Find a licensed online therapist in Caledonia, IL

As a licensed therapist with more than two decades of experience in Illinois, my efforts are concentrated in supporting individuals and couples in navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges like sadness, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. I bring a compassionate approach to counseling, particularly supporting older adults, men, and those seeking a conservative therapeutic perspective. My expertise centers on helping individuals work through self-esteem challenges, social anxiety, communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation. I'm deeply committed to guiding clients toward understanding their life purpose, healing from past wounds, and developing healthier emotional patterns. Whether you're experiencing workplace stress, relationship transitions, or seeking personal growth, I offer a supportive and understanding environment. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I provide targeted support for diverse challenges including mood disorders, panic attacks, midlife transitions, relational, and family-related concerns. My approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and a genuine desire to help you discover your inner strength and achieve the breakthroughs you are seeking.

I am licensed in Illinois with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Welcome! My name is Yvette Medina and I am a bicultural Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois with a sense of humor and a love for helping people. I have over 18 years experience working in the mental health field. I am so happy that you are taking the first step in taking care of yourself. I applaud you as you enter this journey. I understand that it is not always easy meeting with a stranger and sharing your fears and vulnerabilities, however, after a few minutes of introductions and exchanged pleasantries we will no longer be strangers. Allow me to help you onto your journey as you discover your inner strength. I will be your biggest advocate, and your support, we will laugh and celebrate accomplishments that you will make in our sessions together, from the biggest to the smallest. I believe in meeting you where you are at while providing you a safe space. I currently work for a non for profit agency with the focus of addiction treatment, anger management, homelessness, family reunification, and mental health issues. My areas of expertise are major depressive disorder, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse, prenatal and postpartum depression. I also have experience working with individuals that suffer from anxiety, intellectual/developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, and immigration/acculturation issues. I am also a proud advocate of individuals from the LGBTQ community. As a Latinex/bicultural counselor I am able to relate with you through many shared experiences. I am well versed in various theoretical orientations, such as, person-centered, motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy and life coach techniques. In addition, I can apply more classical approaches to counseling and adapt to your current needs. I look forward to meeting with you and assisting you to reach your true potential. My hobbies are reading, traveling, knitting, baking (eating bake goods), photography (I will send an occasional picture when its relatable and appropriate,) painting, and watching soap operas (novelas). Self care is important for you and I. I will remind you to engage regularly in self care for positive mental health purposes as this will be included as part of your goals.

I am licensed in Iowa with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Please note that I do not accept insurance because billing an insurance company requires that I diagnose/label you with a major mental illness so I can bill them for your "treatment. They also demand a complete focus on symptoms of this "illness" and force every question to fit their disease model and justify your continued therapy. This means 80% of your time in treatment is me staring at my computer screen, checking little boxes saying I asked you all the disease questions, and then an AI puts it all together into something for which they will HOPEFULLY reimburse me. Perhaps you have experienced this when you visit your Primary Care Physician, and he/she stares at their tablet the entire time, rushing you through the questions as they tap each question on the list. I work under a strengths/solutions model in my counseling. I help you find the resources to make positive changes in the direction YOU want to go. ABOUT ME: Thank you for sharing information about yourself here. I'm glad that you reached out for help. My name is Larry Westenberg, and I am a licensed therapist with over 40 years of experience in counseling. You can read more about my background, education, experience, and therapy approach by clicking on my name on this page. I started out on a 'back ward' of a state mental hospital, counseling extremely mentally ill people and helping them to access their resources, use their strengths and improve the quality of their lives. It was a tremendous challenge. At that time, I had my bachelor’s degree in psychology, and no other training. The State system allowed people to do counseling who had no training in counseling whatsoever. In fact, many of them had never been to college. I discovered the 'uneducated counselors' were usually MUCH more effective at helping their clients. They were not 'full of themselves' and their degrees. Instead, they used what they knew about helping people, did what they could, and learned to help people by figuring out what worked as they went along. They also expected the same from the people they were counseling - that they would use the resources they had, do their best, and get better at improving their lives. Meanwhile, the majority of the 'professional therapists' were lost in their long explanations and mythologies that tried to explain the patient's behavior, and they often developed bizarre theories and treatment methods they imagined would make the patients get better. When you make a connection to another person in counseling, you offer them a safe space to "step out of themselves," and discuss their own behavior from a different perspective of detached observation. Recognizing their own skills and the tools they have can help them make meaningful changes strategically, that utilize their own abilities. I specialize in trauma, anxiety and panic, ADD, relationships and finding meaning in life. I have extensive training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - which is bashed as unscientific non-sense on the internet. This criticism is thrown from the allegedly "Scientific field" of psychology which is founded on the idea of repressed urges of the id and wanting to kill your father to take possession of your mother. Not the best scientific theory for validating your experiences of life. I am a published author in the field of Belief Change, Ericksonian Hypnosis and NLP. I enjoy helping others uncover treasure within themselves. I don't work with lab rats. I work with people. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and crisis intervention treatment. I have worked with LGBTQ+ individuals since long before we had an acronym. I have supported individuals in compartmentalizing alternative lifestyles so that they don't embarrass themselves at work or in social situations. I help some people accept the fact their family may be a toxic gaggle of illnesses and it really is okay to not be in contact. I help others discover how they create anxiety in themselves and teach a variety of skills for managing emotional states. My passion is helping people find insights into HOW they do the behaviors they do, so they can more easily shift the behaviors to get the same results - or different results. I also like helping people discover how past traumas and negative events can "echo" into present interactions and circumstances. Rather than label this a disease, I show people how to notice these connections and respond less to the resonance in the present. I laugh frequently and I may even tease about symptoms as an attempt to help you shift your perspective on your issues. I do not make fun of problems. I take my work seriously, but I will never take LIFE seriously - because it has this surprise-ending feature. I would be delighted to meet with you and find out if I can support you in making the shifts and changes that will help you build the life you desire.

