Online Compassion Focus Therapy therapists in Illinois
Dr. Amanda Roberts
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Dr. Amanda Roberts has close to 40 years of experience in the mental health field and 27 years of deep immersion and expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR. She is also trained in hypnosis and a variety of mind-body modalities. She has a growing interest in the neurobiological basis of effective psychotherapies and, in particular, neuroplasticity.
She studied Psychology at Harvard University, earned a Bachelors in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California Berkeley, has a Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco and earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CIIS. At CIIS the curriculum marries eastern philosophy and religion with traditional western empirical psychological training. Her dissertation was a quality of life study on the use of laughter and humor in the treatment of cancer survivors.
Her specialty is working with the psychological ramifications of medical issues, a branch of psychology known as Behavioral Medicine or Health Psychology. She has successfully worked with treatment resistant medically unexplained symptoms as well as chronic migraines, pain, cardiac, auto-immune, eating disorders and cancer. An additional specialty is in the treatment of recent traumatic/adverse events with ongoing traumatic stress. Dr. Roberts also provides clinical consultation to other EMDR clinicians individually and in groups remotely via Zoom.
Dr Roberts is an EMDR International Association Approved Consultant and has been a Trauma Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Programs approved consultant, an EMDR trainer in early intervention and former leader of the Western Massachusetts Trauma Recovery Network, a community disaster response program. She has conducted R-TEP G-TEP trainings around the US for trauma clinicians and has been instrumental in setting up the Trauma Response Network in Britain formed in 2017 in response to terrorism and mass casualty events. She advised them on logistical and clinical issues. Dr. Roberts has an enduring and lifelong passion for global and international humanitarian issues.
She completed three pre-doctoral internships at Stanford’s Drug and Alcohol Clinic, Stanford’s Counseling and Psychological Services and San Mateo County Mental Health Services and two post-doctoral internships.One in a national employee assistance program and another at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Center Medical school, ranked among the top ten medical schools in the United States. She worked in the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at the University of Massachusetts with rotations throughout cardiac and oncology, pain and bariatric surgery services. She has served on a mobile psychiatric crisis unit, in a full-service hospital emergency room, community mental health clinics and outreach, inpatient, general outpatient and two pain clinics.
She has provided trainings/workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of mental health topics and was on the United Nations working team of EMDR therapists acting to introduce EMDR Therapy as a modality to be used in humanitarian programs around the world. More recently, as an EMDR ambassador, she facilitated, an engagement with the World Bank in the Philippines and has been involved in various leadership capacities. She launched a global initiative in 2018 called PRISE, a curriculum designed for paraprofessionals to deliver resliency training in resource poor areas of the world. https://www.prisehealth.org/
She is a consummate researcher and launched the world’s first EMDR clinical trial looking at the efficacy of the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol, GTEP with an oncology population. This protocol also has applicability to other medical/psychological populations. She holds herself to the highest standards of excellence and expects the same from others.
39 Years Experience
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Are you dealing with stress, going through a bit of a rough patch, or just need someone to talk to? Whether it's managing anxiety, healing old wounds, feeling misunderstood, or facing the unique challenges life throws at you, I'm here to support you.
15 Years Experience
Dr Barbara Hall
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am pleased to be able to offer telehealth sessions in other states through PSYPACT
28 Years Experience
Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
Does this sound familiar? You want to feel peaceful and content, but instead you are feeling: overwhelmed by stress, totally burned out, or even debilitated by anxiety. It’s been hard for you to manage the emotional toll of constant and often unrealistic demands. You can rarely find a moment to stop and catch your breath. Each day feels like you are being stretched a bit thinner and you wonder how much you have left to give. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus and I help ambitious women find relief from stress, burnout, anxiety, and deep emotional pain. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
10 Years Experience
Dr. Courtney Cantrell
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dr. Cantrell provides telehealth services via HIPAA compliant platforms in an effort to protect the patient's privacy.
10 Years Experience
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I have had specific training in providing virtual therapy to ensure that my techniques and methods are just as powerful and effective this way.
23 Years Experience
Jamie Pettus
Psychologist, PsyD
I conduct assessments for ADHD and autism virtually. and also offer online therapy. My practice is currently limited to only offering appointments on Fridays but may expand in the future.
21 Years Experience
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Since the pandemic shook our world and the experience of how we connect with others, I have been practicing remotely. I have found that teletherapy has been as effective as meeting in person in terms of relationship building, creating a safe space, and communicating openly, honestly, and directly. For many clients with busy lives, online therapy reduces the obstacles of travel, traffic, and parking, and provides a simple way of managing billing/payment.
27 Years Experience
Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
I strive to create a safe space to reflect on who you are and what you experience, learn to relate to difficult experiences in new ways, and empower you to make choices about how you want to be. Together we build awareness, compassion, and understanding and orient you towards living a full, vital, and connected life - as you define it. I’ve practiced telehealth using secure video conferencing for many years because I love helping people get the compassionate and cutting-edge care they deserve. Even if they live locally to my practice, many healthcare providers, busy professionals, caregivers, and those with limited mobility find this a welcome way to carve out some meaningful time for reflection, healing, and rejuvenation.
