Therapists in 60101
My passion is working with individuals who are struggling with current stressors and who desire to have a more meaningful life. My goal is to help my clients develop tools they need in order to move through life with a sense of well being and meaning. My experience includes working with individuals who have an eating disorder, anxiety, adjustment concerns, negative self-esteem, and depression.
My passion is working with individuals who are struggling with current stressors and who desire to have a more meaningful life. My goal is to help my clients develop tools they need in order to move through life with a sense of well being and meaning. My experience includes working with individuals who have an eating disorder, anxiety, adjustment concerns, negative self-esteem, and depression.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients in therapy. I work extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, and have been recognized for my work with troubled teens. I apply an integrative approach to counseling, selecting concepts and methods from various psychotherapy models, to address specific client needs. I believe that every single human being is precious, and has the right to a better life.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients in therapy. I work extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, and have been recognized for my work with troubled teens. I apply an integrative approach to counseling, selecting concepts and methods from various psychotherapy models, to address specific client needs. I believe that every single human being is precious, and has the right to a better life.
Do you feel unmotivated, lost, or not like “yourself”? Is it tough to find the time and energy to slow down and make sense of your feelings and experiences? I’m here to offer a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, work through obstacles, and build the life you want to live. I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages facing anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, meaninglessness, hopelessness, grief, and identity exploration, including neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ folx. Together, let’s work to support your needs and goals to help you live a more authentic, fulfilling life!
Do you feel unmotivated, lost, or not like “yourself”? Is it tough to find the time and energy to slow down and make sense of your feelings and experiences? I’m here to offer a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, work through obstacles, and build the life you want to live. I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages facing anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, meaninglessness, hopelessness, grief, and identity exploration, including neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ folx. Together, let’s work to support your needs and goals to help you live a more authentic, fulfilling life!
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who specializes in working with teens, adults, and older adults, with a particular focus on geriatric mental health. I address a range of concerns including ADHD, substance use concerns, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, panic attacks, and life transitions. I am especially attentive to the unique emotional, cognitive, and life-stage challenges that can arise later in life, including loss, identity changes, and adjustment to aging.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who specializes in working with teens, adults, and older adults, with a particular focus on geriatric mental health. I address a range of concerns including ADHD, substance use concerns, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, panic attacks, and life transitions. I am especially attentive to the unique emotional, cognitive, and life-stage challenges that can arise later in life, including loss, identity changes, and adjustment to aging.
My focus is to empower individuals to navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and PTSD while building confidence and a greater sense of control in their lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, drawing from diverse clinical settings to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I strive to create a warm, genuine, and trusting environment where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated to make meaningful change.
My focus is to empower individuals to navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and PTSD while building confidence and a greater sense of control in their lives. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, drawing from diverse clinical settings to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I strive to create a warm, genuine, and trusting environment where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated to make meaningful change.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the weight of questioning who you are, I'd love to help you feel better, accept yourself more, and find solutions. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding everything in, struggling to know yourself, trying to survive each day, numbing out, feeling stuck, and/or frustrated by the tasks you just can't seem to finish. Your pain is real and therapy can help. Therapy is a space where I listen without judgement and you can show up exactly who you are. You can be open and honest about how hard life is and we’ll explore what’s really happening inside of you under the surface.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the weight of questioning who you are, I'd love to help you feel better, accept yourself more, and find solutions. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding everything in, struggling to know yourself, trying to survive each day, numbing out, feeling stuck, and/or frustrated by the tasks you just can't seem to finish. Your pain is real and therapy can help. Therapy is a space where I listen without judgement and you can show up exactly who you are. You can be open and honest about how hard life is and we’ll explore what’s really happening inside of you under the surface.
Seeking counseling is a very intimidating excercise, often involving a fear of giving up control. For me, counseling is about you regaining control. My goal is for you to feel successful, to be who you desire to be, or to have the relationships you desire. I am very directive when necessary, always with the goal of respect, honor, dignity, education, guidance, and help. I provide adult, family and group services. Certified QuitSmart Smoking Cessation leader. Vivere Counseling, Live Your Life.
