Therapists in 60305
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that affects your daily mood, relationships, and ability to function? Do you feel exhausted or overwhelmed just getting through the day or by the thought that you’re stuck and you don’t know when/if things will get better? Do you question whether you can find relief for your day-to-day life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious about finding their place in life. I believe there is hope and answers.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that affects your daily mood, relationships, and ability to function? Do you feel exhausted or overwhelmed just getting through the day or by the thought that you’re stuck and you don’t know when/if things will get better? Do you question whether you can find relief for your day-to-day life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious about finding their place in life. I believe there is hope and answers.
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma/PTSD as well as complex PTSD. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have worked in a wide variety of settings treating trauma from prisons/jails, to community mental health centers, to the VA and various outpatient settings. I have worked with all types of survivors with various different traumatic experiences and symptom presentations and utilize several types of treatment approaches.
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma/PTSD as well as complex PTSD. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have worked in a wide variety of settings treating trauma from prisons/jails, to community mental health centers, to the VA and various outpatient settings. I have worked with all types of survivors with various different traumatic experiences and symptom presentations and utilize several types of treatment approaches.
Emotional well-being is central to our overall quality of life, and we believe everyone deserves the chance to live in healthy and healed ways. We are a diverse group of practitioners committed to providing effective and helpful treatment to improve emotional and psychological well-being. We will work together with you or your loved one to relieve emotional and psychological distress, increase self-awareness and healthy coping skills, foster insight, and to improve overall well-being within daily life and in relationships with others.
Emotional well-being is central to our overall quality of life, and we believe everyone deserves the chance to live in healthy and healed ways. We are a diverse group of practitioners committed to providing effective and helpful treatment to improve emotional and psychological well-being. We will work together with you or your loved one to relieve emotional and psychological distress, increase self-awareness and healthy coping skills, foster insight, and to improve overall well-being within daily life and in relationships with others.
I specialize in helping adults and adolescents navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding. I have extensive experience supporting individuals in managing their emotions, working through trauma, and strengthening family dynamics by engaging parents in their child’s therapeutic journey.
I work with a wide range of concerns, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, attachment difficulties, and attention-related challenges. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I specialize in helping adults and adolescents navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding. I have extensive experience supporting individuals in managing their emotions, working through trauma, and strengthening family dynamics by engaging parents in their child’s therapeutic journey.
I work with a wide range of concerns, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, attachment difficulties, and attention-related challenges. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, stress/burnout, or mood related concerns. Do you find your self (or your child) constantly worrying about "what if" scenarios? Are you feeling "stuck" in your life and struggling to move forward? I can help! It’s hard to find joy in the little things when you constantly feel distracted by the thoughts in your head. We can work together to help you identify your values and create a plan to cope with the difficult thoughts and feelings holding you back.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, stress/burnout, or mood related concerns. Do you find your self (or your child) constantly worrying about "what if" scenarios? Are you feeling "stuck" in your life and struggling to move forward? I can help! It’s hard to find joy in the little things when you constantly feel distracted by the thoughts in your head. We can work together to help you identify your values and create a plan to cope with the difficult thoughts and feelings holding you back.
Megan Wills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She practices from a relational and trauma-informed lens. Megan believes that the foundation of effective therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space where clients can experience support and unconditional positive regard, build insight into their values, and live a better life.
Megan Wills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She practices from a relational and trauma-informed lens. Megan believes that the foundation of effective therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space where clients can experience support and unconditional positive regard, build insight into their values, and live a better life.
Do you ever feel like a hollow version of yourself, floating through life unfulfilled? Have you written off your dreams, bitterly quieting a deep longling to fully connect? Do you feel afraid of your own truth, or afraid of hurting others with your truth?
Living inside of a hollow life sucks big time! You may not realize how you got here, or you may be fully aware. Either way, you are here because you feel you have no choice but to stay, pretending it doesn't bother you. The pretending and hopelessness become your normal existence and in pure survival, you dissociate. Check out. Lose yourself... Does this sound like you?
Do you ever feel like a hollow version of yourself, floating through life unfulfilled? Have you written off your dreams, bitterly quieting a deep longling to fully connect? Do you feel afraid of your own truth, or afraid of hurting others with your truth?
Living inside of a hollow life sucks big time! You may not realize how you got here, or you may be fully aware. Either way, you are here because you feel you have no choice but to stay, pretending it doesn't bother you. The pretending and hopelessness become your normal existence and in pure survival, you dissociate. Check out. Lose yourself... Does this sound like you?
