33 licensed providers matched your needs
Tanya Oliver-Johnson, LCSW
I have worked in direct care, servicing and utilizing evidence-based interventions (CBT, bSFT, etc.) to provide therapy for wide variety of issues, including severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, and comorbidity through a trauma-based lens. I am a service focused licensed clinical social worker with a strong commitment to providing students and adult clients with an environment where they feel heard, respected, and validated.
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Marital discord, Academic underachievement, Grief, Bipolar disorder, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Coping skills, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, Infidelity, Learning disabilities, Life coaching, Marital and premarital, Parenting, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Relationships, School issues, Self esteem, Self harming, Spirituality, Sports performance, Suicidal ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Noel Nightingale-Follis, LCPC
Welcome.I am Noel Nightingale-Follis a LCPC in IL .I am proud of you for taking the first steps for change.I am familiar with patients that have depression, anxiety, trauma, family/relationship issues, career issues, life cycle stressors, intimacy related issues, & a variety of other issues.I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I implement solution focused brief therapy, Gestalt, Gottman, CBT, Bowen Therapy, Person Centered therapy, and others.All methods I use are specifically made for each patient and I do not use a one size fits all approach.I look forward to working with you.
Anxiety, Depression, Career counseling, Relationships, Anger management, Coping skills, Domestic violence, Family conflict, Infertility, Infidelity, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma and PTSD, Stress, Social media, Sleep or insomnia, Self esteem, School issues, Peer relationship, Marital discord, Life transitions, Marital and premarital, Codependency, Divorce, Domestic abuse
Behavioral issues
Lahaji Thomas, LCSW
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where I specialized in children, youth, and family services. With a passion for empowering young individuals and their families, I have extensive experience in trauma-informed care, family therapy, and advocacy for underserved populations. Utilizing trauma-informed care, person-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I support clients in achieving their goals. I specialize in working with individual in healing from trauma, gaining insight, and building coping skills.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Child or adolescent, Grief, Self esteem, Career counseling, Coping skills, Life coaching, Men's issues, School issues, Spirituality, Stress, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Issues with pornography use, Teen violence, Relationships, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Peer relationship, Oppositional defiance
Behavioral issues
Dr. Charmaine Jake-Matthews, LCPC
Hi, I am looking forward to getting to know you & the ways in which I can support and assist you. Prior to beginning my work as a counselor in the state of Illinois in 2007, I worked as a psychology professor (teaching & conducting research). Since 2007 I have used a variety of therapeutic techniques to help individuals, couples & families. I specialize in working with those dealing with anxiety, mood disorders & relationship issues. My approach to counseling is interactive and solution focused. When I am not working, I enjoy baking and singing.
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Marital and premarital, Family conflict, Self esteem, Career counseling, Women's issues, Coping skills, Parenting, Stress, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity
Behavioral issues
AnneMarie Nawrocki, LSW
Thank you for your interest in starting on your therapeutic journey. No matter what your life situation is or what your goals are, I will be alongside you to help you overcome them. This is your story and I will guide you with empathy and understanding through the use of patient-centered approaches to interventions. My past experience in the healthcare field, as both a patient and provider, has shaped my compassionate path in client care by opening my eyes to all perspectives. I split my time between providing therapy and volunteering with a non-profit for patients with a chronic neurological disease.
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic illness, Career counseling, Coping skills, Grief, Life coaching, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Behavioral issues
Behavioral issues
Tamela Polanin, LCPC
We all want to live our best life. I know trauma on a personal level & treating trauma has become my passion. I use a client-centered approach where you are the master of your own life; I am here to walk beside you as a guide. My hope is to empower you to work through your trauma, relationship difficulties and life’s challenges. I provide trauma-focused, client-centered, & couples counseling to all ages & backgrounds. I am well versed in EMDR, TF-CBT, & reproductive loss counseling. I believe that trauma is a journey and not one person’s journey will be the same. You are not alone.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Adoption, Anger management, Family conflict, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Child or adolescent, Career counseling, Divorce, Coping skills
Behavioral issues
Kathryn Klein, LCPC
Hello - I would first like to say I'm not a conventional therapist. I do have professional training and professional experience and degrees, but really, I consider myself a fellow human being here to help another fellow human being. I pull from my knowledge, professional and personal experiences to provide you with insights and guidance. I mostly like to listen, provide feedback and offer solutions in a conversational manner. I feel strongly that this is your healing journey so if you find that my style doesn't work for you, that's okay; but if you want to give me a chance, I'd love to hear your story.
ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Codependency, Coping skills, Depression, Family conflict, Gambling, OCD, Parenting, Self esteem, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD, Marital discord, Relationships, Narcissistic personality
Behavioral issues
Paramita Bhattacharya, LCSW
Thank you for taking the first step towards success. I want you to know that you are brave and wise. Hello, my name is Mita (in Bengali, it means a friend or a partner who can help). I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working for the last 17 years as a social worker in 3 different continents. I want you to know that I would like to be in your team to embark on this journey to help you accomplish your goal. I am a good listener and utilize psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Questions?
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Child or adolescent, Coping skills, Domestic violence, Developmental disorders, Grief, Emotional disturbance, Learning disabilities, Self esteem, Parenting, Stress, Trauma and PTSD
Behavioral issues
Courtney Pechos, LCSW
Hi! My name is Courtney Barney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Whether you're struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns...I am here to work with you. I am here to walk alongside and empower you to live your fullest life and be your highest, healthiest self. I utilize a variety of different treatment modalities that include but are not limited to DBT, CBT, Strengths based, and Solution Focused. I look forward to working with you!
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Marital and premarital, Addiction, Alcohol use, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Chronic illness, Coping skills, Codependency, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Grief, Infidelity, Marital discord, Relationships, Self esteem, Substance use disorder, Stress, Anger management, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Divorce, Family conflict, Gambling, Narcissistic personality, Peer relationship, Sex therapy, Social media, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, ADHD, Borderline personality, Child or adolescent, Chronic Relapse, Domestic abuse, Life coaching, School issues
Behavioral issues
Carmaletta Zandi, LSW
For over twenty years, I have been a beacon of support, illuminating the way for helping individuals through many avenues, including but not limited to: case management, family support, and coaching. Through my personal life experience and knowledge gained through my education and training at the office of mental health, I bring a wealth of experience and a deep passion for positive change. Guided by my warmth and expertise, I collaborate with clients, offering client centered strength-based strategies. I continued to work hard to learn more and just earned my Ph.D. Can't wait to work with you. Thank you.- Dr.Z
Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Chronic illness, Trauma and PTSD, Stress, Behavioral issues, Family conflict, Grief, ADHD, Coping skills, Peer relationship, Career counseling, Chronic pain, Life coaching, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Childhood abuse/neglect, Divorce, Codependency, Marital and premarital, Infertility, Life transitions, Obesity, Parenting, Self esteem, Relationships, Spirituality, Sports performance, Women's issues, Anger management, Child or adolescent, Emotional disturbance, Sleep or insomnia, Weight loss
Behavioral issues
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