Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Illinois
As a licensed clinical psychologist with decades of experience, I provide a safe, collaborative space for individuals, couples, and families to address emotional challenges and build resilience. My practice integrates evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure-response prevention to treat anxiety, OCD, and life transitions. With training from Loyola University, the University of Chicago Medical Center, and the Family Institute of Chicago, I bring a holistic perspective to mental health care.I prioritize flexible scheduling to accommodate clients' busy lives and offer telehealth services for those in 36 PSYPACT-participating states. My goal is to empower clients to overcome obstacles, improve relationships, and achieve lasting personal growth through compassionate, individualized care.
Services
Telepsych Therapy
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
OCD Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Life Transitions Support
Chronic Illness Counseling
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical psychology experience across medical and private settings
- Our practice specializes in evidence-based treatments like CBT and ERP for anxiety/OCD
- Flexible scheduling accommodates work and family commitments
- Telehealth services available in 36 PSYPACT-participating states
- Holistic approach integrates family systems and chronic illness support
Services
Telepsych Therapy
Secure video-conferencing therapy sessions that maintain clinical effectiveness while offering greater accessibility. This service follows HIPAA-compliant platforms to ensure confidentiality and convenience for clients across 36 states. Ideal for individuals facing geographic barriers or preferring remote mental health support.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Evidence-based approach targeting negative thought patterns and behaviors through structured interventions. This therapy helps clients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, OCD, and emotional regulation challenges. Sessions incorporate homework assignments to reinforce skill development between appointments.
Family Therapy
Specialized treatment addressing relationship dynamics and communication patterns within families. This service helps resolve conflicts around boundaries, generational challenges, and chronic illness impacts. Focuses on improving collective functioning rather than individual symptoms alone.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive program addressing excessive worry, panic disorders, and performance anxiety. Utilizes exposure therapy techniques to reduce avoidance behaviors while teaching physiological regulation methods. Targets perfectionism and procrastination patterns linked to anxiety symptoms.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenthood, and retirement. This service addresses both practical adaptation challenges and emotional processing of transitional stressors. Helps clients develop resilience during periods of significant personal change.
People
Joan Faier-Routman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral-trained psychologist with 20+ years of experience in medical centers and private practice. Specializes in anxiety disorders, family systems therapy, and chronic illness adaptation. Holds advanced training from the Family Institute of Chicago and PSYPACT-certified for multi-state telehealth practice.
Questions
What telehealth services do you offer?
I provide HIPAA-compliant video therapy sessions available across 36 PSYPACT states, offering the same clinical effectiveness as in-person sessions with added convenience.
What anxiety treatment approaches do you use?
My practice utilizes evidence-based methods including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exposure-Response Prevention to address anxiety symptoms without medication when appropriate.
How does family therapy work?
This approach examines relationship patterns and communication dynamics to resolve systemic issues, helping families develop healthier interaction patterns and boundary management strategies.
What experience do you have with chronic illness?
I've worked extensively in medical settings including integrative cancer care, helping patients and families navigate the psychological impacts of chronic health conditions.
How do you handle scheduling flexibility?
I offer appointments tailored to clients' work and family commitments, including options outside traditional business hours when needed.
