Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Machesney Park, IL
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Rosa Martins - Rosa Martins Therapy
Life Coach, Systemic Therapist, Family Constellation Practitioner
Being highly sensitive is not a flaw — it's a way of experiencing the world at depth. But without the right support, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. I work with highly sensitive clients to understand their nervous system, identify the emotional and ancestral patterns that amplify their experience, and develop tools — including HeartMath HRV biofeedback — to build resilience without losing the gift of their sensitivity.
3 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
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Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Being a highly sensitive person means you experience the world deeply—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Without the right tools, that can feel overwhelming or exhausting. I help you better understand your sensitivity, set boundaries, and navigate your environment in a way that feels more manageable and empowering.
8 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
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Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) experience the world with depth and intensity. Research suggests that about 15–20% of people are wired with a more sensitive nervous system, meaning they process emotions, sensory input, and social cues more deeply. This isn’t a flaw—it’s a temperament. But in a fast-paced, overstimulating world, high sensitivity can start to feel like “too much.” Many HSPs come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or unsure how to separate what’s theirs from what they’re absorbing from others.
In my work with highly sensitive clients, I offer a calm, grounding space where sensitivity is understood as a strength that simply needs support. Together, we focus on regulating overwhelm, setting boundaries that actually stick, and learning how to honor your sensitivity without apologizing for it. Therapy becomes a place to build confidence in your inner experience, trust your intuition, and create a life that feels nourishing rather than exhausting—one where your sensitivity works for you, not against you.
31 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL
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Eric Tivers (ADHD reWired)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
As a highly sensitive and neurodivergent therapist, I understand what it’s like to feel deeply affected by the world around you — the sounds, the energy, the emotions in the room. Sensitivity isn’t a weakness; it’s a form of intelligence and attunement. But without the right boundaries and tools, it can lead to overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-criticism.
Many of the highly sensitive people I work with also have ADHD, autism, or both, which can intensify emotional and sensory experiences. In therapy, I help clients learn how to honor their sensitivity rather than fight it — exploring emotional regulation, sensory balance, and ways to protect your energy without shutting down your empathy. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, helping you transform sensitivity from something that drains you into something that guides and grounds you.
17 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Carol H Paulson
Psychologist, PhD, LP, RN, APRN, DMin
Education and coping skills, emphasis on Self-care and understanding yourself and your needs better
44 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Machesney Park, IL Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Machesney Park, IL average 17 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (39%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Jewish |
| 30% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |