Oakwoods Center is a therapy practice located in Park Forest, IL, providing high-quality mental health services to children, teenagers, young adults, and adults. They offer individual, couples, and family sessions with an emphasis on alleviating mental health symptoms and reducing the negative impacts that mental health can have on people’s daily lives. They help those who have anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, PTSD, trauma, and identity challenges.
Oakwoods Center is amongst a cluster of oak trees, and the therapists believe in the power of healing that comes with nature. They strive to help clients find peace and wholeness in their lives, providing an empathetic space for everyone to talk about what’s happening in their lives and what’s bothering them. Clients benefit from therapy approaches like Polyvagal Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, art therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.
The therapists at Oakwoods Center understand that each person attending sessions brings their own individuality, so they tailor their approaches based on their unique personality, mental health goals, and backgrounds. At Oakwoods Center, clients can interact with Otis, the therapy dog, who helps promote feelings of closeness and comfort.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
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