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Dr. Samantha April
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I often describe my approach as integrative, using different techniques and perspectives to address each individual's unique needs. I work to create an nonjudgmental, unconditional, accepting, and supportive space. My job is to listen and honor your experience. However, while listening certainly goes a long way, it is not the only part of therapy. We will work as a team to address your personal needs and concerns. Therapy is a space for us to build something together.
I often describe my approach as integrative, using different techniques and perspectives to address each individual's unique needs. I work to create an nonjudgmental, unconditional, accepting, and supportive space. My job is to listen and honor your experience. However, while listening certainly goes a long way, it is not the only part of therapy. We will work as a team to address your personal needs and concerns. Therapy is a space for us to build something together.
(773) 609-0361 View (773) 609-0361
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Oli Soto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Hi, my name is Oli Soto, and I am the Clinical Director at Latinx Talk Therapy. I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with individuals, adults, children, and groups on issues related to depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I believe that psychotherapy is a gift to the self and should be accessible to all. Therapy is also a tool for personal growth, and I will guide you in applying what you learn in our sessions to your everyday life. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural.
Hi, my name is Oli Soto, and I am the Clinical Director at Latinx Talk Therapy. I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with individuals, adults, children, and groups on issues related to depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I believe that psychotherapy is a gift to the self and should be accessible to all. Therapy is also a tool for personal growth, and I will guide you in applying what you learn in our sessions to your everyday life. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural.
(312) 554-3466 x1 View (312) 554-3466 x1
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Jeremy Bergen
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
If you have been feeling unusually down or overly stressed lately, therapy may be the answer. My expertise is in helping people deal with a variety of life issues such as decreasing stress, gaining motivation, managing relationships, and finding a greater sense of work/life balance. My primary work is with professional adults, both as individuals and couples. I combine an empathetic and individualized approach that focuses on gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings and behavior, and I use an integrated theoretical style with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral techniques (CBT).
If you have been feeling unusually down or overly stressed lately, therapy may be the answer. My expertise is in helping people deal with a variety of life issues such as decreasing stress, gaining motivation, managing relationships, and finding a greater sense of work/life balance. My primary work is with professional adults, both as individuals and couples. I combine an empathetic and individualized approach that focuses on gaining insight into your thoughts, feelings and behavior, and I use an integrated theoretical style with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral techniques (CBT).
(773) 796-3940 View (773) 796-3940
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Dr. Blehart & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
As therapists, we work to build a genuine relationship with each client, create a safe space for discovery, and aim to understand that individual. This allows clients to safely explore alongside the therapist, and begin to see themselves with greater clarity, depth, and honesty. Good, effective therapy will likely not happen overnight (though exciting and wonderful eureka moments certainly occur along the way), and trust, honesty, and humor are invaluable to a beneficial therapeutic relationship. We believe that laughter and tears are equally powerful but that therapeutic change is measured in neither.
As therapists, we work to build a genuine relationship with each client, create a safe space for discovery, and aim to understand that individual. This allows clients to safely explore alongside the therapist, and begin to see themselves with greater clarity, depth, and honesty. Good, effective therapy will likely not happen overnight (though exciting and wonderful eureka moments certainly occur along the way), and trust, honesty, and humor are invaluable to a beneficial therapeutic relationship. We believe that laughter and tears are equally powerful but that therapeutic change is measured in neither.
(312) 548-8908 View (312) 548-8908
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Alayna Samson
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Practicing vulnerability is hard, but having someone with whom you can talk openly, question freely, and collaborate makes it easier. I believe that therapeutic change is nurtured through a relationship that is supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Everyone comes to therapy with unique perspectives and experiences. Together, we can honor the unique lens through which you see the world and collaborate to decide what meaningful change looks like for you.
Practicing vulnerability is hard, but having someone with whom you can talk openly, question freely, and collaborate makes it easier. I believe that therapeutic change is nurtured through a relationship that is supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Everyone comes to therapy with unique perspectives and experiences. Together, we can honor the unique lens through which you see the world and collaborate to decide what meaningful change looks like for you.
(312) 818-1076 View (312) 818-1076
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Ella Zhu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
I think many of us have parts of ourselves that we’re afraid to examine too closely. Having company can make this process less frightening. I’m here to support my clients as we explore where they’re hurting, and why they’re not feeling better yet. I prefer to focus on our shared human condition instead of specific diagnoses - loneliness, pain, longing for love, pushing others away, feeling at odds with ourselves...I'm here to listen, and help each client find kindness for themself.
