OUR MISSION
Healing Happens in Connection.
Welcome to our practice. We are strongly committed to helping our clients attain their goals, even in the face of life's most stressful challenges.
We believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating anxiety, working through a difficult transition, healing from past experiences, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, we're here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is our approach. We meet each client where they are at, tailoring our care to your unique story, needs, and goals. Our practice is built on the belief that healing happens in connection and that with the right support, meaningful change is always possible.
OUR SERVICES
Support for Every Stage of Life
We provide individual, couples, family and group therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals.
In-person and online appointments.
Most major insurance plans accepted.
Appointments for children, teens, adults, couples, and First Responders.
Children
Specialized care for children, in a space built for their needs.
Teens
Support for teens navigating adolescence, from a therapist trained to work with them.
Adults
A space to be heard for anxiety, transitions, and deeper
self-understanding.
Couples
Support for partners working through challenges together, or as a family.
First Responders
Care shaped around the realities of the job, from someone who's worked alongside it.
OUR APPROACH
Compassionate, Personalized, Lasting.
Life doesn't pause for the hard moments, and neither do we. Our team is dedicated to providing steady, reliable support through whatever challenges you're facing big or small.
Compassionate care
We lead with empathy, creating a warm and judgment-free environment where you can show up as your full self.
Personalized support
Your journey is your own. We take the time to understand what matters most to you and build a path forward together.
Real, lasting change
We're not just here to listen, we're here to help you build the tools, insight, and resilience to thrive long after our work together ends.
Why Clients choose us
Life doesn't pause for the hard moments, and neither do we. Our team is dedicated to providing steady, reliable support through whatever challenges you're facing big or small. We take pride in being a trusted partner in our clients' growth, offering not just guidance, but genuine care.
How we treat clients.
We treat clients Utilizing many modes of therapy with focus on:
1. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps improve moods, anxiety, and behavior by examining confused or distorted patterns of thinking. CBT therapists teach patients that thoughts cause feelings and moods which can influence behavior. During CBT, a patient learns to identify harmful thought patterns. The therapist then helps the patient replace this thinking with thoughts that result in more appropriate feelings and behaviors. Research shows that CBT can be effective in treating a variety of conditions, including depression and anxiety. Specialized forms of CBT have also been developed to help patients cope with traumatic experiences.
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The cognitive triangle shows us how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence one and other
2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT emphasizes taking responsibility for one's problems and helps the person examine how they deal with conflict and intense negative emotions.
3. Trauma Focused Therapy (TFT)
TFT is a specialized counseling approach that directly addresses the emotional, cognitive, and physical impacts of painful life events like accidents, abuse, or loss. Instead of general talk therapy, it uses targeted techniques to help people process memories, reduce panic or flashbacks, and regain a sense of safety. Core Steps in Treatment include psychoeducation, skill building, processing the event and cognitive restructuring.
By using these approaches, we can help shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, uncover unconscious motivations that shape present-day actions, and target specific behavioral changes through proven, evidence-based techniques.
Therapy isn't just for moments of crisis it's a proactive way for anyone to gain deeper self-understanding and improve their overall quality of life. It offers a space to explore life choices and challenges, whether you're navigating them individually, as a couple, or as a family. Most people, no matter what they're facing, can benefit from the guidance of an impartial, supportive listener.
In our therapy offices, trained clinicians work in close partnership with each patient to identify and address the thought patterns and beliefs that stand in the way of progress. This collaborative process leads to meaningful, lasting change empowering patients to overcome obstacles and grow into a stronger version of themselves.
Begin your healing transformation today. Take the first step toward change and discovery. Contact us at 224.537.8253 or follow the link below to schedule an appointment.
MEET OUR THERAPIST
Kristen Svatos, LCSW
Kris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of individual therapy experience and specialized training in children and adolescents. She's also a Crisis Counselor with over ten years in Chicagoland Emergency Departments, giving her a firsthand understanding of what first responders and ED workers face on the job. She emphasizes close collaboration and shared goals to help clients stabilize quickly.
K2 Counseling Center
Tel. 224.537.8253
2093 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
