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Isabelle Block

Psychotherapist, Associate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

847-908-8700 x110 isabelleb@illuminatingyou.com

Insurances Accepted 
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO

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Isabelle’s Specialties

  • Children, Teens, Adults, Families
  • ADHD
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety
  • Depression and Mood Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulse Control
  • Life Transitions
  • OCD
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Identity
  • Shame
  • Social Disconnection
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Uncertainty about the Future

Isabelle earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University’s Family Institute. Isabelle enjoys working with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, family and relationship conflict, grief and loss, shame, self-esteem concerns, social disconnection, and uncertainty about the future. 

Isabelle enjoys working closely with children and their parents. Her years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, combined with her training in human development and family therapy, have shaped her understanding of children and given her an appreciation for the different ways they communicate, connect, and express what they are experiencing. Isabelle uses Play Therapy and developmentally appropriate activities to help children build emotional and social awareness, confidence, coping skills, and the ability to express themselves. She also values working alongside parents and coordinating care with schools to better understand the child’s needs and support positive changes at home and school.

With teens and young adults, Isabelle focuses on building a genuine connection and creating a space where they feel heard, understood, and safe to be themselves. She has a natural ability to develop rapport and trust, which allows her to gently challenge clients when they feel stuck and support them in expanding their comfort with experiences that may feel difficult or uncomfortable. Her goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, develop confidence, and feel more capable of navigating life’s challenges.

 

Isabelle especially enjoys working with those as they explore who they are and who they want to become. During this important stage of identity development, she helps clients separate their authentic selves from the expectations and pressures they may experience from others. Together, they can explore their values, relationships, goals, and sense of purpose so they can move toward lives that feel meaningful, fulfilling, and true to who they are.

Guided by a systemic and integrative lens, Isabelle recognizes that the way we feel and relate to ourselves is often shaped by our relationships, life experience, and the environments around us. In session, she draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Child-Centered Play Therapy, and remains flexible in tailoring her approach to each individual client’s needs. She also frequently incorporates psychoeducation to help clients better understand their emotional and physical reactions and reduce potential shame.  

With a deep respect for the complexity of the human experience, Isabelle brings warmth, empathy, and curiosity to her clinical work. She values authenticity and wants clients to feel that therapy is a place where they can be honest, ask questions, make mistakes, and explore parts of themselves they may not fully understand yet. 

In her free time, Isabelle enjoys visiting with family and friends, taking walks through nature, practicing hot yoga, and spending time with her two cats

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