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Awakenings Counseling Center - Melody Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples and families attain and maintain hope and healing by means of a therapeutic relationship and personalized intervention that work best for them. I have a deep empathy for those who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, unresolved past hurts, and broken relationships.
I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples and families attain and maintain hope and healing by means of a therapeutic relationship and personalized intervention that work best for them. I have a deep empathy for those who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, unresolved past hurts, and broken relationships.
(312) 697-1860 View (312) 697-1860
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Monica Reaves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169  (Online Only)
Successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance and balance. Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses is also important. My purpose as a Therapist is to help clients identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living their best life. My approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to build an alliance with my clients and help them create a realistic growth and development plan to improve their quality of life.
Successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance and balance. Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses is also important. My purpose as a Therapist is to help clients identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living their best life. My approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to build an alliance with my clients and help them create a realistic growth and development plan to improve their quality of life.
(847) 513-9625 View (847) 513-9625
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Lauren Dineen-Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169  (Online Only)
Taking the first step to improve your life can feel difficult and daunting, especially when you live with anxiety and fear. But I believe that every single person has the strength and capability to create positive changes in their life. I strive to provide a caring and open space for my clients, so they can begin to break down the barriers they face on the path to achieving their goals. With extensive experience in the field providing treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD, I work to provide supportive and understanding therapy to meet each client's individual needs.
Taking the first step to improve your life can feel difficult and daunting, especially when you live with anxiety and fear. But I believe that every single person has the strength and capability to create positive changes in their life. I strive to provide a caring and open space for my clients, so they can begin to break down the barriers they face on the path to achieving their goals. With extensive experience in the field providing treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD, I work to provide supportive and understanding therapy to meet each client's individual needs.
(847) 250-4403 View (847) 250-4403
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Melissa Hemzacek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, have racing thoughts or trouble focusing? Do you just want to be heard, for someone to listen? You're in the right place, and I’m so glad you’re here, taking this first step toward finding a more fulfilling and balanced life! I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you within a culture of compassion, empowerment, collaboration and open communication.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, have racing thoughts or trouble focusing? Do you just want to be heard, for someone to listen? You're in the right place, and I’m so glad you’re here, taking this first step toward finding a more fulfilling and balanced life! I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you within a culture of compassion, empowerment, collaboration and open communication.
(847) 892-1518 View (847) 892-1518
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Katie Leibman
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
I am passionate about helping others become more self-aware and grow in areas of their life where they feel stuck or frustrated. I have almost 20 years of experience helping individuals who are struggling.
I am passionate about helping others become more self-aware and grow in areas of their life where they feel stuck or frustrated. I have almost 20 years of experience helping individuals who are struggling.
(630) 791-5493 View (630) 791-5493
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Taylor Faust
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Have you found yourself struggling recently, with an inability to “get back on track”? Do you feel out of control, lost, or stuck? My goal as a therapist is to help you develop insight into your own thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. We will work together to help increase your awareness into your personal motivations, goals, and strengths to help you make positive changes – whether they be big or small. As your therapist, I want to help equip you with the tools necessary to take control of your own journey and to live your best possible life.
Have you found yourself struggling recently, with an inability to “get back on track”? Do you feel out of control, lost, or stuck? My goal as a therapist is to help you develop insight into your own thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. We will work together to help increase your awareness into your personal motivations, goals, and strengths to help you make positive changes – whether they be big or small. As your therapist, I want to help equip you with the tools necessary to take control of your own journey and to live your best possible life.
(224) 268-1909 View (224) 268-1909
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Jamie Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
As a functional therapist, I am passionate about journeying with clients as they return to their authentic Self. The work I focus on in the counseling room is root-cause or “trauma-informed”, meaning together we will discover the moment(s) of harm that are still carried in your mind and body today. When overwhelm, stress, and trauma are unattended to, they can manifest as depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, and emotional dysregulation – even physical pain and disease. Sometimes it’s possible to pin-point the exact moment, while others are struggling to understand what has gotten them to “this place” – and that is okay!
As a functional therapist, I am passionate about journeying with clients as they return to their authentic Self. The work I focus on in the counseling room is root-cause or “trauma-informed”, meaning together we will discover the moment(s) of harm that are still carried in your mind and body today. When overwhelm, stress, and trauma are unattended to, they can manifest as depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, and emotional dysregulation – even physical pain and disease. Sometimes it’s possible to pin-point the exact moment, while others are struggling to understand what has gotten them to “this place” – and that is okay!
(224) 232-5464 View (224) 232-5464
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Patti Bahnick
