Our People
Jeanne TrigUEROS-millar
Jeanne is a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping people with a variety of personal and professional issues. She earned a Masters in Social Work in 1990 from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Jeanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Illinois and Wisconsin. Based on her extensive clinical experience and supervision, she received a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW) designation. Additionally, Jeanne is a National Certified Gambling Counselor Level II (NCGCII) and a Wisconsin Certified Batterer Treatment Provider. Jeanne has extensive experience working with the adults with severe mental illness, alcohol & drug abuse, managed care and employment development. Jeanne is also known for her work with court ordered domestic violence offenders. Lastly, is an active member of both the Illinois and Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling.
Approach
Jeanne believes that good therapy is based on flexibly using one's professional knowledge, along with the wisdom of experience, to address the unique needs of each client. Her approach is eclectic, but based in a foundation of cognitive behavioral and insight-oriented therapy.
Her style has been described by clients and colleagues as compassionately direct, down to earth, and very warm. Therapy with Jeanne can be defined as being filled with respect, care, humor and practicality. She works hard with her clients and is honored to be a part of their journey in gaining self-insight and improved coping.
Clients Served
Individuals, Couples, Families & Groups, Same Sex Couples, Male and Female, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors
Clinical Expertise
- Adjustment Issues
- Adults and Adolescence
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Disorders
- Assertiveness
- Bipolar Disorders
- Christian Counseling
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce Adjustment
- Domestic Violence
- Employment Conflicts
- Gambling Addiction
- Grief and Loss
- Marital and Relationship Problems
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting Issues
- Postpartum Depression
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
- Trauma
- Work/Employment Issues
Additional Therapy Options
Jeanne provides groups for: Court Ordered Domestic Violence, Compulsive Gambling, Anger Management, Assertiveness and Depression. Please note, the DV group is on going. The other groups occur based on enough referrals.
Availability
At the Lake Villa Office Mondays and Wednesdays. At the Des Plaines office Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Telehealth sessions available.
Sandra Westin
Sandra is a psychotherapist who has recently joined SOS: Seeking Out Solutions, LTD bringing with her over 35 years of clinical experience. She completed her Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois – Chicago and has worked since that time in a variety of inpatient settings including Lutheran General Hospital, Streamwood Hospital, Riveredge Hospital, and University of Illinois Medical Center in both medical and psychiatric units. She has also worked in outpatient settings including Maine Center for Mental Health, Institute for Stress Management and provided counseling for Brain Tumor Support Group. Her desire to serve a diverse patient population has given her experience in individual, family, couples, and group therapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults. She has also provided clinical supervision to other clinicians.
Approach
Her therapeutic approach is warm and empathetic and geared to assist others in pursuit of solutions, to improve relationships, to strengthen coping skills, and to develop insight to better handle life’s struggles. Sandra uses an eclectic approach which includes but is not limited to therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Didactyl Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She works in collaboration with each client to define goals of therapy which are meaningful and build on the strengths already there.
Clients Served
Individuals (Male and Female), Couples (including Same Sex), Families, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
Clinical Expertise
- Addiction
- Adolescence Issues
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relations
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issue
Sandra’s main goal is to help people lead a richer and more successful life. To be afforded the opportunity to facilitate growth is indeed rewarding.
Insparra
Jeanne can offer SOS, Seeking Out Solutions Ltd. clients the option of having Insparra, a certified therapy dog be part of their therapy. The participation of a certified therapy dog is an innovative approach designed to help adolescents as well as adults feel more relaxed and comforted as they work through their issues. Therapy dogs also can be utilized in therapy sessions to help desensitize people who have fears of animals.
Jeanne and Insparra have worked together for a couple of years. Insparra is a Standard poodle, a dog ideal for this type of work due to the intelligence of this breed. They are considered hypo-allergenic and are safe for those with animal allergies. They also do not shed, so clients will not have to worry about dog hair on their clothing. Insparra looks forward to coming to work every day.
Skasmos
Enjoying retirement after 12 years of faithful service.
SERVICES
We offer the following modalities of clinical services:
Initial Diagnostic Evaluation (Intake) and/or Assessment and Referral
Standard Sessions
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Couples/Marital Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Certified Therapy Dog-assisted Therapy
- Court-ordered Domestic Violence Group
- Group curriculum also available for anger management and assertiveness training