Therapy Session in Illinois

I am a clinical social worker who is personable and authentic. I lead my practice with humor and connection and always put my clients first. I graduated from Boston College School of Social Work with my MSW and a focus of Children, Youth, and Families. Through my specialty and training, I have been able to utilize my strong skillset working with school-aged children (5-18). I specialize in anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is solution-focused and prioritizes client empowerment and well-being. I am a nonjudgmental practitioner and am inclusive of all clients and backgrounds. My beliefs in therapeutic practice center on empathy and meeting clients where they are at, while also promoting growth and self-worth.

I am a compassionate and understanding mental health counselor who graduated from Chicago State University with a focus on families and individuals. I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, embrace their feelings, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal growth and resiliency.

With a decade of experience in special education and three years as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), I bring a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to my practice. My background includes a master's degree in Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges and achieve your goals. I am a trauma-informed therapist, and my practice is dedicated to helping you build resilience. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach, tailoring each treatment plan to your specific needs. I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic methods to help you find solutions and build the skills you need to thrive. My goal is to empower you on your journey toward growth and healing.

I am a dedicated and empathetic Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. My experience includes supporting clients in both school and social settings, helping them manage peer relationships, academic stress, and emotional regulation. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Psychodynamic techniques. I also incorporate mindfulness and holistic strategies to support emotional and spiritual well-being. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients of all ages feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. I believe healing happens when individuals are given the tools to connect the dots between their experiences, patterns, and goals. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

I’m a warm, non-judgmental therapist who truly values building real human connections with my clients. I bring empathy, a gentle presence, and even a bit of humor into the room, creating a safe and comfortable space where people feel seen and heard. I genuinely care for my clients not just as patients, but as people. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults, and I’m also experienced in supporting adults. I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, self-injury, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, behavioral concerns, and family conflict. My therapeutic foundation is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I draw from a variety of approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. I emphasize trust, authenticity, and helping clients connect with their values to guide meaningful change. My goal is to support each person in feeling safe enough to explore what’s going on inside and around them, and empowered enough to move toward the life they want. Therapy with me is about finding your footing again—and feeling like yourself.

I am an authentic and empathetic mental health therapist who believes strongly in the practice of empowering others through a means of heightened personal awareness and development of a sense of capacity. I believe it’s important to focus on helping others to understand their personal patterned behavior in a safe and open minded environment. I graduated with my Masters from Eastern Illinois University in 1995 and obtained my LCPC in 1998 and I’ve been practicing in the field ever since. I have a strong passion for helping others learn how to experience self-compassion and develop coping strategies that will aid them in working towards the things that are most important to them and align with their values.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring warmth, understanding, and over a decade of experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigating life's challenges. My practice centers on empathy and respect—meeting each client exactly where they are. I specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD, autism spectrum differences, and other learning or cognitive profiles. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, helping clients recognize their unique abilities while addressing behavioral and emotional health concerns. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, school issues, mood instability, or social difficulties, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s going on and to build practical skills for growth. My interventions are tailored to each individual and family, using evidence-based strategies grounded in compassion. I understand how complex adolescence can be—for both teens and caregivers—and I'm here to support the process with insight, patience, and care.

For more than thirty years, my life’s work has helped clients achieve freedom—both on their favorite "stage" and in their lives. My practical, action-oriented approach to therapy is a unique balance of gentleness and challenge. I specialize in building resilience, guiding clients to face their fears, overcoming limiting beliefs, processing grief, and taking charge of their lives. My work integrates the essential task of addressing unresolved “stuff” from the past with the development of skills to create a vibrant and fulfilling future. I deeply value the power of meaningful relationships. I love coaching parents and partners committed to bettering themselves, to better their relationships. I believe the relationship we cultivate with ourselves deserves equal care and compassion. Together, we’ll uncover your “best self” and bring it forward to navigate the challenges of today’s world. It would be my privilege to be your healing partner on your adventure today.

I'm a compassionate and empathetic mental health therapist, with over 20 years of working with youth, young adult and military populations. I graduate with a Maters in Social Work from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.I utilize evidence bass practices to increase and support the adaptive functioning and coping skills of young adults . I will provide a safe, solution focus, nonjudgemental, empathetic, empowering to facilitate change, resiliency, self worth, personal positive growth, and validation. This is a collaborative partnership between therapist and client and the work needs to be done in and out of session to achieve the best outcomes in therapy.

Hi, I'm Marie, LCSW! With over a decade's worth of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping people of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—navigate life’s ups, downs, and everything in between. Whether you’re a teen feeling like no one gets you, a kid figuring out how to express yourself, or an adult wondering if you'll ever live beyond survival mode, I’m here to support you. I am also proudly passionate about working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you can be yourself, ask questions, and even laugh a little—because life doesn’t have to be all serious. We’ll work together to figure out what's going on and identify useful tools to help you navigate through it so that you can feel better about where you're headed. Whether you're going through a difficult time or simply looking to grow and understand yourself better, I’m here to support you in creating lasting change. Together, we can build the skills and strategies that empower you to take charge of your mental health and well-being.