Therapists in Highland Park, IL

Welcome! I am a Sensorimotor Therapist and Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor. I work with individuals who often take on roles in their family; community; and workplace that are dictated to them by others. They worry often; over plan; over research; and over think so things turn out just right". No one sees the stress; anxiety; or pain of being overlooked; unseen; and disconnected causes you. I help individuals recognize; reflect; and identify where they can make the changes needed to improve their quality of life and create a life that is full; authentic; and easeful."

Greetings! My name is Rob; and I am a licensed social worker with a decade of experience in the mental health field and a military veteran. In my spare time I enjoy hiking; reading; cooking; and skydiving in order to find peace. However; I know all people; regardless of their experience; can struggle with things like work; school; relationships; family; or other concerns. It would be a privilege to walk alongside you on your therapy journey while we come together to find techniques that allow you to feel empowered to become your healthiest self-leading you to live your fullest life. Hope to hear from you!

Jennifer Layton is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). She graduated with her Master’s Social Work from the University of Kansas in 2006.Jennifer’s experience has focused on working with individuals; couples; and families in a variety of settings; facing adversity and challenges. Jennifer has a special interest in trauma recovery and generational trauma. Jennifer’s therapeutic approach is always client centered and individually tailored to meet a client where they are today utilizing evidence based approaches. She is a fierce advocate for healing and restoring balance for the highest quality of life.

I am a solutions focused therapist with over ten years of experience. I have worked with children; adolescents; adults; family therapy and couples therapy.My therapy style is cognitive; interactive; compassionate; and non-judgmental. I will listen to you deeply; help conceptualize the problems; patterns; and dynamics which are causing you trouble; and identify ways to improve your life at your pace. Together; we will find ways to build your confidence; self worth; and greatly improve your relationships and life.

Hi! My name is Adara and I am a licensed social worker. I am passionate about helping others and I strive to create an environment in which clients feel related to and understood. I utilize humor; creativity and mindfulness to connect with clients of all ages and diagnoses. I take an action oriented approach to help client's meet their goals quickly. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In sessions; I meet each client where they are and help them to utilize their strengths to overcome current challenges.

I have over 25 years of experience in counseling as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I believe that we all want to be the best version of ourselves and sometimes we need help navigating life's journey. I've worked with adults coping with stress due to illness or injury as well as behavioral health challenges due to anxiety; depression; grief; and trauma. My approach is client-centered; trauma-informed; and solution-focused. Techniques used to help you reach your wellness goals include evidenced-based treatments such CBT and Mindfulness. I look forward to meeting you!

I enjoy working with people seeking supportive services such as counseling and mental health referrals. While working with people in therapy; I utilize a strengths-based approach. I believe in meeting people where they are and providing educational as well as open social support with mental health needs. My goal is to help people express their thoughts/feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms along with giving support. I work with individuals; couples; families; adolescents; and adults in counseling. I have a specialty in treating anxiety as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over seven years. My approach to therapy is eclectic in that I take the personality; strengths; and situation of the client and utilize whatever approach works best at that time. That may be cognitive behavioral; solution focused; narrative or any other approach that works. I strive to empower my clients with the tools that they need to help them in their present situation and also develop the resiliency to go after the happy future that they so deserve.

As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC #180.011106) for over 16 years; I believe every individual has the power to make long-lasting change in their life. My clinical work focuses on individual strengths as I work with each client to set personal goals; focusing on what is most relevant to you. I am a compassionate and supportive listener with a reality-based approach. I am a Registered Art Therapist; and use creative problem solving. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) I work with the client to help them use the teachings of neuroscience to manage their anxiety and stress.

My role as a therapist is to help clients identify goals and facilitate the process of exploring possibilities that are unique to an individual's experience and needs through trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches. Talkspace is a space uniquely conducive to therapy by providing an opportunity to engage consistently trough live sessions and structured activities via messaging to ensure that you are reaching your goals in a timely and consistent manner. My name is Patti and I look forward to working with you!