Callie Mazariegos, LCPC

You're burnt out. Tired in a way a good night's sleep doesn't seem to touch, stressed, and stretched thinner than you let on. You want to move ahead in your life, but lately you just feel beaten down. A lot of that comes from how much of yourself you give away, and how little you keep for you. What you're really after is some clarity, and your own voice back. That's the work I'd love to do together.

The clients I see most often are the givers, the women and men who hand out so much of themselves that there's little left over. They bring in trauma, grief, codependency, life transitions, women's issues, relationship stress, and the hard weeks that can follow a new baby, including postpartum. Anxiety and depression often come along too, usually after months of running on empty.

My clients are adults, roughly 20 and up. I want this to be a place where you can be fully yourself, with no judgment and no shame. Our sessions are mostly led by you. Some days we name a goal, other days we slow down and notice what you're feeling right now. I'll gently challenge you, and you'll never feel pushed.

My training covers several approaches, and we pick what suits the moment. With EMDR, we help your mind settle memories that still feel stuck in the present, so the past stops running the show. Cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy help you notice the thoughts that weigh you down and take small steps in the direction you choose. When feelings run high, we build skills you can use in the moment to level things out, and bit by bit we rewrite what you've come to believe about yourself. I believe change starts with getting curious about ourselves and staying open to sitting with something uncomfortable long enough to grow.

Little by little, many people get their voice back, clearer about what they need and braver about saying it.

Away from the office, I'm usually moving to music, at the piano, on a ballroom dance floor, or in a pilates or weightlifting class. I love cats, reading, and traveling to experience new cultures and food.

You can see me in person at our Wheaton office or online from anywhere in Illinois. The best way to get started is a free 15-minute call with our care coordinator. They'll answer your questions, check my availability, and help you book your first session.