Therapists in 60661
Things have been getting tougher and tougher to deal with lately. Maybe issues with family are increasing. You’re worried about issues at work. Perhaps you’re dealing with changes in your health. Maybe unsure of your next steps. Or grieving the loss of a loved one. The stressors of life are becoming overwhelming and you’re looking for some relief and understanding.
Things have been getting tougher and tougher to deal with lately. Maybe issues with family are increasing. You’re worried about issues at work. Perhaps you’re dealing with changes in your health. Maybe unsure of your next steps. Or grieving the loss of a loved one. The stressors of life are becoming overwhelming and you’re looking for some relief and understanding.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, having relational conflict, experiencing low self-esteem or going through life transitions? I am passionate and skilled in working with adults, college students, parents, families and couples. I strive to empower my clients by helping them create positive change in their lives through healing, self-awareness and finding balance in a safe and comfortable therapeutic space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, having relational conflict, experiencing low self-esteem or going through life transitions? I am passionate and skilled in working with adults, college students, parents, families and couples. I strive to empower my clients by helping them create positive change in their lives through healing, self-awareness and finding balance in a safe and comfortable therapeutic space.
There are many issues that impact and pull at us in life. It can come in the form of pressures from the outside world, the inner criticisms we feel, or trauma and stress we have experienced. Some may have felt they’ve lost connections within themselves because of the chaos and devastation that life sometimes brings. All these factors can play a role in making someone feel unbalanced.
There are many issues that impact and pull at us in life. It can come in the form of pressures from the outside world, the inner criticisms we feel, or trauma and stress we have experienced. Some may have felt they’ve lost connections within themselves because of the chaos and devastation that life sometimes brings. All these factors can play a role in making someone feel unbalanced.
As your therapist, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach, integrating evidence-based techniques like CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy. My style is warm, collaborative, and adaptable—whether you want to spend a session painting, mentally rehearsing your next big event, or exploring new coping strategies, I'm ready to jump in and support you however I can!
I have experience working with children, teens, foster-care youth, and adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, grief, low self-esteem,
As your therapist, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach, integrating evidence-based techniques like CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy. My style is warm, collaborative, and adaptable—whether you want to spend a session painting, mentally rehearsing your next big event, or exploring new coping strategies, I'm ready to jump in and support you however I can!
I have experience working with children, teens, foster-care youth, and adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, grief, low self-esteem,
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples facing relationship concerns, grief, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness and existential questions. I believe that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective therapy, and I work to establish a secure, empathetic and positive relationship with my clients, first and foremost. We'll work at your pace to create awareness and address imbalances in life or relationships.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples facing relationship concerns, grief, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness and existential questions. I believe that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective therapy, and I work to establish a secure, empathetic and positive relationship with my clients, first and foremost. We'll work at your pace to create awareness and address imbalances in life or relationships.
Are you struggling with finding joy? Going through a difficult life transition? Feeling overall stuck? I absolutely understand and as a dedicated Licensed Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience it has been my passion helping clients navigate through these and other life challenges.
Are you struggling with finding joy? Going through a difficult life transition? Feeling overall stuck? I absolutely understand and as a dedicated Licensed Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience it has been my passion helping clients navigate through these and other life challenges.
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you are struggling or are new to the process. I applaud you for taking the first step and reaching out for help! Because I see therapy as a concerted effort, I take a collaborative approach based on your needs, preferences, and relational style. I hope to help you understand more about yourself, your relationships with others, and how you view and navigate the world. By doing this, the goal is that you will gain insight and awareness, feel empowered, and make whatever changes you see necessary.
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you are struggling or are new to the process. I applaud you for taking the first step and reaching out for help! Because I see therapy as a concerted effort, I take a collaborative approach based on your needs, preferences, and relational style. I hope to help you understand more about yourself, your relationships with others, and how you view and navigate the world. By doing this, the goal is that you will gain insight and awareness, feel empowered, and make whatever changes you see necessary.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work. My specialty is in mental health support with a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. As a psychotherapist, I have support clients with the topics of depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, grief, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and Social-Emotional Learning.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work. My specialty is in mental health support with a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. As a psychotherapist, I have support clients with the topics of depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, grief, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and Social-Emotional Learning.
Samantha Skvaril: ADHD, Shame, & Trauma Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ADHD, CCSP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of carrying the weight of old patterns—people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, or shame that sneaks in no matter how much you do? Maybe ADHD magnifies it with overwhelm, procrastination, and mental load burnout. Maybe relational trauma still echoes in your closest relationships. These patterns can feel exhausting and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I help clients uncover the connection between their past and present, reduce shame, and build coping strategies that actually fit their lives.
