Online Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Island Lake, Illinois IL
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Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, AADC
I'm an experienced therapist who is very passionate about working with women who are ready for something deeper than coping strategies — women who are willing to examine themselves honestly and are committed to meaningful, lasting change.
This work often focuses on life transitions, anxiety, identity evolution (self discovery and uncovering true self), enduring relationship patterns and trauma from invalidating relationships (complex or developmental trauma), and the deeper dynamics that shape fulfillment. Often, this manifests as persistent anxiety, restlessness, irritability, loneliness, or a subtle but steady feeling that something is missing- that life should feel more meaningful than it does.
I offer a warm, authentic, collaborative, and attuned space where you don’t have to hold it all together. In our work, we slow down to explore early relational templates, unconscious beliefs, and protective strategies that once served you but may now limit intimacy and growth.
In addition to talk therapy, I also offer ketamine assisted therapy Integration as appropriate, which may be a useful adjunct to deep, transformational work.
17 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Mindful Healing Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Our online counseling services make it easy for you to access care from wherever you are. It’s safe, private, and fits into your busy schedule. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or relationship issues, our therapists are here to support you. We focus on being a warm, affirming and inclusive practice. We meet you where you are—emotionally and physically—to help you find balance and well-being.
16 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
The COVID crisis struck near the end of my formal training, which afforded me the opportunity to extensively train in the delivery of quality therapy using virtual technologies. I am proud to have built a practice from the ground up in which I am equally comfortable and effective in person and on video, and I have worked with clients from every corner of the country. Whether you are down the street or hundreds of miles away, trust that you will feel the same warmth, connection, and attention from me over video as you would face-to-face. I use HIPAA-compliant software that prioritizes privacy and convenience, and I dedicate part of my annual continuing education to telehealth-specific skills to ensure I am always giving you my best.
6 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I help adolescents and adults who are struggling with painful emotions, to create a more meaningful life, cope more effectively with stress and improve their relationships. I enjoy working with people to help them meet their goals.
22 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Allyson Stephens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
If you are at home, at work, or in the car I like to meet where you are. I offer therapy sessions online through Zoom. If you decide to start meeting with me you have to reside in the state of Illinois.
8 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
We'll meet where you can be most comofortable!
4 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Dr. Madelyn Satz
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Life is challenging. All of us will deal with difficulty at some point in our lives, and many of us will face repeated struggles. We have a hand in some of these troubles and others we have no control over. But we always have control over how we interpret events, how we relate to them, how we make sense of them, and what we do as a result. There is validity in whatever way we view our situation, but as a starting place, not the only place, and we can move through and beyond into a clearing of many more and better possibilities.
I have many tools and techniques and strategies to shift perspective from deeply painful to healing and expansion. Despite how vulnerable we are in life, there is also a great deal of thriving that is available to us - when we know how to harness it.
37 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
CFT
Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you.
Incorporated in 2005, Polaris started out as a consulting agency specializing in helping parents secure federal and state funding for their children struggling with severe mental health issues and developmental disabilities. The necessity for a more holistic approach to our services soon became evident and we began to provide ongoing counseling support to our clients to supplement our consulting and advocacy services. By the beginning of 2006, the demand for our counseling services increased dramatically and we slowly phased out our consulting services and became solely a counseling-based practice.
Since then, we have helped thousands of clients reach their treatment goals! We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark.
21 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
I became a psychoanalytical therapist because I believe in the transformative power of self-awareness and understanding. The profound impact of exploring the depths of the unconscious mind and uncovering the roots of one's thoughts and behaviors can lead to lasting change and emotional well-being. I chose psychoanalysis as my therapeutic approach because it provides a unique framework for delving into the complexities of the human psyche, offering individuals a profound opportunity for self-discovery and healing.
Psychoanalysis, with its emphasis on the unconscious mind, allows me to work with patients in a way that goes beyond surface-level symptoms, addressing the underlying causes of emotional struggles. I am passionate about providing a space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and past experiences in a deep and meaningful way, fostering insight and facilitating personal growth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Healing Intentions LLC (H.I)
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, PSY.D
Dr. Gollop-Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping individuals cultivate mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her work is grounded in a rich and diverse academic foundation, including a bachelor's degree in nursing from Purdue University, a master's degree in counseling from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Regent University. She provides treatment for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, and issues related to spirituality. She is experienced working with culturally diverse populations and is dedicated to tailoring her therapeutic approaches to other unique needs identities and lived experiences of each person she serves.
15 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide online therapy through video conferencing on a HIPAA compliant program, allowing the most privacy. With virtual therapy, individuals can access appointments more easily, with greater flexibility in their schedule.
23 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Hi, I’m Margo Tirado, MA, LCPC — a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience helping women move from self-doubt, anxiety, and overwhelm into lives that feel grounded, confident, and truly their own.
My work is rooted in a deep belief: your healing matters, your voice matters, and you matter.
31 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Dr. Nichole Vincent
Psychologist, PsyD
You’ve been pushing, pulling, and trying your damnedest to hold it all together. But let’s be real – deep down, you know something’s gotta give. Life wasn’t meant to feel this hard, this stuck, this… much.
And if you’re being honest? You’re SO over it.
Here’s the truth: you’re not broken. You’re navigating a world that doesn’t always make it easy to thrive. But that doesn’t mean you can’t reclaim your power, find your flow, and create a life that feels exactly right for YOU.