I think many of us have parts of ourselves that we’re afraid to examine too closely. Having company can make this process less frightening. I’m here to support my clients as we explore where they’re hurting, and why they’re not feeling better yet. I prefer to focus on our shared human condition instead of specific diagnoses - loneliness, pain, longing for love, pushing others away, feeling at odds with ourselves...I'm here to listen, and help each client find kindness for themself.
(312) 940-1739 View (312) 940-1739
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Derek Bylsma
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Derek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and respected expert in his field. He is also fully trained in EMDR Therapy. In addition to two bachelor degrees, one from Kalamazoo College and the other from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Derek also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. Derek has worked extensively with people suffering from all types of addictions as well as depression, anxiety and dual diagnosis. He believes in collaborating with his clients and "It all works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end"
Derek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and respected expert in his field. He is also fully trained in EMDR Therapy. In addition to two bachelor degrees, one from Kalamazoo College and the other from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Derek also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. Derek has worked extensively with people suffering from all types of addictions as well as depression, anxiety and dual diagnosis. He believes in collaborating with his clients and "It all works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end"
(312) 757-7509 View (312) 757-7509
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Kel Pattison
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Therapy is a healing relationship in which our pain can be held with care and compassion. Our pain is a compass that tells us something important about our experiences and what we need in order to heal. I view healing as finding a place of rootedness and expansiveness within ourselves so that it becomes more and more difficult for our experiences of pain and oppression to throw us off balance.
Therapy is a healing relationship in which our pain can be held with care and compassion. Our pain is a compass that tells us something important about our experiences and what we need in order to heal. I view healing as finding a place of rootedness and expansiveness within ourselves so that it becomes more and more difficult for our experiences of pain and oppression to throw us off balance.
(312) 626-8565 View (312) 626-8565
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Heather L Frank
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I practice from an insight-oriented, collaborative, and individualized approach to meet the unique needs of each person I work with. I strive to provide a supportive and accepting space for my patients to feel heard and understood while also feeling challenged to experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and relating. My hope is that therapy can be useful in providing tools to relieve immediate stress while also helping uncover the underlying meanings of unwanted or distressing symptoms, feelings and relational patterns in order to create lasting change.
I practice from an insight-oriented, collaborative, and individualized approach to meet the unique needs of each person I work with. I strive to provide a supportive and accepting space for my patients to feel heard and understood while also feeling challenged to experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and relating. My hope is that therapy can be useful in providing tools to relieve immediate stress while also helping uncover the underlying meanings of unwanted or distressing symptoms, feelings and relational patterns in order to create lasting change.
(312) 697-1775 View (312) 697-1775
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Elizabeth Furbish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth and I spent 15 years in advertising before becoming a therapist. Now, I get to help people like you explore their identities, experiences, and relationships in order to create meaningful lives that feel authentic to them. With me you will find a safe space to show up as you are, and we will work collaboratively to set and work towards goals that feel authentic to you. Know that I also center myself in cultural humility, recognizing the oppressive systems/societal norms that contribute to anxiety for many of us, as well as my own place in those systems as a cishet white woman.
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth and I spent 15 years in advertising before becoming a therapist. Now, I get to help people like you explore their identities, experiences, and relationships in order to create meaningful lives that feel authentic to them. With me you will find a safe space to show up as you are, and we will work collaboratively to set and work towards goals that feel authentic to you. Know that I also center myself in cultural humility, recognizing the oppressive systems/societal norms that contribute to anxiety for many of us, as well as my own place in those systems as a cishet white woman.
(312) 584-3326 View (312) 584-3326
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Olivia DeLeon-Yi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I support clients who are seeking a welcoming and affirming environment where they can confidently learn to navigate the growing complexities of everyday life. My clients come to me feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and are eager to create change for themselves. Together, we work collaboratively to understand how past experiences, relationships, and unresolved emotions have impacted their social-emotional functioning and ability to live a more fulfilling life. I offer my clients the space to be heard, tools necessary to cope with challenges, and strategies to establish meaningful relationships.
