"Everyone experiences moments in life that feel overwhelming, stressful, or sad. Sometimes, these moments seem to happen with increasing frequency, or we can't seem to find our way out of painful or distressing patterns, despite our best intentions. If this sounds familiar, therapy might be a helpful step for you. I work primarily with adults who are struggling with issues related to mood, anxiety, stress, life transitions and problems in their relationships. I also have significant experience and specialization treating clients who have experienced both chronic and acute trauma, and clients who describe their family or background as chaotic."

"Currently, Dr. Francesca Giordano is the principal partner of Veduta Consulting, LLC. Her clinical practice specializes in sexuality counseling, anger management, and relationship restoration. She is also a very experienced career counseling and helps clients with career transitions and job search strategies. It is my hope that my clients will also benefit from my 25 years of experience teaching and supervising counselors-in-training. Being a counseling professor keeps my skills updated and my perspective fresh and innovative. If you are interested in continuing our conversation, please contact me. "

"No one experiences life in a vacuum. This is why I am so passionate about incorporating all of the various relationships, experiences, and cultural dimensions that make you who you are, into our work together. My job is to learn about each individual, partner, or family member, to understand their challenges and help them find strength and motivation towards change. Whether I am working with couples, families, or individuals, it is important for our work to consider the multiple larger systems that impact your life. Just as the networks we are a part of inevitably affect us, we too send ripples out to others. "

"Are you wondering if you’ll ever be “good-enough?” Are you constantly questioning your self-worth and finding it difficult to regard yourself with loving self-compassion? Do you find yourself overly extending yourself to others in effort to feel valued and wanted? Are you feeling a sense of emptiness that just won’t go away? Are you constantly exhausted with feelings of loneliness, shame and guilt within your relationships? Are the relationships with yourself and others challenged by your sense of unworthiness and brokenness? Do you want to experience a healthier you but you’re not sure of how to experience such change? If yes, you’re not alone and there is hope! "

"One of the many things I enjoy about working with clients is being able to work with people across the lifespan and in various modalities. The ability to provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults; family therapy; and couples therapy, gives me the opportunity to work in collaboration with clients on a range of issues, needs, and goals. Ideally, clients are seeking therapy to work on something and are able to identify their hopes for therapy. In times where a loved one is seeking therapy for their child, spouse, parent, etc; I do seek to ensure that whomever participates in treatment is a willing participant. "

"I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern University with a concentration in Child and Adolescent mental health. Shortly after this, I acquired my National Certified Counselor (NCC) status as well as my Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Illinois. In my professional history, I gained experience as a Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist for OCD and Anxiety disorders and facilitated cognitive behavioral therapy groups for my clients. I later helped facilitate a Mood and Anxiety program for children and adolescents on the Autism spectrum. "

"I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in the areas of therapy and school consultation. I received my degree in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed my psychology internship training at Sankofa Psychological Services. I have experience in college counseling, inpatient settings, and group practice. I see clients of all ages in individual, couples, and family formats. I specialize in play therapy, as well as the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relational discord from an insight oriented and interpersonal perspective."

"I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We all have strengths that sometimes are not apparent to us, but we can learn to identify them. As we connect to our internal experiences, we discover that our thoughts and beliefs about the way things are might be more workable than we had previously believed. My approach when working with people is to be collaborative and relational. I meet clients wherever they are in their journey and we work together to identify goals that help them lead meaningful lives. As your therapist, I look to create a safe safe, be fully present, and listen deeply with non-judgment."

"I specialize in solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing with adults, couples, and children. Together we work to prioritize issues and help you find effective strategies to tackle them. I believe in supporting my clients and meeting them where they are at to promote a sense of autonomy and well-being."

"Pursing emotional and behavioral health isn't just meant to improve our lives, it's meant to change how we function in the world. The changes we make can spark change in our relationships, jobs, families and community. If only change was easy! Change often comes during times of pressure and struggle. Therapy is a tool to help you address these barriers head on and unearth skills and strengths need to help you meet your goals and thrive."

"Psychotherapy is a powerful experience. It will help you to understand yourself and grow emotionally. We often carry around with us the split off, unintegrated and unremembered pains and disappointments of our lives. These painful experiences typically cleave their way into our personalities in unintended ways that we don’t even realize. They can affect how we feel about ourselves, how we relate to others and how we act in the world. Psychotherapy is process of self discovery, a way of reclaiming our painful experiences and making use of them to propel our lives forward in constructive and meaningful ways. "

"Phone and Video Chat sessions available to clients in : Alabama Arizona California Colorado Delaware (video chat only) District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Missouri Nebraska Nevada North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas (limited to locales which have been declared disaster areas) Utah. "

"Hi, I'm Dr. Chris Chroniak. For 32 years I have assisted individuals struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, OCD, a relationship or lack of one, as well as many other psychological and emotional issues. My approach to therapy is first to form a genuine relationship with my client; then we work together to explore and work through the underlying issues that block growth and cause pain or discomfort. I also teach my clients practical and effective tools that help them deal with their painful or troubling thoughts and feelings, as they occur."

"Women who are stressed from work, children, caregiving, relationships, finances, or all of the above may find it challenging to engage fully in their own lives. If taking time for yourself seems like a luxury versus a necessity, it can be extremely challenging to be present for others. Stressors may never go away but how we manage our responses to them can have a positive impact on well-being."

"In choosing psychotherapy, one opens to the pursuit of awareness and authenticity. While this journey is sometimes arduous, most experience a sense of fulfillment previously unknown. Those who choose to see me often wish to uncover barriers which prevent them from living creatively, peacefully, expressively, and authentically. I aim to provide a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable exploring all aspects of their being, including hidden dreams and desires. Such exploration is often accompanied with reductions in anxiety, depression, impulsivity, or inhibition."

"I understand that therapy can be intimidating, and I will work passionately to create a space that feels comfortable and safe for each client and family that walks through the door. I believe each individual and therapeutic relationship is unique, and it is an honor to be able to walk alongside you and be a part of your journey. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a passion for a working therapeutic alliance that helps clients feel empowered, I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. "

"Growth is thwarted by fear--both the known fears we can name and the hidden fears that manifest in self-defeating behaviors. As your counselor, I'll be your ally--giving you as much insight and encouragement as needed to vanquish fears and enhance personal growth. Drawing on 20 years of study and experience in the ancient, spiritual Wisdom Teachings as well as a formal education in psychology and philosophy, I am committed to helping you clear the path to a satisfying, meaningful life."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in empowerment, helping folks overcome obstacles and live their best life. My approach is strengths based, solution focused and action oriented, to work together to help make sustainable positive changes in peoples' lives. I enjoy working with motivated people who are open to trying new things."

"Flexibility and humility are the characteristics that guide my practice. Informed by current research on attachment and brain development,I am passionate about each person's potential for change through connection to others. My clients have the opportunity to feel supported and heard with empathy, humor, and intelligence. Using CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices, I work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and professional and personal transitions. Additionally, I have extensive experience with recovery from medical crisis, addiction, and trauma."

"Are you struggling through your days or feel that your life and relationships could be more meaningful? Therapy could help you. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to understand the origin of your problems. Every patient enters therapy with a unique set of needs. I tailor treatment to address your needs and goals. By working in this way therapy opens you to a positive emotional experience which in turn transforms how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to assist you to live a life of vitality."