Therapists in 60661
I'm passionate about supporting different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized populations to deal with life challenges including trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational conflicts, self-esteem issues, life transitions, acculturation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, grief, and other issues. I work mostly with different generations of immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized communities.
I'm passionate about supporting different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized populations to deal with life challenges including trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational conflicts, self-esteem issues, life transitions, acculturation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, grief, and other issues. I work mostly with different generations of immigrants, multicultural individuals, and other marginalized communities.
Struggling through life? I provide telehealth therapy for clients who seek relief sooner than later. I'm a therapist for those facing life transitions and adulting challenges. I build up my clients' ability to resolve challenges through strength-based and solution-focused counseling in Illinois. I apply counseling for identity, self-esteem, and personal growth. I enjoy helping healthcare workers overcome their unique obstacles, having worked extensively in the field. I've experience supporting clients with substance use, addiction, and behavioral challenges. I'm proud to work with LGBTQ clients.
Struggling through life? I provide telehealth therapy for clients who seek relief sooner than later. I'm a therapist for those facing life transitions and adulting challenges. I build up my clients' ability to resolve challenges through strength-based and solution-focused counseling in Illinois. I apply counseling for identity, self-esteem, and personal growth. I enjoy helping healthcare workers overcome their unique obstacles, having worked extensively in the field. I've experience supporting clients with substance use, addiction, and behavioral challenges. I'm proud to work with LGBTQ clients.
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,
Hi there, glad you’re here. If you’re ready, I’m excited to get started on your journey in therapy together. As someone who comes to the work with warmth and empathy, I strive to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients that opens up space for healing and growth. In our time together, I would aim to help you understand how past events and relationships have shaped your way in the world and look to open up new possibilities. By discussing how the past may be impeding our present, I believe we can build towards a future worth looking forward to.
Hi there, glad you’re here. If you’re ready, I’m excited to get started on your journey in therapy together. As someone who comes to the work with warmth and empathy, I strive to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients that opens up space for healing and growth. In our time together, I would aim to help you understand how past events and relationships have shaped your way in the world and look to open up new possibilities. By discussing how the past may be impeding our present, I believe we can build towards a future worth looking forward to.
Let’s face it: being human is hard. Even when “everything is ok,” we live at one million miles per minute resulting in stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. I am an avid believer that we are all capable of living the lives we want, but sometimes we need someone to support us by means of facilitating exploration, understanding, and acceptance of ourselves and circumstances. "Satisfaction" is not attained by "perfection," rather, it stems from the ability to confidently navigate challenges through value driven decision making. Furthermore, as our lives change and we evolve across the lifespan, this process is likely to change.
Let’s face it: being human is hard. Even when “everything is ok,” we live at one million miles per minute resulting in stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. I am an avid believer that we are all capable of living the lives we want, but sometimes we need someone to support us by means of facilitating exploration, understanding, and acceptance of ourselves and circumstances. "Satisfaction" is not attained by "perfection," rather, it stems from the ability to confidently navigate challenges through value driven decision making. Furthermore, as our lives change and we evolve across the lifespan, this process is likely to change.
Brian Nickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who are burned out. I understand the challenges that come with overwhelming responsibilities while coping with unsupportive conditions. My clients have important work, school, or family responsibilities they can't just walk away from, but they need new tools or approaches to manage their lives so that they can thrive.
I work with clients who are burned out. I understand the challenges that come with overwhelming responsibilities while coping with unsupportive conditions. My clients have important work, school, or family responsibilities they can't just walk away from, but they need new tools or approaches to manage their lives so that they can thrive.
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 Korean American who grew up in an immigrant family, I understand how cultural identity, family expectations, and systemic barriers can shape the way people see themselves and interact with the world. I empathize with the specific challenges and hardships that second-generation Asian Americans experience with their intersectional identities. I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, complex trauma, religious trauma, racial trauma, complex family dynamics, relationship issues, caregiver stress/burden, grief and loss and many other issues.
As a 2nd generation Korean American who grew up in an immigrant family, I understand how cultural identity, family expectations, and systemic barriers can shape the way people see themselves and interact with the world. I empathize with the specific challenges and hardships that second-generation Asian Americans experience with their intersectional identities. I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, complex trauma, religious trauma, racial trauma, complex family dynamics, relationship issues, caregiver stress/burden, grief and loss and many other issues.
My working model is positioned from a trauma informed, holistic, strength-based approach to understanding how we are able to cope with life and grow to be resilient. I base my clinical interventions in art therapy principles and both traditional / non-traditional approaches to understand clients' inner world and foster self-expression and trauma processing.
My working model is positioned from a trauma informed, holistic, strength-based approach to understanding how we are able to cope with life and grow to be resilient. I base my clinical interventions in art therapy principles and both traditional / non-traditional approaches to understand clients' inner world and foster self-expression and trauma processing.
I truly believe in the healing power of connection and relationship. I specialize in supporting people with marginalized sexualities and relationships, including kink/BDSM, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and general concerns with sex / sexual desire. I understand how strong the shame can be here; my main priority is making sure you feel deeply heard, understood, and accepted. Not just by me, but by all parts of yourself as well. My hope is to help clients fully integrate these parts, even (and especially) the hidden ones, to experience more fulfilling lives and relationships.
I truly believe in the healing power of connection and relationship. I specialize in supporting people with marginalized sexualities and relationships, including kink/BDSM, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and general concerns with sex / sexual desire. I understand how strong the shame can be here; my main priority is making sure you feel deeply heard, understood, and accepted. Not just by me, but by all parts of yourself as well. My hope is to help clients fully integrate these parts, even (and especially) the hidden ones, to experience more fulfilling lives and relationships.
If you're struggling with a relationship, big decision or adjustment to a new phase of life, I can help. I have extensive experience working with adults and couples struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to life-transitions, eating disorders, ADHD and low self-esteem. I also enjoy working with first responders. My goal as a therapist is to help you develop positive and healthy coping skills and strategies that empower you to navigate life's twists and turns with a stronger and healthier mindset. I always strive to create a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship transformation and healing can occur.
If you're struggling with a relationship, big decision or adjustment to a new phase of life, I can help. I have extensive experience working with adults and couples struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to life-transitions, eating disorders, ADHD and low self-esteem. I also enjoy working with first responders. My goal as a therapist is to help you develop positive and healthy coping skills and strategies that empower you to navigate life's twists and turns with a stronger and healthier mindset. I always strive to create a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship transformation and healing can occur.
In my practice I strive to create a warm and welcoming space where we can curiously and compassionately explore your concerns. I genuinely believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to assist you with discovering and deciding how to live your best life. Throughout my career I have specialized in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, men's issues, substance use, isolation, interpersonal conflict, and grief. I also work with clients who are managing life changes, having relationship concerns, experiencing intrusive thoughts, and wanting to lead a more meaningful life.
In my practice I strive to create a warm and welcoming space where we can curiously and compassionately explore your concerns. I genuinely believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to assist you with discovering and deciding how to live your best life. Throughout my career I have specialized in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, men's issues, substance use, isolation, interpersonal conflict, and grief. I also work with clients who are managing life changes, having relationship concerns, experiencing intrusive thoughts, and wanting to lead a more meaningful life.
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.
Prosper Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CCTP
Online Only
Life has a way of throwing changes, difficult emotions, and various stressors that can feel hard to manage. You may sometimes feel like you are lost or broken and unsure how to move forward. My passion and goal is to support and assist clients in managing the stress and changes they face. I believe that building a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space leads to a safe space for clients to learn about themselves, find interpersonal growth, and heal. If this is where you are, then let's get started your journey.
Life has a way of throwing changes, difficult emotions, and various stressors that can feel hard to manage. You may sometimes feel like you are lost or broken and unsure how to move forward. My passion and goal is to support and assist clients in managing the stress and changes they face. I believe that building a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space leads to a safe space for clients to learn about themselves, find interpersonal growth, and heal. If this is where you are, then let's get started your journey.
We are more than the stories we have been told about ourselves; however, learning to let go of these narratives or rewrite them in a more compassionate way can be challenging. Mindful of the impact of trauma and systems of oppression, I'll work with you to identify clues that tell us when you're feeling overwhelmed and more likely to fall back into unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. I use our therapeutic relationship as a mirror and a safety net to encourage both self-insight and self-compassion. I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are at, a practice I bring from my time as a former classroom teacher.
We are more than the stories we have been told about ourselves; however, learning to let go of these narratives or rewrite them in a more compassionate way can be challenging. Mindful of the impact of trauma and systems of oppression, I'll work with you to identify clues that tell us when you're feeling overwhelmed and more likely to fall back into unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. I use our therapeutic relationship as a mirror and a safety net to encourage both self-insight and self-compassion. I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are at, a practice I bring from my time as a former classroom teacher.
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.
You have the power to make changes in your life! You may not yet know how, but I am here to help you figure this out. Dishes have piled up, relationships are suffering, and avoidance shows up even when it comes to things you enjoy. Sometimes situations change and pose new challenges; at other times situations remain the same and lead to feeling stagnant and stuck. Whatever your unique case might be, today can be the beginning of feeling more effective in your life. It is courageous to acknowledge that you might benefit from learning new tools and insights.
You have the power to make changes in your life! You may not yet know how, but I am here to help you figure this out. Dishes have piled up, relationships are suffering, and avoidance shows up even when it comes to things you enjoy. Sometimes situations change and pose new challenges; at other times situations remain the same and lead to feeling stagnant and stuck. Whatever your unique case might be, today can be the beginning of feeling more effective in your life. It is courageous to acknowledge that you might benefit from learning new tools and insights.
For some of you, this is the first time you are choosing to live the life you want to live outside of the cultural and religious lines that were set for you. For others, this is the first time you are setting out on your own in a new city for school or a job. Maybe you just went through your first breakup and are rediscovering yourself. Maybe this is the first time you’re grieving the loss of someone. These first moments can be significant in life, and while some firsts are more exciting than others, they all have something in common, our first moments, whatever they are, can bring out a mixed bag of complicated feelings.
For some of you, this is the first time you are choosing to live the life you want to live outside of the cultural and religious lines that were set for you. For others, this is the first time you are setting out on your own in a new city for school or a job. Maybe you just went through your first breakup and are rediscovering yourself. Maybe this is the first time you’re grieving the loss of someone. These first moments can be significant in life, and while some firsts are more exciting than others, they all have something in common, our first moments, whatever they are, can bring out a mixed bag of complicated feelings.
Our experiences don't define us, but rather they shape how we navigate our lives and relationships. The journey into therapy can feel overwhelming, requiring us to open up to a stranger and share our most challenging moments. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to learn about those challenges and how to best support you as you embark on this journey of healing.
Our experiences don't define us, but rather they shape how we navigate our lives and relationships. The journey into therapy can feel overwhelming, requiring us to open up to a stranger and share our most challenging moments. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to learn about those challenges and how to best support you as you embark on this journey of healing.
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.
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Number of Therapists in 60661
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 60661 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 78% | Aetna |
| 54% | 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 |