As a licensed therapist serving clients in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on empowering women, particularly those navigating relationship dynamics, personal identity, and healing from past experiences. With expertise in addressing depression, trauma, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns, I offer a compassionate, culturally responsive approach. My work focuses on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, explore life purpose, and work through difficult experiences like divorce, body image struggles, and interpersonal challenges. Drawing from a holistic perspective, I create a supportive environment that honors each person's unique journey. I'm committed to walking alongside my clients as they cultivate resilience, understanding, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking guidance through relationship issues, processing past trauma, or exploring your identity, I'm dedicated to providing thoughtful, affirming support.

I work with adults in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Many face the challenges of neurodivergence like Autism or ADHD, along with the anxiety or life transitions that often come with it. I also support gay and queer individuals navigating identity, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I also work with Pure-O OCD using Inference-based CBT (I-CBT), an approach that's still hard to find in virtual care. My approach is insight-driven. Before we reach for techniques, I want to understand what's happening underneath, then we decide together which tools actually fit you. I don't see your identity as something to fix.

I am licensed in Illinois with 39years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. After working a couple of years, online with clients, I have a positive feeling this is a strategy that can help more people access assistance. Sometimes, it's having someone to talk to and sort out changes in your life, other times, it's to assist people desiring to make self-improvements for their lives.

I have over 10 years of experience as a dual licensed therapist and psychiatric registered nurse. In addition to helping with depression, anxiety, coping, and focus, I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing the challenges associated with chronic illness, pain, debilitating fatigue, end-of-life, hospice, rehabilitation, elder care, dementia, and psychiatric issues. I am able to provide support, insight, and education regarding health, wellness, and navigating the complex and oftentimes confusing world of health and psychiatric care. My passion is helping people integrate mind-body and holistic health integration, including goal setting and integrating healthy habits into life. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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.

As a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, relationship dynamics, and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients address stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief while exploring deeper questions of personal purpose and meaning. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy, with particular expertise in supporting social anxiety, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, military veterans, and family system challenges. My work is grounded in understanding each person's unique journey and creating a supportive, affirming therapeutic environment. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I collaborate with clients to develop personalized strategies for emotional resilience, interpersonal growth, and holistic well-being. I'm committed to walking alongside you as you navigate life's complexities and discover your inner strengths.

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients develop resilient coping strategies for depression, anxiety, stress management, and life transitions. With a deep understanding of ADHD and its unique challenges, I create compassionate, personalized therapeutic experiences that empower clients to build emotional strength and self-awareness. My clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques that honor each individual's unique journey. I believe in collaborative healing, where we work together to understand your experiences, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical skills for emotional well-being. Whether you're struggling with mood fluctuations, adapting to significant life changes, or seeking strategies to manage daily stressors, I'm committed to providing supportive, non-judgmental guidance.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, stress, anxiety, grief, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, trauma-related concerns, and personal growth. My background includes hospital, behavioral health, home health, hospice, case management, and community-based care, which has shaped my ability to support people from a whole-person perspective. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and grounded. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be honest, feel heard, and begin to reconnect with yourself without judgment. I often integrate mindfulness, nervous system awareness, strengths-based support, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotional regulation tools, and reflective conversation to help clients build clarity, confidence, and healthier coping patterns. I understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Some sessions may focus on processing emotions, while others may focus on practical tools, boundaries, communication, self-worth, or creating a plan for moving forward. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you in building a life that feels more peaceful, intentional, and aligned. I especially enjoy working with people who are navigating burnout, major life changes, identity exploration, relationship stress, caregiving stress, grief, and the pressure of always having to “hold it together.” Together, we can create space for healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel vulnerable, but you do not have to figure everything out alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping those 13 years of age and older address challenges like stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I'm passionate about creating a compassionate space where clients can explore self-love, communication skills, and strategies for overcoming isolation and social anxiety. My therapeutic approach focuses on empowering individuals to develop resilience, build self-esteem, and work through significant life transitions. Whether you're experiencing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or struggling with personal identity, I offer supportive guidance tailored to your unique journey. I'm committed to helping you develop meaningful coping strategies and rediscover your inner strength. With a deep understanding of issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose, I provide a nurturing environment where you can explore your challenges and cultivate personal growth. My goal is to walk alongside you as you build confidence, improve relationships, and create a more fulfilling life.

I'm a therapist with experience supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges. My work focuses on helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and the transitions that come with major life changes. I'm skilled in addressing concerns like social anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, attachment issues, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Beyond these clinical areas, I'm passionate about supporting clients in deeper personal work—exploring self-love, communication patterns, isolation, life purpose, forgiveness, and body image. I also work with clients facing caregiver stress, workplace challenges, financial concerns, and the complex emotions surrounding abandonment, shame, and control issues. My approach is person-centered and collaborative. I believe in meeting you where you are, honoring your values and worldview, and creating space for authentic conversation. Whether you're navigating addiction recovery, mood disorders, or simply seeking greater clarity and connection in your life, I'm here to support your journey with compassion and genuine care. I'm committed to helping you build resilience, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are and who you want to become.