My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental, warm, and collaborative space to help you navigate and process life's challenges. My clinical interests include working with individuals impacted by sexual assault. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, poor self-esteem/worth/image, domestic violence, and other trauma- and stressor- related disorders. My background includes working with children and teens in the foster c...
Adianis Contreras, LPC, wants each of her clients to reach a place of hope. Hope is the precursor of change. Without hope, it is difficult to come up with a goal or create steps to get out of an undesired situation. Adianis received a psychology degree from University of Missouri and she has completed her Master's Degree in mental health counseling. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, Adianis worked at a university clinic helping students struggling with trauma related stress, self-abuse, accul...
Rachel is a Licensed Social Worker with over 4 years of experience in the social work field and 1 year of experience in the clinical field specializing in depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, child behavioral issues, and life transitions. Rachel treats patients between the ages of 11 and 90 utilizing strength-based cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and solution-focused therapy to treat her clients. Rachel has a copious amount of experience counseling children, families, couples...
Erin Staley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience specializing in suicidality and self-harm, depression, anxiety, trauma informed care and PTSD, co-occurring and personality disorders, as well as personal wellness. Erin treats patients between the ages of 15 and 64 utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy, all with a person-centered approach. Erin has extensive experience counse...
I have a passion for helping individuals who have been wounded physically, emotionally and spiritually to become whole and restored. During my professional career I have worked with individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences, mood disorders, chronic illness, grief and loss, crisis intervention and a host of other issues. I am a certified premarital/marital counseling facilitator with PREPARE/ENRICH. I am hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language and have the abilit...
Erin Williams, PMHNP Erin Williams is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has Master's degrees in Health Education and Nursing. She has double-board certification in Family Practice and Psychiatry. As a professional psychiatric nurse practitioner, Erin's approach to helping patients is rooted in comprehensive and compassionate care. She begins by establishing a nurturing environment that fosters trust and comfort, encouraging open dialogue. Through thorough interviews...
Olushola Shobowale, PMHNP, provides compassionate and high-quality mental health care to residents of Illinois. Specializing in mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and ADHD, Olushola brings a wealth of expertise to her practice at LifeStance Health. She is particularly skilled in medication management, ensuring that patients receive tailored treatments to support their mental well-being. Olushola is deeply passionate about treating trauma, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Her approach is comprehen...
Joyce Almacen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has a double major in Psychology and Nursing (B.S. in Psychology and B.S. in Nursing) from Clarke University and an MSN - PMHNP from University of St. Francis. Joyce has a unique set of psychiatric work experiences coming from a background of being a psychiatric nurse for many years and now as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Joyce has dealt with various types of mental disorders such as depression, a...
Adaobi Innocent, MSN, APRN PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves patients in Illinois. She offers a holistic approach to mental health care, combining medical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Adaobi works collaboratively with her patients, creating personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Her approach empowers individuals to take an active role ...
I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, trauma and stress. I offer virtual and in person therapy to those in Illinois. I utilize research based treatments, with a casual style (humor and swearing are welcome). Check out my website to learn more about me and treatments I offer!...
All therapy starts with collaboration at its core. Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and I commend you for considering therapy as a tool for self-exploration and growth. Many find that building a supportive and interactive relationship with their therapist contributes to the overall effectiveness of therapy. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment, with a commitment to placing the highest priority on your well-being. My services are offered to adults, specializing in difficulti...
D. Joel Marquart has several years of clinical work specializing in ADHD, relationships, major life transitions, and inner-child work. He especially enjoys helping clients integrate childhood wounds, build self-compassion, and foster a stronger sense of self and purpose. He firmly believes healing only occurs when safety and trust are established enough to risk vulnerability. SPECIALTIES: Life transitions Perfectionism/Procrastination Personal growth and self-esteem Marriage and partner...
If you want to feel more content, improve your relationships, manage life transitions, or need grief & loss support, together, we can develop awareness, resilience & balance. I provide a safe space to process LGBTQ concerns, whether you or someone close to you identifies. My specialties include identity support, parents of LGBTQ children, couples, family building, and parenting. No matter what you are facing, I provide a place of reflection to connect, heal and create lasting change. I am a boar...
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At RISE Wellness & Therapy, PLLC our philosophy is to believe in you when you have difficulty believing in yourself and to hold on to hope until you can hold it on your own. Following a strength based, relational model we believe that you are the expert in your life and through the therapeutic relationship you have the opportunity to create a healing experience. Now, therapy may not always be easy, but it will be intentional. Just like all relationships, it will be imperfect, but it will be a sa...
Does it feel like having a person to talk to would make life less hard? While acknowledging that I cannot determine whether a space is safe or not, I strive to offer a space of non-judgement, validation, compassion and growth where you can get to know yourself more, build insight and acknowledgement of your strengths, and talk about whatever you need to for an hour. Areas that I work with include body positivity/ body image, sex positivity, LGBTQ+, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma. Using multip...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor providing individual therapy to teens, college students and adults. I have worked in my own private practice since 2007 & in a college counseling center since 1997. I find it a privilege to walk alongside people on their journey towards healing. Some clients say, that counseling with me is like having coffee with a friend who seeks to understand their pain & questions. We all have struggles, so why not "enjoy" walking through it together. There ...
We are all about empowering women and femme-folks through psychotherapy! We're located in Chicago and see clients virtually across the state of Illinois. We love to work with college students around relationship issues, stress, and overall managing their mental health....
Hello! I believe in a holistic approach to treatment and meeting the client where they are to assist them in where they want to be. I offer a unique understanding and appreciation for those who are also in the helping profession. My empathetic and culturally sensitive method strengthens self-esteem and motivation; heals abuse; rebuilds careers; resolves conflicts; supports dreams; teaches effective communication/relationship skills; helps to lower reactivity; identifies triggers; lessens anxiety...
Therapy can seem overwhelming when seeking guidance for very personal problems. Sometimes just seeking the “right fit” can be the hardest part. My hope is that therapy becomes one of the best investments in yourSELF. I work to make sure that therapy is a safe and healing environment in which you can explore your past traumas, fears, deepest desires, and biggest needs. Therapy can be a place to bring awareness to internal beliefs, thought processes, and behaviors. Here is where can change occurs....