Let me guess…
• You’re caught in relationships that leave you feeling unseen, unheard, and unfulfilled.
• Your brain races at night like it’s training for a marathon – replaying every conversation, obsessing over
what you “should’ve” done, or worrying about what’s next.
• Your to-do list owns you. You make them, you lose them, and even when you cross things off, you still feel
like you’re falling short.
• Every day feels like you’re stuck on autopilot, and you can’t help but wonder: Is this it?
• You’re holding your sh*t together on the outside but are so effing drained on the inside.
• You thought you’d buried it, but those old painful memories still find ways to show up and shake your
foundation.
• You don’t let anyone in because you don’t want to “burden” them with your struggles.
What if it doesn’t have to be this way?
Therapy With Me Is More Than Just Talking – It’s About Transforming
I’m here to shake things up. To get to the root of what’s really holding you back – the stories, patterns and cycles that keep you stuck – and disrupt the sh*t out of them. To help you stop spinning your wheels and start moving toward a life that feels good.
You deserve a life that feels aligned with who you are – not just who you’re “supposed” to be. I’m here to help you:
• Finally figure out why you keep saying yes to less and start asking for (and getting) what you deserve.
• Turn off the mental replay and get the deep, restorative rest you’ve been craving.
• Stop letting your to-do list define your worth – and start finding joy in your days again.
• We’ll figure out what you really want and how to get it. Yes, even the big, scary, “am I allowed to want this?”
stuff.
• Heal the sh*t from your past so it doesn’t keep showing up in your present.
• You’ll feel free to show up fully as yourself. No more shrinking, silencing, or second-guessing.
You’re worthy of a life that feels spacious, joyful, and ease-filled – and I’m here to help you create it.
It’s Time to Step Into Your Mentally “Well-thy” Life
You’re not here to settle. You’re here to thrive. To rise. To reclaim what’s been waiting for you all along. And while this journey might feel scary, overwhelming, or even impossible right now, I promise you this: I’ll meet you where you are, but I won’t leave you there.
I see you. I’ve got you. Let’s do this.
15 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
I specialize in supporting clients with trauma, relationships, sexuality, body image, and nervous system patterns that impact daily life. My approach is supportive and paced with care, blending insight, emotional processing, and mind-body awareness. I offer online therapy through a secure platform, making it easier to access specialized care in a way that fits into your schedule. For more information, visit my website or contact me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills into their day to day and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels liberating, life-affirming, and meaningful.
My goal is to offer a space that feels collaborative, creative and deeply human- a space where your story is met with curiosity, compassion and trust. My work is guided by Humanistic and Relational Cultural approaches, shining light on and engaging the unique wisdom you already come with and paying close attention to the cultural, racial and systemic forces that shape all our lived experiences. Our sessions might integrate story sharing, trauma processing, skill building, mindfulness and somatic practices, and expressive arts, depending on what feels most supportive to you week to week. I hope that clients experience therapy as venues for personal transformation that offer relief, clarity, levity and empowerment.
Alongside my clinical practice, I teach at several Chicago-area universities and have spent over a decade developing healing-centered programs for migrant youth and women of color in community-based settings. These experiences continue to inform my deep respect for various cultural and ancestral modalities of healing, as well as an appreciation for the many ways people continue to dream new lives into reality!
If you’re seeking a therapist who approaches this process with humility, warmth, humor and a sincere commitment in your growth, I would be eager to connect with you!
6 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
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Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
I offer online, evidence-based therapy for adults located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida. Conditions treated include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) & related disorders, such as anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, illness anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs - hair pulling/trichotillomania and skin picking/excoriation. I also work with athletes experiencing performance anxiety or coping with pressure in their sport. Sessions begin with a discussion of symptoms and a brief history, goal setting, and working together to develop strategies to make improvements important to you, emphasizing your values and goals to guide the process.
14 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
CFT
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Navigating life's setbacks, challenges, and adversities can absolutely take a toll on our wellbeing and ability to function, which is why it is important to know that you do not have to work through these concerns alone. As a helper, I am passionate about creating a safe and trusting environment for my clients in order to foster vulnerability, transparency, and autonomy as we navigate the therapeutic process.
16 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
Does this sound familiar? You want to feel peaceful and content, but instead you are feeling: overwhelmed by stress, totally burned out, or even debilitated by anxiety. It’s been hard for you to manage the emotional toll of constant and often unrealistic demands. You can rarely find a moment to stop and catch your breath. Each day feels like you are being stretched a bit thinner and you wonder how much you have left to give. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus and I help ambitious women find relief from stress, burnout, anxiety, and deep emotional pain. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I see clients across the US and internationally. I address anxiety, life transitions, stress, family and relational dynamics, and trauma, and also welcome those without a specific diagnosis who are simply striving for improved well-being. The journey can be challenging to navigate alone, but recognizing the need for support is the first step towards breaking free from stagnation and experiencing genuine, transformative change. If you're motivated for change but need support finding your path, please reach out.
6 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
CFT
Mariko Roberts
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCPC
Your story deserves to be heard. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience, I provide online therapy that fits your life. Whether you're managing stress, working through a major transition, or struggling with anxiety or depression, telehealth makes it easier than ever to prioritize your mental health.
23 Years Experience
Online in Island Lake, IL
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Island Lake, Illinois Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Island Lake, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (74%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Women's Issues |
| 47% | ADHD |