"Welcome to South Loop Counseling and Psychotherapy Associates. We are a varied and experienced group. We have offices in the loop and in Oak Park. Hours are generally 6 days per week including Saturdays. Sunday appointments can be arranged. Our focus is highly personalized. Services are tailored to your needs. Inquiries are warmly welcomed. Click on email link to quickly communicate with us."

"Is your life not what you imagined? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed by feelings of sadness or anxiety? Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you experiencing a midlife crisis or transition? Does your health or weight interfere with your ability to feel good about yourself? If you answered YES to any of these questions, do not continue to struggle in silence or alone. I can help. "

"The search for a therapist is never easy and I believe fit and comfort are essential in providing effective therapy. I strive to make coming to therapy a comfortable experience and to provide a safe space. I work with people wanting to reduce their anxiety and depression to build skills, gain insight, and increase self-awareness. I find that life transitions, big or small, can have a resounding effect on a person’s well being. Finding balance and building on personal strengths in order to achieve identified goals becomes important in these moments, as well understanding the importance of self-confidence. I strive to work with clients to find themselves and their individual nature that can help them through whatever they may face. "

"Are your relationships driving you to anger, fear, panic, rejection, abandonment, or overwhelming sadness? This is because as humans we crave intimacy; we are born with the desire to be understood and accepted for who we are. So when it goes wrong this can be incredibly painful. Most of us learn to protect ourselves from the pain by building barriers around our vulnerability. These barriers keep can keep us from getting hurt, but they can also leave us feeling even more lonely. I offer a secure atmosphere to figure out how to get back to a place of connection with others, and to seek healing and growth. I can help you navigate your relationships and the feelings that come from them, or lack of them, whether you are an individual, couple, family, or teen. I also work with children to help them navigate their emotional and social worlds in a similar way. "

"I believe in the power of insight and solution focused change. My style is very direct and active as I feel this allows for the most efficient and successful results. I have found that providing feedback to my clients is helpful in creating meaningful growth. By creating a safe, non-judgmental environment the client gains a strong foundation that aids the development of insight and the ability to explore new ways of thinking and doing. After years of helping clients, I recognize that the core of successful therapy stems from the therapeutic relationship."

"There is power in seeking the help of others along our journey, and it is my hope that therapy can represent a unique healing environment, focused on your reality and your needs. The change that we all seek lies within our stories being validated and understood. As we witness the power of our stories in light of culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other intersections of identity through therapy, we partner in using your strengths to lessen your limitations. By developing your self-awareness, we can work to heal from past wounds, develop more understanding of your Self and those around you, and create better relationships."

"Do you find it so difficult to focus that it interferes with your work, school, or relationships? Do you or your child become easily distracted? Is it really hard to remain organized despite your best efforts? Inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are three common problems associated with ADHD, which affects about 5% of children and adults. It is much more serious than just having trouble concentrating. ADHD creates real difficulties for children and college students at school, presents barriers to adults' success at work, and strains relationships between people with ADHD and those who care about them."

"Are you looking for an encouraging therapist who will focus on solutions? Are you ready to make changes so that your problems will no longer have the upper hand? I'll work hard with you to help make life better soon. I have helped many clients overcome feelings like sadness, worry, anger, or unhappiness with their relationships over the past 25 years. I have published extensively, been quoted in newspapers, and appeared on television and radio for my clinical work as a licensed, board certified psychologist and as a university professor."

"Are you longing for a place to feel accepted, where you can bring all of you without feeling judged? Do you desire a strengthened sense of self? Have you found connecting with others has gotten more difficult? Life’s experiences and stressors can have significant impact on how you interact with the world. If you're looking to make a change, connect more with those you love and improve your relationship with yourself, art therapy may be a great fit for you. Art therapy can provide a safe space to explore yourself and your world in unique ways to reach deeper connections and achieve a stronger self. "

"Do you feel lost? Feel like something is missing? Feel stuck but unsure why? Recognize a need for change but are unsure of how to do so? Life does not have to feel this way and reaching out to me can be the first step in creating this change for you. Whether you are coping with a past or recent trauma, have trouble maintaining healthy relationships with others or are struggling with a recent life change; navigating the challenges of life on your own can feel overwhelming. As a counselor I strive to give you the tools, resources and skills necessary to remove obstacles in your path, set goals and achieve your optimal quality of life."

"Perhaps you've found yourself stuck in self-defeating patterns of thinking or behavior - struggling with feelings or symptoms you can no longer ignore. Maybe life has thrown you a curve ball you can't manage with your existing coping skills. If the solution was simple, you probably would have figured it out by now. Over 20+ years, I've helped numerous individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds, strengths and concerns to get "unstuck," make significant gains and achieve greater satisfaction in relationships, work and life in general."

"To the women with that nagging voice in the back of her head - the one whispering "You're not good enough." To those comparing themselves to others, always to come up feeling inferior. And to the ones plagued with self doubt - I am here to help you fight for the confidence, stability and balance it takes to lead a happy life. I can provide you with tools to negate self defeating thoughts and untrue core beliefs you have internalized over time. Together, we can help change the way you see yourself and the world, as well as the messages you send in the way you communicate both with your words and overall demeanor. "

"Are you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood? You can feel better. My mission is to improve the lives of adolescents, families and individuals by providing effective mental and behavioral health services. I work with clients to set and achieve their treatment goals by cultivating intimacy with God. I believe that all healing happens in the context of relationship. My services are tailored to meet your needs."

"I have been practicing for over 30 years. My insightful and spiritual approach to psychotherapy is geared toward individuals committed to develop and/or increase self-awareness with the goal of improving their quality of life."

"As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to strengthen or transform relationships already formed as well as help people find and build the connections they truly want. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal within ourselves, and I work hard to help my clients find that innate ability and bring it to the forefront. I strive to create a safe space where my clients can feel seen and heard as they heal from past pain and move towards new positive experiences."

"By picking up the phone and contacting a therapist, you've taken the hardest step: a coming to an awareness that you would like to affect change in your life. I believe in an interactive, dynamic approach where together we explore the history of an issue, it's effects and most importantly, institute a positive plan for change."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist and counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I got into this field because I am intrigued by the ways we as human beings see the world, and how our perceptions of ourselves, others, and our world guide our behavior and mood. I have two offices, my main office in downtown Chicago (where I am available weekdays in the afternoon and some mornings) and a part-time office in Hinsdale, on the Cook-DuPage County line, where I see clients on Saturday mornings. My practice is limited because I am also a faculty member and have a full teaching schedule."

"Hello, my name is Richard. I have had the great opportunity in my role as a therapist to work with those facing complex emotions, repeating conflicts, and shifting relationships. We all have the ability to grow and redirect our lives, but reach points where we feel exhausted and lost. I dedicate myself to cultivating an alliance through which you will experience self-reflection, change, and acceptance."

"Successful therapy is the result of effective collaboration between client and therapist. In my practice, I work with clients to promote self discovery and confidence building which in turn helps them to improve their relationships and manage their life challenges. I utilize a variety of proven clinical theories; such as, psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioral modification. I offer a safe, caring environment where my clients can work toward positive change and meet their goals."

"I have a sincere passion for working systemically with children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. I utilize a multifaceted approach to treatment in order to help clients gain insight into their various behavioral, emotional, and thought processes. Rooted in a multicultural framework, I respect and value culturally diverse perspectives and interventions. Not only am I an LGBTQIA affirmative therapist, but also sensitive to issues of race/ethnicity, class, religion and how they may influence the therapeutic process."