Therapists in 60563
I’m compassionate and highly qualified professional dedicated to supporting individuals as a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Education in School and Community Counseling from DePaul University, where I also earned my Type 73 certification. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to helping students navigate academic and social-emotional challenges. For seven and a half years, I served as a school counselor at Taft High School, part of Chicago Public Schools.
I’m compassionate and highly qualified professional dedicated to supporting individuals as a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Education in School and Community Counseling from DePaul University, where I also earned my Type 73 certification. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to helping students navigate academic and social-emotional challenges. For seven and a half years, I served as a school counselor at Taft High School, part of Chicago Public Schools.
Anyone looking to collaborate with a counselor they can trust to explore difficult concerns, will feel comfortable seeking therapy with me. I have a broad range of experience, having worked for the first ten years of my career as a school social worker within the public school system serving youth ages three through eighteen years, and consulting closely with parents and teachers. In clinical practice I support clients with issues of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social communication, adjustment to life changes, parenting challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Anyone looking to collaborate with a counselor they can trust to explore difficult concerns, will feel comfortable seeking therapy with me. I have a broad range of experience, having worked for the first ten years of my career as a school social worker within the public school system serving youth ages three through eighteen years, and consulting closely with parents and teachers. In clinical practice I support clients with issues of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social communication, adjustment to life changes, parenting challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Everyone wants to know that they matter and that they have worth. Sometimes life gets in the way and interferes with our ability to tap into our sense of belonging and being accepted as we are. Helping clients navigate through life issues and challenges and healing the deeper wounds that affect our day to day functioning is a passion of mine. What does it mean to be "healthy and whole"? Discovering this and working toward healing and thriving where you are at is a rewarding experience!
Everyone wants to know that they matter and that they have worth. Sometimes life gets in the way and interferes with our ability to tap into our sense of belonging and being accepted as we are. Helping clients navigate through life issues and challenges and healing the deeper wounds that affect our day to day functioning is a passion of mine. What does it mean to be "healthy and whole"? Discovering this and working toward healing and thriving where you are at is a rewarding experience!
You may feel stuck in survival mode, navigating generational wounds, or seeking balance while caring for others. What you want most is relief—space to breathe, to heal, and to reclaim your voice. Together, we’ll work toward restoring peace, building healthier patterns, and creating the life you envision.
You may feel stuck in survival mode, navigating generational wounds, or seeking balance while caring for others. What you want most is relief—space to breathe, to heal, and to reclaim your voice. Together, we’ll work toward restoring peace, building healthier patterns, and creating the life you envision.
As a therapist, I work to foster a sense of acceptance and honest self-awareness, while also offering clients support and professional expertise to surmount the obstacles their struggles have thrown in their path. With over 15 years experience, I feel equipped to work with a wide array of issues. My experience includes treating behavioral problems, ADD, and sexual addictions, as well as working with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families. I integrate spiritual-based counseling and psychotherapy.
As a therapist, I work to foster a sense of acceptance and honest self-awareness, while also offering clients support and professional expertise to surmount the obstacles their struggles have thrown in their path. With over 15 years experience, I feel equipped to work with a wide array of issues. My experience includes treating behavioral problems, ADD, and sexual addictions, as well as working with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families. I integrate spiritual-based counseling and psychotherapy.
Life can feel overwhelming when your thoughts won’t slow down, your emotions feel too big, or you’re stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. I help clients make sense of what they’re feeling, understand the thoughts that fuel their stress, and build healthier ways of coping so they can feel more grounded and in control. I use treatment methods, including ACT, DBT, and EMDR, to accomplish this.
Life can feel overwhelming when your thoughts won’t slow down, your emotions feel too big, or you’re stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. I help clients make sense of what they’re feeling, understand the thoughts that fuel their stress, and build healthier ways of coping so they can feel more grounded and in control. I use treatment methods, including ACT, DBT, and EMDR, to accomplish this.
As a clinical social worker practicing for decades, I continue to believe that establishing a positive therapeutic relationship is critical for client success. Trust takes time however, and needs to be earned. Clients are made comfortable through using humor and a genuine interest in their life story. The power of creativity to solve problems and enhance the quality of one’s life is foundational.
As a clinical social worker practicing for decades, I continue to believe that establishing a positive therapeutic relationship is critical for client success. Trust takes time however, and needs to be earned. Clients are made comfortable through using humor and a genuine interest in their life story. The power of creativity to solve problems and enhance the quality of one’s life is foundational.
