Body Positivity Therapists in West Chatham, Chicago, IL
Quinn Hire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
Making the decision to begin therapy can oftentimes feel like an overwhelming task. Navigating this process in a world full of endless google searches and profile options; it can make seeking out identity affirming care an arduous and stressful process. I’m glad you’ve found me, and welcome: You are the expert of your own life and experiences here. I will honor your intersecting identities and the influence they have on how you understand yourself and navigate the world.
Making the decision to begin therapy can oftentimes feel like an overwhelming task. Navigating this process in a world full of endless google searches and profile options; it can make seeking out identity affirming care an arduous and stressful process. I’m glad you’ve found me, and welcome: You are the expert of your own life and experiences here. I will honor your intersecting identities and the influence they have on how you understand yourself and navigate the world.
Safe Place Counseling
Counselor, LCSW, LCPC, LPC, LSW
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Angela Farris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
My name is Angela Farris, and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I have a strong background working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, and I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. I am a Christian woman who believes in treating everyone equally and with respect and kindness.
My name is Angela Farris, and I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I have a strong background working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, and I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. I am a Christian woman who believes in treating everyone equally and with respect and kindness.
Ari Graff
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619 (Online Only)
Are you a man that feels stuck? Do you need help with confidence, masculinity, marriage/romantic relationships, dating, purpose, leadership, self-discipline, and friendships? Many men feel stuck right now, unsure of what it means to be a man and how to feel good about it. We often get conflicting messages from our parents, our partners, and the broader culture about manhood and masculinity. Many people equate masculinity with toxic masculinity. If you’re struggling to figure out how to be a strong, confident man that is also kind and loving, then coaching or a men’s group may be right for you.
Are you a man that feels stuck? Do you need help with confidence, masculinity, marriage/romantic relationships, dating, purpose, leadership, self-discipline, and friendships? Many men feel stuck right now, unsure of what it means to be a man and how to feel good about it. We often get conflicting messages from our parents, our partners, and the broader culture about manhood and masculinity. Many people equate masculinity with toxic masculinity. If you’re struggling to figure out how to be a strong, confident man that is also kind and loving, then coaching or a men’s group may be right for you.
Ruth Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
I work in a group practice, Individual and Family Connection, where we work with children and parents, offering them the support they need to better understand their child, or help them through a difficult time. Children communicate their needs and struggles through behaviors, which can feel overwhelming or confusing to the parents trying to help them. I assist parents in exploring the meaning behind these behaviors by taking time to reflect on the relationships, interactions, and caregiving responses to improve the overall quality of the relationship.
I work in a group practice, Individual and Family Connection, where we work with children and parents, offering them the support they need to better understand their child, or help them through a difficult time. Children communicate their needs and struggles through behaviors, which can feel overwhelming or confusing to the parents trying to help them. I assist parents in exploring the meaning behind these behaviors by taking time to reflect on the relationships, interactions, and caregiving responses to improve the overall quality of the relationship.
Devin Teicher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
Hello to all! My name is Devin Teicher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Illinois and Colorado. I believe that building a trusting relationship and safe environment is the centerpiece of all therapeutic collaboration. My background is primarily in behavioral health, specifically outpatient therapy, crisis counseling, and substance use disorder treatment. I have worked with clients who experience a range of behavioral health concerns, to include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders.
Hello to all! My name is Devin Teicher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Illinois and Colorado. I believe that building a trusting relationship and safe environment is the centerpiece of all therapeutic collaboration. My background is primarily in behavioral health, specifically outpatient therapy, crisis counseling, and substance use disorder treatment. I have worked with clients who experience a range of behavioral health concerns, to include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders.
Peter Agostino
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting my clients as they each walk through their individual journeys. Above all else, I believe in empowerment of my clients to be the best, most self-aware, versions of themselves. I am particularly skilled in bringing a warm and comforting approach as we dive into difficult topics. I have also done extensive work with domestic violence.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting my clients as they each walk through their individual journeys. Above all else, I believe in empowerment of my clients to be the best, most self-aware, versions of themselves. I am particularly skilled in bringing a warm and comforting approach as we dive into difficult topics. I have also done extensive work with domestic violence.
