Hello! My name is Dr. Beth Krakow and I am a licensed psychologist practicing in the greater Decatur area. We’re living in anxiety-producing times right now. Many of us experience a feeling of overwhelm, discouragement, confusion, and anger regularly and with good reason – there is a lot to contend with these days. Navigating the world when you identify as a woman brings additional challenges that can get in the way of individual growth and life satisfaction. There are so many places where we...
I employ a variety of approaches in my work including Dialetical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I have particular expertise in helping trauma survivors. I help people heal from complex trauma by providing a safe, caring, non-judgmental therapeutic environment. College can be a stressful time, with new academic demands, social pressures, and uncertainty about the future. College can also be demanding with tight deadlines, exams, and respo...
I am a clinical psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and neuropsychological evaluations. I have extensive training in multiple therapeutic techniques, including CBT, ACT, attachment based therapies, and mindfulness. By integrating these different modalities, I can personalize treatment for you and help you achieve maximum benefit. I also have specialized training in cognitive assessment and working with individuals with ADHD, executive functioning challen...
To all the self-proclaimed perfectionists & people-pleasers out there: No, life does not have to be this hard. Let me paint you a picture: You are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, but you do everything you can to appear perfectly fine in front of other people. You feel really alone, but you’re afraid to burden others with your pain. You feel like you’re constantly running on empty, but you don’t know how to get back to feeling like yourself again. To make matters worse, that voice in your head...
If you are LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kinky, or exploring your identity, it can be exhausting to live in a world that barely tolerates, much less affirms, every part of you. If you feel like you are drowning under the pressure of today’s demands, how are you supposed to find the energy to work on your goals, learn who you are, or take time to enjoy life? You may currently feel alone, unloved, or like you don’t deserve happiness. You might find yourself numb and in emotional pain, wishing people could ...
My goal is to help my clients achieve optimal functioning by assisting them on their path to wellness. Therapy with me is is based on open, honest communication through meeting my client where they are in their journey and working together to achieve their goals. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago, IL. Art therapy allows my clients to process thoughts and feelings in an alternative way....
Trauma and pain from past and present experiences can stop you in your tracks, leaving you stuck in the same patterns, of thinking, feeling and behaving that eventually lead to building a life of obligation, duty and fear rather than one of fulfillment, meaning and connection. But with a little help, you can pause, learn tools, gain insights and figure out where and how you need to change direction. You are not responsible for everything that has happened to you AND you are responsible for makin...
Hi, I'm Sara. I love working with young adults who may be experiencing tough or stressful times. College is so much fun but can also be a time of many transitions-- leaving home, making new friends, living independently, managing school -- and all the organization and planning that comes with it-- and a new social life. This can be stressful and sometimes we need support during these types of transitions or life experiences. My support includes a safe space of connection, compassion, and e...
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC013441) specializing in working with anxiety of all kinds, mood disorders, perfectionism, low self-esteem, rumination, spiritual concerns, and life transitions. Nicole also has experience supporting individuals or families impacted by substance misuse, divorce, grief and loss, aging, work stress, and obsessive/compulsive behaviors. Nicole is honored to empower clients to reclaim a sense of worthiness, self-compassion, and peace in their lives....
The kindest, most loving step you can take for yourself and for those you love is to reach out. Therapy can help. I'm here to take the journey with you. As you develop insights about yourself and how/ why you interact with the world in the ways you do, your confidence builds and you can tackle the issues in your life again with honesty and purpose. I utilize a person-centered approach, following your lead as I help you clarify your goals and support you in working towards them. You come not as ...
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of how big or small a problem feels: both sprained and broken ankles can benefit from crutches! Whether you have faced a life-altering event, or have worries about the future, I will guide and support you along the journey. Taking the first steps to begin therapy can be intimidating, but is an important move to make to become your best self. My approach balances the emotional processing necessary to generate insights with the practical components o...
Kaila (she/her/hers) identifies as a second-generation American-born Chinese woman. Kaila acknowledges that therapy (and life) is not a quick fix but an ever-changing journey of self-discovery and improvement. By utilizing psychodynamic/psychoanalytic techniques that highlight the importance of connection to oneself and the world, she helps individuals unveil and understand the sources of their suffering. One of the most valued elements of her work is the relational depth she cultivates with her...
I specialize in working with individuals who may be struggling with performance, anxiety and panic, life and faith transitions, sexual and gender identity, disordered eating, medical issues, depression, and relationship concerns. I also work with clients struggling with ADHD or OCD. I have experience working with clients individually, as couples, and in families. My recent experience with athletes and as a professor of a course in performance psychology allows me to apply that knowledge when wor...
I currently have availability Wednesdays ( virtual only 10am-2pm or 4pm-7pm), Thursdays and Fridays 10am-2pm in person or virtually, and weekends 12pm-4pm in person or virtually. My mission is to help clients that struggle with boundaries in their relationships, people pleasing, and feeling inadequate. I can help with the repeating negative thoughts that leave you feeling trapped. I can help you to also build an identity outside of a life lived with chronic illness. Do you have thoughts relat...
I specialize in supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds as they navigate major life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem, assertive communication, and relationship building. My therapy services cater to individuals ranging from 7 years old to adulthood, providing individual, parent, and family therapy. Sessions with me are crafted to explore the underlying motivations behind behaviors, fostering a non-judgmental mindset, and aligning actions with goals of self-efficiency, regula...
Stephanie is a highly motivated and trauma informed, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and families through their therapeutic journey. Stephanie earned a Bachelors in Psychology from Antioch University and a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She is under the supervision of Lanier Meeks Yi, MA, MA, LPC, NCC, CPCS. Trained in psychod...
WholeHeart Psychotherapy has Comprehensive Psychotherapy Services for Healing Your Relationship With Body, Sex, and Food. We have overall experts in the field of mental health, especially eating disorders, DBT, and sex therapy. We are a holistic practice dedicated to the delivery of excellent mental health services for individual, couples, and families. Our experienced and passionate professionals help our clients find joy, balance, and well-being in life and relationships. We offer groups fo...
The Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy is a group practice focused on providing culturally-responsive psychotherapy to the BIPOC, Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. ACIP is grounded in the understanding that all identities (cultural, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual) and all bodies deserve access to culturally affirming mental healthcare. Our practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, anti-racist and affirming of folks from LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamory/Consensual Non-Mon...
We believe that self-evolution is a lifelong process and we offer quality, comprehensive services in a safe and comfortable setting to facilitate self-growth and transformation. We work with a diverse group of clients facing a variety of issues to help them live more meaningful and satisfying lives. Our practice is built on a profound respect for others, authenticity, and compassion. We are holistic, comprehensive and collaborative in which we have a team of various specialties working together ...
Starting therapy can be super difficult. On top of that, navigating college life can be lonely, overwhelming, and sometimes scary. My goal is to create a warm and comfortable environment for you to begin your counseling journey and for you to start working towards change, however you define that in your life....