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Sincere Life Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/c49b89f7-1bec-473a-a860-fca3bc0642e1/DSC_7819.jpg Home South Barrington/Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg area Therapy Office - Sincere Life Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/d88a9517-55db-4bdf-b787-4858a05a811c/DSC_7906.jpg Home Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg EMDR Therapy Office - Sincere Life Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/c4082f56-a3e8-48af-968d-a886e05aa949/DSC_7892.jpg Home South Barrington/Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg EMDR Therapy Office - Sincere Life Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/9fc765b6-1f0a-411e-b216-610001b42ee0/DSC_7900.jpg Home South Barrington Therapy Office - Sincere Life Counseling - Valerie Ytzen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1649351261322-Y8FJYOEKSBGVE8ZEGGP9/unsplash-image-CklGZagaL7c.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/293fa4b4-6e25-46b8-9202-54ffc6be9a21/DSC00447.jpg Home - 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I am an EMDR Certified Therapist™ and can provide this service for clients that are ready to work through past traumas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1647541353968-0PO8HAHQ5JZNP8OMR9AN/unsplash-image-j5almO1E8rU.jpg Services Provided - Individual Counseling EMDR Anxiety Trauma and PTSD Imposter Syndrome Highly Sensitive Person Betrayal Trauma Perfectionism Phobias https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1681872462878-PRSKH814DARDPCSXUSSN/unsplash-image-6uyKmS_Q_Vs.jpg Services Provided - Adolescent Counseling EMDR Art Therapy Trauma Therapy Self Esteem Anxiety Self-Consciousness Grief and Loss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1ec9bf96-f0de-418e-b9a5-397e9bb43f4c/Art+therapy.JPG Services Provided - art therapy Art has a wonderful ability to express inner thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to verbalize. Art therapy can allow greater depth into understanding and provide an outlet for expression. Art therapy is something that anyone could benefit from, there is no skill requirement and artwork is not meant to be perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1647540116802-6J0HOZ848KUY2ETJD4GY/unsplash-image-mfB1B1s4sMc.jpg Services Provided - Supervision & Consulation I have 5 years of clinical supervisory experience specializing in working with children and families, and enjoy helping new clinicians develop their clinical skills. I provide supervision for counselors looking to gain their clinical supervision hours to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I also provide consultation for seasoned professionals that would like to consult on cases. 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In undergraduate school I volunteered and worked at the local domestic violence shelter answering the crisis line and following graduation gained experience working in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities and as a caregiver for seniors. I have experience interning through Rainbow Hospice where I worked both with hospice patients and in bereavement. Following graduate school I worked with adoptive families for ten years with a focus on behavioral and emotional issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, identity issues, grief and loss, and parent support. I was a clinical supervisor prior to opening my private practice in 2021 and got the opportunity to help new clinicians develop their clinical skills. Since starting my private practice I have primarily focused on treating trauma and anxiety through the use of EMDR Therapy. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist™ through EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Practitioner, and have formal training in Level 1 Theraplay® On a personal note, I am married with two young children. These days most of my free time is spent with my children but I also enjoy biking, camping, swing dancing, and creating art. https://www.sincerelife.org/contact daily 0.75 2024-12-30 https://www.sincerelife.org/faq daily 0.75 2023-10-21 https://www.sincerelife.org/art-therapy daily 0.75 2023-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1643291541115-XKRL7Q4FMF5KT6M054JF/unsplash-image-IP59z0FXBuY.jpg Art Therapy - What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is the use of art within the therapeutic setting. Art can be incorporated into therapy sessions. Some people decide that they mostly want to engage in art therapy during sessions and others may prefer to occasionally have art incorporated into their sessions or not at all. Sessions are tailored to each individual and their specific needs and preferences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1643424360534-3I7IPI1681904ZZUSJMI/unsplash-image-yjXlyrKIz2A.jpg Art Therapy - “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” — Aristotle https://www.sincerelife.org/emdr-therapy daily 0.75 2024-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1643291893428-7Y3VBZFXX0LHNCP1T3RI/EMDR+Eye+Closeup.jpg EMDR for Anxiety, Trauma, & Depression What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an extensively researched therapy shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, and processing through past traumas or distressing memories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/c6a1d647-8bd4-4c73-9f7d-0a34dd457408/8+phases+of+EMDR+Infographic.jpg EMDR for Anxiety, Trauma, & Depression - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sincerelife.org/individual-therapy daily 0.75 2023-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1647544141377-R23UB8FCFE5SLDAEIONP/unsplash-image-n1B6ftPB5Eg.jpg Individual Therapy - Individual Therapy I specialize in working with individuals who would like to build confidence and develop a stronger sense of personal identity. Sometimes we get stuck focused on what we think other people want us to do and end up feeling inauthentic. We can get stuck feeling like we are just going through the motions of life. My goal is to help people have a strong sense of personal identity and the confidence to live an authentic life. I try to achieve this by creating a safe nonjudgmental space to explore patterns and stuck areas, communication and attachment styles, and past experiences. I can also incorporate different techniques such as EMDR and Art Therapy within sessions. EMDR can be used to process through trauma and distressing memories and to replace negative beliefs that we have created about ourselves with positive beliefs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1643424647464-SFP6GFYUTAC3HCSO44GA/Embrace+who+you+are.jpg Individual Therapy - “let go of who you think you are supposed to be; embrace who you are” — Brené Brown https://www.sincerelife.org/resources daily 0.75 2023-10-21 https://www.sincerelife.org/trauma-and-emdr daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Trauma Therapy Using EMDR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1648745679702-LBG8OM1DRPBEKDLCQY6Q/unsplash-image-XM_2oqcbpIQ.jpg Trauma Therapy Using EMDR Are you constantly dealing with the effects of trauma? Continually on edge and have difficulty relaxing? Overreact to situations and feel like you don't have any control over your reactions? