Dr. April Nisan Ilkmen
PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
25 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Let's Connect (773) 900-5099
Everyone experiences emotions in life that can be overwhelming and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment injuries. I help my patients work toward alleviating the symptoms they bring to therapy while also encouraging them to take an intimate look at what is contributing to their struggles so that long-term change becomes possible. While it is often hard work, psychotherapy can lead to a clearer and grounded sense of self and safer relationships with others.
I work with individuals typically in long-term intensive treatment, though I'm also available for brief consultations. In my practice, I utilize psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I am part of the teaching and clinical faculty at the Northern Illinois University, and currently attending the psychoanalytic program at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
I bring attention to the ways in which society shapes who we are, and I welcome clients of all identities, backgrounds and dimensions of culture. I practice in Turkish, French and English.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dr. April Nisan Ilkmen
PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (773) 900-5099
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166001548 April Nisan Ilkmen
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Adler University, PhD, Graduated 2023
- Licensed by State of Illinois / 166001548
- License: Virginia Board of Counseling 0717002404 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
French ,
Turkish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
French ,
Turkish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Dr. April Nisan Ilkmen
PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (773) 900-5099