Welcome to my page! If you have found yourself here, you may be finding the adjustment to college a little tougher than expected, feeling stressed out or anxious, or maybe just a little blue. Your college years are very formative years of your life, but they can also bring unique challenges. I truly enjoy walking this path alongside students, and provide a safe and nurturing space for young adults to go from surviving to thriving....
My goal is to help my clients achieve optimal functioning by assisting them on their path to wellness. Therapy with me is is based on open, honest communication through meeting my client where they are in their journey and working together to achieve their goals. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago, IL. Art therapy allows my clients to process thoughts and feelings in an alternative way....
Our practice completes psychoeducational evaluations for students who may have learning, attention, and/or executive functioning difficulties. We work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in determining strengths and weaknesses and providing information regarding accommodations. We complete the assessments needed to apply for accommodations in college, or for standardized testing through the college board (such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.)...
I work with young adults who feel stuck and who want to launch richer, more purposeful lives. Many of my clients are dealing with problems related to anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, or the difficult transition to adulthood. My clients learn skills to cope with big emotions in the moment, while also working to understand their core values, so that they can create a concrete action plan that aligns with who they really are. Prior to becoming a counselor, I taught creative writing. I use nar...
My speciality is in reproductive health counseling. This can span from managing mental health issues alongside of reproductive health difficulties, family building and family planning....
I am passionate about people! It is an honor for me to provide you with a safe, judgment free space where you have the freedom to open up- about your struggles, pain, and your triumphs, as we work together to sort through what life has thrown your way. I meet you where you are in life, and I provide integrative therapy specific to your therapeutic needs. Whatever you bring into therapy- pain, trauma, and/or the need for daily life maintenance- I am here to walk with you and discover the ne...
As a therapist, Cayla strives to honor clients’ unique identities and collaborate with them in exploring how their backgrounds may impact their wellness. She aims to collaborate with clients to foster an affirming, safe, and genuine relationship. Cayla is integrative in her therapeutic approach, primarily leaning on dialectical-behavioral and relational interventions within multicultural and feminist framework. She works with clients on identifying areas in their life they’d like to accept a...
My specialty is working with the unconscious mind. Using dreamwork, hypnotherapy and counseling, we can explore what you are needing to bring forward into your life and what you need to clear so that you enjoy your life and thrive....
I consider therapy a collaborative practice in communication and connection, and work with couples and individuals. My open-minded and accepting approach to therapy helps people heal trauma, process loss, manage stress, make strong decisions and better understand relationships. I draw from many different disciplines to treat the whole person. Welcoming and practical, my approach doesn’t depend on any specific philosophy—I get to know you, your needs and your goals—then tailor the experience t...
Anxiety, stress, fear, depression. All these words may describe the way you feel stuck right now, how do you get out? Making sense of our life experiences can be a little difficult for us, but I am here to help you find out what is getting in the way and what we can do about it. As a licensed and trained DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Psychotherapist, I practice what I have found to be the most evidence based, effective, and personally mea...
Have your life transitions brought up more questions about your life? Are you experiencing symptoms that are hard to understand or put into a typical psychological category? My clients typically are looking for holistic, nontraditional approaches to therapy to help them find their own answers. If you have experienced trauma of any kind, this is a safe place to explore how your own innate resources can help you cope and heal. To learn more, go to my website and apply using my online application:...
Currently, I provide virtual/online appointments through a HIPAA-compliant client portal. My clinical specialties include helping people cope with stress more effectively in relationships and academic or professional pursuits, find their way through difficult life transitions of their own or in their families, and process traumatic events they have experienced or witnessed. I also help people learn how to more effectively manage a variety of mental health disorders, including anxiety, mood d...
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You may be seeking therapy to help remove or change issues which are causing you discomfort. In addition to therapy helping you cope and reduce your distress, the process of self-discovery within the therapeutic relationship can lead to an increased understanding and acceptance of yourself. It can also lead to an expansion of comfort with all aspects of yourself. I am a clinical psychologist with 30 years’ experience working with adults, young adults, and couples in a variety of settings in...
I am an intern at Living Fully Therapy under the supervision of Meghan Hansen, PhD and Teri Sivilli, MPH, LMSW. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, social media and internet addictions, spiritual identity, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I aim to provide a trusting and effective therapeutic environment to support the client's growth and self-awareness. I am also interested in the impact internet use has on our psychological and social lives, and I apply cogn...
Young adulthood brings unique challenges and excitement that often require extra support from sources outside of friends and family. Navigating changes and life transitions can feel overwhelming, anxiety producing, and generally stressful. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important factors in your success towards feeling better. I work with children, teens, young adults, and highly sensitive individuals seeking support with anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, interpersonal rela...
Hello and welcome to my page! Reaching out is the first step towards healing and I'm glad you are here. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and honest. Before moving into private practice I worked in a variety of therapeutic settings at the inpatient and residential level of care. I am passionate about helping others look back at the experiences that have shaped who they are so they might have a clearer and more satisfying path forward. I draw from a combination of techniques includi...
Joie de Vivre Counseling and Therapy is a boutique practice dedicated to helping women live happier more fulfilling lives through counseling and therapy services that support the health of the mind and body to bring growth and healing. We practice a holistic approach to health and wellness and look at how all areas of life are connected. Individual sessions are tailored to support the challenges women face by treating mental and general health problems through counseling and integrative wellness...
Dr Jane Huei Chen Cheng is an expert on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and creative ways to provide psychotherapy in order to help people better manage their relationship to their emotions and to create a happier, wealthier life. She is an Amazon best-selling author and has appeared on TV to speak about tools to help people live an abundant life. She has unique gifts to bring healing and empowerment to help people to create a better version of themselves. She has been working as a lead...
I am so proud of you for being proactive about your mental health and well-being. Your emotions, thoughts, and experiences are important and they are a part of who you are. You may be someone seeking support for personal growth and self-discovery. You may be dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or past trauma that has prevented you from true healing. Your goals might be to enhance their overall well-being, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Whatever your goals are, they ...