My ideal client feels pressure to hold it all together but is struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. They want to feel more in control, confident, and connected to themselves. They may not have the words yet, but they’re ready for support, growth, and a space where they can show up just as they are.
My ideal client feels pressure to hold it all together but is struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. They want to feel more in control, confident, and connected to themselves. They may not have the words yet, but they’re ready for support, growth, and a space where they can show up just as they are.
Kristen’s clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She has met with clients in community settings and within a behavioral health hospital, giving her a wide range of skills to address a variety of concerns. Her specialties include working with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, behavioral problems, substance use and addiction. As a coach for children and adolscents, she enjoys helping individuals work through sports related issues. Kristen prefers to use a client-centered approach while meeting the individual on their level.
Kristen’s clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She has met with clients in community settings and within a behavioral health hospital, giving her a wide range of skills to address a variety of concerns. Her specialties include working with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, behavioral problems, substance use and addiction. As a coach for children and adolscents, she enjoys helping individuals work through sports related issues. Kristen prefers to use a client-centered approach while meeting the individual on their level.
Nikitha takes a compassionate, culturally responsive, and integrative approach to therapy, honoring each client’s unique experiences. She draws from person-centered, Gestalt, psychodynamic, and multicultural perspectives to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. Her experience includes working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual settings, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Nikitha takes a compassionate, culturally responsive, and integrative approach to therapy, honoring each client’s unique experiences. She draws from person-centered, Gestalt, psychodynamic, and multicultural perspectives to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. Her experience includes working with adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual settings, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Healing begins with feeling safe enough to explore what matters most and I want to provide that environment. I help adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity struggles. Whether you're facing grief, infidelity, addiction, divorce, or the complexities of a blended family, I'm here to support you. My goal is to help you strengthen self-worth, improve communication, and feel more grounded in who you are.
Healing begins with feeling safe enough to explore what matters most and I want to provide that environment. I help adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity struggles. Whether you're facing grief, infidelity, addiction, divorce, or the complexities of a blended family, I'm here to support you. My goal is to help you strengthen self-worth, improve communication, and feel more grounded in who you are.
Slow down. Understand yourself. Find real relief.
Something feels off but it’s hard to name. Maybe you’re tired of carrying everyone else’s needs, stuck in patterns you can’t break, or feeling disconnected from who you are underneath it all. You might feel torn between wanting to keep it all together and wishing someone would really see you and understand what’s underneath. You want to feel more like yourself again. I work with teens and young adults facing anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and self-worth questions. I’m also passionate about supporting student-athletes and clients exploring neurodivergence.
Slow down. Understand yourself. Find real relief.
Something feels off but it’s hard to name. Maybe you’re tired of carrying everyone else’s needs, stuck in patterns you can’t break, or feeling disconnected from who you are underneath it all. You might feel torn between wanting to keep it all together and wishing someone would really see you and understand what’s underneath. You want to feel more like yourself again. I work with teens and young adults facing anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and self-worth questions. I’m also passionate about supporting student-athletes and clients exploring neurodivergence.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating divorce, or stuck in painful relationship patterns find calm, clarity, and connection again. My own experience with panic attacks led me to this work and shaped my deep empathy for what you’re going through. Using CBT, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach, I offer practical tools in a warm, nonjudgmental space. You don’t have to have it all figured out—this is a place to breathe, heal, and rebuild with support.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating divorce, or stuck in painful relationship patterns find calm, clarity, and connection again. My own experience with panic attacks led me to this work and shaped my deep empathy for what you’re going through. Using CBT, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach, I offer practical tools in a warm, nonjudgmental space. You don’t have to have it all figured out—this is a place to breathe, heal, and rebuild with support.
Transforming Lives, Together: Your Path to Healing and Growth
Urvashi Verma, Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSW) brings more than a decade of heartfelt, client-centered care to her practice. Urvashi empowers clients to create authentic paths toward balance and resilience. Grounded in empathy and evidence-based strategies, Urvashi specializes in working with children, individuals, couples, and families. Urvashi’s approach combines warmth and professionalism.
Transforming Lives, Together: Your Path to Healing and Growth
Urvashi Verma, Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSW) brings more than a decade of heartfelt, client-centered care to her practice. Urvashi empowers clients to create authentic paths toward balance and resilience. Grounded in empathy and evidence-based strategies, Urvashi specializes in working with children, individuals, couples, and families. Urvashi’s approach combines warmth and professionalism.
