Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Oak Park, IL
With over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist in Illinois, I specialize in providing personalized therapy to address anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of dysfunctional family dynamics. My practice focuses on helping individuals develop coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and navigate life transitions through evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.Holding a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and membership in the American Psychological Association, I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can achieve lasting personal growth and emotional well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Dysfunctional Family Therapy
Self-Esteem Counseling
Anger Management
Trauma Recovery
Life Transition Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotional Wellness Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical psychology experience in Illinois
- Our practice specializes in treating anxiety and depression from trauma
- We provide targeted therapy for adult children of dysfunctional families
- Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized care
- We prioritize client-centered treatment with measurable progress tracking
Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions addressing mental health challenges through personalized treatment plans. Focus areas include anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Sessions emphasize skill development and emotional growth.
Anxiety Management
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using cognitive behavioral techniques and relaxation strategies. Addresses panic attacks, phobias, and chronic worry through structured therapeutic interventions.
Dysfunctional Family Therapy
Targeted therapy for individuals from abusive or unstable family backgrounds. Focuses on breaking negative relationship patterns and improving self-perception through trauma-informed approaches.
Self-Esteem Counseling
Program addressing low self-worth through cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments. Helps clients develop healthier self-perception and overcome internalized negative messages.
Anger Management
Structured program teaching healthy anger expression techniques. Combines mindfulness practices with behavioral strategies to transform destructive patterns into constructive outcomes.
People
Liz Buhai-Jacobus Psy. D
Licensed Psychologist
Doctoral-level psychologist with 25+ years of experience in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Specializes in helping adult children of dysfunctional families achieve emotional wellness through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I utilize evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and psychodynamic approaches tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
How do you address anxiety and depression?
My treatment focuses on identifying root causes while developing practical coping strategies through personalized therapy sessions that address both symptoms and underlying patterns.
Do you work with adult children of dysfunctional families?
Yes, I specialize in helping individuals overcome the lasting effects of growing up in dysfunctional environments, including improving relationship patterns and self-esteem.
What commitment is required for successful therapy?
Active participation and consistent attendance are crucial. Clients typically attend weekly sessions while implementing strategies between appointments to achieve lasting change.
How is progress measured during treatment?
We collaboratively set specific goals and regularly assess progress through structured evaluations while maintaining flexibility to adjust our approach as needed.
