Psychotherapist
Wayne Riendeau, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
1790 Nations Drive, Suite 208, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 | 847-625-9004
I strongly believe in psychotherapy, because I have counseled hundreds of people in group and individual therapy in this way. Many people have the belief that they often just "need to manage my medications" and that meeting just to talk with a counselor is a waste of time. People need to talk and to process their 'story', that is, where they've been, where they are now, and where they want to go in their life. Medication only helps with physiological issues and brain chemistry; psychotherapy gives a person context, and helps them make better, more informed decisions about their life and gives them information (not medication) to make wise life decisions.
Psychotherapist
Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
We offer thoughtful and engaging sessions to help treat your mental health concerns. We do so by building trust and providing evidence to support healthy, functional change, but we also do so by challenging your negative thought patterns. We ask if there is another way to think about the situation and provide skills and techniques for you to practice in session and on your own. Psychotherapy is a work in process.
Psychotherapist
Merrisa Dawn Santos, MA, LPC, NCC, CTMHP, CCTP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
Patients often describe their experience working with me as a journey characterized by compassion, understanding, and genuine connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe and welcoming space where you feel heard and valued. Patients have shared that our sessions feel like open conversations, free from judgment, where thoughts and emotions are explored with a sense of genuine curiosity. Many have expressed a profound sense of relief in being able to share their struggles openly, knowing that they are met with empathy and respect.
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Hoffman Estates is a city that is located in multiple counties- Cook County and Kane County in Illinois. It has a land area of 20.81 square miles and a water area of 0.18 square miles.  The population of Hoffman Estates is 52,138 people with 18,154 households and a median annual income of $84,583. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Hoffman Estates, IL
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Hoffman Estates 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. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Hoffman Estates public health department.