Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Greetings, and thank you for considering me as your counselor! My name is Grant Barlow, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor living and working in the Chicago-land area.
First, a bit about my experience. During my six years in the mental health field I’ve worked with a wide variety of clients, all with different backgrounds and unique concerns. Some of my more recent experience has been working with individuals who have few resources or external support. From this experience, I’ve learned how critical it is to draw out a person’s inner-strengths and abilities to help them reach their goals or manage their concerns. I believe that each individual is, in many ways, the chief expert on themselves. It’s my goal to align with them, so I can better coach and guide them to find solutions.
Secondly, some information about my approach. With each client, I approach using a person-centered model. This means I work hard to foster a trusting relationship as we identify areas of specific focus. My approach tends to be solutions-oriented, while also drawing quite a bit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I’ve also received training in adopting different modes of spirituality into counseling, if this is something that is of interest to you. Whether you’re dealing with recent stressful life transitions, anxiety or depression, relational concerns, addiction, trauma, or any other challenges — I’ve found that having a counselor present can be monumental in helping a person regain purpose, joy, and vitality in life.
The first step can oftentimes be the most intimidating, so again I say thank you for your courage and willingness to take that first step. I look forward to working with you soon.
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Grant Barlow is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in the Chicago-area who brings six years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and has particular recent experience supporting individuals with limited resources or external supports.
He focuses on helping clients identify and build on their inner strengths so they can move toward their goals and manage difficult circumstances. Grant believes each person is often the best expert on their own life, and he aims to align with clients to coach and guide them toward practical solutions.
Grant uses a person-centered model to cultivate a trusting therapeutic relationship while pinpointing specific areas to address. His work is solutions-oriented and draws substantially from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has training in integrating different modes of spirituality into counseling when that is something a client prefers.
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disorders, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Grant is licensed to practice as a clinical counselor in both Illinois and Ohio.
Taking the first step can feel intimidating, and Grant acknowledges the courage that requires. He looks forward to supporting clients as they pursue greater purpose, joy, and vitality in their lives.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life transitions, virtual therapy is often found to be as effective as in-person care.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them – through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which can make it easier to fit treatment into a busy life.
All therapists involved are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they decide a different fit would be better. Online therapy can offer a practical, adaptable way to access professional support for many everyday mental health needs.
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