Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Counseling can be beneficial to individuals, couples, and families who are looking to improve communication and strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of development. Therapy is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationships with others.
Do you or your child experience difficulty being organized, finishing tasks, or staying focused? Forgetfulness and feeling behind can increase frustration. We can help to increase executive functioning skills to manage the symptoms of ADHD.
Big changes can leave us with big feelings and can look like increased irritability, anger outbursts, feeling stuck, unmotivated, and overwhelmed. Therapy can provide a safe space to process and prepare for life transitions, giving you what you need to enter your next season of life.
At Seasons Within we honor neurodiversity and also recognize that we live in a society built for neurotypical people. Art therapy and counseling can address social skills, sensory sensitivities, and other behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder to provide care for the client and their support team.
Unresolved feelings of grief can happen because of the loss of a relationship (such as separation or divorce), changes due to illness, or the death of a loved one. We provide the support and care that you need to be able to explore and process your feelings of grief and loss and be able to integrate these changes into your life as you move forward.
Our team utilizes LGBTQ and gender affirmative practices of care. We offer a welcoming and supportive environment where folks of all ages can explore and express their sexual and gender identity. We also provide care for the whole family during gender transitions or coming out processes.
Katie (she/her) is a board certified art therapist and licensed clinical counselor with over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
The roots of her clinical approach are humanistic and client-centered, and have also been informed by neuropsychology, and evidenced-based practices of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She uses art therapy and body centered approaches in addition to talk therapy.
Katie believes in the power of creativity and art making to express the unspeakable and find healing.
Holly (she/her) is a registered art therapy and clinical counselor with over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
Her approach as a therapist is warm, kind, and relatable. Holly believes in a strengths-based model of service that helps you acknowledge the power you have in your life as a catalyst for change. Holly is experienced in working with clients with a variety of issues such as anxiety and depression, parenting issues, and behavioral concerns.
Holly is adept at using both art therapy and verbal psychotherapy in her work with clients.
Zoeniche (Zoe) (she/her) is a licensed counselor and certified domestic violence professional with experience in providing trauma-informed care to high-risk populations. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and existential therapy practices into treatment to promote positive change and growth. Zoe believes that client-centered and strength-based approaches can support clients in developing increased self-awareness, resiliency, and motivation. She recognizes the importance of creating a warm and accepting space for clients to express themselves and engage in creativity.
Alif (Al) (he/him) is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Al earned his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Chicago's Saint Xavier University and his master's in Community Counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Al served as a case manager for Thresholds in Chicago, IL, providing social work, therapy, and crisis intervention. He also provided school-based therapy to children and adolescents and facilitated parenting groups through Turning Point Behavioral Health in Skokie. Earlier in his career he provided special education support in the Chicago Public Schools system. Al treats children, adolescents, adults, and families, particularly those who experience anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, and ADHD.
April (she/her) is a registered art therapist and clinical counselor with over 7 years of experience as a therapist. Her approach to therapy is client-centered, integrative, and trauma-informed, influenced by Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and compassion-focused, mindfulness practices. Along with her warm and accepting personality, April brings to Seasons Within a diversified background having worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma. She believes that creative expression can help clients better understand both themselves and their relationships with others, and she encourages intuitive and/or directive-based art making to promote personal change.
April works in our Glen Ellyn and Oak Park Offices
Joyce (she/her) is a registered art therapist (ATR) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience. Her approach to therapy is client-centered, trauma-informed, and influenced by evidence-based practices rooted in psychodynamic therapy as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She believes in meeting clients where they are at in their lives and development, as well as helping them achieve goals that enable them to thrive. Her professional background is diverse, working with individuals with severe mental illness, substance use, developmental delays, and trauma. The majority of her experience is with children who've survived complex trauma, and her passion lies with supporting youth struggling with emotional and/or behavioral issues. She believes in encouraging creativity as an avenue for personal expression, exploration, and insight.
Crystal (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 4 years of experience as a therapist working with young people. The approaches to her clinical work are integrative, relational, and client-centered. Her frameworks have also been informed by trauma-informed care, and evidenced-based practices of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and gender-affirming care. She uses art therapy, narrative therapy, and play therapy approaches in addition to talk therapy.
Crystal works to meet clients where they are at and offers supportive and creative space as a means to express themselves when words are difficult to find.
We want to keep you and your loved ones safe during this time. We offer HIPAA compliant, online video conferencing telehealth options in order to provide safe and secure therapy to you.
All of our therapists provide both telehealth and in person therapy so you can do what works best for you and your family.