Adults Therapists in Chicago, IL

My name is Nancy Anderson. I am a licensed, clinical professional counselor, and also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have a passion for working with clients, experiencing life transitions, including divorce and bereavement issues, stress management, anger management, and those clients interested in personal growth. Additionally, I enjoy working with young adults, college students, substance abuse, and invocational Counseling. I employ CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy). I believe the mind is the most powerful organ in our body.

*Now offering in person and virtual sessions* Walking through life we all face challenges and questions that require an answer, and at times, this can feel overwhelming. Together we can build an authentic relationship where you feel safe, validated, and empowered to explore and confront those challenges. I help adults, couples, and families to find healthier ways to cope, as well as, promote holistic wellness: emotionally, physically and spiritually. Therapy is a collaborative process where you have an active role.

Life often brings many challenges, struggles, and roadblocks into our path. Sometimes we fear that our pain and suffering will never end. All of us have experienced times in our lives where we have felt stuck, without hope, and in need of someone to walk beside us and listen to our story. My passion is to walk alongside you, helping you find hope and a way forward as you pursue healing and repair your relationship to yourself.

Seeking mental health treatment is courageous; taking that leap will be your first success of many. You might be facing new and difficult life challenges. My goal is to assist you in feeling more effective in how you face them. As a therapist, I prioritize warmth and validation to help you understand yourself, find ways to cope, and meet your goals. I work primarily with emerging and established adults who are managing anxiety, disordered eating, life transitions, relationship issues, and chronic pain. I also help parents feel more confident in handling behavioral challenges and emotional regulation concerns in children.

Are you feeling dissatisfied and frustrated with yourself, your personal relationships, and/or your career at this time? Have you attempted to resolve such concerns on your own or with the assistance of important others but only made limited progress? If so, it might be a good time to consider participating in therapy with a trained professional to assist you in making the meaningful changes in yourself and your life that you desire. I specialize in helping young and middle-aged adults address their personal, vocational identity, and interpersonal related concerns.

Maybe you have tried traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps but you haven't found that sense relief from stress, anxiety, depression or grief. Grounded in the use of mindfulness and the creative arts therapies - art, movement, music, and drama - we believe the steps towards clarity, growth, and empowerment are about much more than talking. We are constantly thinking, feeling, sensing, expressing, interpreting, and responding to daily experiences. Your sessions will holistically explore all of these parts of your experience while gaining new skills to cope with stress, trauma, relationships, loss, or a new life change.

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. He has worked in multiple treatment settings, including residential and outpatient services for substance use disorders. Patrick has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families with a range of therapeutic issues, including addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and suicidality. He especially enjoys working with those in the LGBTQ+ community.

I believe that every problem or life challenge offers an opportunity for growth and development. With the support of a positive and safe therapeutic relationship, you can find strength to address and overcome difficulties within your immediate family, in the workplace/school, with a present/past partner, and begin to feel a deeper sense of fulfillment, find or maintain more satisfying relationships, or begin to heal from a loss or crisis. With over 20 years experience as a psychotherapist, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and children develop more productive coping strategies, better communication skills, and a sense of resilience.

It takes great courage to come to therapy, and the most important part of being a clinician is the therapeutic relationship I develop with my clients. I provide a space for individuals to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

If you are reading this right now, I am proud of you for considering therapy. I believe therapy can benefit everyone whether you are working on healing or just want to learn more about yourself. It is an honor to be able to hear your story, hold space for your pain, and guide you towards a brighter future. I promise to listen without judgement and provide a space where you feel safe and heard. I am passionate about helping adults, children, and families heal from trauma using an integrative approach with evidence-based techniques and mindfulness.

Hello and welcome! Together we can explore relationships, emotions, and identity; process events from the past; and build skills and tools for making meaningful changes in the present. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and want to provide a space that meets your unique needs and goals. I am intentional about attending to the roles that systems of oppression, power, and privilege play both in and out of the therapy room.

I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families around issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, infertility and trauma. I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). My clients describe my approach as warm and supportive yet straightforward. My goal is to help clients better understand their past so they can make positive changes for their future. I believe in empowering my clients to live their best lives and tailor my approach to each individual or family. I truly love the work that I do and I believe that comes through to my clients in the work that we do together.

I am a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and families navigate through challenges related to significant life transitions, work and life stressors, trauma, relationship and attachment difficulties, emotional challenges, and maternal mental health issues.

Dr. Berghorst is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctoral degree from Harvard University and founded Cognitive Behavioral Growth, LLC, in Chicago, IL. Dr. Berghorst provides evidence-based skills and treatments for anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related behavioral and emotional dysregulation in children, adolescents, and adults.

I believe that every person should live up to the potential that they see in their vision; not through the lens someone else ascribes to them. For this reason, I approach each therapeutic relationship as being one of a joint partnership. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals who have recognized they no longer have to work through challenges of life alone. I bring over 5 years of experience working with diverse client demographics with variety of concerns including anxiety, self -harming, grief, depression, psychosis, eating disorders and substance use. My approach is trauma informed, with an emphasis on strength based.

As a first generation immigrant, I recognize the unique experience individuals face in life. I am passionate about delivering quality care and service to my clients. I hopes to provide support to anyone who is going through a confusing phase or hardship. I specialize in working young adults, adults, older adults and families dealing with complex trauma, family dynamics, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, stress, phase-of-life changes, grief and loss, as well as children with ADHD and autism.

My specialization lies in working with BIPOC communities, extending a warm and inclusive place for those who often find themselves overlooked in the mental health space. I am committed to providing culturally competent and empathetic therapy, recognizing the unique challenges faced by marginalized populations and bringing them into the therapy room as tools to foster discussion. My ideal clients are young adults, adolescents, and couples in transitional periods of life and those seeking a safe space to navigate stress and explore identity. My couples work focuses on restoring connection and coping with relational stress.

Kathleen Monforton, LCSW, creates a safe and judgement free space to receive the support you need to live the life you desire. She provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. Kathleen treats those struggling with substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, panic, life adjustments, stress management, dating, interpersonal relationships, or just "adulting". She has previously worked in community mental health & emergency room settings. Kathleen has extensive experience working with individuals with more severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia in community, group home, and supportive living environments.

Why do I feel this way? This question has come up in so many versions throughout my sessions with youth, adults and families. Sometimes the question is focused on others. Working with a therapist can be a chance to self-reflect with encouragement. To skillfully challenge that internalized voice. To learn and practice changing out of control habits. In my work, I prioritize compassion and acceptance as well. If you’re looking to work on change but recognize the importance of building connection, community and acceptance then please reach out. I genuinely believe that we benefit from growing.