Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Lake Bluff, IL.

 

If you’ve dealt with any type of abuse in the past, you may be aware of the adverse effects it can have on your mental health. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’ve been abusive in the past, you may have trouble forgiving yourself.

Regardless, a licensed therapist can help you access your feelings and heal from abuse you’ve experienced. Whether you are located in downtown Lake Bluff, the suburbs of Lake Bluff, other nearby places such as Waukegan, Highwood, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Help with Abuse

Whether you’ve abused someone else in the past or you’ve been a victim of abuse, you may have some scars that make life difficult.

Here are some signs you need help with abuse:

  • You may be easily triggered to feel fear or panic.
  • You may hold a lot of anger toward the person who abused you.
  • You avoid talking about or doing anything that can remind you of your experience.
  • You blame yourself for your experience.

Abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, and more (this is not an exhaustive list). No matter the type of abuse you are dealing with, Mental Health Match can help you find a therapist to get the healing process started and improve your life.

If you’re struggling with past abuse and not sure how therapy can help, read this article by licensed therapist Kennyetta Watkins: When bad things happen to good people.

Speak With an Abuse Counselor Today!

Abuse can take hold and change the trajectory of your life - in severe cases, it can take your life completely off track. But, with targeted therapy based on your specific abuse situation, there’s hope for recovery and lasting happiness. And with Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I make sure you feel safe and comfortable sharing your feelings with me, without worrying about being judged. I'll accompany you on the journey to understanding your experiences and offer guidance to help you manage issues more effectively.

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Jelena Bulic Milenovic
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As someone who grew up in unstable socio-political circumstances and as an immigrant, I have reinvented myself many times, and I can help you do the same. I am a fierce fighter for social justice and a supporter of oppressed people.


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As someone who grew up in unstable socio-political circumstances and as an immigrant, I have reinvented myself many times, and I can help you do the same. I am a fierce fighter for social justice and a supporter of oppressed people.

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I am a bilingual (English/Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian) therapist. I offer culturally informed therapy and acknowledge individual, intergenerational, historical, racial, and social trauma. These traumas are often at the root of modern human issues.

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More than anything, my highest goal as a therapist is to build a strong rapport with each client. From this trusting relationship, I offer unconditional warmth and thoughtful clinical perspectives rooted in ACT, art therapy, and trauma-informed care.

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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.


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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.

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I believe in the power of play and narrative for clients of all ages. I help clients explore the story of their lives and make mind/body connections through art, writing, and somatic movement. When trapped in our minds, we often need new input.

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