Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
I take clients from all different backgrounds and presenting problems. Most of my clients have complex problems that start as internal struggles from depression, poor mood regulation, anxiety, racing thoughts, over-active anger, poor self-esteem, and judgment of self and others. These issues turn into interpersonal and relational problems that create felt chaos and cyclically feed those interna...
I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse, to issues in relationships, grief, loneliness, anger management, chronic pain and stress. Clients get results with me because my approach is practical, creative, and empowering, and I work hard to help clients gain new tools to overcome their challenges. Together we...
We all have the power and knowledge within us to facilitate our own healing and growth. I can help guide you in this journey of navigating distressing emotions, experiences, and life’s day-to-day challenges. Everyday events can exasperate our anxiety or depression and lead us to feel out of control and overwhelmed in our own lives. I assist clients in taking back control of their lives and pare...
Vulnerability is the foundation of human interactions and relationships. Let me help you become comfortable with your vulnerabilities in a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Finding a sense of love and belonging can help us build relationships when we dare to be imperfect. My ideal client is one who is motivated, open, and willing to commit to the therapeutic process to g...
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours. I work as a counselor and as an instructor for SUDC students at CVTC. I have a masters degree in counseling from the University of Iowa and am credentialed with a LPC and CSAC in Wisconsin. I work with persons who have issues rela...
My approach is empathetic, compassionate, non-judgemental curiosity, with the belief, that with the right questions we can begin to discover the beliefs that effects your feelings, thoughts and actions and uncover your internal guidance that will give you the pathway in creating the life you desire. My own journey of deep self-exploration and inquiry from a young age added to 20+ years experien...
Sometimes, we get stuck. A problem that may seem small at first just seems to get worse and before you know it, you have gotten lost in a dark place and can't figure out how to get out. As a therapist, I want to be that flashlight that can guide you home. It takes courage to reach out for help, and doing so shows you are ready to find your way back- or to a new, better place! I meet my clients...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or alone, like you keep going in circles without moving forward? Would you like to find better ways of operating in interpersonal relationships, feel confident, improve communication, reduce stress and have someone to help you get there? Would you like to make lasting change, whether that's building self-esteem, gaining insight, improving relationships, feelin...
Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University. Tom has extensive experience working with adults...
( English | español ) Do you often feel overwhelmed and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to begin? Do you often attend counseling to manage a crisis and then you leave when the crisis has been managed, just to find yourself in emotional chaos again? We want to build a therapeutic relationship in which your life is not stuck on your past or overwhelmed with what is next...
I have extensive experience working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and current triggers from past trauma. The majority of our session will be strength-based talk therapy. My goal is to make you feel supported, validated and empowered. Role play or aspects of drama therapy can be added to the session if needed or requested in order to...
Hello, I'm Caroline with 20/20 Counseling Center: Clear Vision Treatment and Recovery. 20/20 means perfect vision. Sometimes seeing a challenge or a mental illness from a different vantage point through the guidance of a professional can be very helpful and is an important step in the process of change. Envision a life free of feeling trapped by addictions, weak boundaries, trauma, or lack of...
As we go through life we often realize that what helped us cope and survive in the past now keeps us from the things in life we want and deserve, or perhaps even from becoming the person we know we can be. Everyone struggles at some point in their lives, may it be trauma, substance use, mental health symptoms, or simply the stress of getting by. In providing a safe environment I help clients fi...
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly ten years of experience working with children and families. My hope, as a therapist, is to provide support and guidance to individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for the clients I serve in order ...
