Ralph Whetstine, Psy.D., ACHT
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
830 E. Higgins Rd., Ste. 104H, Schaumburg, Illinois
Breaking past challenges in living freely in a complex society has become increasingly difficult. You deserve to live free. I work with my clients to help them learn to go beyond the barriers that limit their abilities to live the free and fulfilled lives they desire.
Rae Mazzei, Psy.D., CADC, BCB
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
1827 Walden Office Square , Schaumburg, Illinois
As a Health Psychologist, I will work closely with you to relieve emotional distress, to improve your mental and physical health, and to help facilitate positive and enduring life changes. I integrate well-researched therapies in a compassionate and caring environment.
Callan Olive, LAMFT
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
200 W. Higgins Rd., Ste #231, Schaumburg, Illinois
A Marriage and Family Therapist who knows how to help your marriage. I help couples to identify and effectively communicate their needs and desires in the relationship. Whether you are just starting out or you are battling with long-term difficulties, I can help you!
Tarah Galloway, LCPC, ATR
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Art Therapist
1320 Tower Rd. Suite 150, Schaumburg, Illinois
Feeling like you're drowning? You don't want to feel this way, but have no idea what else to do. Or maybe you feel helpless as a parent who's watching your child struggle every day. Let me help you discover the happiness you or your child deserve.
Martin Scripp
Life Synergy, LLC, LCPC, CADC, NCC, BCC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified Coach
Available for Online Therapy
Life Synergy is a warm, safe haven for individuals of all ages to enhance their overall well-being. Each counselor holds a specialty that embraces life challenges in today's busy world. We are a group of passionate and compassionate therapists with open hearts!
Bruce Christensen, Ph. D.
Licensed Psychologist
1901 N. Roselle R0ad - Suite 800, Schaumburg, Illinois
I help individuals, couples and families understand and learn to deal more effectively with difficult realities they face - realities that stir up the feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and turmoil that brought them to seek help through counseling.
Paul McNulty, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
One Tiffany Point #117, Bloomingdale, Illinois
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)in private practice I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of concerns including relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, anger management. I work from a cognitive behavioral framework.
Clint Zavakos, M.A.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
1305 Wiley Road , Schaumburg, Illinois
I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, supporting them with overcoming issues related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and addiction. I believe any trauma is deserving of my attention and care.
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City of Schaumburg
Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
Therapy Schaumburg, IL
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Residents of and visitors to Schaumburg, Illinois can choose from many family-friendly activities nearby. FireZone is a firehouse-themed adventure just for kids. With fun games, activities, and educational programs, it's sure to delight. In nearby Chicago, the kids will enjoy Legoland Discovery Center. Complete with a Jungle Expedition, 4D movie theatre, and factory tours, your little ones will get a kick out of playing with and learning about one of their favorite toys. If nature is your game, take the family to Spring Valley. The park has miles and miles of nature trails, forests, and streams for your family to explore.1
Mental Health in Schaumburg
People who have lost a spouse due to divorce or death can find support and encouragement through A New Start. This non-profit organization provides monthly social activities for single individuals to come together to discuss problems and celebrate successes with people who have gone through similar experiences. Social activities also give newly single adults a place to gather together and enjoy each other's company. To inquire about meeting times and locations, call 847-397-9643.2
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights offers a number of services to help guide and direct the citizenship process for people who have newly arrived in the United States. The organization provides free citizenship classes, which help people prepare for their citizenship interview. For individuals who do not yet speak, read, and write English, referrals to local English as a Second Language classes can be made. These support services help ensure new Americans have the resources they need to cope with the stress and tension associated with moving and becoming part of a new culture. They also provide the linguistic tools new citizens need in order to seek help in times of need. For additional details about these services, call 773-973-4444 extension 111.3
The stress of losing one's job can greatly impact other areas of life, including the quality of one's mental health and the stability of one's relationships with others. Those who need assistance in finding employment can take advantage of a number of services offered by the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County. The organization offers short-term job training so individuals can acquire new skills that facilitate employment. Tips for writing effective resumes and interview preparation materials are available as well. To find out how to apply for these services, call 708-222-3824.4
Current Initiatives
The Mental Health and School Collaboration Initiative is a grant-funded program that seeks to bring comprehensive mental health services to students in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, including Schaumburg. The initiative's funding has been applied toward mental health awareness activities for students, as well as activities that foster the development of socio-emotional learning. Awareness events, guest speakers, and classroom presentations round out the list of activities designed to improve childhood mental health.5
References
1. Schaumburg Park District. (2017). Spring Valley. Retrieved from http://www.parkfun.com/spring-valley2. A New Start. (2017). Our Goal. Retrieved from http://anewstartclub.com/our-goal/
3. Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. (2017). Citizenship and English Classes. Retrieved from http://icirr.org/content/citizenship-and-english-classes
4. Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County. (2017). Employment and Training. Retrieved from http://www.cedaorg.net/www2/ETS.html
5. Alexian Brothers Health System. (2017). Mental Health and School Collaboration. Retrieved from http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/acmh/about/news/school-grant/
Schaumburg is a city that is located in multiple counties- Cook County and DuPage County in Illinois. It has a land area of 19.28 square miles and a water area of 0.11 square miles. The population of Schaumburg is 74,693 people with 30,011 households and a median annual income of $74,086. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Schaumburg for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees