Hi there, I'm Zerek. Do you feel that your life is spiraling? Do you often feel anxiety in everyday social situations? Do you feel pulled in a million directions and have lost your sense of self and meaning? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work, and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help everyday people who seek to improve their relationship with themselves, improve their charisma, build their confidence, manage anxiety, and avoid burnout. Together, we identify what's working and what is not, in order to restore your sense of wellness and balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I am here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary - even, intimidating - but you're making the right choice. You deserve the safe space you have been needing to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups, and create new habits toward the vision of wellness and wholeness that you deeply hold. I am excited to walk alongside you. Let's work!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Expect MAGIC (meaningful, authentic, growth-intended counseling)! Sessions are empowering, compassion-driven, and practice-oriented. We unpack problems, but, therapy takes on exciting meaning when solutions are practiced! Sessions begin in reflection and close with opportunities for real-life application. Real-life application is where the magic happens and the magic is what drives life change. Guidance through transformation is facilitated through activities, worksheets, and specific exercises that empower you to make the shift your life needs.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I provide therapy utilizing the following treatment methods: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.