SHAMARI SERVICES
Rachel Obafemi LCPC, CODP, CADC
Anxiety, worry, depression, substance use, communication issues, and conflict with our loves ones often cloud our ability to navigate every day life despite our best attempts. Conflict and pain often bring us to the place where we decide something has to change. Clarifying our values and setting boundaries help us to move toward much needed change.
I hold specific expertise to help you and your loved ones with adjustment, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance use, and the most severe mental health diagnoses. We will explore these issues by evaluating the reasons behind them, the patterns that influence them and ways to get free from them. If you are open, we will apply Christian principles and God's love for you in our sessions to increase your joy and build your faith.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES
Health, Healing, Wellness Expert
With over 25 years in the mental health field and a decade in private practice, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating the heavy intersections of chronic medical conditions, grief, and significant trauma. I partner with clients who have a history of cancer and provide much needed support. My background as a Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (CODP) allows me to offer specialized care for those facing both mental health challenges and substance use issues, particularly when these arise alongside medical battles like cancer. I am also deeply committed to integrating faith as a protective factor for clients who wish to explore their spirituality as a source of resilience and hope during life's most difficult adjustments.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Explore you, learn you, love you
Examine why you do what you do
Practice positive self-affirmations
Learn coping skill to manage the most challenging emotions
Sleep better
Advocate for yourself
COUPLES COUNSELING
The most challenging thing we can do is learn to love another person-and also live with them
Improve communication
Learn how to better love your spouse
Practice Love & Respect
Learn ways to communicate your feelings while validating your partner
FAMILY COUNSELING
Sometimes the hardest people to love are those we love the most
Explore ways to improve interactions with those you love
Learn how your family background impacts your current relationship
Practice setting healthy boundaries
Learn ways to work together as a team
EXTENSIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY THERAPY APPROACH & OTHER INTERVENTIONS
Over 25 years' Experience in Counseling and Therapy
Clinical Expertise in Evidence Based Practices
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Holographic Therapy
Substance Use Counseling
Telehealth and in-person sessions
Individual/Couples/Family/Group
Grief & Loss (including Suicide/Overdose loss)
Faith-based Counseling for those who are open to exploring faith
Feel Welcomed & Celebrated
Sit Back and Breathe
Pain, trauma, and hurts find peace and rest when you are seen, accepted, and cared for.
LIFE COACH & MENTORING SERVICES
Compassionate, Genuine, Supportive
Transformation doesn’t have to feel clinical. At Shamari Services, we offer a unique opportunity to integrate Life Coaching and Mentoring into your journey, helping you navigate life’s adjustments with confidence. We’ve designed our sessions to be as natural as possible—available via Telehealth or in the community—so you can find your path in a setting where you feel most at home.
Meet our most popular team member: Hero! As the Shamari Services Mascot, Hero’s job is to make sure every client feels at home. He loves hanging out in the office and providing a calming presence for anyone who enjoys the company of a friendly pup during their session. It’s just one of the ways we make your journey to wellness feel more natural and relaxed.
Telehealth
Telehealth sessions can occur at any convenient location (from your home, office, on your walk, or from your car). The possibilities are endless and because of the ability to have a sessions anywhere, it makes sessions flexible and more accommodating to your needs.
Why pick? You can toggle between Telehealth or In-person sessions based on your scheduling needs each session.
In-Person Sessions
Convenient-Centrally located in Fox Lake
Our beautiful Fox Lake location is trendy, relaxing and private. Enjoy a cup of soul-warming coffee, tea or hot coco, or enjoy a cold-refreshing beverage from our fully-stocked fridge.