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/d88a9517-55db-4bdf-b787-4858a05a811c/DSC_7906.jpg Trauma Therapy Using EMDR - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sincerelife.org/teen-therapy daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Adolescent Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Adolescent Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1647914542753-FKLYGQO6RSYR18OIIXQ4/unsplash-image-cIfLUEZYLVg.jpg Adolescent Therapy Does your teen struggle with low self-esteem or negative self talk? Has your teen been bullied or picked on by peers? Does your teen struggle to control their emotions and overreact frequently? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/d88a9517-55db-4bdf-b787-4858a05a811c/DSC_7906.jpg Adolescent Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1647920095421-HRSO3ZDT6JLU1R4KVTWU/unsplash-image-SjuDmPkBy5g.jpg Adolescent Therapy - How Art Therapy works Art therapy is the creation of art within the therapy session. Art can be a great way to gain greater insights and awareness. Many children find it difficult to come up with words to describe their thoughts and emotions and art provides an alternate form of expression. https://www.sincerelife.org/emdr-intensives daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg EMDR Intensives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg EMDR Intensives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg EMDR Intensives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/877a753e-2c53-4b2d-b0cc-b59d1fd0a6b2/PXL_20240118_193023955.PORTRAIT.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/d88a9517-55db-4bdf-b787-4858a05a811c/DSC_7906.jpg EMDR Intensives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sincerelife.org/adjunct-emdr daily 0.75 2023-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/34be8134-8df0-42ff-a36a-8a92fd3b5d63/PXL_20230926_203412907.PORTRAIT.jpg Adjunct EMDR What is adjunct emdr? Adjunct EMDR Therapy is when someone is already seeing a primary talk therapist and would like the additional support of working with an EMDR Therapist in order to process through a specific topic, memory, or negative belief. https://www.sincerelife.org/services-1 daily 0.75 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1697941351742-ADVU03552I7L2D1D4IGP/image-asset.jpeg Issues - Anxiety It can be exhausting both emotionally and physically to constantly be worried whether it be socially, performance related, or focusing on the worst possible scenarios. To some extent it is helpful to be prepared for whatever comes your way, but there needs to be a balance otherwise you aren’t able to be present in the moment or relax. Therapy can help to decrease anxiety and build confidence in yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1697943864220-HS2T66TR4YKZPF2Z7TRK/image-asset.jpeg Issues - Trauma Trauma can have a profound effect on our emotional and behavioral wellness and often leaves people feeling stuck in endless negative cycles. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective therapy often used to process through past traumas. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist™ and can provide this service for clients that are ready to work through past traumas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1697941739561-AAW6YA31LGR5P3C90VV4/image-asset.jpeg Issues - Betrayal Trauma Finding out about a betrayal, such as infidelity of a partner, can be devastating. When there is betrayal from someone you thought that you could trust, your life can feel like it has been flipped upside down. You might notice symptoms similar to PTSD including hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts or images, avoidance of reminders, difficulty with concentration, difficulty with sleep, loss of interest, dysregulation, and physical symptoms. Therapy can help to reduce these symptoms and work to build better confidence, self worth, and boundaries moving forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1697942757831-YWA34HXFCCTW2DLX9CXQ/image-asset.jpeg Issues - Highly Sensitive Person As a highly sensitive person you probably feel your emotions deeply. You may be more sensitive to different sensations such sounds, scents, or temperature. You may have been told by many people that you are too sensitive and given the message that there is something wrong with you. Therapy can help you to let go of those negative messages that you have internalized and develop a better understanding and acceptance of yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1697942092214-V0DJ7N08I3VVT53WMWKJ/image-asset.jpeg Issues - Imposter Syndrome Have you ever worked so hard to get somewhere only to have a feeling that you are an imposter or fraud when you get there? Many successful people have a deep feeling as though they don’t deserve their achievements despite evidence otherwise. Therapy can help you to let go of those self doubts and help you to own your confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b95b11c104db1054eb645b/1697942411295-ZALFE60FR2S423O02MNP/image-asset.jpeg Issues - Perfectionism The idea of perfection seems great. The problem is there is no such thing as perfection. There is a constant pressure to always be successful, to give 110%. Perfectionism can take over your life. People who struggle with perfectionism are often hard on themselves and never really get to enjoy all of their hard work. With so much focus on keeping up appearances, or always achieving more, people end up missing out on being present in their lives. The goal isn’t to stop achieving, the goal is to feel comfortable with yourself every step along your journey, not just at a finish line that never comes. Therapy can help you to develop a healthier view and acceptance of yourself as the wonderful human you are, not just your achievements.