Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Tinley Park, IL
Since 1990, Professional Counseling Services has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals, families, and couples in Tinley Park, Illinois. Our team of licensed professionals employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. We prioritize building strong client-therapist relationships as the foundation for effective treatment, offering personalized care plans that incorporate skills training, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and holistic approaches. With expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, we empower clients to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting well-being.Our services include in-person and telehealth sessions, psychological evaluations, and specialized programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Committed to accessibility, we maintain flexible scheduling with daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications and memberships in prestigious organizations like the American Psychological Association, ensuring the highest standards of care. Through ongoing education and community engagement, we strive to reduce mental health stigma and promote emotional wellness across all stages of life.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Psychological Testing
Telehealth Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined clinical experience across multiple specialties
- Our therapists utilize evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT
- Personalized treatment plans developed through comprehensive assessments
- Telehealth options available for added convenience
- Multidisciplinary team includes licensed psychologists and clinical social workers
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment for adults, adolescents, and children addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to develop personalized coping strategies. Sessions focus on improving emotional regulation, building resilience, and achieving personal growth through structured skill development and therapeutic dialogue.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples experiencing communication breakdowns, conflict patterns, or intimacy issues. Using Gottman and Hendricks methodologies, we help partners improve emotional connection, resolve recurring arguments, and develop healthier relationship dynamics. Treatment emphasizes active listening, conflict resolution skills, and rebuilding trust through structured therapeutic exercises and goal-oriented sessions.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive treatment addressing family system dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Our clinicians help families navigate parenting challenges, blended family adjustments, and crisis situations through structured communication techniques. Sessions focus on improving understanding between family members, establishing healthy boundaries, and developing collaborative problem-solving approaches to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.
Psychological Testing
Diagnostic evaluations using standardized psychological instruments to assess cognitive functioning, personality traits, and emotional disorders. Our comprehensive assessments help identify conditions like ADHD, learning disabilities, and mood disorders through clinical interviews, standardized testing batteries, and behavioral observations. Results inform accurate diagnoses and evidence-based treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual counseling sessions providing accessible mental health care through encrypted video platforms. This service maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person visits while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations. Telehealth options are available for individual, couples, and family therapy sessions with licensed clinicians across our practice areas.
People
Dr. Daniel B. Nicholas
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 35+ years of experience. Specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. Author of 'Cognitive Coping Skills Protocols' and member of APA and Illinois Psychological Association.
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Worker
Certified drug and alcohol counselor with 25+ years of experience. Specializes in addiction recovery and mental health treatment for adults. Member of Academy of Certified Social Workers and National Association of Social Workers.
Jeff Burns
Clinical Social Worker
Licensed therapist with 25+ years of experience treating diverse populations. Specializes in individual, family, and couples counseling for clients across the lifespan with cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care.
Steve Kelley
School Social Worker
Dual-licensed clinician with expertise in school social work and family systems. Focuses on collaborative therapy approaches to help clients overcome emotional challenges and develop practical coping strategies for daily life success.
Haley Grasso
Clinical Social Worker
Licensed therapist specializing in adolescent mental health and family dynamics. Helps clients achieve emotional well-being through personalized treatment plans that address anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges in teens and young adults.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, psychological testing, and telehealth services for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Patients should verify mental health benefits with their provider before the first appointment.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure video therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health care services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 708-342-1773 or complete our online form to schedule your initial consultation with a licensed therapist.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday 8am-10pm, and Saturday 10am-5pm. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, all sessions are confidential except in cases of imminent harm to self/others or suspected abuse/neglect.
Reviews (1)
Mark Hernandez
Dec 12, 2019
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This office offers a wide variety of counselors that will help athletes, employees with burn out issues, depression, anxiety, issues of loss. Mental health is as important as physical health. Don't be afraid to reach out for help.