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Sometimes life seems overwhelming. Sometimes relationships are difficult. Sometimes an outside voice to help navigate difficult times and relationships can give a different perspective and give support. I am a clinically licensed therapist and have been working with individuals and couples for the past 15 years in helping them navigate through difficult times and situations to a place of fulfillment. Whether working to strengthen your relationship strategies, or helping you to understand your special worth to the world around you, I can help guide you and get you on your way to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Sometimes life seems overwhelming. Sometimes relationships are difficult. Sometimes an outside voice to help navigate difficult times and relationships can give a different perspective and give support. I am a clinically licensed therapist and have been working with individuals and couples for the past 15 years in helping them navigate through difficult times and situations to a place of fulfillment. Whether working to strengthen your relationship strategies, or helping you to understand your special worth to the world around you, I can help guide you and get you on your way to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
(708) 578-7408 View (708) 578-7408
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Tracey Richter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with people who have a difficult time getting out of their heads and feel stuck. They are often doing everything for others but can't seem to do the same for themselves. Many of my clients feel burnt out or overwhelmed by work or family obligations and find therapy very useful. If you want to start being more present in your daily life and feel more connected, I can help. I assist people who aren't really sure if they need support, but something in them is telling them that something is off and they should talk to someone.
I work with people who have a difficult time getting out of their heads and feel stuck. They are often doing everything for others but can't seem to do the same for themselves. Many of my clients feel burnt out or overwhelmed by work or family obligations and find therapy very useful. If you want to start being more present in your daily life and feel more connected, I can help. I assist people who aren't really sure if they need support, but something in them is telling them that something is off and they should talk to someone.
(224) 228-3969 View (224) 228-3969
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Heather Farina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heather Farina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Masters in Social Work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at University of Illinois at Chicago. Heather has 15 years of experience working in the field of Social Work with an emphasis on individuals who have experienced trauma, depression anxiety and grief. She meets clients where they are and forges with them a path to achieve their goals, step by step. Specifically, Heather can offer EMDR, CBT, and REBT to clients.
Heather Farina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Masters in Social Work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at University of Illinois at Chicago. Heather has 15 years of experience working in the field of Social Work with an emphasis on individuals who have experienced trauma, depression anxiety and grief. She meets clients where they are and forges with them a path to achieve their goals, step by step. Specifically, Heather can offer EMDR, CBT, and REBT to clients.
(847) 780-9435 View (847) 780-9435
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Nicole E Belmonte
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that my clients are the experts when it comes to their lives. This means that my clients have their own standards for what is deemed mentally, emotionally and physically healthy; the ultimate goal being to live as happily and authentically as possible. My hope is that you're willing to share your ideas of what a satisfying and authentic life looks like to you. Yes, people tend to grow through pain and discomfort, but this doesn't have to be lonely or excruciating. I'm here to walk your path with you and help be the light to guide you through. You can expect some humor to bring a bit of levity and fun to the journey, too.
I believe that my clients are the experts when it comes to their lives. This means that my clients have their own standards for what is deemed mentally, emotionally and physically healthy; the ultimate goal being to live as happily and authentically as possible. My hope is that you're willing to share your ideas of what a satisfying and authentic life looks like to you. Yes, people tend to grow through pain and discomfort, but this doesn't have to be lonely or excruciating. I'm here to walk your path with you and help be the light to guide you through. You can expect some humor to bring a bit of levity and fun to the journey, too.
(484) 539-9210 View (484) 539-9210
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Anthony Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anthony Mason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. He graduated with his Master of Social Work and has experience working as a school social worker in a kindergarten through 8th grade school. Anthony specializes in working with children and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, and other behavioral health issues. He enjoys using a strength-based approach incorporated with cognitive behavior therapy and solution focused techniques. He is passionate about understanding people and helping them take the steps towards change.
Anthony Mason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. He graduated with his Master of Social Work and has experience working as a school social worker in a kindergarten through 8th grade school. Anthony specializes in working with children and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, and other behavioral health issues. He enjoys using a strength-based approach incorporated with cognitive behavior therapy and solution focused techniques. He is passionate about understanding people and helping them take the steps towards change.
(847) 443-9841 View (847) 443-9841
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Amrit Kaur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship with an empathetic approach. My goal is to provide a safe environment for people to learn about themselves, begin to love who they are, and overcome social, emotional, economical, and vocational struggles while reaching their full potential in life. I believe in assisting clients in developing a toolbox of coping skills to use at their disposal. I work collaboratively to identify your strengths and find positive ways to cope with challenges.
I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship with an empathetic approach. My goal is to provide a safe environment for people to learn about themselves, begin to love who they are, and overcome social, emotional, economical, and vocational struggles while reaching their full potential in life. I believe in assisting clients in developing a toolbox of coping skills to use at their disposal. I work collaboratively to identify your strengths and find positive ways to cope with challenges.
(331) 258-3435 View (331) 258-3435
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Karen Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Serving children and adolescents, I specialize in school anxiety and refusal, behavioral issues, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, and any other obstacles you and your child may be experiencing.
