Therapists in 60602
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
I am the owner and psychotherapist at Essential Therapy Chicago. I've had nearly 10 years of experience helping clients grow and find emotional healing through therapy. In my work, I aim to create an open, welcoming therapy environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives and relationships. I work with clients to identify their strengths and to set goals of therapy that are exciting and motivating. I base my practice on an integrative approach which allows me to not only provide short-term symptom relief and mood stabilization, but also to foster longer-term growth and self-explorations.
I am the owner and psychotherapist at Essential Therapy Chicago. I've had nearly 10 years of experience helping clients grow and find emotional healing through therapy. In my work, I aim to create an open, welcoming therapy environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives and relationships. I work with clients to identify their strengths and to set goals of therapy that are exciting and motivating. I base my practice on an integrative approach which allows me to not only provide short-term symptom relief and mood stabilization, but also to foster longer-term growth and self-explorations.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the life you want to live, you’re not alone. Many clients come in feeling stuck in old stories, questioning their identity, struggling with intimacy, or moving through transitions that shake their sense of direction. You may be navigating anxiety, shame, or patterns that no longer reflect who you’re becoming. My style is warm, curious, and culturally attuned. I work with individuals and couples seeking deeper intimacy, clearer communication, stronger self-understanding, and a life that feels meaningful and truly theirs.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the life you want to live, you’re not alone. Many clients come in feeling stuck in old stories, questioning their identity, struggling with intimacy, or moving through transitions that shake their sense of direction. You may be navigating anxiety, shame, or patterns that no longer reflect who you’re becoming. My style is warm, curious, and culturally attuned. I work with individuals and couples seeking deeper intimacy, clearer communication, stronger self-understanding, and a life that feels meaningful and truly theirs.
My ideal client is an adult who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They may struggle with anxiety, OCD, trauma, or an intense inner critic that makes daily life feel exhausting. They want relief — not just insight — and are ready to learn practical tools that help them feel calmer, more confident, and more in control. Their goal is to feel grounded, understood, and aligned with who they truly are, rather than constantly surviving or overthinking.
My ideal client is an adult who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They may struggle with anxiety, OCD, trauma, or an intense inner critic that makes daily life feel exhausting. They want relief — not just insight — and are ready to learn practical tools that help them feel calmer, more confident, and more in control. Their goal is to feel grounded, understood, and aligned with who they truly are, rather than constantly surviving or overthinking.
I am a bilingual therapist who specializes in a wide variety of populations, and have developed a specialization in working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, ODD, and ADHD. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to feel heard, acknowledged, and validated. In sessions I guide clients to learn about their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to be able to meet each of their individual needs. I use a collaborative approach to help clients gain a healthy understanding of themselves and work together to build skills to manage the challenges and difficulties in life.
I am a bilingual therapist who specializes in a wide variety of populations, and have developed a specialization in working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, ODD, and ADHD. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to feel heard, acknowledged, and validated. In sessions I guide clients to learn about their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to be able to meet each of their individual needs. I use a collaborative approach to help clients gain a healthy understanding of themselves and work together to build skills to manage the challenges and difficulties in life.
I work with a wide population of clients including teens, adults, student athletes and former athletes. My choice to pursue a career in counseling comes from a desire to help people live a fulfilling life by connecting them with their own human experiences, relationships, and histories. I aim to help people navigate the emotional, relational, and logistical challenges that come with the different phases within the human experience. I take an integrated approach while helping my clients heal, grow, and thrive.
I work with a wide population of clients including teens, adults, student athletes and former athletes. My choice to pursue a career in counseling comes from a desire to help people live a fulfilling life by connecting them with their own human experiences, relationships, and histories. I aim to help people navigate the emotional, relational, and logistical challenges that come with the different phases within the human experience. I take an integrated approach while helping my clients heal, grow, and thrive.
I walk alongside clients as they explore and understand the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-worth struggles, and challenges in their relationships. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of where to begin. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns that no longer serve you, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
I walk alongside clients as they explore and understand the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-worth struggles, and challenges in their relationships. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of where to begin. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns that no longer serve you, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
Kellie Rice
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, CGP, CMHIMP
15 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
In my work with individuals recovering from addictions, eating disorders, co-dependency and trauma, I assess which modality (individual, group psychotherapy or family therapy) will help my clients achieve their goals most effectively. I work with parents in the areas of attachment, financial literacy, discipline, boundary setting & launching as well as, couples who are struggling with infertility.I believe a therapist actively participates in the relationship, in addition to observing the process and offering expertise.
