Therapy in oak park il and virtual across illinois
Stop letting anxiety keep you from the potential you know is there.
Specialized anxiety therapy for children, parents and adults who are ready to rediscover who they are and take back a sense of control in their lives.
Wouldn’t it be nice if the changes you made actually stuck?
You have done everything you’ve been told you “should” do … and yet life still feels so much harder than you think it should.
You are tired of not waking up excited or going to bed fulfilled. There is a gap between where you are and what you dream is possible - you are not sure how to get there.
Instead, right now you are…
irritable and distracted by worries or thoughts of everything that could go wrong.
someone who doesn’t just make a plan A, but plans B though D just in case
watching your child miss out on things due to fear or anxiety
feeling regret about saying the thing you promised yourself you would never say and worry you are messing up parenting forever
walking on eggshells to try and avoid another meltdown or maybe the school called AGAIN and you don’t know what to do
Hi, I’m courtney.
I believe you deserve change that lasts and that every person needs a place to feel seen, heard and understood.
I specialize in working with children, parents and women who are looking for someone who deeply understands the challenges they’re facing and has the experience & practical guidance they need to actually feel better. I offer a therapy approach unique to you, so you can experience long term change. I believe that therapy should offer you support as well as bring about change that can see in your day to day life. Therapy with me means that we build insight and discover how to put that insight into action.
In our work together, I will listen carefully and without judgement to understand your unique experience and perspective. Often, clients will share things with me that they’ve never said out loud - even in past therapy experiences - and it’s an honor to help them craft a life that aligns with their true values and goals.
I will be fully present with you, allowing me to creatively blend different therapy approaches so you can rediscover your potential and live a life that excites you.
Specializing in a unique approach for change that lasts.
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People pleasing, wanting things to be perfect, putting everyone else first….in the middle of everything you have lost yourself. You might be noticing a lot worrying, trouble sleeping, irritability, or a sense of not being sure who you are.
I offer several different approaches to anxiety, but they all focus on empowering you. When anxiety is no longer in charge, you can define your values and design a life that makes you feel excited and inspired. Learn more.
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Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. Add in confusion and guilt when you aren’t sure how to help. It can become overwhelming.
Gaining an understanding and learning new skills offers a path for moving forward in a new way. I use play to connect and teach new skills. I also believe that a partnership with you is essential to helping your child use their new skills outside of the therapy room. Learn More.
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Parenting is the toughest job where you encounter feelings, reactions and beliefs that often surprise you. I offer support to learn new approaches and reduce overwhelm. We will explore how your upbringing and the way you think and process information intersect and influence each other. Learn more.
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SPACE is a different approach to treating childhood anxiety. In SPACE parents come to session. Although you are coming to the sessions, the treatment is for your child. In this approach we work together to make changes that support your child to feel less anxious.
Parenting a child with anxiety is very challenging - meltdowns, tears, refusal to try things - it impacts your whole family. And things that work with your other children seem to make the anxiety worse. Through SPACE you will feel empowered to make changes that bring more peace for your whole family. Learn more
How it works
Ready to get started?
Connect
Feeling a safe and genuine connection to your therapist is vital. I offer a free consultation, so you can see if we are a good match. If the fit feels right, we will schedule your first appointment and you can fill out paperwork online. Sessions can be virtual or in person.
Collaborate
Our first two appointments we will get to know each other and develop a focus for our sessions. As we continue our work together, we will identify what is holding you back, experiment with new skills and bring about the change you are currently dreaming about.
Transform
Through your hard work, you will feel more confident, resilient and steady. You will begin to find joy in your day to day life. Our work together will bring about sustainable change that lasts.
It’s possible to rediscover who you are, minus the anxiety.
Therapy with me is…
Connected
I believe our relationship sets the stage for learning and change. You will feel safe and understood.
Pragmatic
New strategies, skills and perspectives only help if they are do-able for your day to day life.
Empowering
You will focus our sessions on what you need that day/week. Sessions might be lighter and creative one week and serious and deep another.
Personalized
You are an individual with your own set of strengths and challenges so therapy should be customized to you.
Honest
I am not a sit back and nod kind of therapist. I will be an active participant in the session. I will encourage you to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Specialized
When we work together you are getting access to specialized experience and training. You will benefit from this insight for what you are needing right now.
Therapy in whatever way works for you...
virtual therapy
Conveniently done from anywhere in Illinois
Offered Monday-Friday
Be comfortable in a place that feels safe to you
Easy to schedule between meetings and other commitments
Avoids traffic and parking
Sessions take place via secure, HIPPAA compliant video
in person therapy
Offered in Oak Park, IL
Appointments on Sunday and Wednesday
Perfect for children and pre-teens
A better fit if you don’t have a private space at home
Office convenient to anyone living in the Western Suburbs or Chicago
Easy street parking and also a close inexpensive parking garage