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As a black woman in America growing up with limited access to mental health services, I find it a privilege to serve a variety of ...
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As a black woman in America growing up with limited access to mental health services, I find it a privilege to serve a variety of populations as a clinician.
Angel Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families working through anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, grief, and communication challenges. She began her journey in a therapeutic day school, where she discovered a passion for providing community mental health services. Over the past 5 years, Angel has served as a residential therapist, community outreach worker, and outpatient behavioral health provider in clinical settings.
Angel earned her Master’s in Community Mental Health from Concordia University. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support adults aged 18+. Angel draws from person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused brief therapy techniques. She is also highly knowledgeable in family systems therapy.
Angel creates a safe space for clients to feel seen and heard, emphasizing compassion, flexibility, and respect. Angel is committed to meeting clients where they are with empathy and unconditional positive regard. If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, reach out to Angel today!
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As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors....
As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors.
Krystle Kellick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been using CBT to help her clients for the past 2 years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. CBT to used to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. She will then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Krystle specializes in anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Krystle completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Illinois Chicago. Krystle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT/RO-DBT), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
We all go through challenges in life. Krystle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
As an individual who has experienced personal trauma, depression, and anxiety, I have an authentic understanding of how the impact...
As an individual who has experienced personal trauma, depression, and anxiety, I have an authentic understanding of how the impact of life circumstances and navigating a new sense of self can be challenging.
Hello! My name is Lorin Dunston. I currently hold my LCSW and CADC, and I'm in the process of finishing my PhD. I typically work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, and more. I enjoy helping individuals find a new sense of self, love themselves fully, discover new coping skills, and navigate postpartum challenges.
I enjoy working in an informal setting — think of our sessions as talking to your best friend who can never tell your secrets. We'll use modalities like CBT, DBT, grief therapy, and interpersonal therapy. I like to first focus on getting comfortable with each other, creating goals, identifying what may be hard to discuss, and moving forward with growth.
I look forward to working with each and every one of you. I prefer working with ages 10 and above, but I'm always open to a new challenge. Feel free to schedule with me and let's work things out together!
With nearly 2 decades in community mental health, I bring a caring, empathetic, and respectful approach grounded in the belief tha...
With nearly 2 decades in community mental health, I bring a caring, empathetic, and respectful approach grounded in the belief that—with the right support and motivation—every person has the capacity to grow and create a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and compassionate approach to help clients build confidence, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to provide a warm, grounded, and empowering therapeutic space where you can feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Valparaiso University. My work integrates solution-focused, client-centered, and goal-oriented approaches, using empathetic listening and practical strategies to help clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and make steady, meaningful progress toward their personal goals.
You deserve support that feels compassionate, positive, and free of judgment. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to manage it alone. I’m here to listen, understand, and walk with you at your pace. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you on your journey toward greater peace, clarity, and emotional well-being.
I believe life is a series of connections and relationships; we all have the ability to grow, learn, and improve ourselves through...
I believe life is a series of connections and relationships; we all have the ability to grow, learn, and improve ourselves throughout our lives.
Jenelle Thompson-Keene is a Licensed Clinical Counselor who has worked in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and backgrounds identify strengths and implement new skills. Jenelle specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment, substance abuse, later stages of life, and family issues. Jenelle completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. She has worked in non-profit settings such as crisis teams, substance abuse treatment centers, and intensive outreach therapy, among others.
Jenelle's philosophy of counseling involves establishing a safe and comfortable environment, developing connection, assessing strengths and needs, and working as a team to develop and achieve goals. She primarily utilizes conscious discipline, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a spiritual/purpose-driven approach.
Jenelle believes that mistakes, problems, and stresses provide opportunities for growth. Seeking therapy is a positive life step taken by people who are honest about the challenges of everyday life and are open to growing into strong, healthy people. Reach out to start this process today.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Illinois, IL usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Illinois, IL offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
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