You’ve reached a point where the weight of everything you’ve been carrying is too much to hold on your own. Emotions you thought would fade keep resurfacing: anxiety, sadness, and memories that refuse to stay in the past. Your mind replays moments you wish you could change, and your body stays tense, bracing for what might go wrong next. At night, it only gets louder. The self-doubt, overthinking, and unsettling questions keep you from enjoying peace. You keep pushing forward, but the same patterns keep returning. What you want is to feel steady, safe within yourself, and no longer controlled by what you’ve been through.
You’ve reached a point where the weight of everything you’ve been carrying is too much to hold on your own. Emotions you thought would fade keep resurfacing: anxiety, sadness, and memories that refuse to stay in the past. Your mind replays moments you wish you could change, and your body stays tense, bracing for what might go wrong next. At night, it only gets louder. The self-doubt, overthinking, and unsettling questions keep you from enjoying peace. You keep pushing forward, but the same patterns keep returning. What you want is to feel steady, safe within yourself, and no longer controlled by what you’ve been through.
James Hutto IV completed his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University. James starts with a client-centered approach to help clients feel comfortable opening up and sharing their story. He provides a warm and welcoming environment to allow clients to be their authentic self. James recognizes cultural background as an important component of the individual and their unique experiences and works with the client to help recognize their patterns in a larger context of their lifespan and environment. James has a specific interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community to help them claim their identity.
James Hutto IV completed his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University. James starts with a client-centered approach to help clients feel comfortable opening up and sharing their story. He provides a warm and welcoming environment to allow clients to be their authentic self. James recognizes cultural background as an important component of the individual and their unique experiences and works with the client to help recognize their patterns in a larger context of their lifespan and environment. James has a specific interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community to help them claim their identity.
At New Leaf Counseling and Wellness we provide comprehensive psychological testing services. A psychological evaluation can help clarify strengths, areas of growth, challenges, and provide diagnostic clarification. The testing process can be confusing at times and we are happy to help you through the process. The staff at New Leaf Counseling and Wellness will assist with the coordination of insurance benefits, scheduling, and familiarizing you with the process of psychological testing.
At New Leaf Counseling and Wellness we provide comprehensive psychological testing services. A psychological evaluation can help clarify strengths, areas of growth, challenges, and provide diagnostic clarification. The testing process can be confusing at times and we are happy to help you through the process. The staff at New Leaf Counseling and Wellness will assist with the coordination of insurance benefits, scheduling, and familiarizing you with the process of psychological testing.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own or aren’t quite sure where to begin. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as yourself without pressure or judgment. I believe therapy works best when clients feel comfortable, understood, and able to be honest about what they’re carrying. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, recovery, life transitions, stress, and feeling stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful or sustainable.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own or aren’t quite sure where to begin. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as yourself without pressure or judgment. I believe therapy works best when clients feel comfortable, understood, and able to be honest about what they’re carrying. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, recovery, life transitions, stress, and feeling stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful or sustainable.
My ideal clients are couples seeking deeper connection and healing. They often struggle with communication breakdowns, unresolved conflict, or disconnection, yet share a desire to grow together. They need a safe, respectful space to repair trust and rebuild understanding. Their goal is a healthier, more balanced relationship. They want support that honors both partners. I truly believe common values are the key to a successful relationship, and approach to couples work is based on restorative practices.
My ideal clients are couples seeking deeper connection and healing. They often struggle with communication breakdowns, unresolved conflict, or disconnection, yet share a desire to grow together. They need a safe, respectful space to repair trust and rebuild understanding. Their goal is a healthier, more balanced relationship. They want support that honors both partners. I truly believe common values are the key to a successful relationship, and approach to couples work is based on restorative practices.
I strive to help people have a better understanding of who they are and who they can be and overcome the internal obstacles keeping them stuck. You will find me easy to connect with. I listen attentively, remember details, and ask direct and relevant questions to create a therapy that is tailored to your goals, challenges and provides solutions. I effectively treat Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic, and Chronic Pain. Mind-body imbalance can cause neck and back pain, stomach problems, headaches, which I have success treating. I also specialize in eating disorders, specifically in weight loss and weight gain prevention.
I strive to help people have a better understanding of who they are and who they can be and overcome the internal obstacles keeping them stuck. You will find me easy to connect with. I listen attentively, remember details, and ask direct and relevant questions to create a therapy that is tailored to your goals, challenges and provides solutions. I effectively treat Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic, and Chronic Pain. Mind-body imbalance can cause neck and back pain, stomach problems, headaches, which I have success treating. I also specialize in eating disorders, specifically in weight loss and weight gain prevention.
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Number of Therapists in 60563
500+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 60563 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 84% | Aetna |
| 64% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 60563 see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |