Therapists in 60629
As a first-generation Latina, Licensed Social Worker, & mental health advocate, I am passionate about helping others work through their mental health journey to find peace & feel empowered to overcome their hardships. I utilize a culturally competent, trauma-focused, & intersectional approach to gain a deep understanding of how I can connect with an individual. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work with my clients to explore childhood experiences, their cultural identity, interpersonal relationships, triggers, life stressors, generational trauma, & how trauma experiences impact the mind & body.
As a first-generation Latina, Licensed Social Worker, & mental health advocate, I am passionate about helping others work through their mental health journey to find peace & feel empowered to overcome their hardships. I utilize a culturally competent, trauma-focused, & intersectional approach to gain a deep understanding of how I can connect with an individual. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work with my clients to explore childhood experiences, their cultural identity, interpersonal relationships, triggers, life stressors, generational trauma, & how trauma experiences impact the mind & body.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in substance use counseling. I have experience helping with individuals and couples of all ages with a wide range of personal struggles. I typically use CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing in sessions but am versed in Mindfulness, CPT and Psychodynamic theory as well. I typically conduct most sessions in a more free form way but will always have questions or treatment plan topics to discuss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in substance use counseling. I have experience helping with individuals and couples of all ages with a wide range of personal struggles. I typically use CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing in sessions but am versed in Mindfulness, CPT and Psychodynamic theory as well. I typically conduct most sessions in a more free form way but will always have questions or treatment plan topics to discuss.
Sam specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. However, she does have experience working with older adults, couples, and families. She has worked with a range of diagnoses from anxiety disorders to trauma-related disorders to psychotic disorders. Sam believes that there is no such thing as one shoe fits all. This has guided her in taking an eclectic therapy approach to meet the needs of the individuals she works with.
Sam specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. However, she does have experience working with older adults, couples, and families. She has worked with a range of diagnoses from anxiety disorders to trauma-related disorders to psychotic disorders. Sam believes that there is no such thing as one shoe fits all. This has guided her in taking an eclectic therapy approach to meet the needs of the individuals she works with.
Do you feel alone even if you are surrounded by family or friends? Have you tried putting yourself out there only to be held back by negative thoughts? Or are there moments when you feel down, and it never goes away? For things like these, it may be difficult to admit that we need help, but if we want to move forward and accomplish goals, the very first step is admitting we need support. Embarking upon therapy can be a rewarding experience. If you need someone to listen and help you stay consistent, I am here for you.
Do you feel alone even if you are surrounded by family or friends? Have you tried putting yourself out there only to be held back by negative thoughts? Or are there moments when you feel down, and it never goes away? For things like these, it may be difficult to admit that we need help, but if we want to move forward and accomplish goals, the very first step is admitting we need support. Embarking upon therapy can be a rewarding experience. If you need someone to listen and help you stay consistent, I am here for you.
Greetings, I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Progressive Life Counseling, a group counseling practice here in the state of Illinois. If you or your loved one is in need of counseling and you’re having a difficult time finding the right therapist in your area, you are not alone! Our secure online platform offers a diverse group of Licensed Therapists who are motivated to help you restore hope, heal, and pursue the quality of life that you deserve. Save time, energy, and the financial burden of driving to your next appointment. We currently have immediate openings and a highly trained Therapist ready to meet with you now!
Greetings, I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Progressive Life Counseling, a group counseling practice here in the state of Illinois. If you or your loved one is in need of counseling and you’re having a difficult time finding the right therapist in your area, you are not alone! Our secure online platform offers a diverse group of Licensed Therapists who are motivated to help you restore hope, heal, and pursue the quality of life that you deserve. Save time, energy, and the financial burden of driving to your next appointment. We currently have immediate openings and a highly trained Therapist ready to meet with you now!
Life can be challenging, and reaching out for support is a brave first step. As a therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their feelings, navigate challenges, and uncover their strengths. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered on your journey to healing and growth.
Life can be challenging, and reaching out for support is a brave first step. As a therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their feelings, navigate challenges, and uncover their strengths. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered on your journey to healing and growth.
I have over 8 years of experience and am bilingual in English and Spanish, and bi-cultural in Latino and American Cultures. My goal and approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment to assist you in feeling relief and empowering you to overcome those challenges in your life that are affecting you. Tengo más de 8 años de experiencia y soy bilingüe en inglés y español, y bicultural en las culturas latina y estadounidense. Mi objetivo y enfoque es crear un entorno seguro, compasivo y de apoyo para ayudarlo a sentir alivio y empoderarlo para superar los desafíos en su vida que lo están afectando.
I have over 8 years of experience and am bilingual in English and Spanish, and bi-cultural in Latino and American Cultures. My goal and approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment to assist you in feeling relief and empowering you to overcome those challenges in your life that are affecting you. Tengo más de 8 años de experiencia y soy bilingüe en inglés y español, y bicultural en las culturas latina y estadounidense. Mi objetivo y enfoque es crear un entorno seguro, compasivo y de apoyo para ayudarlo a sentir alivio y empoderarlo para superar los desafíos en su vida que lo están afectando.
Seeking support takes courage, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or previous trauma, I’m here to help you gain clarity and confidence.
Seeking support takes courage, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or previous trauma, I’m here to help you gain clarity and confidence.
I want patients to be comfortable coming to my visits with sharing their personal history, experiences and current problems. No judgment is ever placed on any patient during an office visit. I treat every patient with the same level of care, dignity and respect they deserve. I have years of experience in both adult and critical care medicine in addition to psychiatry and substance abuse. My passion is helping my patients achieve optimal health.
I want patients to be comfortable coming to my visits with sharing their personal history, experiences and current problems. No judgment is ever placed on any patient during an office visit. I treat every patient with the same level of care, dignity and respect they deserve. I have years of experience in both adult and critical care medicine in addition to psychiatry and substance abuse. My passion is helping my patients achieve optimal health.
Everyone can use a little help when things get complicated; conflict is a part of everyday life. Therapy is a space to genuinely connect and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, your experiences, and your thoughts. Making the decision to start therapy can be a hard one. Whether you’re looking to work through trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, or difficult emotions; my goal is to help you reach your highest potential, while helping you work through any barriers or obstacles along the way.
Everyone can use a little help when things get complicated; conflict is a part of everyday life. Therapy is a space to genuinely connect and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, your experiences, and your thoughts. Making the decision to start therapy can be a hard one. Whether you’re looking to work through trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, or difficult emotions; my goal is to help you reach your highest potential, while helping you work through any barriers or obstacles along the way.
Every person has a story that is made up of thoughts, actions, and major events that have shaped them into who they are today. However, some chapters of our story include unpleasant experiences, emotions, and memories that still cause us suffering today. I want you to know that you don't have to feel alone anymore. If you have experienced complex trauma, suffer from low self-esteem/self-worth, or struggle with setting healthy boundaries, I am the Therapist for you! I want to learn everything about your story, help you heal, give you the support that you've always desired, and make you finding happiness my top priority!
Every person has a story that is made up of thoughts, actions, and major events that have shaped them into who they are today. However, some chapters of our story include unpleasant experiences, emotions, and memories that still cause us suffering today. I want you to know that you don't have to feel alone anymore. If you have experienced complex trauma, suffer from low self-esteem/self-worth, or struggle with setting healthy boundaries, I am the Therapist for you! I want to learn everything about your story, help you heal, give you the support that you've always desired, and make you finding happiness my top priority!
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My beliefs are clients hold the keys to their own healing and addressing the trauma in their lives. You have to be the driving force and navigator behind the pursuit of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The act of being heard and understood is healing in-and-of itself, but an outside view, to guide or push us down the path of self-enlightenment and self-healing, helps. I understand the idea & process of gaining self-awareness via counseling can seem overwhelming and intimidating, but I believe it's actually a safe opportunity for personal growth, development, and achievement.
My beliefs are clients hold the keys to their own healing and addressing the trauma in their lives. You have to be the driving force and navigator behind the pursuit of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The act of being heard and understood is healing in-and-of itself, but an outside view, to guide or push us down the path of self-enlightenment and self-healing, helps. I understand the idea & process of gaining self-awareness via counseling can seem overwhelming and intimidating, but I believe it's actually a safe opportunity for personal growth, development, and achievement.
Navigating through life's trials and tribulations can sometimes feel like too much to handle. Whatever you are experiencing in life, you don't have to feel alone. I strive to empower clients based on individual needs and their unique background. I want to know your story and tailor therapy to who you are.
Navigating through life's trials and tribulations can sometimes feel like too much to handle. Whatever you are experiencing in life, you don't have to feel alone. I strive to empower clients based on individual needs and their unique background. I want to know your story and tailor therapy to who you are.
Being in a bigger body, I know what it is like to navigate the healthcare system, especially when looking for ways to improve your health. If you are looking for someone who has been where you are, you have come to the right person. We can get straight to the point, or we can explore your options. I hope to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to meet you where you're at so you can achieve your goals.
Being in a bigger body, I know what it is like to navigate the healthcare system, especially when looking for ways to improve your health. If you are looking for someone who has been where you are, you have come to the right person. We can get straight to the point, or we can explore your options. I hope to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to meet you where you're at so you can achieve your goals.
Accepting new clients! I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and children. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, motivation, or other issues, I am passionate about helping you make positive life changes. I utilize empathy and strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I look forward to walking beside you through your unique individual journey and helping you overcome life’s challenges.
Accepting new clients! I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and children. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, motivation, or other issues, I am passionate about helping you make positive life changes. I utilize empathy and strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I look forward to walking beside you through your unique individual journey and helping you overcome life’s challenges.
Greetings! Mental health is truly a passion of mine and I believe every person deserves the chance to live their best life. That is not always easy, and many of us need help reaching our goals. When I work with clients, I take a person-centered approach to better understand their struggles and goals. I collaborate with my clients to help them identify and refine their already existing skills as well as add some new skills to their tool kit. I also have a background in community mental health and have worked with a diverse range of clients including young children, adults, couples, and families.
Greetings! Mental health is truly a passion of mine and I believe every person deserves the chance to live their best life. That is not always easy, and many of us need help reaching our goals. When I work with clients, I take a person-centered approach to better understand their struggles and goals. I collaborate with my clients to help them identify and refine their already existing skills as well as add some new skills to their tool kit. I also have a background in community mental health and have worked with a diverse range of clients including young children, adults, couples, and families.
Hi there-thanks for stopping by. I’m here to provide connection and healing for people who use drugs, queer and trans folks, people doing social movement work, and anyone else who feels lost, confused, or disconnected. I work from a harm reduction and trauma-informed perspective to help you reconnect with who you are, what you value, and the skills you have to create agency and autonomy in your own life. I'm interested in the intersections of healing and liberation, and am excited to explore with you how your own healing contributes to a liberated future.
Hi there-thanks for stopping by. I’m here to provide connection and healing for people who use drugs, queer and trans folks, people doing social movement work, and anyone else who feels lost, confused, or disconnected. I work from a harm reduction and trauma-informed perspective to help you reconnect with who you are, what you value, and the skills you have to create agency and autonomy in your own life. I'm interested in the intersections of healing and liberation, and am excited to explore with you how your own healing contributes to a liberated future.
Together, we make change!
Are you feeling a change in your moods or behaviors?
Do you lack motivation at work or school or rush from task to task?
Are your relationships suffering?
Engaging in temporary fixes to soothe?
Stop suffering and live!
Call 312-823-8600 for a free consultation on your needs!
Together, we make change!
Are you feeling a change in your moods or behaviors?
Do you lack motivation at work or school or rush from task to task?
Are your relationships suffering?
Engaging in temporary fixes to soothe?
Stop suffering and live!
Call 312-823-8600 for a free consultation on your needs!
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CTMHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services.
I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experienced. My goal is to help you uncover, rediscover, and reclaim the joy and purpose in your life through compassionate, welcoming, and conversational counseling services.
Alisha Dusty
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like your past experiences are negatively affecting your present? Or often think you are "not good enough"? This negative belief can stem from hurtful messages from our family, peers, authority figures, and others. It may be difficult to imagine thinking differently. We can work together to help you emotionally process painful experiences and put them into a more self-compassionate perspective, develop your confidence and coping skills, increase feelings of peace and calm, and create more space in your life for what is most meaningful to you. It is possible to find relief with therapeutic support.
Do you feel like your past experiences are negatively affecting your present? Or often think you are "not good enough"? This negative belief can stem from hurtful messages from our family, peers, authority figures, and others. It may be difficult to imagine thinking differently. We can work together to help you emotionally process painful experiences and put them into a more self-compassionate perspective, develop your confidence and coping skills, increase feelings of peace and calm, and create more space in your life for what is most meaningful to you. It is possible to find relief with therapeutic support.
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Number of Therapists in 60629
100+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in 60629 who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 89% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 85% | Aetna |
| 74% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 60629 see their clients
| 76% | Online Only | |
| 24% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |