Therapists in Chicago, IL
Gwendolyn Tsuji
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I have extensive experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Wherever you are, whatever you were doing before this or will do after, I am glad you are here. Your visit to the space you have created by reading this indicates you are exploring meaningful change. I provide a warm, supportive, and respectful therapy environment to ensure that we can focus on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through our exploration, we will center around your experiences, strengths and aspirations to build insight and learn skills to help achieve your goals. My practice focuses on individuals and families.
I have extensive experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Wherever you are, whatever you were doing before this or will do after, I am glad you are here. Your visit to the space you have created by reading this indicates you are exploring meaningful change. I provide a warm, supportive, and respectful therapy environment to ensure that we can focus on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through our exploration, we will center around your experiences, strengths and aspirations to build insight and learn skills to help achieve your goals. My practice focuses on individuals and families.
Natalie Sager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60630
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I provide therapy that is collaborative, creative, and understanding. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Traumatic Stress, shame, grief and loss, job and academic stress, sexual trauma, relationship difficulties, self esteem, and adjustment to life changes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with New Insights Behavioral Health Services. I provide therapy that is collaborative, creative, and understanding. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Traumatic Stress, shame, grief and loss, job and academic stress, sexual trauma, relationship difficulties, self esteem, and adjustment to life changes.
EmboldenYOU, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children (11 and up), adolescents and women across the age spectrum, families, and couples.
Accepting New Clients ! You're ready, now let's get started. The process of therapy allows you to to have guidance, validation, and accountability in your journey towards a more balanced and healthy life. Don't turn back now, let today be the day that your life changes. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for my clients so that they can access the vulnerable parts of themselves and manifest the lives they desire.
I specialize in working with children (11 and up), adolescents and women across the age spectrum, families, and couples.
Accepting New Clients ! You're ready, now let's get started. The process of therapy allows you to to have guidance, validation, and accountability in your journey towards a more balanced and healthy life. Don't turn back now, let today be the day that your life changes. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for my clients so that they can access the vulnerable parts of themselves and manifest the lives they desire.
Emma Peck-Block
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I believe that our mind is one of our greatest investments and therapy offers a unique place to begin to support yourself or your child/adolescent in their understanding of themselves.
I specialize in helping highly sensitive young people, children, adolescents struggling with perfectionist behaviors, anxiety, sleep, anger, GI concerns and low self worth. Therapy will support you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and live a more connected, boundaried and fulfilled life. I am collaborative in my approach working with other providers to help you function differently. Therapy with me is dynamic and personalized. I am here to help you explore your lived experience.
I believe that our mind is one of our greatest investments and therapy offers a unique place to begin to support yourself or your child/adolescent in their understanding of themselves.
I specialize in helping highly sensitive young people, children, adolescents struggling with perfectionist behaviors, anxiety, sleep, anger, GI concerns and low self worth. Therapy will support you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and live a more connected, boundaried and fulfilled life. I am collaborative in my approach working with other providers to help you function differently. Therapy with me is dynamic and personalized. I am here to help you explore your lived experience.
Devorah Sarah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
I have dedicated my practice to supporting children and families impacted by conflict, developmental, neurological, and relational issues. I have a great love and unique gifts working with young children - toddlers through 8-year-olds. Throughout therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore issues, work through trauma, challenging situations, and relationships. My approach is joyful, nurturing, creative, caring, and playful.
I have dedicated my practice to supporting children and families impacted by conflict, developmental, neurological, and relational issues. I have a great love and unique gifts working with young children - toddlers through 8-year-olds. Throughout therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore issues, work through trauma, challenging situations, and relationships. My approach is joyful, nurturing, creative, caring, and playful.
Emma Bulzoni
Counselor, MA , LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
Nicole St Jean
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Are you or your child experiencing sadness or irritability or struggling with worry or excessive anxiety? Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to unexpected hardships, adjustments, or life transitions in relationships, school or work? What happens in this moment can change your experience and be the positive support you are seeking! I approach my work with genuine compassion, warmth, nurturance, and balanced, gentle laughter to help you and your family feel at ease. I believe that feeling safe and understood in the therapeutic relationship is integral for healing and I would be honored to be part of your journey.
Are you or your child experiencing sadness or irritability or struggling with worry or excessive anxiety? Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to unexpected hardships, adjustments, or life transitions in relationships, school or work? What happens in this moment can change your experience and be the positive support you are seeking! I approach my work with genuine compassion, warmth, nurturance, and balanced, gentle laughter to help you and your family feel at ease. I believe that feeling safe and understood in the therapeutic relationship is integral for healing and I would be honored to be part of your journey.
John Frampton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong mission of helping children and adults improve their social and emotional well-being. I am the co-founder of Formative Psychological Services, a family-run practice in Chicago. I have over 15 years of experience working in the schools and in private practice, and provide individual therapy, assessments, school consultation, and presentations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong mission of helping children and adults improve their social and emotional well-being. I am the co-founder of Formative Psychological Services, a family-run practice in Chicago. I have over 15 years of experience working in the schools and in private practice, and provide individual therapy, assessments, school consultation, and presentations.
Jose Negrete
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Allison Resnick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I believe it is my job as a clinical psychologist to help clients and their families improve on their strengths and grow in their areas of need. I treat behavioral, emotional, relationship, transition, and anxiety issues. I work from a strength-based and collaborative approach to empower clients to improve relationships, develop identity, cope with emotional struggles, or promote balance. I offer individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings including community mental health, psychiatric hospital, and college counseling.
I believe it is my job as a clinical psychologist to help clients and their families improve on their strengths and grow in their areas of need. I treat behavioral, emotional, relationship, transition, and anxiety issues. I work from a strength-based and collaborative approach to empower clients to improve relationships, develop identity, cope with emotional struggles, or promote balance. I offer individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings including community mental health, psychiatric hospital, and college counseling.
Lakeview Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping individuals overcome challenges, and have a better understanding of themselves and what they want in life. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, individuals with substance abuse, and transitioning through life's daily struggles. As a former teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that children and teens face, including academic stress, peer pressure, and social anxiety. I also help clients with substance abuse issues navigate the challenges and build resilience, by processing the underlying issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.
I have a passion for helping individuals overcome challenges, and have a better understanding of themselves and what they want in life. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, individuals with substance abuse, and transitioning through life's daily struggles. As a former teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that children and teens face, including academic stress, peer pressure, and social anxiety. I also help clients with substance abuse issues navigate the challenges and build resilience, by processing the underlying issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
We have been trained to work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and Gay/Lesbian family issues.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
We have been trained to work with a variety of issues-Depression, Anger, Anxiety (group and individual formats), Bipolar disorder, Trauma, Child and Adolescent work (males and females), Sexual Abuse, Play Therapy, Family therapy, Cultural issues (adapting to the western culture), and Gay/Lesbian family issues.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Beth Pettinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
Caleb D Collins
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
I work with children and adolescents who struggle with social/emotional problems as well as issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
I approach my work with an understanding that each client's experience is unique and I appreciate the courage it takes to engage in therapy. I work to help my client's feel heard and understood while exploring the sources of their difficulty. It is important to me that my relationship with clients is collaborative and I believe that you are the best expert on yourself and what you want for treatment. Sessions typically focus on building insight into how past experiences affect us today as well as developing communication and coping skills.
I work with children and adolescents who struggle with social/emotional problems as well as issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
I approach my work with an understanding that each client's experience is unique and I appreciate the courage it takes to engage in therapy. I work to help my client's feel heard and understood while exploring the sources of their difficulty. It is important to me that my relationship with clients is collaborative and I believe that you are the best expert on yourself and what you want for treatment. Sessions typically focus on building insight into how past experiences affect us today as well as developing communication and coping skills.
Lidia Michel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
I love seeing toddlers and children of all ages, parents, and adults. I am very helpful when it comes to becoming a little braver and having more compassion for yourself, especially if you've gone through some very hard times. I also love helping new mothers and young children co-regulate and get the most out of early childhood.
I love seeing toddlers and children of all ages, parents, and adults. I am very helpful when it comes to becoming a little braver and having more compassion for yourself, especially if you've gone through some very hard times. I also love helping new mothers and young children co-regulate and get the most out of early childhood.
Lillian Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I also work with children.
I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, and oftentimes the first step is the most difficult. That’s why I emphasize on the development of a trusting relationship before anything else. I use a client-centered approach to help foster a warm and non judgemental environment where my clients can feel confident to explore and make changes to help improve their quality of life. I enjoy the use of play, humor, and warmth to create an enjoyable setting for the therapeutic process to occur.
I also work with children.
I believe that therapy can enrich people's lives and relationships. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, and oftentimes the first step is the most difficult. That’s why I emphasize on the development of a trusting relationship before anything else. I use a client-centered approach to help foster a warm and non judgemental environment where my clients can feel confident to explore and make changes to help improve their quality of life. I enjoy the use of play, humor, and warmth to create an enjoyable setting for the therapeutic process to occur.
Robert L. Finke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over 15 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns (i.e., adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, mood problems, low self-esteem, peer issues, identity development, parent-child conflicts, attention problems, oppositional behaviors, and behavior management). I also work with young adults, focusing on stress management, life transitions, difficulties with romantic and peer relationships, family conflict, and struggles with identity that often occur in early adulthood.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over 15 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns (i.e., adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, mood problems, low self-esteem, peer issues, identity development, parent-child conflicts, attention problems, oppositional behaviors, and behavior management). I also work with young adults, focusing on stress management, life transitions, difficulties with romantic and peer relationships, family conflict, and struggles with identity that often occur in early adulthood.
Rae Anne McLaughlin
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
Rae Anne is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma and stressor related disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Penn State University with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University. Rae Anne has extensive experience in working with children, teens, families, and adults in community mental health, hospital, and outpatient settings.
Rae Anne is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma and stressor related disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Penn State University with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University. Rae Anne has extensive experience in working with children, teens, families, and adults in community mental health, hospital, and outpatient settings.
Dr. Shanyta Russell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
As a psychologist & social worker, I have 20+ years of experience providing direct clinical services to children, families & adults.
Browsing through this site is a choice. I congratulate you for taking this step towards finding the support you need and deserve. Life can really be tough; full of twists and turns which may lead to obstacles that are difficult to overcome alone. Sometimes, we may feel stuck, numb and just like we are going through the motions. If you feel like you are on autopilot and want to make positive changes in your thoughts, feelings and actions, you are already headed in right direction! I believe that building trust & listening are key components to therapy. As your therapist, I will provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental & supportive space.
As a psychologist & social worker, I have 20+ years of experience providing direct clinical services to children, families & adults.
Browsing through this site is a choice. I congratulate you for taking this step towards finding the support you need and deserve. Life can really be tough; full of twists and turns which may lead to obstacles that are difficult to overcome alone. Sometimes, we may feel stuck, numb and just like we are going through the motions. If you feel like you are on autopilot and want to make positive changes in your thoughts, feelings and actions, you are already headed in right direction! I believe that building trust & listening are key components to therapy. As your therapist, I will provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental & supportive space.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Chicago, IL provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Chicago build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Chicago build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.