Pacific Islander therapists in Machesney Park, IL
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Serving Pacific Islander
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
At Transformations Counseling, we believe that change begins with feeling understood. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be heard without judgment and work toward real, lasting growth. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, our team is here to help you find clarity and balance.
We use evidence-based approaches combined with genuine compassion to help clients achieve their best selves, build healthier relationships, and create a more balanced life. Each therapist at our practice brings unique experience and warmth, and we work together to match you with the right clinician for your needs.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Machesney Park, IL
Online in Machesney Park, IL
Serving Pacific Islander
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, the pursuit of happiness, safety, and love is a universal quest. Yet, for many, the journey toward emotional wellness is fraught with challenges beyond their control. Trauma, familial history, and the burdens of life can cast shadows that obscure life's inherent beauty. I believe that each individual deserves to uncover, rediscover, and reclaim life's joy and purpose.
As a compassionate and dedicated psychoanalytical therapist, I aim to guide you through this transformative process with warmth and understanding. Through welcoming and conversational counseling services, I aim to create a space where you can explore the intricate connections between your mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach seeks to assist you in reconnecting with your higher purpose, allowing you to navigate life unburdened by emotional pain.
5 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
My approach to therapy is straightforward — understand what is getting in the way, figure out why, and build a clear path forward. I work with adults, couples, and high-achieving professionals who are ready to make real changes, not just talk about them.
I am Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD and a postdoctoral fellowship from UCLA. For over 20 years I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, consultations and expert witness testimony to clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic stress, relationship conflict, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples conflict, infertility, reproductive mental health, postpartum depression, family conflict, and major life transitions.
My style is warm and engaged, but also direct. Therapy should be useful — sessions that deliver genuine insight, practical tools, and honest feedback that actually moves the needle. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused intervention, and trauma-informed care, tailoring every treatment plan to each client's specific goals and circumstances.
My approach to therapy is straightforward — understand what is getting in the way, figure out why, and build a clear path forward. I work with adults, couples, and high-achieving professionals who are ready to make real changes, not just talk about them.
I am Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD and a postdoctoral fellowship from UCLA. For over 20 years I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, consultations and expert witness testimony to clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic stress, relationship conflict, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples conflict, family conflict, and major life transitions.
My style is warm and engaged, but also direct. Therapy should be useful — sessions that deliver genuine insight, practical tools, and honest feedback that actually moves the needle. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused intervention, and trauma-informed care, tailoring every treatment plan to each client's specific goals and circumstances.
I am PSYPACT authorized, serving adults and couples via secure telehealth therapy across most states — making expert psychological care accessible wherever you are.I am PSYPACT authorized, serving adults and couples via secure telehealth therapy across 40+ states — making expert psychological care accessible wherever you are.
21 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Dr. Shannon Coleman
Psychologist, PhD
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, carefully tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. My approach is grounded in evidence-based treatment while also recognizing the value of longer-term therapy to deepen self-awareness, clarify personal values, and support meaningful growth. I work with clients to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior and to create meaningful changes in their lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Melissa Katz, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Since 1995, I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns, providing compassionate, individualized psychological care to adolescents and adults. I also work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and related emotional challenges. My approach is grounded in experience, empathy, and an understanding of each person’s unique needs, with a focus on fostering emotional well-being, developing healthier relationships with food and body image, and supporting lasting growth and healing.
31 Years Experience
Online in Machesney Park, IL
Pacific Islander therapists in Machesney Park, IL Statistics
Pacific Islander therapists in Machesney Park, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $241 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (73%), and Loss or Grief (66%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$241
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Stress |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 80% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Pacific Islander |
| 98% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 93% | Black / African American |
| 93% | Women |
| 91% | Asian |