Are you tired of carrying the weight of old patterns—people-pleasing, blurred boundaries, or shame that sneaks in no matter how much you do? Maybe ADHD magnifies it with overwhelm, procrastination, and mental load burnout. Maybe relational trauma still echoes in your closest relationships. These patterns can feel exhausting and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I help clients uncover the connection between their past and present, reduce shame, and build coping strategies that actually fit their lives.
I believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship where you can be the real you. No judgment or criticism here. Maybe you want to break free from unhealthy patterns, work through issues that have been swept under the rug, or find wholeness. Perhaps life isn't going quite the way you'd hoped or expected. Maybe you long to be secure in who you are and embrace all parts of yourself, to move away from self-criticism and toward self-compassion.
I believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship where you can be the real you. No judgment or criticism here. Maybe you want to break free from unhealthy patterns, work through issues that have been swept under the rug, or find wholeness. Perhaps life isn't going quite the way you'd hoped or expected. Maybe you long to be secure in who you are and embrace all parts of yourself, to move away from self-criticism and toward self-compassion.
Having been shaped by an ethnic historical lineage, intergenerational joy and trauma in the nuclear family, and deconstructed western evangelical Christianity, I'm a 2nd generation Korean American who is continually evolving in unlearning socialized pressures from feeling "different" that often cause assimilation and/or dehumanization of self and others. I recognize strategies of survival that many of us learn to pick up to cope with surviving in systems and environments. I have years of experience working with young adults, and specifically LGBTQIA+ individuals and BIPOC navigating their multidimensional identities.
Having been shaped by an ethnic historical lineage, intergenerational joy and trauma in the nuclear family, and deconstructed western evangelical Christianity, I'm a 2nd generation Korean American who is continually evolving in unlearning socialized pressures from feeling "different" that often cause assimilation and/or dehumanization of self and others. I recognize strategies of survival that many of us learn to pick up to cope with surviving in systems and environments. I have years of experience working with young adults, and specifically LGBTQIA+ individuals and BIPOC navigating their multidimensional identities.
I believe that because we are born into relationships, we suffer and struggle within the context of our relationships, and we ultimately heal through our relationships—our relationships with ourselves, with each other, and sometimes with people who are no longer present in our lives. I believe in a reflective, wholistic approach to therapy, incorporating elements of a number of treatment models, from behavior-based to psychoanalytic, in order to meet each person's individual needs.
I believe that because we are born into relationships, we suffer and struggle within the context of our relationships, and we ultimately heal through our relationships—our relationships with ourselves, with each other, and sometimes with people who are no longer present in our lives. I believe in a reflective, wholistic approach to therapy, incorporating elements of a number of treatment models, from behavior-based to psychoanalytic, in order to meet each person's individual needs.
I feel that much of the work of psychotherapy takes place in the context of the relationship. To that end, I endeavor to create a safe and supportive environment within which a productive working relationship can develop. In this relationship, clients can expect a balance of empathy, respect, and gentle encouragement to do the very difficult work of healing, personal change, and growth. This approach to therapy has enabled me to work successfully with a diverse group of individuals with an array of clinical presentations.
I feel that much of the work of psychotherapy takes place in the context of the relationship. To that end, I endeavor to create a safe and supportive environment within which a productive working relationship can develop. In this relationship, clients can expect a balance of empathy, respect, and gentle encouragement to do the very difficult work of healing, personal change, and growth. This approach to therapy has enabled me to work successfully with a diverse group of individuals with an array of clinical presentations.
There is a certain kind of pain in our world that can come from feeling unseen, misunderstood, or dismissed. These traumas might morph into sadness, grief, loneliness, or relationships that have pulled you away from yourself. My intention is to give an affirming, protected space supporting full acceptance of you and your world. Wounds and all. I value real empathetic validation, cultural inclusivity, slowing down, and shedding the pressures to be "enough" in a demanding climate day to day. We will collaborate to find clarity in your goals or inner experience while gently reconnecting with your inherent worth and natural-born value.
There is a certain kind of pain in our world that can come from feeling unseen, misunderstood, or dismissed. These traumas might morph into sadness, grief, loneliness, or relationships that have pulled you away from yourself. My intention is to give an affirming, protected space supporting full acceptance of you and your world. Wounds and all. I value real empathetic validation, cultural inclusivity, slowing down, and shedding the pressures to be "enough" in a demanding climate day to day. We will collaborate to find clarity in your goals or inner experience while gently reconnecting with your inherent worth and natural-born value.
As a black, mixed-race, pansexual, cisgender woman and part of other pleasure-focused communities, I know from experience how important it is to create a safe, empowering and affirming therapy space that will foster trust and allow us to acknowledge the nuances and beauties of your intersecting identities and unique inner self. I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds and am committed to understanding your unique experience.
