Therapists in Chicago, IL

I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, and family of origin issues. In particular, I have extensive experience working with clients navigating early-adulthood as they seek meaning and fulfillment from their work and relationships.

I am a thoughtful, caring, therapist, with 25+ yrs experience helping people heal, enrich & stimulate their lives. Therapy relies on connection & the process of therapy. In these difficult times there's pervasive confusion & disappointment. Talking things through & exploring complicated feelings is essential. I can help articulate goals & make plans to help you feel fulfilled. Through the years I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ & straight couples, & groups. I also teach the Artist Way, about connecting with your creativity and finding your voice. In addition I do career counseling. I love my work and feel lucky to do what I do.

I am accepting new clients at this time. My career in Social Work has instilled in me a compassion to work with those most marginalized among us. As I have found purpose in my path I want to help others find similarly meaning and purpose which leads to deeper fulfillment. I provide guidance and support during stressful life transitions while discovering your truest identity and desire. I want to help you transform from feeling stuck into finding meaning and mission. I work with helping you find your calling! I also provide relationship counseling based on the Gottman Methodology.

Currently, Dr. Francesca Giordano is the principal partner of Veduta Consulting, LLC. Her clinical practice specializes in relationship restoration and helping clients feel they are living life with authenticity. She is also a very experienced career counseling and helps clients with career transitions and job search strategies. It is my hope that my clients will also benefit from my 25 years of experience teaching and supervising counselors-in-training. Being a counseling professor keeps my skills updated and my perspective fresh and innovative. If you are interested in continuing our conversation, please contact me.

Jane has worked with children & adults facing life transitions, medical & learning disabilities, addiction, personality disorders, trauma, grief, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, & relationship challenges. Jane has 13 years of training & graduated from Loyola University Chicago. Jane is the founder of Summit Counseling Group, which helps people to live happier, healthier & more productive lives. Through the use of humanistic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, & integrative holistic approaches, clients develop skills and coping tools to better manage life's various obstacles. Therapy sessions develop insight into behavior trends, emotions, & communication patterns to create real progress.

In working with my clients, we explore what holds meaning, what patterns/habits work and no longer work in their life as well as who/what helps them create balance and motivation. When clients find that some of their reactions and emotional responses are no longer having the same effect, we work together to allow their authentic self to take initiative and risks as they engage in relationships with a more healthy, centered, and intentional stance. I value and welcome my clients’ spiritual journey and faith background and the variety of practices that aid in healing and restoring integration and connection in our work together.

I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.

Do you want a happier, healthier life? With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, I provide individual and couples therapy in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Using a variety of methods, I meet my clients where they are and teach self-soothing, communication skills, stress management, and how to build a good support system.

Whether you desire to make changes, heal wounds or develop a more genuine and authentic life, Aimee invites you to partner with her in creating a safe, supportive space for reflection and growth. Examine, explore and discover how maintain a more gratifying and joyful lifestyle. As your story unfolds, she tailors a wholistic approach that meets your personal needs, goals and aspirations.

I am a clinical psychologist with 24 years experience in Lincoln Park. Telehealth. I’m BCBS, UBH, Magellan in network. I specialize with emotional regulation and resilience for anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, life transitions, career goals, relationships, family dynamics, positive communication, and stress management. I would be honored to be of assistance. Christian counseling, ​​Ziglar Coaching

Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Millennium Counseling Center and received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. As a former collegiate athlete, Sarah understands how the mind and body connection is crucial in its ability to cope with life's stressors. Sarah’s theoretical orientation is grounded in a psychodynamic approach that promotes healing through past wounds so you can become the person you are meant to be. She believes it’s imperative to create a safe and therapeutically sound space through her compassionate demeanor. She promotes healing while nurturing growth in each client.

NOW accepting new clients! Do you feel isolated and withdrawn? Are you overcome with anxiety or depression? if so, you do not have to struggle alone. I will partner with you to identify what you want your life to look like and provide the support and professional guidance needed to get you there. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and empathetic space to help guide you on your path to wholeness and living the life you really want.

My belief is that effective counseling develops from establishing a collaborative relationship with clients, as they are the experts in their lives. Through psychodynamic therapy individuals gain a self-awareness and understanding of the influence of their past on present circumstances, and enables individuals to explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from past dysfunctional relationships and manifest themselves in current issues going in their lives. My belief is that people want to be healthy and happy and sometimes just do not know where to start.

•Email is the best way to reach me!• •Current Availability: Monday: Once a Month (Telehealth or In Person) at 4:00pm, and Thursday: Bi-weekly (Telehealth only) at 11:00am• Hello, my name is Dawn Tipton. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor (PEL). I earned my MA in mental health counseling and school counseling at Concordia University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. I am a person-centered therapist with 12 years of experience working with children and young adults. I have also worked with adult clients for 7 years.

Hi there, welcome! My name is Stefani. I specialize in maternal mental health/women's wellness. I have a strong passion for working with new moms/moms as they navigate through the many transitional periods of motherhood. I have spent a majority of my professional career working with women as they navigate through the perinatal and postnatal periods of motherhood. While working with moms is my specialty, I too enjoy working with women to help them cope with various life stressors and symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mood disturbances.

I believe in a holistic approach to counseling and therapy and provide full-spectrum and client-specific treatment in a warm and non-judgmental setting. Most of us lead complicated and stressful lives and often find ourselves unable to cope with the many challenges facing us on a daily basis. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy and draw from various therapeutic approaches to address the unique needs of each client. I also incorporate mindfulness, breathing, and meditation into sessions when it is appropriate for dealing with stress, anxiety, and related issues.

Are you feeling alone, misunderstood, or overwhelmed with your current life circumstances? Stressors from work, finances, family, friendships, and romantic partnerships impede on your quality of life and interfere with the happiness you want and deserve. Whether you are going through a career transition, navigating healthy boundaries, or in need of processing the negative thoughts or emotions you feel daily, I am here to help. I will address, validate, and acknowledge these aspects of your life, while also providing empowerment and evidence-based practices needed to help you take control of who you want to become.

I have 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups and trainees in private practice and at a top academic medical center. My professional experience spans from emergency psychiatric evaluations to outpatient psychotherapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship, addictions or career issues, I can help you. I love to work with individuals and couples around being their best self. I also specialize in Mindfulness Training, Performance Enhancement, Sport Psych and Public Speaking. Give me a call and we can talk about what you are looking for.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in empowerment, helping folks overcome obstacles and live their best life. My approach is strengths based, solution focused and action oriented, to work together to help make sustainable positive changes in peoples' lives. I enjoy working with motivated people who are open to trying new things.