Brendan has focused on work with individuals experiencing grief. His approach emphasizes active collaboration with clients, empowering them to become experts in their own experiences. His compassionate perspective and evidence-based strategies help foster growth, resilience, and healing. In addition to his clinical focus, Brendan values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating an emotionally safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients, men, and women. His goal is to provide culturally competent care and ensure all clients feel supported and understood.Brendan works with individuals across the lifespan and adapts his approach
Brendan has focused on work with individuals experiencing grief. His approach emphasizes active collaboration with clients, empowering them to become experts in their own experiences. His compassionate perspective and evidence-based strategies help foster growth, resilience, and healing. In addition to his clinical focus, Brendan values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating an emotionally safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients, men, and women. His goal is to provide culturally competent care and ensure all clients feel supported and understood.Brendan works with individuals across the lifespan and adapts his approach
You never thought you’d be here. Maybe you crossed a line you swore you never would, or you’re carrying a secret that no one else knows about. Somehow your mind just won’t stop—replaying conversations, questioning your choices, and wondering how your life ended up feeling this complicated. From the outside, things may still look “fine.” But no one would guess that inside, you feel anxious, restless, or overwhelmed with guilt, anger, or confusion. You might be questioning your relationship, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or connecting that things from the past and difficult experiences are still affecting your life today.
You never thought you’d be here. Maybe you crossed a line you swore you never would, or you’re carrying a secret that no one else knows about. Somehow your mind just won’t stop—replaying conversations, questioning your choices, and wondering how your life ended up feeling this complicated. From the outside, things may still look “fine.” But no one would guess that inside, you feel anxious, restless, or overwhelmed with guilt, anger, or confusion. You might be questioning your relationship, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or connecting that things from the past and difficult experiences are still affecting your life today.
Lorena Bravo-Molina, LSW, helps individuals and families navigate emotional distress, life transitions, and mental health challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. Through individual therapy at LifeStance Health, she supports children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois, creating a safe and collaborative space to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and improve daily functioning. She brings focused expertise in treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, tailoring care to each person’s goals and developmental stage.Lorena Bravo-Molina, LSW, helps individuals and families navigate emotional distress,
Lorena Bravo-Molina, LSW, helps individuals and families navigate emotional distress, life transitions, and mental health challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. Through individual therapy at LifeStance Health, she supports children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois, creating a safe and collaborative space to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and improve daily functioning. She brings focused expertise in treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, tailoring care to each person’s goals and developmental stage.Lorena Bravo-Molina, LSW, helps individuals and families navigate emotional distress,
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
My specialty is providing therapeutic services to children and adults. I utilize a client centered approach to join with my clients in the therapeutic process and offer gentle, non-judgmental support through the journey of therapy. I meet you where you are.
You didn't expect to feel like this. Maybe you thought the hardest part would be the treatments. The appointments. The waiting. But what nobody prepared you for was the grief. I'm speaking to the grief that shows up whether you're still in the middle of trying or mourning what hasn't happened yet. The kind of grief that's hard to explain to people who haven't been there. You don't have to explain it to me. I work with individuals navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and the emotional weight of the perinatal journey.
You didn't expect to feel like this. Maybe you thought the hardest part would be the treatments. The appointments. The waiting. But what nobody prepared you for was the grief. I'm speaking to the grief that shows up whether you're still in the middle of trying or mourning what hasn't happened yet. The kind of grief that's hard to explain to people who haven't been there. You don't have to explain it to me. I work with individuals navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and the emotional weight of the perinatal journey.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Amundson enjoys long-distance bicycle touring, reading, writing, and publishing. He also has a deep appreciation for Japanese film.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Amundson enjoys long-distance bicycle touring, reading, writing, and publishing. He also has a deep appreciation for Japanese film.
I provide therapy for adults, couples and families. Clients frequently are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss. My clients are often going thru a medical crisis, managing chronic pain or are dealing with a family member's illness. I also help clients who are grieving or who have issues with aging parents and need a plan and to deal with feelings of sadness. I am a registered nurse as well as a clinical social worker and have advanced training in medical family therapy. I am a very good listener and assist my clients in finding their strengths to help them move forward in life.