Danielle Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619 (Online Only)
Danielle's overall work experience is in behavior medicine mainly addresses the health and mental health care needs of adults and children, often times involving substance abuse through a holistic approach, (or with the use of psychotropic medication when needed). I am also skilled in identifying maladaptive behaviors, which may inhibit a patient achieving optimal physical health, and implementing brief, focused interventions in decreasing or eradicating such behavior. In addition, I also use social and psychological evaluation techniques to promote physical health and wellness to underserved populations.
Danielle's overall work experience is in behavior medicine mainly addresses the health and mental health care needs of adults and children, often times involving substance abuse through a holistic approach, (or with the use of psychotropic medication when needed). I am also skilled in identifying maladaptive behaviors, which may inhibit a patient achieving optimal physical health, and implementing brief, focused interventions in decreasing or eradicating such behavior. In addition, I also use social and psychological evaluation techniques to promote physical health and wellness to underserved populations.
Alicia Covington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619
In the complex journey of life, we all encounter obstacles that challenge us. When these obstacles involve mental health, it’s essential to have a guide by your side. Alicia Covington, LCSW, is passionate about accompanying children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as their families, on this journey. She helps them skillfully navigate and overcome their unique challenges. Imagine yourself or your loved one as the central character in a tale of transformation and growth, with Alicia as a supportive, understanding, and skilled ally.
In the complex journey of life, we all encounter obstacles that challenge us. When these obstacles involve mental health, it’s essential to have a guide by your side. Alicia Covington, LCSW, is passionate about accompanying children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as their families, on this journey. She helps them skillfully navigate and overcome their unique challenges. Imagine yourself or your loved one as the central character in a tale of transformation and growth, with Alicia as a supportive, understanding, and skilled ally.
Kaitlin Skog
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
West Chatham, Chicago, IL 60619 (Online Only)
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward.
In my therapy practice, I specialize in creating an empathic and supportive environment. I will work to empower and guide you to develop healthy coping strategies, deeper more satisfying relationships, and the skills and space to process your emotions and move forward.
Online Therapists
Miranda Mulcrone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60625
Areas that I work with include body positivity/ body image, sex positivity, LGBTQ+, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma.
What would it feel like to give yourself the space to sit and explore emotions, memories, and thoughts instead of avoiding or changing them? It is okay if your answer is “scary” or “gross”. While acknowledging that I cannot determine whether a space is safe or not, I strive to offer a space of non-judgement, validation, compassion and growth where you can get to know yourself more, build insight and acknowledgement of your strengths, and talk about whatever you need to for an hour.
Areas that I work with include body positivity/ body image, sex positivity, LGBTQ+, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma.
What would it feel like to give yourself the space to sit and explore emotions, memories, and thoughts instead of avoiding or changing them? It is okay if your answer is “scary” or “gross”. While acknowledging that I cannot determine whether a space is safe or not, I strive to offer a space of non-judgement, validation, compassion and growth where you can get to know yourself more, build insight and acknowledgement of your strengths, and talk about whatever you need to for an hour.
Keeton Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
My focus and passion is working with the TGNC and the LGBTQIA+ community, those in non-traditional relationships, navigating queer and trans issues, BDSM/kink positivity, body positivity, and those living with HIV/AIDs.
Are you LGBTQIA+ and haven't found a therapist who sees, understands, or meets you where you currently are in life? As a psychotherapist I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you process, explore, and cope with the trauma and challenges you endure. I believe our best work together is achieved when you feel supported, encouraged, and empowered. Through humor, compassion, and support I meet you where you are, so that we can collaboratively work together to process and overcome the challenges and trauma that are a part of your story, help you achieve your goals, and be an authentic you.
My focus and passion is working with the TGNC and the LGBTQIA+ community, those in non-traditional relationships, navigating queer and trans issues, BDSM/kink positivity, body positivity, and those living with HIV/AIDs.
Are you LGBTQIA+ and haven't found a therapist who sees, understands, or meets you where you currently are in life? As a psychotherapist I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you process, explore, and cope with the trauma and challenges you endure. I believe our best work together is achieved when you feel supported, encouraged, and empowered. Through humor, compassion, and support I meet you where you are, so that we can collaboratively work together to process and overcome the challenges and trauma that are a part of your story, help you achieve your goals, and be an authentic you.
Isabella (Izzy) Lundgren
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604
Seeking help is a vulnerable process and one that doesn’t have to be done alone. No matter what you would like to work on, either individually or as a couple, I am committed to helping you find ways to reach your personal goals. In particular, I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community and welcome adults and couples of all identities. Additionally, I am body-positivity allied and work with body image, disordered eating and those seeking new and healthy ways to treat their bodies.
Seeking help is a vulnerable process and one that doesn’t have to be done alone. No matter what you would like to work on, either individually or as a couple, I am committed to helping you find ways to reach your personal goals. In particular, I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community and welcome adults and couples of all identities. Additionally, I am body-positivity allied and work with body image, disordered eating and those seeking new and healthy ways to treat their bodies.
Dinah Hudson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60615 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR therapist who anchors their anti-oppressive work in the perspectives of the feminist relational model, harm-reduction, body positivity, and restorative and transformative justice frames.
As a queer Black person who has done their own healing work, it became my mission to establish the therapeutic space I provide as trauma-informed. As such, I strive toward building a fundamental anti-oppressive space, one where your intersectionalities are respected and your healing is centered. Bringing these intentions to the space I provide makes doing the work that healing requires that much more possible for the communities I serve.
I am an EMDR therapist who anchors their anti-oppressive work in the perspectives of the feminist relational model, harm-reduction, body positivity, and restorative and transformative justice frames.
As a queer Black person who has done their own healing work, it became my mission to establish the therapeutic space I provide as trauma-informed. As such, I strive toward building a fundamental anti-oppressive space, one where your intersectionalities are respected and your healing is centered. Bringing these intentions to the space I provide makes doing the work that healing requires that much more possible for the communities I serve.
Kevin Harris
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643 (Online Only)
If you are interested in working around identity/sexuality, body positivity, anxiety, depression, life stressors, racial trauma, as well as other issues, then I would be happy to assist you in your journey.
The therapy space is a sacred one and it is an honor to sit in that space with clients. I believe that every individual that comes to therapy arrives not as a broken person but as a perfect and whole person seeking to be recognized and heard. I operate in collaboration with the client as I believe that each person holds the keys to being the hero and author of their own story.
If you are interested in working around identity/sexuality, body positivity, anxiety, depression, life stressors, racial trauma, as well as other issues, then I would be happy to assist you in your journey.
The therapy space is a sacred one and it is an honor to sit in that space with clients. I believe that every individual that comes to therapy arrives not as a broken person but as a perfect and whole person seeking to be recognized and heard. I operate in collaboration with the client as I believe that each person holds the keys to being the hero and author of their own story.
K. O'Keefe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
Hi, I'm K and I'm glad you're here! Therapy is an evidence-based practice that is shown to increase well being in clients of all backgrounds. You deserve a safe and accepting space to explore and process what is on your mind with a multiculturally competent counselor. I emphasize dynamic mental health practices, open communication and kindness in the therapy room. Finding a therapist can be stressful and we know that. I invite you to shoot me an email, text, or phone call with any questions you may have! Your messages are very welcome.
Hi, I'm K and I'm glad you're here! Therapy is an evidence-based practice that is shown to increase well being in clients of all backgrounds. You deserve a safe and accepting space to explore and process what is on your mind with a multiculturally competent counselor. I emphasize dynamic mental health practices, open communication and kindness in the therapy room. Finding a therapist can be stressful and we know that. I invite you to shoot me an email, text, or phone call with any questions you may have! Your messages are very welcome.