I support clients who are seeking a welcoming and affirming environment where they can confidently learn to navigate the growing complexities of everyday life. My clients come to me feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and are eager to create change for themselves. Together, we work collaboratively to understand how past experiences, relationships, and unresolved emotions have impacted their social-emotional functioning and ability to live a more fulfilling life. I offer my clients the space to be heard, tools necessary to cope with challenges, and strategies to establish meaningful relationships.
(312) 728-8970 View (312) 728-8970
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Tiffany Chin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues related to identity and self esteem. I want to empower you and help you gain a better sense of self, understand your boundaries, broaden your perspective and improve your daily experience. In working together, we can address the makeup of your body, mind and soul and how they interact with one another. I believe that our minds and physical bodies are all a part of one system, which is also known as embodiment - how the mind influences the body and how the body influences our thoughts, emotions and intentions.
I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues related to identity and self esteem. I want to empower you and help you gain a better sense of self, understand your boundaries, broaden your perspective and improve your daily experience. In working together, we can address the makeup of your body, mind and soul and how they interact with one another. I believe that our minds and physical bodies are all a part of one system, which is also known as embodiment - how the mind influences the body and how the body influences our thoughts, emotions and intentions.
(773) 249-9234 View (773) 249-9234
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Samantha Marszalec
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Currently accepting clients: I value assisting clients on their journey to cultivating deeper insight into their lives in order to foster personal growth and internal healing. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples working through generalized anxiety, singleness, OCD, trust issues, life adjustments, addiction, children of addict parents, social anxiety, guilt, addiction, shame, breakups, religious trauma; infidelity, lack of fulfillment, relationship issues, college issues, boundaries, sex issues, kinks, ethical non-monogamy, low self esteem, family conflict, attachment injuries, codependency, and sexual trauma.
Currently accepting clients: I value assisting clients on their journey to cultivating deeper insight into their lives in order to foster personal growth and internal healing. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples working through generalized anxiety, singleness, OCD, trust issues, life adjustments, addiction, children of addict parents, social anxiety, guilt, addiction, shame, breakups, religious trauma; infidelity, lack of fulfillment, relationship issues, college issues, boundaries, sex issues, kinks, ethical non-monogamy, low self esteem, family conflict, attachment injuries, codependency, and sexual trauma.
(224) 208-1314 View (224) 208-1314
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Mary Hotze
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I work with individuals, families, and couples, to help them build, strengthen, and heal their relationships. In more than 19 years of clinical practice, I have developed transformative ways to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I use a variety of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also help individuals who are facing life transitions, or who are experiencing difficulties in their partner relationships. I have experience with diverse family structures, and cross-cultural families and have lived extensively overseas, giving me a unique cultural perspective.
I work with individuals, families, and couples, to help them build, strengthen, and heal their relationships. In more than 19 years of clinical practice, I have developed transformative ways to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I use a variety of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also help individuals who are facing life transitions, or who are experiencing difficulties in their partner relationships. I have experience with diverse family structures, and cross-cultural families and have lived extensively overseas, giving me a unique cultural perspective.
(773) 985-3859 View (773) 985-3859
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Eva Grosz
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Are you finding that anxiety or stress is seeping into every corner of your life? Or, maybe you need a place to process daily hard moments? Therapy can be your place to steal some time back for yourself. Through processing and empowerment, my hope is that you are able to find more stability and support in your life. Let's start to advocate for the things you can change in your life, and actively work towards accepting the things that you can't.
Are you finding that anxiety or stress is seeping into every corner of your life? Or, maybe you need a place to process daily hard moments? Therapy can be your place to steal some time back for yourself. Through processing and empowerment, my hope is that you are able to find more stability and support in your life. Let's start to advocate for the things you can change in your life, and actively work towards accepting the things that you can't.
(847) 380-3655 View (847) 380-3655
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Chicago Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Welcome to Chicago Psychology Services, located in the lively Chicago Loop. Our team is passionate about providing personalized care that combines evidence-based therapies and holistic wellness approaches. We're here to support you in overcoming challenges and empowering you to live a joyful, creative life. Whether you're an individual, couple, or family seeking resolution and clarity during life adjustments and difficulties, we offer comprehensive assessments and timely solutions that bring profound insights and inner peace. Your unique journey is at the center of our approach, ensuring a supportive and transformative experience.