I provide therapy for adults, couples and families. Clients frequently are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss. My clients are often going thru a medical crisis, managing chronic pain or are dealing with a family member's illness. I also help clients who are grieving or who have issues with aging parents and need a plan and to deal with feelings of sadness. I am a registered nurse as well as a clinical social worker and have advanced training in medical family therapy. I am a very good listener and assist my clients in finding their strengths to help them move forward in life.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I believe that we all must weather challenges throughout life, and sometimes we need assistance to endure and make sense of these trials in a way that helps us to grow into the best versions of ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to assist children, adolescents, adults, and familes through these times by helping them achieve better understandings of personal choices, strengths, and resilience. In this way, clients come to see themselves as individuals that are capable of change in order to live fulfilling lives.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I believe that we all must weather challenges throughout life, and sometimes we need assistance to endure and make sense of these trials in a way that helps us to grow into the best versions of ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to assist children, adolescents, adults, and familes through these times by helping them achieve better understandings of personal choices, strengths, and resilience. In this way, clients come to see themselves as individuals that are capable of change in order to live fulfilling lives.
Many people come to therapy after years of trying to understand themselves. They’ve read books, listened to podcasts, talked with friends, and still find themselves caught in the same emotional patterns. Therapy offers something different—a relationship where those patterns can be explored with curiosity, compassion, and greater awareness. Together we weave mindfulness, body awareness, and conversation to help you feel more present, resilient, and connected to yourself.
Many people come to therapy after years of trying to understand themselves. They’ve read books, listened to podcasts, talked with friends, and still find themselves caught in the same emotional patterns. Therapy offers something different—a relationship where those patterns can be explored with curiosity, compassion, and greater awareness. Together we weave mindfulness, body awareness, and conversation to help you feel more present, resilient, and connected to yourself.
Lilah Alkaissi, LSW, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care. Serving clients across Illinois through LifeStance Health, she creates a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional wellness. Lilah works with a range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while also supporting those facing grief, trauma, behavioral concerns, and other emotional or life challenges.
Lilah Alkaissi, LSW, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care. Serving clients across Illinois through LifeStance Health, she creates a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional wellness. Lilah works with a range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while also supporting those facing grief, trauma, behavioral concerns, and other emotional or life challenges.
If having kids slowly pulled your relationship to the bottom of the priority list and you're deciding if you should keep working or call it quits, you’re in the right place. Between juggling careers, parenting, and constant logistics, there’s little room left for the two of you. You may still function as a team, but the connection feels thin and unfulfilling. Many couples I work with quietly wonder, “Is this just what they mean when they say 'marriage is hard' or does it being this hard mean I'm not with the right person?” You need the right therapist to help you decide if you should stay or go.
If having kids slowly pulled your relationship to the bottom of the priority list and you're deciding if you should keep working or call it quits, you’re in the right place. Between juggling careers, parenting, and constant logistics, there’s little room left for the two of you. You may still function as a team, but the connection feels thin and unfulfilling. Many couples I work with quietly wonder, “Is this just what they mean when they say 'marriage is hard' or does it being this hard mean I'm not with the right person?” You need the right therapist to help you decide if you should stay or go.
Ciara Johnson, LSW, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with compassion, structure, and practical support. As a provisionally licensed social worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, family therapy, and case management services tailored to each person’s goals and experiences. Ciara works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, creating a supportive environment where patients can build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and improve daily functioning.
Ciara Johnson, LSW, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with compassion, structure, and practical support. As a provisionally licensed social worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, family therapy, and case management services tailored to each person’s goals and experiences. Ciara works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, creating a supportive environment where patients can build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and improve daily functioning.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. It takes courage, vulnerability and hope to seek support and be open to seeing things from a new perspective. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and family coping. I help clients find greater fulfillment from life and their relationships. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, empathetic, culturally sensitive, strength-based and client-centered. As a former medical social worker in oncology, I am experienced in helping families cope through the many emotional and practical challenges a medical diagnosis and treatment can bring.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. It takes courage, vulnerability and hope to seek support and be open to seeing things from a new perspective. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and family coping. I help clients find greater fulfillment from life and their relationships. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, empathetic, culturally sensitive, strength-based and client-centered. As a former medical social worker in oncology, I am experienced in helping families cope through the many emotional and practical challenges a medical diagnosis and treatment can bring.
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Number of Therapists in 60305
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 60305 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 77% | Grief |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 70% | Aetna |
| 42% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 60305 see their clients
| 82% | In Person and Online | |
| 18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 12% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |