In life, your mental health is important. If you want to achieve your dreams and accomplish your goals, you sometimes need to have the best mental strength possible. However, this can be a challenge when you're dealing with depression, anxiety, and other problems. A counselor based in Addison can help you.
Addison is a small little community that is a great place to live, but when you're dealing with mental health problems, it can feel like anything but that. A counselor can help you and allow you to be the best person possible, but you need to speak to one first.
Dr. Tina Lott Dr. Lott is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCPC). She is also a certified Addictions Counselor (CADC) and Advanced Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Dr. Lott also holds the BC-TMH (Board-certified Tele mental health) credential. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in addictions from Chicago State University. She went on to earn a Master’s degree at Governors State U...
The best compliment I ever received was that I’m “the human embodiment of a cup of tea,” and I bring that same warmth, compassion, and calm to every counseling relationship. I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over nine years’ experience counseling adults, couples, and teenagers. My specialties include working with people experiencing alcohol or drug problems, relationship struggles, career and identity issues, and family and relationship conflict. I have special competence in working with immigrants and refugees, people who practic...
Dr. Jim Geidner has over 20 years of clinical experience working in a wide variety of settings, including psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers and universities. He is currently a Professor of Health and Counseling and also works in private practice. With vast experience as a Clinical Supervisor at a wide variety of institutions, including Rush Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin, among others, Dr. Geidner is well versed in numerous modes of therapy. His approach to therapy emphasizes finding the right treatment mo...
I am a strengths-based therapist based in Illinois with more than 10 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients and a wide variety of difficulties. I have significant experience working with parenting difficulties, anxiety and depression, aging and death, and chronic mental illness, among many other issues/diagnoses. I have a passion for patients experiencing a medical difficulty/diagnosis, and for working with parents and caregivers of medically complex children and adults. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of ages (literally...
Hello and thank you for taking time to review my information. I am a therapist and an educator with over 20 years of experience. My formal training is as a social worker. This is a role I take great pride in. I have had the honor of having clients from the age of 5 to 95. Also, I have had clients from all walks of life and from every color of the rainbow. A key aspect of how I practice, is what I nurture with a client while we work together. What I mean by this, is that I strive to have a safe, non-judgmental, environment where important work can be done. In do...
“Where you are, is where we will start” is a saying that has always resonated with me. I welcome you into the practice. I focus on a collaborative approach that hopefully will allow you to see the strengths that you already possess from your life experiences. Life can be hard. Having time to sit down, share stories, listen and work together to help with your present concerns is my hope for you. I incorporate many different styles into my work and together we will find the one that works best for you. If this is something that speaks to you, please feel free to...
Clients who come to me tend to experience a profound transformation into becoming the person they want to be by experiencing a therapeutic relationship with me where I am my true and empathic self free of judgement. I am a client centered therapist who likes to empower my clients to become free from their symptoms. This approach involves me offering you a therapeutic relationship where I am my genuine, empathic self where I offer no judgement. Through that environment you are able to work through your pain, gain insight, and find the answers to what is troub...
For those of us experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness/disability, grief and loss, relationship issues, and work/life balance difficulties, trying to adapt to the changes these issues inevitably bring is a common thread that binds us all together. Change is a natural part of life, but it has ways of bringing up feelings of fear, uncertainty, doubt, and sometimes even apathy and pessimism. Since we cannot control change – we can only control how we respond to it – we often feel “stuck”. Together, we can work to address these feelings and adjust our mi...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. I am also a Certified Case Manager and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 10 years of experience working with people with a wide array of mental health challenges. The most important thing to me is meeting the client where they are at. I am here for you to provide support and guidance toward meeting your treatment goals. My clinical approach is generally based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I like to incorporate techniques from various treatment theories, based on ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with extensive experience providing clinical services to adults. My expertise includes Evaluation, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Adjustment Disorders. I am a positive and energetic mental health professional who strives to help you improve the quality of your life. I will work in collaboration with you to determine the presenting problems and expectations for therapy. As I want therapy to be a meaningful experience for you, I will solicit and welcome your feedback. Therapy can be difficult to start for various r...
Hello and welcome! I am so glad that you are here. Finding the right person to help you through social, emotional, mental and physical challenges is very important. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I have been a social worker for 7 years and have experience working with individuals from all different socioeconomic, cultural and familial backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my experience has been working with people who are ...
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am board certified in the states of Illinois and Missouri. I have more than 12 years of experience in the medical and mental health fields. I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am passionate about partnering with clients to support them in living life to the fullest. I specialize in working with adults of all ages, both female and male. Most of my career has been spent working alongside adults with chronic health condit...
If I had only one piece of advice to share it would be that as human beings we only have one opportunity to experience the universe, and that is in our lifetime. We all have the power to make that experience an amazing journey, lived in gratitude and with positive emotions. My career in mental health/addictions counseling began 25 years ago in mid life. I am very fortunate to have made this career transition. It allowed me to align with an important value of mine, giving something back to the world. Also, I have experienced enormous personal benefit through th...
Hi! I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois with over 15 years of experience working in the field of social services. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sleep issues, Nightmares, Military/ Combat related issues, childhood abuse, Sexual Assault and ADHD. I also helped many people who experience feelings of emptiness, isolation and grief and loss. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't be...
I believe mental and physical health are inseparable. This principle is at the core of my career as an experienced mental health professional. I specialize in individual therapy for adults across the lifespan and have assisted and advocated for individuals of all backgrounds. I would be honored to assist you as you walk along the journey of recovery. I will walk with you through your explorations, your pain and your joy, providing support and understanding. I provide clients with an environment where they feel safe, accepted, understood and valued. Empowerment a...
Hello and Welcome! My name is Suzy and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. I have over 5 years of individual and family counseling experience, and have extensive experience working with folks who have experienced trauma, in both community and private practice settings. I am EMDR trained, and enjoy incorporating many aspects of EMDR into counseling sessions. I really enjoy working with: - Folks living with anxiety, - People that are neurodiverse, - Parenting and caregiver issues, - Self esteem development, and - Individuals...
About Me As a mental health professional, I have dedicated my life to helping adults, children, adolescents, and families overcome the obstacles they face in life which prevent them from reaching their fullest potential or from achieving their goals. I understand the importance of having a safe space in therapy to process deeply rooted personal issues without fear of feeling judged or shamed. With this in mind, I work to create a warm, inviting, and supportive atmosphere. I believe everyone has their own intrinsic strengths and by identifying them, I will he...
I am licensed in Florida and Illinois with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflicts, trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I am licensed in Illinois with 12 years of experience. I help clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, & how to deal with everyday stressors that may be getting in the way of leading a happier life. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and dignity. I will tailor our work together and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support and guide you in that process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
A therapist wants to support you toward a healthier emotional state, no matter what you're dealing with (including behavioral health concerns, grief, anxiety, depression or stress). While helping to develop healthier emotions, another benefit of therapy is you have a safe space to discuss problems that you may be hesitant to talk about with people who you see everyday.
Many people have sensitive topics to discuss; possibly an addiction or an issue with their relationship that they’re ashamed to speak about with their friends and/or partner. A Addison therapist can help you confront these kinds of issues and find ways to face them and heal.
With more than 36902 people in the city of Addison, IL finding a therapist can be both costly and hard to do. Our goal with the list of therapists shown above is to get you the support you need. If you’re looking for a nearby therapist close to 60101 or the surrounding zip codes (shown below), take a look at other available therapists through nearby cities listed at the bottom of this page.
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