Serving children and adolescents, I specialize in school anxiety and refusal, behavioral issues, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, and any other obstacles you and your child may be experiencing.
(847) 796-8820 View (847) 796-8820
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Susan Davis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Specialties: Palliative care (comfort care) for individuals and families coping with terminal illnesses. Bereavement/grief issues due to expected and unexpected losses. Loss due to suicide, drug overdose, and accidental deaths. Post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, panic and anxiety disorders and anger management. Adult patients. It is essential for people to feel they are able to manage their emotions and their emotions are not controlling their lives. I'm bad, I'm weak, there is something wrong with me, are mistaken ideas people have when they are suffering emotional pain.
Specialties: Palliative care (comfort care) for individuals and families coping with terminal illnesses. Bereavement/grief issues due to expected and unexpected losses. Loss due to suicide, drug overdose, and accidental deaths. Post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, panic and anxiety disorders and anger management. Adult patients. It is essential for people to feel they are able to manage their emotions and their emotions are not controlling their lives. I'm bad, I'm weak, there is something wrong with me, are mistaken ideas people have when they are suffering emotional pain.
(708) 634-5864 View (708) 634-5864
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Sara Garl
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Therapy is a creative process built on a strong partnership. I believe the best outcomes start with honoring your own experiences, inherent wisdom and strengths. I believe that forging a path toward healing is best accomplished through compassionate understanding and acceptance of the past. My job is not to judge. It is to listen, support and guide you in understanding the areas in your life that may need attention. Together, we will identify goals and create a thoughtful, wise life plan in which healthy, effective change is possible.
Therapy is a creative process built on a strong partnership. I believe the best outcomes start with honoring your own experiences, inherent wisdom and strengths. I believe that forging a path toward healing is best accomplished through compassionate understanding and acceptance of the past. My job is not to judge. It is to listen, support and guide you in understanding the areas in your life that may need attention. Together, we will identify goals and create a thoughtful, wise life plan in which healthy, effective change is possible.
(708) 578-5373 View (708) 578-5373
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Chloe Vassmer
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Chloe! Having a former career in education has taught me that there is always something new to discover. Together, we will explore parts of your Self that are impacting your daily life. That could look like anxiety, family conflict, depression, or self-esteem, to name a few. You can expect a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere, with a little bit of humor and a lot of empathy.
Hi, I'm Chloe! Having a former career in education has taught me that there is always something new to discover. Together, we will explore parts of your Self that are impacting your daily life. That could look like anxiety, family conflict, depression, or self-esteem, to name a few. You can expect a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere, with a little bit of humor and a lot of empathy.
(224) 434-3730 View (224) 434-3730
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Dominique M Turner
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
My role as a counselor is to help clients process their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, assist them in developing effective coping strategies, and help to formulate clear, achievable goals to create positive, sustainable change in their lives. Counseling is a collaborative effort and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving successful outcomes. In our work together, I will utilize various therapeutic interventions and knowledge in an effort to help all clients identify patterns, triggers, and behaviors that may be contributing to feelings of distress or discontent.
My role as a counselor is to help clients process their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, assist them in developing effective coping strategies, and help to formulate clear, achievable goals to create positive, sustainable change in their lives. Counseling is a collaborative effort and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving successful outcomes. In our work together, I will utilize various therapeutic interventions and knowledge in an effort to help all clients identify patterns, triggers, and behaviors that may be contributing to feelings of distress or discontent.
(847) 613-1922 View (847) 613-1922
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Danika Varady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that creative expression has the ability to reach the deepest part of us, where words may not exist. It can be difficult for clients to talk about the issues that bother them, but I find that making art can open up those conversations easily. I embrace having empathy and understanding for my client's stories in order to accentuate their own strengths and values.
I believe that creative expression has the ability to reach the deepest part of us, where words may not exist. It can be difficult for clients to talk about the issues that bother them, but I find that making art can open up those conversations easily. I embrace having empathy and understanding for my client's stories in order to accentuate their own strengths and values.
(847) 908-9982 View (847) 908-9982
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Hannah Heitkotter
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that honors the individual as a whole within a safe, nonjudgmental space. My approach is person-centered, focusing on each client’s unique experiences and empowering them to strive toward their goals. I integrate mindfulness, strength identification, and artmaking into my therapeutic practice to help clients navigate their journeys. Through artistic expression, I guide clients in finding their voice to convey these complex thoughts and feelings.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that honors the individual as a whole within a safe, nonjudgmental space. My approach is person-centered, focusing on each client’s unique experiences and empowering them to strive toward their goals. I integrate mindfulness, strength identification, and artmaking into my therapeutic practice to help clients navigate their journeys. Through artistic expression, I guide clients in finding their voice to convey these complex thoughts and feelings.
(847) 463-1654 View (847) 463-1654
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Number of Therapists in 60169

100+

Average cost per session

$150

Therapists in 60169 who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
83% Depression
69% Trauma and PTSD
67% Self Esteem
63% Relationship Issues
63% Stress
62% Grief

Average years in practice

12 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

100% BlueCross and BlueShield
70% Aetna
64% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in 60169 see their clients

82% In Person and Online
18% Online Only

Gender breakdown

81% Female
17% Male
2% Non-Binary