In my work with individuals recovering from addictions, eating disorders, co-dependency and trauma, I assess which modality (individual, group psychotherapy or family therapy) will help my clients achieve their goals most effectively. I work with parents in the areas of attachment, financial literacy, discipline, boundary setting & launching as well as, couples who are struggling with infertility.I believe a therapist actively participates in the relationship, in addition to observing the process and offering expertise.
Relationships can feel deeply painful when communication breaks down, trust is shaken, or disconnection takes over. I specialize exclusively in couples therapy and marriage counseling, helping partners navigate conflict, emotional distance, and relationship ruptures with greater clarity and care. My trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach is grounded in Imago Relationship Therapy. Through structured Dialogues and relational tools, I help couples slow reactive patterns, truly hear one another, and build deeper empathy, trust, and intentional connection.
Relationships can feel deeply painful when communication breaks down, trust is shaken, or disconnection takes over. I specialize exclusively in couples therapy and marriage counseling, helping partners navigate conflict, emotional distance, and relationship ruptures with greater clarity and care. My trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach is grounded in Imago Relationship Therapy. Through structured Dialogues and relational tools, I help couples slow reactive patterns, truly hear one another, and build deeper empathy, trust, and intentional connection.
You’re juggling a lot—expectations, emotions, relationships, identity—and somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. My ideal client is someone who’s tired of holding everything in, tired of feeling overwhelmed, and ready to understand what’s underneath it all. You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or family patterns you’re finally ready to break. At your core, you want peace, clarity, and a version of yourself that feels grounded and whole. You’re not looking for perfection—you’re looking for real growth.
You’re juggling a lot—expectations, emotions, relationships, identity—and somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. My ideal client is someone who’s tired of holding everything in, tired of feeling overwhelmed, and ready to understand what’s underneath it all. You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or family patterns you’re finally ready to break. At your core, you want peace, clarity, and a version of yourself that feels grounded and whole. You’re not looking for perfection—you’re looking for real growth.
Let's give you the healing you deserve by challenging unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs, discovering who YOU are and what you really want, and learning how to set boundaries and improve relationships. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside clients on their journey towards growth. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment where all feelings are welcomed and explored without judgment. I focus on individual therapy, addressing relational and childhood trauma, life transitions (such as parenting, divorce, job changes), and grief.
Let's give you the healing you deserve by challenging unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs, discovering who YOU are and what you really want, and learning how to set boundaries and improve relationships. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside clients on their journey towards growth. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment where all feelings are welcomed and explored without judgment. I focus on individual therapy, addressing relational and childhood trauma, life transitions (such as parenting, divorce, job changes), and grief.
The decision to pursue therapy requires vulnerability and risk. Choosing a therapist who understands this reality is important. Like most adults, you may be seeking therapy to explore why your relationships are unsatisfying or why you feel unfulfilled. You may hope to understand how painful emotions like shame, sadness, and anger have affected you. Many adults seek solutions on their own, only to feel stuck in repetitive cycles of behavior that produce momentary relief.
The decision to pursue therapy requires vulnerability and risk. Choosing a therapist who understands this reality is important. Like most adults, you may be seeking therapy to explore why your relationships are unsatisfying or why you feel unfulfilled. You may hope to understand how painful emotions like shame, sadness, and anger have affected you. Many adults seek solutions on their own, only to feel stuck in repetitive cycles of behavior that produce momentary relief.
I understand that healing is not linear and that life’s transitions, traumas, and relational wounds shape how we move through the world. In therapy, we will work together to deepen your understanding of who you are, explore the relationships that support or challenge your wellbeing, and build clarity around the life you want to create. I work with both individuals and couples, and my hope is to help you heal, confront the parts of your story that feel heavy, and empower you to reclaim meaning and agency. As a South Asian woman, I understand the complexities of navigating identity, cultural expectations, and family dynamics.
I understand that healing is not linear and that life’s transitions, traumas, and relational wounds shape how we move through the world. In therapy, we will work together to deepen your understanding of who you are, explore the relationships that support or challenge your wellbeing, and build clarity around the life you want to create. I work with both individuals and couples, and my hope is to help you heal, confront the parts of your story that feel heavy, and empower you to reclaim meaning and agency. As a South Asian woman, I understand the complexities of navigating identity, cultural expectations, and family dynamics.
Hello. I'd like to be your partner & guide as you improve your life. If your life has not gone the way you hoped it would, you are not alone. If you are experiencing loneliness, discord in your relationships, uncertainty in your professional or home life, or perhaps not living the life you want to live in general, things can improve. Time is short. Let's help you help yourself.
I offer a trauma-informed, gentle yet change-oriented style to help you feel comfort & relief, improve your habits, lessen painful emotions, & even find joy.