Steff Du Bois
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I identify as a multi-racial, gender-nonconforming queer male. My work with all clients is informed by frameworks like antiracism, social justice, feminism, and anti-imperialism. I bring authenticity and genuine empathy to each client, pairing these with effective and approachable therapeutic interventions that research says work. I can help with micro-level goals like improving mood and reducing anxiety, on macro-level goals like recovering from trauma and coping with systemic oppression, and on relational goals like building intimacy. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are my personal and professional values.
I identify as a multi-racial, gender-nonconforming queer male. My work with all clients is informed by frameworks like antiracism, social justice, feminism, and anti-imperialism. I bring authenticity and genuine empathy to each client, pairing these with effective and approachable therapeutic interventions that research says work. I can help with micro-level goals like improving mood and reducing anxiety, on macro-level goals like recovering from trauma and coping with systemic oppression, and on relational goals like building intimacy. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are my personal and professional values.
Tanya Imam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I work primarily with QT/BIPOC folks navigating concerns around past trauma, (acute and complex), their racial identity and how it intersects with other identities, their relationship with their bodies, and connection to their community. In particular I work with biracial/multi-racial folks navigating their racial identity development. I work with folks who have eating disorder and body image concerns and use a HAES approach. I work with trans/non-binary folks around embodiment, and their relationships with their bodies, food, and body image.
I work primarily with QT/BIPOC folks navigating concerns around past trauma, (acute and complex), their racial identity and how it intersects with other identities, their relationship with their bodies, and connection to their community. In particular I work with biracial/multi-racial folks navigating their racial identity development. I work with folks who have eating disorder and body image concerns and use a HAES approach. I work with trans/non-binary folks around embodiment, and their relationships with their bodies, food, and body image.
Sarah Hairston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
It takes a lot of strength and self-kindness to seek support and therapy–thank you for being here and for considering me as part of your process. I have worked with folks with a number of experiences andspecialize in trauma and trauma-related disorders. CPTSD, Religious abuse/trauma and grief are my primary areas of treatment. My aim is to help understand where folx are, as well as what their hopes and goals may be. We work together to find growth and change in the ways that works best for you.
It takes a lot of strength and self-kindness to seek support and therapy–thank you for being here and for considering me as part of your process. I have worked with folks with a number of experiences andspecialize in trauma and trauma-related disorders. CPTSD, Religious abuse/trauma and grief are my primary areas of treatment. My aim is to help understand where folx are, as well as what their hopes and goals may be. We work together to find growth and change in the ways that works best for you.
Brendan Yukins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Thank you for taking the first step towards a happier, healthier life - you are making the important decision to support yourself. Brendan’s background is in sexual and domestic violence. He believes trauma affects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By establishing safety, remembering, and grieving, we are able to reconnect with our current lives. Our mental health has physical effects; Brendan focuses on the damage chronic stress has on the body as well as the mind. Our nervous system cannot absorb the impact of trauma alone. We find healing through our relationships and communities. Together, we find a path forward.
Thank you for taking the first step towards a happier, healthier life - you are making the important decision to support yourself. Brendan’s background is in sexual and domestic violence. He believes trauma affects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By establishing safety, remembering, and grieving, we are able to reconnect with our current lives. Our mental health has physical effects; Brendan focuses on the damage chronic stress has on the body as well as the mind. Our nervous system cannot absorb the impact of trauma alone. We find healing through our relationships and communities. Together, we find a path forward.
Body Positivity Therapists
Body positivity counseling in West Chatham, Chicago for body positivity clients
If you are looking for help with body positivity in West Chatham, Chicago or for a West Chatham, Chicago fat acceptance therapist, these professionals provide body positivity therapy in West Chatham, Chicago and counseling for fat acceptance clients.
If you are looking for help with body positivity in West Chatham, Chicago or for a West Chatham, Chicago fat acceptance therapist, these professionals provide body positivity therapy in West Chatham, Chicago and counseling for fat acceptance clients.