Therapists in Lake View, Chicago, IL

Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC pending) with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from North Park University. She works with individuals and couples to overcome life’s challenges. With a background in Linguistics, she believes in the power of communication and understanding of one’s internal motivations to navigate life’s challenges. She seeks to integrate one’s life experiences by identifying stressors and traumas to help clients find meaning in their day-to-day lives and relationships. She believes passionately in the healing that is available to individuals and loves to help them reach their potential.

Are you feeling stuck and struggling to make a healthier change in your life? Is your anxiety crippling you or do you feel down and can’t shake it off? Many people deal with anxiety, depression in silence, especially the ones adjusting to a new identity such as parenthood. Others’ anxiety comes from challenges at work, relationships and other life stressors. I work with clients who struggle in silence and constantly ruminate on changing yet they might not have the tools nor the energy to get out of feeling stuck.

Costa holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from DePaul University and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Certified Professional Coach. Costa utilizes a variety of therapeutic and motivational approaches (including CBT) to help his clients cope with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and a variety of life transitions and stressors. He also has spent many years helping clients navigate career development goals and achieving greater career success.

The ideal client is seeking out reassurance and support in times of calm as well as crisis. The goal is to help clients with the issues facing them every day to treat the entire person, not just the pinpointed issue. A therapist is only as strong as the relationship with each client. Each client is unique, collaboratively we find an approach to therapy that fits to your specific needs and goals then we re-evaluate to bring about the best self. Whether it be LGBTQIA+ issues, sex/intimacy, relationships, depression, anxiety, OCD, substance use, kink and/or other issues, you aren't alone. Together we can get you where you want to go.

It is my true honor to walk with my clients in their journeys of growth and healing. In our work together, we’ll build a customized plan that will help you best reach your goals. This plan will include working together in session as well as home practice. I enjoy working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of concerns including trauma, impacts of discrimination, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, panic, adjustment, relationship concerns, as well as various other life challenges. It is important to me to take into consideration my client's contexts, experiences, and identities as they shape our values and world.

Our motto is "where mind and body meet." We passionately believe that we cannot improve mental health without addressing physical health, and that in order to increase physical performance, we must incorporate mental skills training. You are not a one-size-fits-all, so the approach our therapists take with you shouldn't be either. We take a step back and look at your life as a whole - what are all of the components that make you, you? What are the factors in your life that have been out of whack, maybe for awhile? How can we treat the whole of who you are, rather than a list of symptoms you bring in?

Have you recently seen some TikTok videos that have got you wondering if you have ADHD or autism? Maybe you find yourself feeling unmotivated, distracted, or just different from the other people in your life. Our sessions will focus on exploring your history, creating self-insight, and finding achievable paths toward your goals. We will work at your pace, yet I may challenge you to dig deeper occasionally.

Change can be hard and sometimes we need extra support to get through trying times. Oftentimes when adjusting to new life circumstances, it can take time to accept and acclimate to the changes taking place. Whether you are starting college, changed your relationship status, became a parent, or started a new job, it takes time to adapt. New experiences may feel overwhelming and exciting at times too. Therapy is a great place to process and explore what is going on in your life and how it is impacting you. Overcoming challenges is not easy, but with the right skills and support you can successfully navigate the transition.

I believe that the key aspects of counseling are empathy, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard. With these foundational pieces, I work with my clients to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where individuals feel safe to process their past and present and feel empowered to achieve their goals. I have experience helping individuals address complex trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and ODD. I integrate multiple lenses such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, person-centered, and psychodynamic to better help and understand my clients.

If you're looking to navigate difficulties in your life, learn more about yourself, become more mindful, grow or feel more comfortable with who you are, I may be a good therapist fit. I work with adults for individual therapy. My specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, grief & loss, life transitions, self-worth, relationship issues, body image, LGBTQ+, and more. I'm a trauma-informed therapist and I strive to incorporate an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens that considers harm reduction. I continue to explore these areas through learning and doing work to deepen my understanding and awareness personally and professionally.

Starting the search for a therapist that clicks with you can feel like a huge step, whether you're facing new chapters in life, dealing with school or work stress, wrestling with overwhelming feelings, or trying to smooth out relationship bumps. I aim to make this step a little less daunting with a free 15-minute chat over phone or Zoom. Drawing upon six years working in mental health, I've had the honor of helping teens get through tough spots and adults navigate life's big (and small) shifts. I've also worked to bring families and couples closer, opening up new pathways for communication.

As a health psychologist, I work with clients who have physical and emotional conditions that are getting in the way of being able to live the lives they want. I help clients identify and follow through on changes they can make to improve their well-being. I use a behavioral approach supplemented with biofeedback and hypnosis. I also work with couples who are struggling to find ways to get closer together and feel like they are truly partners in their relationship. The key to my approach is to find effective ways to get what you want from your life.

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.

Are you struggling to stay motivated and optimistic? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a medical diagnosis, entering retirement, growing older, your children leaving home, or another major life change? Do you live with anxiety and have difficulty trusting yourself? I work with grief and loss, terminal and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and co-dependency. My goal is to foster an environment where my clients feel supported, validated, and empowered.

(No Openings At the Moment) Let’s face it: life can be tough. Have you tried everything to feel calm and content, yet nothing sticks? It can be scary to get help from a counselor -- you want to be sure that they are attuned to your struggles and understand your complicated situations. I specialize in helping individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues. I also provide a safe space for cross-cultural adjustment, identity formation, and self-esteem enhancement. Only research-based approaches are offered so you can feel better, faster.

I want to give you the tools and support to create a life that meets your needs. As an art therapist and counselor, I believe in the power of creativity to foster connection, expression, and healing, particularly when words fall short. My goal is to meet you where you are and to create a non-judgmental space to foster change.

Teens, adolescents, adults, and couples ... As strength and performance-based clinicians, we welcome clients across the lifespan. We work to form authentic therapeutic relationships and are transparent in our work with you. As relational practitioners, we help you create safe and satisfying relationships with others that are necessary for psychological wellness. We use the therapeutic relationship as a model to create healthier relationships with yourself and others.

It is normal, on occasion, for everyone to experience some anxiety dealing with life. But lately those feelings have become overwhelming. Over time, it feels like you are anxious about everything, and nothing. The worry is starting to creep into every aspect of your life- work, family, relationships,... even going to get out of bed feels overwhelming some days! You are not going crazy, and you are not alone- anxiety is one of the most common reasons people reach out to for help. Therapy can help get things back to normal.

For the past 15+ years, I have had the pleasure of helping individuals and couples find relief from life's stressors. I work with a wide range of concerns and am especially effective with life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship, LGBTQ, grief, and family stressors. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help you deepen your self-understanding, change problematic patterns, and enhance self-esteem. As a feminist and multicultural psychologist, I am also sensitive to the ways oppression and marginalization affect psychological wellbeing, and I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and identities.