Therapy Session in Illinois

Hellooo there — I see you browsing, maybe feeling a little unsure. It’s okay to pause here. Take a breath. You’re in a safe place. My name is Kieyun, and I am a Licensed Social Worker who has spent years supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, fear, bullying, and major life transitions. I believe that every person’s story carries meaning, and no experience is too small or too “unseen” to be acknowledged. My clinical approach integrates evidence‑based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion‑Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique symptoms, history, and goals. While my work is grounded in professional training and trauma‑informed practice, my perspective is also shaped by a quiet, steady faith. I believe healing is both a clinical process and a spiritual journey, and I honor the role that hope, grace, and inner renewal can play in a person’s growth. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and meet each person with respect for their beliefs, values, and lived experiences. My goal is to create an environment that is calming, warm, nonjudgmental, and safe. I value honesty, direct communication, and emotional presence. I’m not the therapist who says “I understand” when I don’t. Instead, I sit with you in the truth of where you are. It’s okay not to be okay. What matters is how we move through the process together. In our work, you’ll receive coping skills, stress‑management strategies, confidence‑building tools, and a personalized plan that supports who you are becoming—not who your past tried to shape you into. Starting therapy is an act of courage and clarity. When old paths close, new ones begin to open. When life feels heavy, healing offers room to breathe again. If you feel ready, I welcome you to take the next step. Let’s walk this journey together with compassion, intention, and grace.

I'm a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and young adults, along with the caregivers who support them. I believe therapy works best when caregivers are active partners, so collaboration is a big part of how I work. I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families CBT (AF-CBT), Problematic Sexual Behavior TF-CBT (PSB TF-CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and play-based strategies to help young people process trauma, manage big emotions, and build healthier coping skills. My sessions are calm and supportive, while still engaging and age-appropriate. I work with children and teens experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and other emotional or behavioral challenges. I chose this work because I’m passionate about helping children and caregivers heal together and feel more confident moving forward.

Lisa’s passion is to serve those individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse, mental health and life issues that others may not understand. Lisa specialized working with Women, trauma focus and grief. My Vision and Purpose is to increase individuals, couples and families awareness of addiction and mental health while also educating about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, developing strategies, coping skills to improve the overall quality of one’s life. Lisa has 31 years of experience working as an Addiction/Mental Health Therapist serving populations which includes; adult men/women, adolescents, dual diagnosis and correctional populations. Lisa has training and experience with counseling sexual assault survivors, Gender-Responsive Treatment, trauma, domestic violence, Anger Management, Cognitive Intervention (CGIP), Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and families dealing with addiction, gambling addiction and crisis intervention.

Amy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture at Indiana University, and a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at DePaul University. She works with adolescent and adult clients, and supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community. She has interests working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. She has a desire to help clients feel empowered and confident by collaborating on their therapeutic goals and achievements. On a personal side, Amy enjoys traveling, attending Cubs games, picnics, and spending time with her nieces.

Claire brings decades of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. A licensed Clinical Social Worker and doctor of Clinical and Forensic Psychology, she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Christian faith-based principles for clients seeking a spiritual approach. Her calm, steady presence helps clients feel safe and understood.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in counseling individuals experiencing a wide range of issues, including severe mental illness, trauma, depression anxiety and relational issues. I am passionate about working with individuals who are are struggling with co-occurring disorders and those who are need of support with daily life challenges or events. I have a wholistic approach to therapy and draw from the various modalities , including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy and dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), in an effort to meet the need of each individual. Through the collaborative process of therapy, Through the therapeutic process, I will help to guide you to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. By using the power of the therapeutic relationship, I strive to create a nurturing environment and foundation to help clients heal, rebuild their lives and increase their resiliency. In every session, I use therapy as a way to nurture, challenge, support and understand clients. Healing can occur within a safe and trusting relationship.