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Brittany Lafin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience utilizing the pillars of wellness to help clients improve daily functioning and reaching long term goals. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, life changes, marital issues, substance issues, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorders (I and II), relationship issues, and more.
Brittany earned her Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from Saint Xavier University-Chicago. She continued her academic journey by pursuing Advance Associates degree in Addiction Studies at Moraine Valley-Palos Park. Brittany's educational accomplishments culminated with a Master's degree in Social Work from Governors State University-University Park.
She will help you gain your power back in the form of healthy control, building boundaries not walls, using combination of therapy modalities and respected referrals to help you find you. If this is where you would like to begin, please schedule with Brittany.
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I like to help people learn how their brain work and use this as a foundation for empowerment to make positive change in their lif...
I like to help people learn how their brain work and use this as a foundation for empowerment to make positive change in their life.
Dr. Christina Geiselhart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience empowering individuals to make meaningful changes to enhance their sense of control and well-being. Dr. Geiselhart specializes in complex trauma, grief, end-of-life care, and unique life experiences. She also works with neurodivergent populations, providing tailored support for autism, ADHD, and other conditions. Dr. Geiselhart creates a compassionate, inclusive, and non-judgmental space to explore identities, relationships, and challenges. Outside client work she mentors the next generation of social workers at various universities.
Dr. Geiselhart holds a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She has also served as a clinical director leading initiatives to develop behavioral health programs for underserved populations, including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dr. Geiselhart is passionate about access to high-quality behavioral health services. With the right support and tools, anyone can overcome life's challenges and regain a sense of empowerment. If you're ready to take the first step toward living your fullest, healthiest life, Dr. Geiselhart invites you to schedule an appointment today.
As an individual who has worked with all ages in schools, hospitals, and agencies, understanding how childhood experiences such as...
As an individual who has worked with all ages in schools, hospitals, and agencies, understanding how childhood experiences such as trauma, abuse, and neglect may negatively impact one's adult life, I explore the past and its relevance on the present.
Barbara Webb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including working in child welfare agencies, schools, hospitals, and clinical settings. She demonstrates compassion for the tweens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families she serves. She develops rapport, interest, and working relationships with people who want to improve the quality of their lives by participating in talk therapy. She believes in meeting the needs of clients as the first priority. Barbara focuses on depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, mood disorders, and abuse.
Barbara completed her Master of Social Work at the George Williams College at Aurora University. She also completed a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. Barbara utilizes multiple approaches to therapy: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, internal family systems, existential therapy, and the Gottman method for couples.
Barbara believes we all have things we don't speak about, so it is best to be kind to yourself and others in your journey through life. Barbara assists clients in recognizing and speaking their truth. We are all important, and it is key to understand that you can validate yourself, even when others do not. Schedule an appointment with her today.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with you to explore all aspects of your situation to help you get on the path of heal...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with you to explore all aspects of your situation to help you get on the path of healing and change that you desire.
Amy Marshman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 18 years of experience. She is passionate about all aspects of her clinical work with children, families, adolescents, and adults. In her work, Amy works closely with her clients to work together to address challenges and move to the path of healing and change they desire. Amy views therapy as not just happening in her office, but also in between sessions. Amy specializes in anxiety, childhood behaviors/disorders, and family discord.
Amy Marshman completed her Master of School Work degree at Loyola University. Her social work career started in a group home and she has also worked with children and families placed in the foster care system. She also has two children of her own. Her personal and professional experience has helped her be an advocate for children and families needing additional assistance. In working with children, Amy's approach is a family approach. She also utilizes play therapy and draws on approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy.
Amy views reaching out for therapy not only as a great first step in addressing your mental health but also as a sign of great internal strength! Everyone goes through difficult challenges and needs help from time to time. Amy is confident that she can work with you and support you during this challenging time. To get started, schedule an appointment with her today.
Our past, present, and thoughts about the future shape us as individuals; together, we will identify concerns and find solutions t...
Our past, present, and thoughts about the future shape us as individuals; together, we will identify concerns and find solutions to help you understand yourself and others better
Esther Elena Ruiz is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has over 10 years of experience providing care to children, adults, couples, and families. Esther specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, substance abuse, attachment, relationship issues, domestic violence, and parental issues. Her goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you while actively working together to achieve your short- and long-term life goals. Esther completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Benedictine University and received her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University.
Esther works hard to establish a safe space for her clients to share their stories and draws from various modalities to help clients achieve their goals. She is there for the good, the bad, and everything in between. Esther encourages you to accept all of your emotions and even encourages humor, as humor can play an important role in the therapeutic process.
Esther is committed to providing a comfortable, safe, and trusting environment where you can unpack, process, and reflect on your inner self and begin to heal. Together, you'll identify concerns and find solutions to help you build healthier relationships, personal boundaries, and self-compassion. Schedule your online appointment with Esther today!
I'm here to help you gain invaluable insight and skills. I always knew I wanted to be in this field because I truly and genuinely ...
I'm here to help you gain invaluable insight and skills. I always knew I wanted to be in this field because I truly and genuinely enjoy helping others.
Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois who has 16 years of experience partnering with adults and children seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and women’s issues, trauma, grief, and relationship issues both in Illinois and Arizona.
Erin completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Illinois, and Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Arizona. She utilizes collaborative, motivational interviewing, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy always striving to have the tailored approach with creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and family.
Erin seeks to establish a warm, genuine, compassionate, and supportive relationship with you in order to assist in building on a professional relationship, utilizing your strengths, and collaborating with you to achieve meeting your goals, desired outcomes, and healing you deserve.
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My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy will greatly depend on the ages of the children. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral therapy to help connect past and present behaviors. However, with younger children, I will often use a form of play therapy where the activity can be engaging for the children and useful for the work as a family.
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I know a family is making meaningful progress in therapy when they start to see the changes they were hoping to see when they started coming to therapy. Also, when they start to utilize skills and strengths discussed in therapy and start to make the changes they desire.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by continuing the conversation from sessions outside of sessions, or when they hold themselves accountable in following through with tasks that were discussed at sessions.
The first session of any kind of therapy is usually an intake, so be prepared to answer a lot of questions that will help me understand what brings you into family therapy. Be prepared to know what goals you have for family therapy and what you want to achieve in family therapy.
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 Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates, 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.
Marriage and family therapy sessions at Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL provide a safe environment where family members can explore what’s working well and what could use improvement in their family dynamics. Family therapy is a way to solve problems, improve communication, develop coping skills, and reinforce existing strengths.
The Thriveworks mental health professionals who have training in family therapy will develop treatment plans based on extensive feedback from family members themselves. Call our office today at (224) 267-9477.
There are no specific “symptoms” or indications that a family could benefit from the work of marriage and family therapists. These kinds of interventions aren’t just called for in crises. The family therapy providers at Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL see all kinds of families, for every kind of concern. But it’s often the case that an acute issue within the household like the following first brings a family to therapy:
Family counseling works by finding solutions to specific issues within families, usually in the short-term, within 12 sessions or fewer. Family therapists and social workers often focus on problem-solving based around their clients’ unique goals. For example, providers at Thriveworks in Hoffman Estates, IL may help clients achieve any of the following objectives:
How do therapists help their clients accomplish these goals? They might use a variety of clinical approaches like family systems, attachment and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). These methods are a lens through which family members can examine meaningful elements that contribute to family dynamics, things like:
Thriveworks family therapists can meet with clients in-person at the modern office in Hoffman Estates, IL, or virtually via online counseling session. Call today to meet the family therapist who will get everyone talking—dial (224) 267-9477.
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