Therapists in 60604

I help people of all ages figure out how to be most successful at work, at school, or in relationships. Many clients (or their parents) come to me feeling misunderstood or unheard by medical professionals and want guidance on how to live and feel better. It is my life's mission to equip people with the insight, tools, and supports needed to thrive as the best version of themselves.

People come to therapy because of depression, anxiety, conflict, or trauma. Because of a broken relationship. Because life is devoid of joy, or stressful and overwhelming. Or because something has happened -- a death, loss of a job, a harrowing experience -- upsetting the way they see themselves, their relationships, even the world around them. To paraphrase Lao Tzu, people come to therapy because they recognize that if they don't change direction, they will end up where they are going. My job is to help them change their direction.

Are you craving change? You don't want things to go on like this and you're wondering if seeking help will make a difference. You may have already chosen to accept that this is the way things have to be. You wouldn't believe the incredible amount of change that is possible when you take the time to intentionally invest in yourself. I offer individual therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship recovery, healing attachment wounds, identity, and self-esteem & boundaries. I provide couples therapy for disconnected couples who feel they are no longer getting their needs met.

As a psychotherapist, I recognize the intersectionality of the identities that we hold and its impact on how we move through the world. My work is rooted in affirming the experiences of individuals who identify as queer, transgender/GNC, sex workers, non-monogamous/polyamorous, and disabled. Body neutrality, Health At Every Size (HAES), and sex positivity are core values of my clinical practice. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety, with a focus on religious and sexual trauma; as well as individuals exploring their gender identity and sexuality.

Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, anger or stress? Are you experiencing increased stressors due to life transitions or relationship concerns? I can help you gain skills to manage your stressors, discover your inner strengths, and support you in making positive changes. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages struggling with managing distressing emotions, stressful life transitions, and challenging interpersonal relationships.

As a therapist, I help clients who are healing from trauma, learning how to manage feelings of anxiety and depression, processing grief, and trying to establish healthier boundaries in work and life. I specialize in working with young adults (early 20s to mid 30s) and have a decade of experience working with college students as they manage vocational goals, shifts in identity, relationships, and an emerging sense of autonomy. I believe therapy can help an individual gain a clearer understanding of yourself while providing tools to help manage life more successfully.

You've been struggling and you're ready for a change. You've been pushing through and you've made it this far through sheer will power. But you're running out of steam. You're at a crossroads and it's time to explore and better understand who you are. You're ready to step into the person you were always meant to be. You're going to turn and face the pain, the loneliness, the sadness, and the worry. You will no longer let it rule your life. I'm here to join you on this journey of healing and finding yourself. You deserve support as you step into this next season.

Brad J Novak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana. In addition to his own private practice, Brad recently joined SpringSource Psychological Center in Chicago, Illinois. Brad specializes in individual and group therapy for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders (binge eating disorder, bulimia, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, night eating syndrome), with adults, adolescents and families.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, addicted, overwhelmed, stressed, lonely, or filled with shame? Do you want to change your behavior, negative thoughts, and/or understand your emotions in order to gain balance and wholeness in life, but you feel stuck? If so, you are not alone. Each of us needs someone to bear witness to the core stories of our lives, and to help us make sense of why our life looks and feels the way it does. I can partner with you on your journey toward true transformation, healing, and wholeness as we explore all that is going on within you. There is hope. Tomorrow does not have to be like today. Change is possible.

Mental health is a reflection of both our past and present experiences. These experiences accumulate and influence self-perception, relationships, and our interaction with the world. Through psychotherapy, we can examine how life events have shaped the way we think, feel, and respond to stress. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience between therapist and client and look to develop a safe and trusting relationship with my clients. Through this approach, we explore the purpose behind behaviors and ways of thinking which negatively impact the quality of one's life.

My work as a Jungian Analyst emphasizes depth work with the symbolic dimensions of a person's individual life experiences through dreams, art and Jung's distinctive method of active imagination that allows the individual to enter into a constructive relationship with the unconscious. I find that many issues that bring people to therapy or analysis originate in an inability to find meaning in their everyday life, and that working within these "imaginal spaces" can contribute to a deeper understanding of the course one's life has taken and will take in the future.

Our staff is committed to providing consistent support to our existing clients through our the duration of this pandemic. We are currently accepting new clients via video/phone chat and will transition any new clients to in person appointments at our downtown location for in person appointments. Please reach out through email or phone to set up an intake call and to be scheduled promptly. We accept all insurance plans and your plan will be verified prior to your first appointment.

We have recently hired several new therapists and are pleased to announce that we have IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY FOR NEW CLIENTS! SpringSource Psychological Center was founded by two Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologists Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, as a collaborative practice to help individuals heal from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life stressors such as pregnancy and infertility.

Are you feeling stuck or unsure of yourself? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, work/life balance, relationship concerns, or how to achieve what you really want? We can help you find your authentic voice, connect to your inner strengths, discover new perspectives, and effectively assert yourself to make the positive changes you need. We will help you manage your self-critical voices and gain meaningful insights into your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. We specialize in helping young and not so young adults who are struggling with self-confidence, relationships, trauma, life transitions, and issues of identity.

My aim for my clients is to gain an attitude of self-compassion and an empowered mindset. I believe that, generally, we are all doing the best we can with what we have. Unfortunately, sometimes what we have are old stories or traumas deeply embedded in our minds and bodies that make it difficult to find fulfillment in ourselves and in our relationships. Together, we can create distance from such burdensome threats to our current well-being. Using a relationship-focused, holistic therapeutic approach, I work to help my clients untether from fears and allow them to reach their full capacity to connect, to love, and to live.

I have always had a passion for trying to understand what drives human behavior. While that interest initially led me to pursue a different career, I am finally pursuing what I believe to be a life-long calling to become a counselor. Finding the courage to make this leap was only possible after pursuing my own journey in therapy. That journey initially had many dark moments as I worked through painful aspects of my past, but the hard work paid off and my life was changed for the better in so many ways.

As a generalist, I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar, and addiction, to life problems in relationships, trauma, grief, loneliness, anger management, stress and career choices, etc... Clients get results with me because my approach is practical, creative, and empowering, and I work hard to help clients gain new tools to overcome their challenges. I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience providing individual, couples, group counseling, psychological evaluations, and teaching/training in university settings. My style of therapy is warm, genuine, attentive, and sensitive to clients' unique needs.

We all have a story. There are parts we love, parts that are really painful, and parts somewhere in between. Inviting others into those deep places can feel really scary, and at the same time, the courage to open up can bring both freedom and healing. I believe we all have an innate desire for connection and belonging. At our core, we all want to feel heard and to be known. As a therapist, my desire is to create a safe space for my clients to open up and process the many layers that make up their being. Together, we will navigate the complexities of life and find productive ways to move forward.

I am passionate in working with relational issues, either when helping individuals or couples and families. I believe that our relationships have an essential impact on our well-being. I am yet to hear a client or a friend or a family member talk about distress that is not somehow associated to a relational issue... Aren't we all longing to belong and to find safety and security in the arms of our loved ones (partners, parents or very dear friends that are like family)? And yet, these are precisely the people that can hurt us the most.

The artist Coldplay once said: "Everybody knows I'm in over my head." Many of us can relate to that sense. We often feel "in over our heads." We feel stuck, overwhelmed, or confused. However deeply you might relate to this, I believe that living life with your head above the water is possible. I believe that together in counseling, we can discover the path out of anxiety, obsessive thoughts, depression, grief, shame, relational conflict, and other barriers to greater wholeness and connection. As a counselor, one of my greatest passions in life is to see people flourish and live life more lightly and fully.