Kathleen McHugh Akbar
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWI'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults in Illinois, New Jersey, California, & Florida. My speciality is grief and loss.
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Grief and loss are a part of the human condition. Grief is typically considered to be brought on by the death of a loved one, but can also be triggered by any significant life-altering loss (such as a divorce or the loss of a job). Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn’t make it easy to deal with. Symptoms of grief may include sadness, loneliness, anger, denial, depression and a myriad of other thoughts and feelings. There is no “normal” amount of time for grief to pass, but if you find that your grief is not improving over time or that it is interfering with your everyday life, you may want to consider seeking professional help. A qualified grief counselor can help you to cope with the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive responses to loss. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s grief experts today.
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Research shows that people would rather experience physical pain than emotional pain. These tough times can make us feel hopeless, vulnerable and powerless. As we know, we cannot avoid life’s hurts that leave us with feelings of pain, guilt, anger and shame; however, we can learn from these emotions. Emotions influence our thinking processes, which can impact how we see the world around us. I specialize in creating a safe space to explore these emotions.
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I work with individual adults & couples from a variety of communities who feel stuck, who would like to learn new coping skills, heal & grow. Whether you are navigating relationship issues, life transitions or trying to understand why you are in pain it is healing to be seen, heard & accepted. This is what I strive to create in our therapeutic relationship while helping you to connect with and understand parts of yourself you may have felt the need to keep hidden.
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I offer a holistic approach to better your overall mental health taking into consideration your social and emotional difficulties, physical health, nutritional needs, recent life changes, and future goals. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I value your time and want to make sure the therapeutic process would be transformational and beneficial for you.
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If you prefer virtual care from a psychologist, my practice might be right for you. Clients appreciate having a non-judgmental place to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences. Clients want to arrive at new understandings so that they are able to have healthier experiences in the future.
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Do you feel alone in your relationship? Are your arguments on repeat? Maybe you find yourself in a place that’s “just fine,” but resentment builds with each misunderstanding. My compassionate and straightforward style helps couples collaborate to focus on solutions and re-ignite passion in the relationship. Every personal connection is unique and complex; I’m here to come alongside couples as they learn to truly understand each other.
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I believe my clients are looking for a caring , knowledgeable therapist to effectively support them. They may be experiencing depression or anxiety or undergoing life transitions like being a new parent, divorce, marriage, new job, moving, parenting challenges, menopause, aging parents, illness, or new relationships. They may need to work through unresolved feelings from their upbringing with caretakers or siblings. Overall, they're looking for more creative approaches to therapy & coping.
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