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Dr. Alberto Varona

Psychologist, PsyD

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Available both in-person and online
30 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1827 Chicago, IL 60602
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Therapy should be warm & supportive, but also focused & transformational. Together, we can work to make anxiety, sadness, fear, & anger less frequent, less intense, and more useful as guides rather than sources of suffering. We can cultivate more flexible & balanced thinking, increase presence to & choice over where your mind tends to go, increase & deepen your understanding of yourself and others. We will explore what your emotions may be trying to communicate and develop new ways of responding that bring you closer to the life you want and need. Therapy with me will pair warm conversation with new skills and practices for change.
We all have fundamental needs for safety, attention, autonomy, intimacy, community, privacy, status, competence, peace, and meaning. When one or more of these needs feels unfulfilled, we will work together to understand what you need and desire and to build a life that brings greater satisfaction, connection, and fulfillment.
We will also clarify your deepest values and work toward living them more fully. Whether you are uncertain about what truly matters or find it difficult to live in accordance with your values, we will identify what is most important and take meaningful steps toward bringing those values into everyday life.
Call or Dr. Alberto Varona now for a free 15 minute consultation - (707) 228-9718

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Alberto Varona PsyD PLLC

30 North Michigan Avenue

Suite 1827

Chicago, IL 60602 map

(707) 228-9718
We begin with two intake sessions before therapy starts. I offer in-person sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays or online Tuesdays & Thursdays.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Men's Issues 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (707) 228-9718
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Alberto Varona PsyD PLLC

30 North Michigan Avenue

Suite 1827

Chicago, IL 60602 map

(707) 228-9718
We begin with two intake sessions before therapy starts. I offer in-person sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays or online Tuesdays & Thursdays.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Men's Issues 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $170

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Self Pay
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (707) 228-9718
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (707) 228-9718

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.022661 Alberto Varona
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended The Wright Institute, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, PsyD, Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Access Institute for Psychological Services Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / 2009
  • Certificate from University of California Berkeley & Center for Attachment Research Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) & Reflective Functioning Scale / 2016
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For Referring Therapists: My work reflects decades of study, teaching, & careful integration of psychoanalytic, CBT, ACT, emotion-regulation, attachment, mentalization, evolutionary, & mindfulness traditions; thoughtfully choosing interventions that best support each person's growth & well-being.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 228-9718
"
For Referring Therapists: My work reflects decades of study, teaching, & careful integration of psychoanalytic, CBT, ACT, emotion-regulation, attachment, mentalization, evolutionary, & mindfulness traditions; thoughtfully choosing interventions that best support each person's growth & well-being.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 228-9718

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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For potential clients: I often work with men—straight, bi, gay, or trans—seeking greater fulfillment in life, work, friendships, and relationships. We may explore purpose, communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, sexual concerns, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck. I also help clients navigate challenges related to faith, spirituality, and identity.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 228-9718
"
For potential clients: I often work with men—straight, bi, gay, or trans—seeking greater fulfillment in life, work, friendships, and relationships. We may explore purpose, communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, sexual concerns, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck. I also help clients navigate challenges related to faith, spirituality, and identity.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 228-9718

5 Endorsements

Aaron Melnek
Aaron Melnek
PsychologistPsyD
Dr. Varona demonstrates the best this field can offer, with a blend of reflective brilliance, genuine compassion, and enthusiastic expressiveness that invites you in and holds you gently while you work through challenges. Anyone is lucky to be with him!
Gioia Pirrello
Gioia Pirrello
PsychologistPsyD
Dr. Varona is an incredibly knowledgeable psychotherapist. He brings a rare mixture of curiosity, critical thought, and compassion to the work. I believe anyone would be fortunate to have him as a therapist.
Paul Cantz
Paul Cantz
PsychologistPsyDABPP
Dr. Varona is a top tier clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with an impressive track record of clinical, pastoral, and scholarly success. I refer to Dr. Varona with confidence whenever the occasion arises.
Ryan Mather
Ryan Mather
PsychologistPsyD
I have known Dr. Varona for several years and have the highest confidence in him. I have always experienced him as thoughtful, kind, and patient, and I trust those he works with will benefit from his warmth as well as his breadth of knowledge and skill.
Peter Battista
Peter Battista
PsychologistPsyDABPP
I have known Dr. Varona for over ten years. His unique blend of intelligence, warmth, compassion, and insightfulness make him an exceptional clinician. Anyone would be fortunate to have him as their therapist. I highly recommend him.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotion Regulation Therapy
  • Mentalization Based Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
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My style is warm, conversational, & often sprinkled with humor. Together, we'll do careful, in-depth work around your thoughts, emotions, values, relationships & fundamental needs, exploring the patterns that shape your life, the obstacles that keep you stuck & the changes that can bring you closer to the life you want & need.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 228-9718
"
My style is warm, conversational, & often sprinkled with humor. Together, we'll do careful, in-depth work around your thoughts, emotions, values, relationships & fundamental needs, exploring the patterns that shape your life, the obstacles that keep you stuck & the changes that can bring you closer to the life you want & need.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 228-9718

Location

Primary Location

Alberto Varona PsyD PLLC

30 North Michigan Avenue

Suite 1827

Chicago, IL 60602

(707) 228-9718

Nearby Areas

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We begin with two intake sessions before therapy starts. I offer in-person sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays or online Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (707) 228-9718
"
We begin with two intake sessions before therapy starts. I offer in-person sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays or online Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Photo of Dr. Alberto Varona, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Alberto Varona
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (707) 228-9718