11 Years Experience
Dr. Alexavery Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD
In our telehealth appointments, I look forward to working with you in a comfortable and accessible way, that meets you where you are at and is adaptive to your way of life. Besides daytime hours, I also offer afternoon and evening time slots (up to 7pm CST), which can be helpful for couples, students, and workers!
11 Years Experience
Jamie Warren
Therapist, LSW
Trans affirming, anticapitalist, pro sex work.
2 Years Experience
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey there! I’m Mike Strand, an experienced psychologist with over 15 years of dedication to guiding individuals on their journey of self-improvement. My expertise lies in helping clients overcome emotional challenges to enhance personal growth and strengthen relationships. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult, which is why I will strive to make therapy as welcoming and approachable as possible. Our sessions are collaborative, tailored to your specific needs, facilitating deep and lasting transformation
16 Years Experience
Tara Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Are you in need of a supportive and empathetic listener, who can provide feedback and
guidance and will tailor treatment to fit your individual needs? I work with individuals,
couples, and families. I see clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or low self-
esteem and many other issues. I also have experience working with people who have
various addiction problems and their families. Some of the issues that people that come to
see me are struggling with are relationship problems, communication difficulties,
loneliness, life transitions, and work-life balance.
Do you want to feel happier and more confident because you have been struggling with
negative emotions and low self-worth?
Do you want to cope with your loss or trauma because you have been feeling
overwhelmed and stuck in the past?
Do you want to communicate better and resolve conflicts with others in your life?
Are you struggling with marriage problems and not sure what to do to make your marriage
last?
We will first complete an assessment and then we will work collaboratively to produce a
treatment plan based on your specific individual needs. I see individuals, couples, and
families. I have day and evening appointment hours.
I use various approaches to treatment including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive
Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT), and Narrative therapy. For couples therapy, I apply principles from the Gottman
method, emotionally focused couples therapy and narrative therapy.
I look forward to working with you to reduce distress and increase well-being, to improve
relationships and social skills, and to find meaning and purpose in your life. I am
passionate about all matters pertaining to mental and emotional health and well-being. I
enjoy helping my clients to be able to identify their own strengths and to start believing in
their capabilities to achieve their goals and realize their dreams. I feel that, often, the
necessary ingredient for this to happen is simply having someone believe in you and to
walk side-by-side in the journey.
I provide teletherapy services using secure video teleconferencing for the comfort,
convenience, added privacy and safety of my clients.
9 Years Experience
James DiLoreto
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy for OCD and related disorders. I received training in the treatment of OCD at McLean Hospitals Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Institute as well as the Institute of Living's Anxiety Disorders Center. In addition to working with folks who have OCD, I also work with individuals struggling with other forms of anxiety such as generalized anxiety disorder.
6 Years Experience
Orli Firestein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer teletherapy via a secure online platform that can be accessed from your phone, computer, or tablet, from the comfort of your home or office. Specialties include: navigating and embracing neurodivergence, anxiety management, complex family dynamics, and intergenerational trauma. I encourage you to take the first step by reaching out so that we can uncover the root cause of your suffering before figuring out ways to make life more manageable while remaining authentic to your values and needs. I look forward to joining you on your path towards healing and self-discovery!
9 Years Experience
Dr. Nicole Parkes
Psychologist, PsyD
Welcome to my online therapy practice, a place where compassion meets technology to support your mental and emotional well-being. As a licensed therapist, I specialize in offering personalized and confidential online sessions, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. My practice focuses on empowering adults and adolescents through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed Care. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, grow, and heal. Embracing the flexibility and convenience of virtual therapy, I am committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and discover a path toward lasting well-being, all from the comfort of your own space.
8 Years Experience
Dr. Erick David Arguello
Psychologist, PsyD
Are you facing challenges, either emotionally or financially, due to the constraints imposed by the pandemic? Have you found yourself devoting excessive time to internet usage or television viewing, potentially distancing yourself from your partner and/or family members? Perhaps you're encountering difficulties with intimacy, or sensing a downward spiral into depression? My expertise lies in addressing a wide array of familial and life-related obstacles, spanning from adolescent issues to those affecting adults, couples, and families alike.
15 Years Experience
Dr. Adam Shafer
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Life in recent times has required all of us to make adjustments and transition some parts of our lives to the virtual space. It makes sense that healthcare services accommodate the needs of people in this way to offer the opportunity for support from afar. As a result, a significant part of my practice over the past few years has been in the service of providing tele-therapy for those who reside within the states governed by PSYPACT. For more information about my availability, please feel free to contact me.
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, Trauma, PTSD, BSc Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I work with you in virtual sessions in a safe professional manner as we work through the challenges and issues you are facing. My empathy is always present. You will leave transformed with greater clarity in life and how to move forward each day. You will have a plan and a path forward.
15 Years Experience
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Mystkowski has flexible hours and telehealth options.
20 Years Experience