Seeking counseling is a very intimidating excercise, often involving a fear of giving up control. For me, counseling is about you regaining control. My goal is for you to feel successful, to be who you desire to be, or to have the relationships you desire. I am very directive when necessary, always with the goal of respect, honor, dignity, education, guidance, and help. I provide adult, family and group services. Certified QuitSmart Smoking Cessation leader. Vivere Counseling, Live Your Life.
There are times in life when we find ourselves stuck. Whether you're facing a difficult life situation or patterns that continue to present themselves in your life, I can help you explore and work through these challenging issues. I work closely with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space to process stressors and life issues and find ways to manage them more effectively, helping my clients to live a life they deserve. It is my emphasis to help clients see their own power and strengths, to create positive change in their lives.
There are times in life when we find ourselves stuck. Whether you're facing a difficult life situation or patterns that continue to present themselves in your life, I can help you explore and work through these challenging issues. I work closely with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space to process stressors and life issues and find ways to manage them more effectively, helping my clients to live a life they deserve. It is my emphasis to help clients see their own power and strengths, to create positive change in their lives.
My focus is to help clients navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions with confidence and self-awareness. I work with children, teens, and adults facing challenges such as work-related stress, career transitions, low self-esteem, and anxiety, including panic attacks, social anxiety, and phobias.
My focus is to help clients navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions with confidence and self-awareness. I work with children, teens, and adults facing challenges such as work-related stress, career transitions, low self-esteem, and anxiety, including panic attacks, social anxiety, and phobias.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I specialize in working with teens & young adults. My specialties include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination/motivation, & relationship issues. I also have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. I use various strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Direct Feedback, Trauma Informed Care, Exposure Therapy, Skills Based Approach, Stages of Change, & Motivational Interviewing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I specialize in working with teens & young adults. My specialties include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination/motivation, & relationship issues. I also have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. I use various strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Direct Feedback, Trauma Informed Care, Exposure Therapy, Skills Based Approach, Stages of Change, & Motivational Interviewing.
Hi there! My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—whether due to anxiety, grief, trauma, identity struggles, life transitions, or cultural adjustment. They may be parents, teens, immigrants, or individuals with ADHD. Despite their challenges, they believe life can be more fulfilling. They seek healing, clarity, and connection—not just relief, but the chance to live fully and authentically. More than clinical help, they need safety, understanding, and space to rediscover the parts of themselves they’ve hidden to survive.
Hi there! My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—whether due to anxiety, grief, trauma, identity struggles, life transitions, or cultural adjustment. They may be parents, teens, immigrants, or individuals with ADHD. Despite their challenges, they believe life can be more fulfilling. They seek healing, clarity, and connection—not just relief, but the chance to live fully and authentically. More than clinical help, they need safety, understanding, and space to rediscover the parts of themselves they’ve hidden to survive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Whether you're navigating cultural identity, life transitions, stress, or emotional pain, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with children, teens, adults & couples. I hold a special focus on supporting immigrants and children of immigrants. As someone who immigrated from Guatemala at a young age, I bring a deep, personal understanding of the unique challenges & strengths that come with straddling cultures. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen and supported, no matter where you’re starting from.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Whether you're navigating cultural identity, life transitions, stress, or emotional pain, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with children, teens, adults & couples. I hold a special focus on supporting immigrants and children of immigrants. As someone who immigrated from Guatemala at a young age, I bring a deep, personal understanding of the unique challenges & strengths that come with straddling cultures. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen and supported, no matter where you’re starting from.
Immediate appointments available in 1/2026— Sometimes you go through an experience, and it completely changes your life, and sometimes all the little stresses add up to one big obstacle. We deserve lives that are free of constant emotional turmoil, and therapy can be a way to process unwanted memories, emotions, and thoughts. I won't promise you that the entire process of therapy will be easy, and I won't tell you that I can fix you; you are not a problem to be solved. What I can do is move alongside you as you shift toward the life you want.
Immediate appointments available in 1/2026— Sometimes you go through an experience, and it completely changes your life, and sometimes all the little stresses add up to one big obstacle. We deserve lives that are free of constant emotional turmoil, and therapy can be a way to process unwanted memories, emotions, and thoughts. I won't promise you that the entire process of therapy will be easy, and I won't tell you that I can fix you; you are not a problem to be solved. What I can do is move alongside you as you shift toward the life you want.
