Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Evergreen Park, IL

I’m Khaliah Marsh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in school, community mental health, and private practice settings. I earned my MSW from Loyola University Chicago and help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, generational trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, narrative, and expressive therapy, I’ll meet you where you are and help you build tools that fit your real life—because therapy isn’t about perfection; it’s about becoming 1% better each day.

I work with children, teens, and adults using a warm, honest, creative, and age-appropriate approach. I’m EMDR-trained and use SFBT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, narrative, expressive, and play therapy to address anxiety and trauma. Clients can expect sessions where conversation, creativity, and practical tools support understanding, confidence, and growth.

You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support or know exactly what to say when you arrive. Therapy should give you room to be honest, feel understood, and be challenged without judgment. If you’re ready to understand yourself and make changes that improve your real life, schedule an appointment. Insight matters—but what you do with it changes everything.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I am also a certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy therapist (DBT). I am deeply passionate about helping clients work through anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to ensure each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Chicago State University, where I focused on working with families and individuals. My approach integrates mindfulness, meditation, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy to promote growth and resilience.

Clients can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel supported and encouraged throughout their healing journey. I believe in listening without judgment, offering positive feedback when needed, and helping clients find balance and self-acceptance. Let’s start your path to healing together.

Phyllis Ferguson-Collum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and life coach with over 25 years of professional counseling experience. She is passionate about helping individuals remove emotional clutter and live with intention. Her approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and deep connection. Phyllis works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, guiding them toward clarity and wholeness with personalized care and proven therapeutic strategies.

Phyllis holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Her approach integrates traditional talk therapy, coaching, and solution-focused strategies that meet clients where they are and move them toward their goals.

Many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off-track in life. Phyllis understands these struggles and offers support that empowers clients to take the next step in their healing journey. If you’re ready for change, she’s here to walk alongside you with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to helping you reach your best life.