Hello. I'd like to be your partner & guide as you improve your life. If your life has not gone the way you hoped it would, you are not alone. If you are experiencing loneliness, discord in your relationships, uncertainty in your professional or home life, or perhaps not living the life you want to live in general, things can improve. Time is short. Let's help you help yourself.
I offer a trauma-informed, gentle yet change-oriented style to help you feel comfort & relief, improve your habits, lessen painful emotions, & even find joy.
I work with couples to manage distress and overwhelm within their relationship. With a balanced perspective, I empower partners to strengthen their connection and deepen intimacy. I am also passionate about supporting individuals through the challenges of the perinatal journey, such as prenatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, infertility and postpartum depression. I work with adults navigating the varied stages of life. Whether it's helping clients cope with trauma, process grief and loss, navigate chronic illness and pain, or address the shadows of depression and anxiety, I consider it a privilege to accompany clients on this journey.
I work with couples to manage distress and overwhelm within their relationship. With a balanced perspective, I empower partners to strengthen their connection and deepen intimacy. I am also passionate about supporting individuals through the challenges of the perinatal journey, such as prenatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, infertility and postpartum depression. I work with adults navigating the varied stages of life. Whether it's helping clients cope with trauma, process grief and loss, navigate chronic illness and pain, or address the shadows of depression and anxiety, I consider it a privilege to accompany clients on this journey.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Sometimes it is hard to know why we have difficult feelings and act in certain way. When you engage in therapy it will help you have more choices and live a satisfying, productive life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy in a collaborative environment where we can work together to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you can take towards realizing the life you envision.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Sometimes it is hard to know why we have difficult feelings and act in certain way. When you engage in therapy it will help you have more choices and live a satisfying, productive life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers therapy in a collaborative environment where we can work together to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you can take towards realizing the life you envision.
You're struggling with low mood or mood swings, anxiety and worry, overthinking or getting stuck in your head, or difficulty connecting with others. You've stopped doing the things you care about and aren't sure how to get un-stuck. I can help you clarify what you care most about and help you expand your capacity to live out your values.
You're struggling with low mood or mood swings, anxiety and worry, overthinking or getting stuck in your head, or difficulty connecting with others. You've stopped doing the things you care about and aren't sure how to get un-stuck. I can help you clarify what you care most about and help you expand your capacity to live out your values.
Hi! I’m Jessica, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, relationships, and self-worth. I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as well as perfectionism, low self-esteem, and depression. My approach is warm, relatable, and solution-focused, offering a space where you can feel understood and supported as you work toward meaningful change.
Hi! I’m Jessica, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, relationships, and self-worth. I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as well as perfectionism, low self-esteem, and depression. My approach is warm, relatable, and solution-focused, offering a space where you can feel understood and supported as you work toward meaningful change.
For two decades I have had the honor of supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and growth. I take an active, collaborative, and individualized treatment approach. I work from a trauma-informed lens utilizing insight-oriented, family systems, ego state, and EMDR therapies. I have expertise in depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and self-identity exploration. I also help people navigate life transitions, such as early adulthood, career choices, grief and loss, and retirement, in addition to other life transitions. I offer hourly sessions, extended sessions for EMDR and am fluent in Spanish.
For two decades I have had the honor of supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and growth. I take an active, collaborative, and individualized treatment approach. I work from a trauma-informed lens utilizing insight-oriented, family systems, ego state, and EMDR therapies. I have expertise in depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and self-identity exploration. I also help people navigate life transitions, such as early adulthood, career choices, grief and loss, and retirement, in addition to other life transitions. I offer hourly sessions, extended sessions for EMDR and am fluent in Spanish.
When we feel stuck or weighed down it can be difficult to know where to start. I provide a collaborative relationship and support individuals navigating anxiety, stress, relationship and family dynamics, life transitions, men's issues, and ADHD. I blend understanding the why with practical tools to transform maladaptive patterns and I specialize in working with high performing individuals ready to create more balance in their lives. Together, we'll explore your concerns from a fresh perspective, enhance self-understanding, and nurture curiosity and self-compassion along the way.
When we feel stuck or weighed down it can be difficult to know where to start. I provide a collaborative relationship and support individuals navigating anxiety, stress, relationship and family dynamics, life transitions, men's issues, and ADHD. I blend understanding the why with practical tools to transform maladaptive patterns and I specialize in working with high performing individuals ready to create more balance in their lives. Together, we'll explore your concerns from a fresh perspective, enhance self-understanding, and nurture curiosity and self-compassion along the way.
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Number of Therapists in 60602
800+
Average cost per session
$164
Therapists in 60602 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Life Transitions |
| 67% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 65% | Aetna |
| 47% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 60602 see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |