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I'm an experienced, sensitive, insightful psychotherapist & psychoanalyst. On the faculty of The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. I'm Cultural sensitive, speak English & Hebrew fluently, have a degree in Judaica. I work with Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults. I work with Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals. Individuals, Couples, Families. People in Business, Academia, writers, people in the Arts. Exploring who you are, Enhancing your Creativity, what complicates your Emergence, Expression, Fulfillment. Satisfaction, Individually, & in relationships.Trauma, Cross-Generational Trauma, Gender issues, Conflicts, Creativity Blocks, Performance & Achievement Anxiety, Separation, Loss, Midlife crises. Mood difficulties -- Depression, Anxiety., Attachment Difficulties. Enhancing relationships. SUPERVISION.

Shades of Therapy was created to promote the mental health of people of color.​ We believe that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) face unique challenges that can sometimes be overwhelming. However, we also know without a doubt that this community possess a strength that is unmatched. Here at Shades of Therapy, our goal is to support the well-being of BIPOC by harnessing the inherent strengths and resources our clients possess and guide them toward achieving their goals. Invite us along your journey and we will work together as partners in your success.

How do we reconnect with ourselves? How do we connect in community and solidarity with each other? The surfacing of racial and social divisions have triggered a sense of isolation and alienation, especially in the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ & TGNC communities. My experience as a social worker serving communities who experience intergenerational trauma and social oppression inform my holistic approach of looking at my clients' entire lived experiences. I am a social justice-oriented, multi-racial and multi-lingual therapist, focused on empowerment and healing for people in the community.

Most people seek therapy because they are disappointed in a relationship, or have lost someone important to them. Often, this experience reactivates old hurts and losses which weaken feelings of self-worth. I work to help that person restore a sense of self-appreciation, to deepen their self-understanding, and enhance their relationships with others.

Self-exploration can be an intimidating task. I have the honor of accompanying my clients on such journeys, and collaborate with clients to develop a fuller understanding of themselves. I provide an honest, respectful and non-judgmental space for such reflection, in which we can sort through the elements of life that are difficult, whether that is a result of anxiety, depression, trauma, questions of gender or sexuality, grief, body issues, life transitions, illness or other difficulties. Through such work, I hope to foster authentic growth, change and lasting relief for my clients.

I believe that an open and supportive therapeutic relationship is foundational to healing. I bring a collaborative spirit and non-judgmental curiosity to our work together to help create a safe space for you to get in touch with your most authentic self and grow toward your values. You are the expert in your own life, so I strive to understand how your various identities and experiences inform how you move through the world. With warmth, humor, and transparency, I work with each of my clients to co-create a therapeutic process that meets their unique needs and goals.

Anxious and exhausted from being there for everyone else? Have you ever thought that YOU are the one that needs support and strategies to keep going? Parenting, parenting through or after divorce, caring for parents, and/or loving someone with addictions, these are all tough situations to cope with. Caregivers need care too! Online therapy offers a hassle-free way for you to acquire relaxation tools. Get help learning how to better balance roles and making your life to be about YOUR needs too. Build better boundaries. Live, face to face psychotherapy with a compassionate experienced psychologist can be a good option for you.

I am a firm believer that seeking wellness is the first step in gaining control over your life and achieving your goals. I serve as a passenger alongside clients in their journey and we collaborate on ways to address concerns and ways to improve and grow. I embrace diversity of all kinds and believe that our unique differences are what makes the world interesting and vibrant.

How are your relationships with others? How is your relationship with yourself?

I specialize in working with women who work really hard to make sure everything looks okay on the outside when it doesn’t feel that way on the inside. Clients who come to me are often overwhelmed with pressure to get things perfect and struggle with feeling “enough”, some experiencing with imposter syndrome. They often feel an imbalance in their lives and are quick to sacrifice self-care for others or in the face of stress. They feel their emotions strongly and sometimes feel controlled by them, leaving them often emotionally and physically drained. My clients are ready to create change in their lives and feel more peace of mind.

My practice focuses on helping couples and individuals create more satisfying lives and relationships. Reasons for seeking therapy may include depression, anxiety, life transitions, finding healthy identities, communication concerns, improving intimacy, helping foster healthy connections and healing relationships. My passion and specialty is sex therapy. I work with individuals and couples to help them address concerns related to sexual health, sexual functioning, and finding ones' sexual identity. Common reasons clients see me include: desire discrepancies, communication problems around sex, infidelity, arousal or orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, body image, sexual trauma and problematic sexual behavior/sexual compulsivity.

Individuals come to me experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling that they have not been able to feel better or make progress on their own. They may be questioning decisions they make in their relationships, careers or family life. Many feel that they need to make a change but are unsure where to start or how to be the most effective. In therapy I can help you in explore and understand the unknown parts of yourself to help reveal and ultimately repair the inner road blocks you may experience.

Psychoanalytic therapy takes up the question of the individual — your particular history, your singular experience, and importantly, what you have to say about it all. We live inside, as well as outside, of the systems that give our lives shape — cultural, family, language systems. Psychoanalytic listening centers the individual’s experience within these systems, distinguishing itself from diagnostic and medical models of treatment. In this way, psychoanalytic work is positioned to be able take up questions of suffering differently. This is what I believe makes it especially suited to address causes of suffering.

As far as most people know you have your "life together." But deep down you feel stuck in a routine that feels overwhelming. You want to take the next step in your career or perhaps you want to ask an acquaintance out on a date but the fear of change, failure and self-doubt are holding you back. You have brilliant ideas that you want to share with others but you hesitate to act or speak because you are tormented by thoughts of "I'm not good enough." When you reach out to your friends, your colleagues, or your partner you feel unheard or misunderstood.

The willingness to examine oneself—with honesty, curiosity, wonder, but also ambivalence and doubt—might be one of the bravest achievements of any human life. Acknowledging and respecting that courage in clients is my first sacred duty as a therapist. From there, we talk. We explore the unconscious dynamics of your life. We work together on getting un-stuck, grasping the multiple ways we can live with others on this beautiful yet fragile world, and building something new for yourself and for future generations.

You are good. Rarely do folks act in ways that don't make sense to them. Maybe you are experiencing frustration in relationships. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by sadness, fears, or exhaustion. You are human. In this space you will be heard and validated as you discover more about yourself and develop compassion for the parts of you that may seem most dark. And sometimes the path to wellness is to allow ourselves to be discovered more deeply.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a means of change. In addition to validating client autonomy, I prioritize the inclusion of all clients' lived experiences and the unique parts of their identities. I understand one size does not fit all and I always strive to collaborate with the client to find what works best for them and fulfills their needs. In our work together, the individual and I explore their past, present, and the vision they have for their future. My hope is to empower clients in their decisions and provide a supportive base for them during their journeys of self-exploration.

Michael Wiley holds an M.A. in Counseling and Sport Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. He believes life is a skill and that we all naturally possess the capability to improve our reality. He works with adults, teens, and couples, helping them learn to more effectively manage issues such as stress, anxiety, communication, racial identity development, career and life transition.

I WANT TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE! Everyone has struggles in life, I'll meet you in that struggle and equip you with internal tools to help you become THE BEST YOU! I want to help you live your best life! My focus is to meet you where you're comfortable - in our partnership I will provide a safe space for you to express yourself freely without judgement while increasing your ability to unburden, and forgive yourself. Our therapeutic encounters will facilitate opportunities for you to offer yourself self-compassion, empathy, and grow your self-awareness en-route to accomplishing your goals.

The most important factor in determining a successful course of therapy is the connection between client and therapist. It's a relationship. I believe that structuring sessions to fit each individual's need is the greatest opportunity to improve how people live. My practice empowers people to express themselves, be present, learn about the self and find ways to align mind + body. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can begin to better understand yourself and work through challenges that are interfering with your life and happiness.