Has it been hard for you to embrace life and feel your best? Are you looking for help navigating a lifelong struggle or recent difficulty? Although your experiences are unique to you, you are not alone and deserve to have your emotional needs met. The therapeutic journey allows you to share the burden and invest in yourself. Together, we can find what works for you and equip you with the tools to conquer anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, and loss. I have often been described as comp...
Many of the clients I support are college or graduate students and athletes, who are overwhelmed and struggling to create balance and peace of mind throughout the various obstacles and pressures they face. They’re dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-confidence, relationship challenges, school or sports performance issues, injuries, life transitions, and more. As a former high school social worker, women's basketball coach, and student-athlete, I have a deep understanding of the nu...
Brittany Heard, a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, is dedicated to guiding individuals on their path to recovery and healing. With an MSW in Social Work and a B.A. in Sociology, she brings a profound understanding of the complexities of human behavior to her practice. Brittany's expertise extends to a range of specialties, including adoption and foster care, providing support to individuals navigating the intricacies of DCFS and court-involved treatment. She's particularly skilled in addressi...
Here at Harper Grace Counseling, we see a wide variety of clients and offer vast specialties. We work to diligently to ensure you are placed with the clinician who is most skilled and able to help you with your current struggles. We provide both in person and telehealth services to ensure that we are able to service anyone who resides in the state of Illinois. We are able to support clients navigating gender transition, survivors of trauma, LGBTQiA++, couples, polyamorous relationship systems, c...
Melissa Castrovillo, M. A. , LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Illinois navigate life?s challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapy. With extensive experience working in diverse settings, including correctional facilities, schools, group practices, and nonprofit organizations, Melissa specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors. She offers a safe and collaborative environment to address a variety of mental health concerns and empower clients to r...
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, addiction, grief & loss, and trauma. I also help those who are struggling with transitional changes, relationship stressors and identity challenges. Additionally, I help couples' work through conflict and improve communication in their relationship....
My aim is to provide a philosophically sophisticated therapeutic experience that is tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can work on various concerns such as addiction, overwhelming stress, culture shock, grief, difficulty in relationships, a sense of anxiety or the exhaustion of depression. My approach is a holistic one, based on a meditative, in the moment application of REBT, DBT, and Existential Counseling to help guide you through your struggles. My strength as a therapist is the total co...
Kris Kirilova provides psychotherapy and career counseling for students navigating academic and career concerns, as well as mental health issues such as anxiety or inner turmoil. I specialize in helping students adjust to college life, clarify work and life goals, manage relationship difficulties, overcome self-doubt, and find balance in your adult life as a student. My practice serves a diverse range of students, from those in college to those pursuing doctoral studies....
Abraham Luba, PMHNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to adults and seniors in Illinois. Through evidence-based medication management and psychoeducation, Abraham helps clients address conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. He is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve emotional stability and improved mental well-being. Abraham specializes in medication management for complex mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, P...
Nora Ochoa, LCPC, focuses on fostering a nurturing environment during sessions where clients can feel safe. She works in a variety of areas and populations, and incorporates exceptional clinical techniques to promote positive change. Nora earned a BA from University of Illinois at Chicago and an MA from National Louis University. For over a decade, Nora has worked in IOP, office, residential, and home-based services. She also has extensive experience working with foster families, adoptive famili...
Maureen Raiz is a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Maureen provides a holistic approach, stigma-free, evidence-based, and compassionate care to individuals needing mental health services. She offers extensive psychiatric evaluations, supportive psychotherapy, psychopharmacological treatment initiation, and monitoring. Maureen has dedicated a significant amount of her career to providing mental health care to adults and older adults. Her ultimate goal is to improve access to mental health and help...
Tessa Castillo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Tessa offers a combination of clinical expertise, psychopharmacological knowledge, and holistic care that enables her to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Outside of work, Tessa loves cooking and baking, experimenting with new recipes, and baking delicious treats for her daughter. She also loves traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and trying ne...
Hello! My name is Lauren Rapp and I am a social worker and clinical therapist at Sarah Cline & Associates, located in Wheaton. When you become a student, there are a variety of stressors (social, academic, financial, cultural etc.) that can impact your mental health, as well as your experience in college. This major life transition requires a lot of time and energy. If you feel like you need additional support, you are not alone. I am passionate about working with young adults going through li...
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CLAY “Continue Learning About You” Therapeutic Services is an Illinois state-licensed practice serving the Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg and surrounding areas. We offer psychotherapy and counseling services as well as mediation services. Our therapists love what they do and are committed to being engaged with you to help you accomplish your goals. Our therapists offer a range of approaches and styles to assist you based on their expertise, style and theoretical orientation. We all go through ...
Though I am experienced with most general mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), some of my specialties include those grappling with - ⁃ Loneliness ⁃ Toxic relationships ⁃ Setting boundaries with friends/roommates ⁃ Transitioning to college life ⁃ Perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame ⁃ Relationship breakups and friendship ruptures ⁃ Procrastination with schoolwork ⁃ Comparing self to others' achieve...
Health and Healing Therapy is a mental health counseling and psychotherapy practice. We are here to help children, teens, adults, families, and couples create the lives they want and deserve for themselves and for the people they care about. Our therapist team and counseling office are open for in-person and telehealth visits....
Paige Salomone is a therapist at Rooted Hope Counseling who specializes in working with young adult women. While serving as a social work professor and then counseling students at a small Christian university, she quickly discovered her passion for helping young adult women navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, struggles with understanding their immense value and the transition to adulthood. Many young women experience uncertainty as they are exploring who they have been, who they are, ...
Struggling with stress, anxiety, or balancing college life? At Integrative Family Counseling and Psychology, we offer compassionate, personalized mental health counseling designed to support students like you. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive—both on campus and beyond. Reach out today for a safe, judgment-free space to start feeling better....
Shannon Dudzienski is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois with 4 years of experience. She received her Associate of Arts from then College of DuPage, and then transferred to Northern Illinois University to obtain her Bachelor in Psychology, followed by her Master in Social Work. Shannon believes in a strength-based and client-centered approach. She provides support, validation, a welcoming environment, and meets clients where they are at. Her treatment philosophy includes using interventions su...