Mental Health Therapy in Dekalb

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Therapists in Dekalb

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White

Dekalb, Illinois - Licensed Professional Counselor
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I am licensed in Illinois, North Carolina, and Indiana, with 22 years of professional work experience. I am also a licensed clinical addictions counselor in Indiana. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Each of us holds the power to make choices that will enhance our lives and move us closer to our goals. Sometimes we are able to move towards change with deliberation and intent and other times we find ourselves in situations and circumstances where we feel an urgent need to change our thoughts, behaviors, or feelings. Change can be difficult, but my role is to provide you with the support you need to manage planned and unplanned transitions and changes. I believe that enhancing wellness and increasing a client’s sense of empowerment to make better choices will help clients become more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. Helping clients learn to better manage life stressors and develop strategies for coping with developmental transitions and relational challenges are emphases in my work. In our work together, I may employ a variety of therapeutic techniques to encourage you to take new perspectives and engage in new behaviors that will help you better manage the challenges that have brought you into my office. Using a humanistic framework, and depending on the nature of the concern, I may use techniques from cognitive and behavioral therapy, existential counseling, choice theory, and feminist theory. I often incorporate client homework assignments into therapy including bibliotherapy, journaling, or other brief writing assignments.

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Benjamin Harris

Dekalb, Illinois - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Ben grew up in Montana, where he took full advantage of the fresh air, mountains, and outdoor activities. He loved school and sports, and he played high school basketball, as well as American Legion and college baseball as a starting pitcher. Ben moved to Illinois to pursue his graduate degree at Northern Illinois University. It was during his training at NIU that he first discovered his passion for working with people struggling with OCD and Anxiety-related disorders. He subsequently devoted his career to becoming an expert in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention as means for helping individuals get their lives back from these debilitating problem areas. Ben also treats co-occurring conditions such as depression, and tics/Tourette's. Ben is a member of the International OCD Foundation, and The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. He has completed advanced training through both the General and Pediatric installments of the IOCDF’s Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, and TLC’s Professional Training Institute. Ben places high value on making sure he is providing the most up-to-date treatments available. He is skilled in adapting his treatment methods to each individual who seeks help from him. Ben's attention to detail, creativity, and sense of humor help ensure that his patients are engaged in treatment and experience the results they are seeking.

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Free Mental Health Resources in Illinois

IDHS Crisis/Emergency: Mental Health Partners/Providers offers an easily searchable directory of crisis hotlines and emergency services across the state. Recently expanded under the SAMHSA Crisis Services Initiative, the program connects Illinoians in need of crisis care to services within their town, city, and county.. Cities throughout the state offer around the clock crisis hotlines as well as online services to support youth and adults in need.
Illinois Warm Line is a telephone support service for individuals or their loved ones experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Their support specialists are available Monday through Friday and provide peer support and mentoring.
Safe 2 Help Illinois is a state-wide program for students needing a safe and confidential way to reach out during a crisis. The program enables youth to safely share information that could prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. Their 24/7 program can be accessed via a free app, text/phone and online at their website.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Illinois serves state residents by providing information and education on mental health. They’re also dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health disorders and their loved ones through advocacy, support and access to resources.
Brave Space Alliance is an LGBTQ+ focused center on the South side of Chicago. Their culturally competent services include behavioral health, HIV/STD testing and counseling, temporary residential support, a community pantry and a dignity suite that promotes inclusivity and support for people on the entire spectrum of gender expression. Though all clients are welcome, they're an organization especially focused on serving Black and trans persons.
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C4 Chicago is an organization that provides evidence-based and trauma-informed mental health services for residents of Chicago and surrounding areas. This includes crisis services, mental health counseling and support, medical services including integrated care partnerships, substance use and recovery services and health education for people of all ages.
The Center on Halsted provides support and services for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Their programs range from behavioral health to HIV/STI resources and care coordination. For youth, they offer social, recreational, cultural and educational programs that support community and promote identity affirmation. They accept Medicaid and grant funding and offer services on a sliding scale.
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The Road Home Program, in partnership with Rush Health System in the Chicago area, assists active service members, veterans and their families, including reservists and members of the National Guard. Their services are designed for persons experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma and related conditions. They provide individual, group and family counseling including intensive outpatient programs, family therapy, and wellness and support groups. Services are offered at no cost and irrespective of discharge status.
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The Chicago Department of Public Health provides a free directory of mental and behavioral health care providers across Chicago.. The Department of Public Health provides support for Chicagoans who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress. Their mental health centers, located throughout metro Chicago, offer psychosocial rehabilitation, medication management services and child and adolescent programs, including specialized support for trauma survivors.
The Aurora Vet Center offers free mental health care in a nonmedical setting for active service members, veterans and their families experiencing PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma and readjustment difficulties. Their counseling services include individual, group and family therapy as well as referral services for those with substance use disorder.
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Lovell Federal VA Healthcare provides comprehensive mental health care for veterans and their families. Their outpatient mental health care includes substance use disorder treatment and services for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and other common mental health conditions.
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The Service Provider Identification and Exploration Resource (SPIDER) is a free online program that helps residents of Illinois identify local social services. This includes help with housing, food, education, employment, caregiving, mental health services and addiction recovery support. Searches can be customized by various criteria, including service type, distance, and client population.
The Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC) maintains a robust online clearinghouse of resources for persons seeking mental and behavioral health services in Illinois. This online resource also provides specialized information for mental health care providers, including job match services and peer support specialist training programs.
The University of Illinois offers mental health and self-care resources for students and employees in need. This includes access to crisis services, online apps and tools to improve mental health, access to employee assistance programs and other programs that promote overall wellness. They also provide information on mental health services and insurance benefits for mental health care.
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The Champaign Urbana Public Health District offers information and resources that assist community members in locating and accessing mental health services for young adults. They have seven counseling centers that help young people experiencing mental health difficulties as well as a 24 hour crisis line for those in immediate need. They accept Medicaid and offer financial assistance and sliding scale payment options.
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