the solutions and answers to the questions and concerns they bring to therapy. I believe we are the experts in our own experiences, and that you know yourself and your own path of healing and mental health better than anyone else. I am here to provide my expertise and presence as a guide to help you gain a deeper self-understanding, along with the confidence and tools to make the change you want to see in your life.

Hello, my name is Jennifer Miners. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about helping clients deal with anxiety, stress, codependency and life transitions. The mind body connection, changing negative thoughts patterns, and utilizing mindfulness are all effective ways to cultivate positive changes.

Hi! My name is Jana! I'm happy you're here and finding the right therapist for you! I will tell you a little about myself, so you can decide if we may be a good fit. If so, let's rock n' roll! I'm a LISW-S and enjoy working with several different kinds of people. My specialties include people with an intellectual disability or related condition, borderline personality disorder, people involved with family court, behavioral issues, narcissism and sociopathy, domestic and psychological violence, and challenging divorces. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I love to get to know the people I'm working with, so I can assist them the best I can. I take pride in my ability to encourage people to be their authentic selves, which often opens up many conversations that need to occur. I'm problem-focused and often take a very behavioral approach; I like to help you break down the issues so we can attempt to get to the bottom of what's actually happening. My therapy sessions are conversation-led, with prompting and questions from me. I like for us to explore all sides of our topic, so I often offer alternative viewpoints, but that's just me wanting to make you think! Jana is currently accepting new child, teen, adult, and EAP clients. Please call or email for scheduling.

Some of the most powerful things we can do are to truly learn to understand and accept ourselves, practice self-compassion, and move forward in life being as authentic as possible. I work with adolescents and adults who are often exhausted from trying to fit the mold of what others or society expects in regard to their appearance, identity, relationships, education, and/or career. These efforts often leave folks feeling inferior and full of self-doubt. Through collaborative work, I strive for people to feel empowered and capable of fighting back against the inner critic and overcome fears to experience a life that is worth living. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, body dysmorphia, and anxiety. I practice from a Health At Every Size, body neutrality model, and I am a queer and trans affirming therapist. My approach includes CBT, DBT, and the feminist approach. I also offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Therapy should be a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel unconditionally supported. I recognize that each person is unique with their own needs and goals, celebrating diversity is central to my values. I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. It takes a lot of courage to take that first step. Be proud of yourself.

Hello My Name is Dr Lisa Talley I’m so happy you decided to stop here. I approach counseling from a cognitive behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the clients problems and to develop solutions. My practice is built on FAITH .