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Mental Health Services

Psychotherapy (In Person)

The process usually begins with an initial assessment. In early sessions, the psychologist asks about your history, current challenges, and goals. Together, you define what you want to work on. From there, sessions typically occur regularly (often weekly), each lasting about 55 minutes.

Different psychologists may use different approaches depending on your needs. For example:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current behavior.
Humanistic or person-centered therapy emphasizes self-exploration, personal growth, and self-acceptance.

Psychotherapy (Telehealth)

Over time, therapy can lead to increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, better decision-making, and healthier relationships. The pace and length of therapy vary—some people attend for a few months, while others continue longer depending on their goals.

During sessions, the psychologist may:

Ask guided questions to help you reflect more deeply
Teach coping strategies or skills,

managing anxiety or regulating emotions

Help you identify patterns in relationships or thinking
Offer feedback and new perspectives
Occasionally suggest exercises or “homework” to practice between sessions

Couples Therapy

Gottman Couples Therapy is a structured, research-based form of relationship counseling developed by John Gottman, MD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD. Their approach focuses on helping couples improve communication, manage conflict, and

strengthen emotional connection.

In simple terms: it teaches partners how to reduce harmful patterns (like criticism or defensiveness), build respect and affection, and handle disagreements in healthier, more constructive ways using practical tools and exercises.

Child Psychotherapy

In a child therapy session, a trained therapist helps a child express feelings, understand experiences, and build coping skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Instead of just talking, sessions often involve play, drawing, games, or storytelling—since children communicate best through activities.

The therapist observes how the child expresses emotions, gently guides conversations, and teaches skills like managing feelings, solving problems,

or handling difficult situations.

Parents are often included periodically to share updates and learn how to support the child at home.

Adolescent Psychotherapy

In an adolescent mental health session, a therapist meets one-on-one with a teen to talk through their thoughts, feelings, and challenges in a private, supportive space. Sessions usually involve open conversation,

along with some guided questions or activities to help the teen understand themselves better, manage emotions,

and build coping and

problem-solving skills.

The therapist may also check in on things like school, friendships, and family life. Parents are sometimes involved for updates or support, but the teen’s privacy is generally respected to help them feel comfortable opening up.

Family Therapy

Family therapy is a type of counseling where family members meet together with a therapist to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and

strengthen relationships.

Sessions focus on how family members interact, helping them understand each other’s perspectives, break unhelpful patterns, and work together to create a healthier, more supportive family dynamic.

Who do we see? Families transitioning through divorce, adult siblings,

adult children and parents,

extended family members.

We're here to help.

Our team is here to support you and your loved ones. Our therapists offer a wide variety of mental health approaches that offer ways to learn and practice skills that foster communication, self awareness, and emotional regulation - so you can be in a better relationship with everyone, including yourself. We explore patterns of thinking, identify themes, and expand choices.

Insurance accepted includes Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice, Blue Cross Blue Shield Endeavor HMO (447), Aetna, Aetna Advantage Medicare, and Medicare. Sessions can be conducted in person in River Forest, IL, or remotely through telehealth. We also offer walk and talk therapy.

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Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule, please contact us 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. If less than 24 hours notice for cancelation, you will be responsible for a $100 late cancel fee that cannot be charged to insurance. All clients have one annual pass for missing an appointment, after which all late cancelations or no shows will be $100. If you arrive late, the session may end at the scheduled time, and not be the full time of the session.