Welcome to Chicago Psychology Services, located in the lively Chicago Loop. Our team is passionate about providing personalized care that combines evidence-based therapies and holistic wellness approaches. We're here to support you in overcoming challenges and empowering you to live a joyful, creative life. Whether you're an individual, couple, or family seeking resolution and clarity during life adjustments and difficulties, we offer comprehensive assessments and timely solutions that bring profound insights and inner peace. Your unique journey is at the center of our approach, ensuring a supportive and transformative experience.
(312) 957-7431 View (312) 957-7431
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Sharon Finkelstein
MS, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
25 years of experience in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist has given me the ability to create a warm and safe environment for change. Would you like to make changes in your marriage, family, children or work environment? Sometimes it is helpful to ask what the problem is, rather than why it is a problem. If you know what the problem is, it can be more helpful to solve. We use that philosophy in Brief Therapy, which can be effective for busy, active families and marriages in crises.
25 years of experience in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist has given me the ability to create a warm and safe environment for change. Would you like to make changes in your marriage, family, children or work environment? Sometimes it is helpful to ask what the problem is, rather than why it is a problem. If you know what the problem is, it can be more helpful to solve. We use that philosophy in Brief Therapy, which can be effective for busy, active families and marriages in crises.
(630) 884-5142 View (630) 884-5142
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Kamaria Excell
Licensed Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Growing up, my kitchen counter was an innovative space for the love, joy, pain, community, reimagining, grief, & messiness that life can be. This is what my therapeutic space feels like: a sit at the kitchen counter where you can find release, ease, and home. I see myself as a container by which folks can meet the most aligned version of themselves and cultivate a life that is truly their own. It would be such an honor to hold space for you on your journey back home to yourself. I am dedicated to holding space for all BIPOC folks, but especially women, femmes, and nonbinary folks through their healing journeys
Growing up, my kitchen counter was an innovative space for the love, joy, pain, community, reimagining, grief, & messiness that life can be. This is what my therapeutic space feels like: a sit at the kitchen counter where you can find release, ease, and home. I see myself as a container by which folks can meet the most aligned version of themselves and cultivate a life that is truly their own. It would be such an honor to hold space for you on your journey back home to yourself. I am dedicated to holding space for all BIPOC folks, but especially women, femmes, and nonbinary folks through their healing journeys
(872) 395-8091 x1 View (872) 395-8091 x1
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Liliana Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
I value collaboration within the therapeutic space in efforts to overcome adversity. I bring a sense of curiosity, empathy, and authenticity into my sessions in effort to let clients know that I am invested in what they have to say. I understand the importance of social and racial justice within therapy and I make sure my clients feel supported. Taking a client's culture, family background, and inter-generational patterns and trauma into account is a vital part of my approach. The act of opening yourself up to the therapeutic process can be scary and vulnerable. I strive to create a sense of safety within that vulnerability.
I value collaboration within the therapeutic space in efforts to overcome adversity. I bring a sense of curiosity, empathy, and authenticity into my sessions in effort to let clients know that I am invested in what they have to say. I understand the importance of social and racial justice within therapy and I make sure my clients feel supported. Taking a client's culture, family background, and inter-generational patterns and trauma into account is a vital part of my approach. The act of opening yourself up to the therapeutic process can be scary and vulnerable. I strive to create a sense of safety within that vulnerability.
(312) 471-0943 View (312) 471-0943
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Kanchan Parkash
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Life is often unpredictable and can demand a level of fluidity that can be hard to navigate. In moments of change, difficulty, or hardship, we might find ourselves feeling uncertain and unsure of what to think, how to feel, attend to what we may need, or how to continue caring for ourselves. During these moments we may be seeking comfort, a new perspective, or a desire to be truly seen and understood. As your therapist, l will strive to understand your unique experiences - who you are based on what you have lived through, your view of self, and how you have been impacted by culture, society, and those around you.
Life is often unpredictable and can demand a level of fluidity that can be hard to navigate. In moments of change, difficulty, or hardship, we might find ourselves feeling uncertain and unsure of what to think, how to feel, attend to what we may need, or how to continue caring for ourselves. During these moments we may be seeking comfort, a new perspective, or a desire to be truly seen and understood. As your therapist, l will strive to understand your unique experiences - who you are based on what you have lived through, your view of self, and how you have been impacted by culture, society, and those around you.
(312) 262-4527 View (312) 262-4527