Has it been hard for you to embrace life and feel your best? Are you looking for help navigating a lifelong struggle or recent difficulty? Although your experiences are unique to you, you are not alone and deserve to have your emotional needs met. The therapeutic journey allows you to share the burden and take an active role in making the changes you want to make. Together, we can find what works for you and equip you with the tools to address anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions, and loss.
Has it been hard for you to embrace life and feel your best? Are you looking for help navigating a lifelong struggle or recent difficulty? Although your experiences are unique to you, you are not alone and deserve to have your emotional needs met. The therapeutic journey allows you to share the burden and take an active role in making the changes you want to make. Together, we can find what works for you and equip you with the tools to address anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions, and loss.
My ideal client is someone carrying—grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and their waiting to finally exhale. They may be someone, dealing big life and relationship transitions—and feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may be juggling work, school, caregiving, or cultural expectations while trying to keep it all together. They’re looking for a supportive, culturally attuned space where they can slow down, explore patterns, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with their values. Their goal is to feel more grounded, confident, and empowered in their everyday life.
My ideal client is someone carrying—grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and their waiting to finally exhale. They may be someone, dealing big life and relationship transitions—and feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may be juggling work, school, caregiving, or cultural expectations while trying to keep it all together. They’re looking for a supportive, culturally attuned space where they can slow down, explore patterns, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with their values. Their goal is to feel more grounded, confident, and empowered in their everyday life.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed, unsure of how to name what they're feeling, or pressured by school, family, identity questions, or internal expectations. They may be navigating anxiety, mood shifts, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, trauma, family tension, or relationship stress. Many want greater self-understanding, emotional steadiness, and confidence as they move through transitions and define who they are.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who feel overwhelmed, unsure of how to name what they're feeling, or pressured by school, family, identity questions, or internal expectations. They may be navigating anxiety, mood shifts, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, trauma, family tension, or relationship stress. Many want greater self-understanding, emotional steadiness, and confidence as they move through transitions and define who they are.
Chelsea Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Does finding peace seem impossible? Do you feel lost and confused? Everyone needs help navigating life's issues and complexities from time to time. Sometimes these problems can lead to feelings of confusion, depression, anxiety, etc. It takes courage to take the first step into a counseling relationship.
Does finding peace seem impossible? Do you feel lost and confused? Everyone needs help navigating life's issues and complexities from time to time. Sometimes these problems can lead to feelings of confusion, depression, anxiety, etc. It takes courage to take the first step into a counseling relationship.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced significant life transitions — whether they are happening now or occurred in the past but continue to shape their emotional world. These transitions may include loss, trauma, relationship changes, identity shifts, or unexpected events that disrupted their sense of stability. They may feel overwhelmed by the emotional weight of these experiences and unsure how to move forward or make sense of what they’ve been through. They are reflective, open to self‑exploration, and willing to look inward, even if the process feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced significant life transitions — whether they are happening now or occurred in the past but continue to shape their emotional world. These transitions may include loss, trauma, relationship changes, identity shifts, or unexpected events that disrupted their sense of stability. They may feel overwhelmed by the emotional weight of these experiences and unsure how to move forward or make sense of what they’ve been through. They are reflective, open to self‑exploration, and willing to look inward, even if the process feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable.
The idea of starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step in finding someone who will be a good fit to help you create the change you've been looking for. My goal as your therapist is to create a safe, compassionate and supportive environment so that we can identify your goals and move towards them.
The idea of starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step in finding someone who will be a good fit to help you create the change you've been looking for. My goal as your therapist is to create a safe, compassionate and supportive environment so that we can identify your goals and move towards them.
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Many face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, or life transitions and seek balance, self-acceptance, and stronger connections. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we build self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and confidence together.
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Many face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, or life transitions and seek balance, self-acceptance, and stronger connections. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we build self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and confidence together.
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Number of Therapists in 60101
40+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 60101 who prioritize treating:
| 100% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Self Esteem |
| 91% | Depression |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Stress |
| 64% | Women's Issues |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 91% | Aetna |
| 80% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 60101 see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 92% | Female | |
| 5% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |