Therapists in Chicago, IL

I'm honored to immerse myself in your story & make your healing our priority. Are you feeling shut down, stuck, or isolated? Are you overwhelmed by your emotions and anxious? I will create a space that is warm, non-judging, and compassionate for exploration, risks, & growth. Let's work together to discover more of who you were created to be! I believe you are the expert on your life & already carry inside what you need to heal. I will come alongside you to help draw that out. It is my priority to see you fully so we can journey together towards your healing & freedom. There's more to life than just trying to survive.

Hello! Therapy should be a safe space in which you are able to be transparent, vulnerable and the driver to the change you would like to see in your life. As an experienced clinician, I am dedicated to collaborating with you to heal from past relationships, understand, recognize and heal from trauma and remove the barriers that may be negatively impacting your progress.

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with yourself and others? Do you feel like there is a gap between where you currently are and what you want in life? As a Licensed Social Worker, I am committed to helping individuals overcome their mental health challenges and live fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, racial and cultural identity, relationships, stress management, life transitions, setting boundaries, and self-esteem.

I have worked with individuals, couples, and families across a variety of concerns. This has included, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, couple/family conflict, stress management, intimate partner violence, and parent/sibling issues. I have experience working with a diverse caseload, including racial and/or ethnic minority clients, clients identifying as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as clients within the polyamorous community.

Derek values establishing the therapeutic relationship as a means to providing a safe, nonjudgmental, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients can contemplate new perspectives, and regain more balanced, satisfying, and fulfilling life. In his experience as a hospice grief counselor, he has helped and supported individuals and families struggling with grief, health challenges, isolation and loneliness, relationship concerns, major life transitions and crisis.

If you are struggling with this thing called life;I can help! Whether it is the day to day challenges of your relationships (spouse, children,parents,siblings, friends,boss or co-workers), or how you feel about yourself (physically, emotionally, spiritually); if you are ready to make changes or improvements in any area in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you! Also, if you are going through some of life's more serious challenges: divorce, domestic abuse, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders,sexual abuse trauma, or death of a loved one; please contact me.

Are you stuck but trying to move forward after a break-up or divorce? Were you traumatized by deceit or even a double life and wondering if you can ever trust again? Or are you simply terrified seeing so many red flags and disingenuous individuals in the dating pool? No matter what your age or life stage, when a relationship ends whether by choice or by the actions of another, you may be caught off guard and thinking clearly can be difficult. You may experience self-doubt, insecurity, anxiety, and fear. It can be helpful to work together to regain confidence (in yourself and others).

Most clients come into therapy because of their current difficulty resolving a "presenting problem". That problem could be grief. It could be relationship troubles with partners, peers, or parents. It could be tied to substance abuse. Or trauma. Or both. It could be work-related. It could be a million things. Whatever the presenting problem, it tends to give the client physiological and psychological discomfort, which leads to the search for answers and relief, which often leads to counseling.

You get a pit in your stomach when you think about, discuss, or engage in sex; you no longer or never enjoyed it. You have pain, erection, arousal, or orgasm issues and feel stuck. You're curious about trying on a sexual identity or playing in kink/BDSM. You have out-of control or shameful behaviors, dilemmas, porn use, or masturbation problems. You don’t know how to talk to your partner(s) about sex, let alone pulling their load more at home. Religion or the feeling of shame greatly limits you. You just can’t communicate. You can’t trust or forgive them – you’re too hurt and angry. Let me engage you in sex and relationship therapy.

To start off, here's a quote from the movie the Crow: "It can't rain all the time." - Eric Draven/Brandon Lee, meaning the storm shall pass and there will be brighter days ahead. If you've experienced setbacks or difficult situations in life, therapy can help guide you back. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and obtained my Master’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Jane Addams College of Social Work. I have over 17 years of experience working in a university college counseling center, adolescent and adult psychiatric hospital, community mental health center, and crisis hotlines.

As a therapist, I work well with individuals and families who are curious about themselves, our work together, and the possibilities for a healthier future. Clients often find that I am a warm, patient, curious, humorous, kind, and supportive person on their journey toward self-improvement. I am passionate about my work with clients who are LGBTQ* and I love working with gender expansive youth and adults.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, Carolyn has come to trust that the therapeutic bond is crucial to a feeling of safety for the client. Because therapy is an intimate experience, she tailors treatment plans as a co-created process, ensuring that the client’s needs are prioritized. Carolyn integrates techniques to tailor solutions that are not only practical but create lasting change. As a psychotherapist, Carolyn works with individuals, couples, and families.

I enable clients to access the wisdom of their emotions to enhance their relationships and lives. Happy relationships and solid self-esteem are the foundations of psychological and emotional well-being, while disharmony, worries, and unhappiness signal that we need to experience new ways to effectively express feelings and enact aspirations in our lives. I strive to provide an inviting and nonjudgmental therapeutic context to empower clients to find satisfying ways to address concerns. My integrative approach draws upon Western science and Eastern wisdom, including Buddhist approaches to well-being.

Shakyra has several years of experience providing therapy and advocacy services to sexual assault survivors. Shakyra also has experience working with women, men, couples, LGBTQIA+ populations, teens, children, and families. She has experience working with Post-Partum Depression, anxiety, other mental illness, trauma, interpersonal/relational issues, and day to day stressors. Shakyra is particularly passionate about working with Black and Brown people, fat folks (with a body-positive lenses), LGBTQIA+ identities, and non-monogamous/polyamorous communities. She is kink, BDSM, ENM, and sex work friendly and affirming.

I have recently joined the staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and have immediate openings for new clients. My practice is based in understanding, unconditional support and positive feedback that impact interpersonal relationships, relational patterns and past experiences towards the creation of a more conscious, healthy self. Trauma work heals symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, negative interactions and PTSD, helping the client gain and practice a new set of skills.

I enjoy working with clients on a variety of issues and concerns. From depression and anxiety to life transitions and complex trauma. I thrive on working with you to bring a greater awareness of your needs, as well as compassion for yourself as you are working, growing, changing and transcending the issues that are causing stress or dysfunction. I have experience working with children, adults and couples; all of who come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

As one of the first in-home addiction treatment providers in the country, we are an excellent fit for those struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress who want to remain engaged in positive forces in their lives (work, family) while they recover. Our clients also value the privacy and convenience that our treatment program offers. Of course, there should not be a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment, as you have unique needs and goals. To that end, our clients have a dedicated team of addiction professionals to provide psychiatry, medication, and counseling services as appropriate, over the course of an entire year. Not only are we able to more precisely tailor your recovery program than other addiction treatment providers, but we also help you learn and practice coping skills in the environment in which your sobriety will be tested.

When life feels unmanageable, you may worry that it won't get better. Working with a therapist can help you envision and build a more meaningful and engaged life. In a warm and non-judgmental manner, I collaborate with adults and adolescents to empower internal changes and navigate the challenges that are holding them back. My approach to therapy starts with developing a genuine and supportive relationship, merging nearly 20 years of experience and training with humor and warmth to develop a connection creating new exploration and possibilities.

As your therapist, one of my priorities is to walk alongside you as you grow into the most integrated version of yourself, embracing your autonomy and strengths. It can be difficult to balance your sense of internal safety and the external commotion of the world. A sense of disillusionment occurs when our external wants do not meet our internal needs. I focus on your concept of Self as it relates to emotional disturbance, fragmentation of the self, maladaptive thinking patterns, and dissociation. My aim is to work with you to embrace ad overcome challenges endured throughout the lifespan and to help you find alignment within.