Online Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Mendota, Illinois IL
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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 Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide compassionate, culturally responsive virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Illinois and Georgia. Our therapists understand the unique experiences, stressors, and strengths that shape the lives of Black women, professionals, and marginalized communities. Through secure telehealth services, we create a safe and accessible space where clients can heal, grow, and become the healthiest version of themselves from the comfort of their own environment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting—but the right support can make it genuinely transformative.
25 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL (Online Only)
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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 Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
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 Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
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 Mendota, IL
CFT
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics and others who can provide medication administration. Psychological assessment to clarify diagnoses such as autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, etc., Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), worker’s compensation, preemployment for first responders, and fitness-for-duty-evaluations are also offered. Approaching patients with cultural humility is a core value at Malak Psychology honoring who you are, your ancestors, and the indigenous land we occupy.
Grounded in decolonizing mental health, liberation, and feminist psychologies, my practice employs multimodal approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman, family systems, psychoanalysis, and more.
Empowering you to forge your unique path, I serve as a guide with an emphasis on agency and self-determination. Collaborative wellness plans allow participants to decide the depth of exploration into subjects. I ensure evidence-based, collaborative, and individualized care by incorporating peer-reviewed research and indigenous knowledge systems.
12 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL
CFT
Good Human Work
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CSAC
For many years, we have been making a difference in people's lives with flexible online and in-person therapy options. Good Human Work therapists specialize in improving life for individuals, couples, and families. Each of our therapists are fully licensed and strive for high integrity and ethical standards of practice. Our therapists' expertise includes couples therapy, attachment therapy, DBT, EMDR, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Unified Protocols, Imago Therapy, and more.
Check out our website for details about our practice and each of our highly skilled therapists.
14 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL
CFT
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 Mendota, IL
CFT
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 Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
I offer 30+ years as a trauma specialist as well as a generalist. I work with trauma of all kinds, including childhood abuse and neglect, dissociation, PTSD, depression and anxiety problems, traumatic divorce, loss/death of a loved one, or chronic illness. I also have a subspecialty in treatment of teens and young adults. I am also qualified at the advanced levels of two types of hypnosis. I’m a virtual, out of network therapist.
33 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
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 Mendota, IL
CFT
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for clients seeking convenient, accessible mental health support from the comfort of their home. Virtual sessions are available for adolescents and adults and address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and burnout.
Telehealth allows for the same thoughtful, personalized care as in-person therapy while reducing travel time and increasing flexibility for busy professionals, parents, and individuals with health considerations. Sessions are conducted through a secure video platform and are designed to be engaging, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
Whether you're navigating a challenging season or looking to build long-term resilience, telehealth makes it easier to prioritize your well-being—wherever you are in Illinois.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL
CFT
Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
We provide secure online therapy to clients across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and several additional states. Telehealth sessions are held over a private, HIPAA-conscious video platform, and you'll receive your session links through Simple Practice. Online care makes it easier to fit meaningful support around your life, wherever you are in our practice states.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL
CFT
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 Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
We'll meet where you can be most comofortable!
4 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL
CFT
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Do you find yourself overthinking everything, feeling overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? You may look like you’re holding it all together on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through. Together, we’ll work on practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and clear in your decisions.
Taking this step is not easy--it’s a meaningful act of strength. A strong, supportive relationship is at the heart of real change, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you in this process.
27 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
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 Mendota, IL
CFT
Orli Firestein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer teletherapy via a secure online platform that can be accessed from your phone, computer, or tablet, from the comfort of your home or office. Specialties include: navigating and embracing neurodivergence, anxiety management, complex family dynamics, and intergenerational trauma. I encourage you to take the first step by reaching out so that we can uncover the root cause of your suffering before figuring out ways to make life more manageable while remaining authentic to your values and needs. I look forward to joining you on your path towards healing and self-discovery!
11 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Sheena Sikorski
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Working together online is streamlined, quick, and easy. You'll receive a link to access a portal where all sessions will be held, any form of communication can be done, and any documents can be filled out seamlessly.
9 Years Experience
Online in Mendota, IL (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Mendota, Illinois Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Mendota, 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 |