As a black, mixed-race, pansexual, cisgender woman and part of other pleasure-focused communities, I know from experience how important it is to create a safe, empowering and affirming therapy space that will foster trust and allow us to acknowledge the nuances and beauties of your intersecting identities and unique inner self. I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds and am committed to understanding your unique experience.
We often hear that the only way out is through, but going through our emotional suffering and symptoms to make it out — to have healing and wellness — can feel overwhelming. That’s where I come in. I will provide an accepting environment for you to unpack your layers and understand your experience. I will help you find your inner resources to navigate difficult situations. I provide a safe container for learning to identify and experience emotions in a nurturing way. My hope is that you come to know yourself better while you develop agency and confidence in your ability to cope with life stressors.
We often hear that the only way out is through, but going through our emotional suffering and symptoms to make it out — to have healing and wellness — can feel overwhelming. That’s where I come in. I will provide an accepting environment for you to unpack your layers and understand your experience. I will help you find your inner resources to navigate difficult situations. I provide a safe container for learning to identify and experience emotions in a nurturing way. My hope is that you come to know yourself better while you develop agency and confidence in your ability to cope with life stressors.
As a 2nd generation Japanese immigrant, I understand how the unique identities that we have shape our experiences. My professional background, particularly as a school counselor with Chicago Public Schools, has greatly shaped the way I approach therapy. In that role, I saw firsthand how trauma, stress, and personal struggles can affect both performance and overall well-being. My experience in corporate EAP has given me the perspective of how demanding the business culture can be. Being a former Division I athlete has taught me a lot about resilience, discipline, and managing pressure - lessons I bring into my counseling practice.
As a 2nd generation Japanese immigrant, I understand how the unique identities that we have shape our experiences. My professional background, particularly as a school counselor with Chicago Public Schools, has greatly shaped the way I approach therapy. In that role, I saw firsthand how trauma, stress, and personal struggles can affect both performance and overall well-being. My experience in corporate EAP has given me the perspective of how demanding the business culture can be. Being a former Division I athlete has taught me a lot about resilience, discipline, and managing pressure - lessons I bring into my counseling practice.
Do you ever feel pulled between cultural expectations and your own path, carrying intergenerational pressures as a South Asian or BIPOC individual? You may want a space where your experiences are honored, trauma or anxiety can be processed, and your voice and confidence reclaimed. A place that understands what it means to straddle multiple cultures at one time and have various senses of self. Mun & Mind Therapy might be that place.
Do you ever feel pulled between cultural expectations and your own path, carrying intergenerational pressures as a South Asian or BIPOC individual? You may want a space where your experiences are honored, trauma or anxiety can be processed, and your voice and confidence reclaimed. A place that understands what it means to straddle multiple cultures at one time and have various senses of self. Mun & Mind Therapy might be that place.
If you're struggling with a relationship, a life transition, or a big decision, I can help! We'll work together to help you face these challenges head on. I work collaboratively with both couples and individuals to create awareness and build skills to address areas of imbalance. I have advanced training in the treatment of relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. My approach is strengths-based and insight oriented, and treatment is designed to help my clients identify and remove barriers keeping them from living their best lives possible.
If you're struggling with a relationship, a life transition, or a big decision, I can help! We'll work together to help you face these challenges head on. I work collaboratively with both couples and individuals to create awareness and build skills to address areas of imbalance. I have advanced training in the treatment of relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. My approach is strengths-based and insight oriented, and treatment is designed to help my clients identify and remove barriers keeping them from living their best lives possible.
Therapy is a space to solve problems—especially the ones rooted in your past or shaped by others’ choices. I help clients address challenges in relationships, work, and within themselves. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative—I won’t just listen, I’ll help you move forward, I'll even challenge you sometimes. Together, we’ll explore your history, identify patterns, and work toward meaningful goals. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CPT, I tailor therapy to your needs so you can reduce overwhelm, strengthen coping, and feel more grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
Therapy is a space to solve problems—especially the ones rooted in your past or shaped by others’ choices. I help clients address challenges in relationships, work, and within themselves. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative—I won’t just listen, I’ll help you move forward, I'll even challenge you sometimes. Together, we’ll explore your history, identify patterns, and work toward meaningful goals. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CPT, I tailor therapy to your needs so you can reduce overwhelm, strengthen coping, and feel more grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
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Number of Therapists in 60661
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 60661 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Stress |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Women's Issues |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 78% | Aetna |
| 53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 60661 see their clients
| 53% | Online Only | |
| 47% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |