Therapists in 60610

Growth is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I love working with each client as they discover their unique strengths and move toward hope, healing, and growth. I work primarily with young adults and couples navigating life adjustments and identity development who are hoping to increase self-awareness and wholistic health, discover and regulate their emotions, and establish healthy relationships with self and others.

As a psychotherapist, I work with clients to validate their struggles, help them understand past patterns and motivations, derive new insights, and ultimately lead to commitment-driven change. I believe all people understand their needs and wants inherently, and therapy can serve as the conduit to better understand and elicit the best approach for each individual, allowing them to advocate for the future they imagine for themselves. Therapy is a collaborative effort and I seek to walk beside clients, engaging and encouraging them through a strengths-based approach that facilitates understanding and fosters change.

Mahin is a talented therapist who works with individuals of all ages, and from different backgrounds. She believes that therapy is for any and every person, and hopes to help people on their therapeutic journey of relief and growth. Her goal is to meet each person where they are on their journey, by recognizing and understanding their reasons for coming to therapy. In past experiences, Mahin has worked with many different presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, eating disorders, and more.

Welcome! My practice is based on the belief that life brings us many challenges and at times we can get stuck. Feeling stuck can cause us to feel uncomfortable symptoms - anxiety, depression, anger, etc. I believe that therapy is a process where you can gain tools to address those challenges, determine what needs to be changed, work towards making those changes while navigating all the thoughts, feelings and emotions that may come up in the process. I strive to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where clients can work towards living a value-driven, meaningful life.

Children and adolescents have experienced some of the hardest adjustments over the past two years. They had to figure out how to do school from home, they could not see their friends, and they were burdened with the responsibilities of enmeshing their academic and home lives. For many children this led to increased frustration, social anxiety, challenges with organization and difficulties managing assignments, as well as emotional dysregulation. Trying to navigate a global pandemic is hard enough for an adult, but it is that much harder for a child who may view the world as a scary place full of uncertainties.

You are not alone dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, anger, trauma, or relationship difficulties. I understand the pain and complications of these issues and have successfully helped individuals, like yourself, find peace and happiness for over 20 years. In a relaxed, supportive environment, I will help you explore and process difficult feelings and challenge underlying counterproductive thoughts and behaviors. You will achieve a greater sense of relief and awareness, and develop tools that foster better continued health. I will also help you acquire a more balanced lifestyle achieved through exercise, diet, sleep hygiene, work/life balance and maintaining healthy relationships.

I work with individuals, couples, and families for a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adult life transitions, couple conflict, emerging adulthood, attachment-based issues, self-esteem issues, sexual concerns, divorcing couples, work and career issues, grief and loss, and child/adolescent work

As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and calming space for people to explore their needs on a journey to healing and wellness. I have a relational style of therapy that looks to your goals, experiences and strengths in order to meet your unique needs. I work individually with adults and couples who are struggling with loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. I will meet you where you are with empathy and intuition. I have experience working with clients across gender, ethnic, generational and religious differences and incorporate spirituality into the therapeutic process when desired by clients.

I am dedicated to my work with couples, individuals, and families. I believe that new experiences shape new learnings: feeling heard by a partner; connecting to deep emotion; practicing new tools for improved communication. I create a safe space where these kinds of new experiences can emerge and advance a client toward growth and change. This process of experience and reflection leads to greater self-awareness and, in turn, personal and relational healing.

I believe therapy is a place where you can explore yourself and truly grow into the person you want to be. I approach every client with warmth, acceptance and compassion. I provide a space where clients can come as you are and I will meet you there to walk alongside you throughout your struggles. I firmly believe in working collaboratively with clients to help find the style of therapy that works best for your personality. I have experience working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, transitions and self esteem.

I practice through an integrative approach grounded in client-centered, relational cultural and feminist theory. I bring a compassionate, warm, and authentic presence to my relationships with clients. I understand and empathize with your challenges and work alongside you to help alleviate pain and suffering. I do this by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space in which you feel comfortable exploring emotional and relational challenges. I help you recognize your strengths and resilience to empower you in and out of the therapeutic room. We all have an inherent ability to heal, we just need the right tools in order to do so.

I can help with: Mood issues (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), adult or childhood trauma, perinatal mental health concerns and birth trauma (for birthing and non-birthing parents), vicarious trauma, family and relationship difficulties, and grief.

I have been working with clients for over 20 years and believe in the unique ways in which each person progresses. My approach is practical and solution-focused. Using your strengths, we will focus on strategies to bring about the positive change you are looking for.

PLEASE NOTE: I am not taking NEW referrals at this time. I provide individual therapy in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. I act as a guide and challenge you to explore what and why things may not be "working" in your life, as well as provide support and feedback to you about the patterns in your relationships. Finding a therapist who is a "good fit" for you can be difficult, so call me and we can discuss what you are looking for further.

Life is full of challenges that can be overwhelming and make us feel powerless. These challenges can often lead to feeling lost or stuck and can create an environment where we lose sight of happiness, enjoyment, and sometimes our own self-worth. The feelings of sadness, stress, anxiety, and anger that come along with these obstacles can at times seem unmanageable and make us feel lonely and unsure of how to get through them.

I specialize in creating a safe environment for my clients in order to empower personal and relational growth, healing, emotional wellness, goal achievement and development. While working with couples, an efficient platform is utilized, which focuses on restoring connection and trust while improving communication and problem solving. Family therapy is a unique opportunity to bring the entire family system together in order to cope with many different problems and situations. I will oftentimes engage children in the therapeutic process using a variety of creative interventions such as play, art and literature.

NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS at the moment: As an inner-city Chicago native, Stephanie seeks to create a safe place for clients to deepen their awareness of self and others, and work toward a healthier way of interacting with the world. Stephanie has experience working with adults and emerging adults surrounding a wide variety of concerns, including trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational concerns. Stephanie draws from attachment theory as a basis for understanding how primary relationships impact one’s worldview, while exploring and resolving the related thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

SAME DAY, EVENING & WEEKEND OPTIONS. Telehealth (video/Covid-19 friendly) openings. Need help, but find traditional approaches unappealing? I provide an integrative strategy informed by the latest research in neuroscience, environmental factors, & mindfulness. I focus on shifting the culture of your relationships and internal schemas from their current negative, painful cycles into a place for connection & achievement. Beyond knowledge, so much in therapy is about the relationship: I'm here for you. Ready now? I get that. Phone answered until 10 p.m. & weekends/holidays. Getting therapy should be easy, not add stress.

I work in collaboration with my clients to help move them towards reaching their full potential. I utilize both coaching techniques and research-validated behavioral change strategies in order to provide meaningful and lasting change. My experience and interest is in working with individuals, couples, and families. I understand that each professional relationship requires creativity, an understanding of the unique experiences and perspectives each individuals brings to the table, and a solid foundation of trust.

The decision to seek assistance from someone outside of your family, social, and work circles takes courage regardless of the reason. This step may seem like a giant leap when you typically consider yourself a self-sufficient, problem-solving, working professional! I strive to create a healthy therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe enough to identify strengths and areas for growth to overcome the barriers to your goals. I have particular interest in assisting working professionals who are struggling with grief, loss, and men's issues.