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Minooka, IL

Minooka, IL

Minooka, Illinois, is a vibrant community characterized by its family-friendly atmosphere and supportive social fabric. The town's accessibility to quality education, along with substantial employment opportunities in sectors like healthcare and retail, fosters a nurturing environment for families. However, the pressures of work-life balance, coupled with economic stresses, can lead to mental health challenges among residents. Recognizing these issues, Minooka offers a variety of mental health resources including individual therapy, group counseling, and wellness programs. These services are designed to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and broader mental health concerns, contributing positively to the overall well-being of the community. By promoting both mental and emotional health, Minooka strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents. For those seeking assistance, exploring the comprehensive directory of mental health centers will help find the right support tailored to individual needs.

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Barbara Henry

Barbara Henry

Minooka, IL
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Barbara Henry is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) who embraces the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages facing challenges in enjoying their lives. Her expertise addresses the deep-seated roots of anxiety and depression, often stemming from trauma and maladaptive coping strategies that impede healthy functioning. In her therapeutic practice, Barbara skillfully guides her clients to integrate their experiences, thoughts, and physical sensations through the exploration of presenting issues, psychoeducation, and the development of effective coping skills. Her holistic approach combines talk therapy, yoga, mindfulness, somatic healing, and expressive arts, fostering a nurturing therapeutic relationship that cultivates profound insight into presenting issues, clarifies thought processes, and utilizes healthy coping mechanisms to alleviate psychological distress. Barbara is dedicated to creating a warm and peaceful environment where clients can grow and share their life struggles. She empowers her clients to see their life stories as the foundation for recovery, helping them connect the dots between their life experiences and the responses that may lead to disconnection and pain.
Specialties
Anxiety General Mental Health Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma
Angela Decraene

Angela Decraene

Minooka, IL
Counselor, MA
Angela Decraene is a dedicated Counselor (MA, LCPC) skilled in helping individuals develop confidence and make decisions with ease. With a deep understanding that life can often feel messy at any age, Angela provides a supportive environment for adults and elders (65+) navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, addiction, and conflict. She assists clients facing challenges in peer relationships, self-concept, academic and career choices, and the stressors of adulthood. Through an integrative approach that includes mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, nature-based therapy, and other therapeutic modalities, Angela helps her clients find balance and achieve wholeness. As a well-trained professional with experience both locally and internationally, she has worked in diverse communities, including Sub-Saharan Africa and Boulder, CO. Angela is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, drawing on the research of Brené Brown, and emphasizes the importance of both body and mind awareness in personal development. With a commitment to fostering self-acceptance, she believes that everyone is capable of leading a fulfilling and productive life. In her office, clients are invited to join her and her therapy dog-in-training, Aggie, for a nurturing and transformative experience.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Work Stress
Katie Diaz Hughes

Katie Diaz Hughes

Minooka, IL
Counselor, MA
Katie Diaz Hughes is an experienced counselor specializing in helping individuals navigate the challenges of life's fast pace. Her dedication to supporting clients of all ages, from preteens to adults, shines through her compassionate approach to therapy. Many people today face struggles with anxiety, stress, and emotional disturbances that impact their daily lives, relationships, and self-esteem. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Katie's diverse background includes work as a crisis worker, in community mental health settings, private practice, and hospitals. Holding a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, she has successfully guided clients through trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues across culturally diverse backgrounds. Katie utilizes a strengths-based approach that is both gentle and direct, nurturing the therapeutic relationship to create a trusting atmosphere that fosters personal growth. She believes that everyone has the power to change and achieve the balance they deserve.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Teens

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