"Anxiety and depression impact your work, relationships, and personal goals. But with support, it is completely possible to feel better and manage these often-debilitating symptoms. I specialize in assisting adults with anxiety/depression to manage their symptoms and reduce the impact they have on their lives. This includes women who suffer from cyclical anxiety, depression, or anger in relation to their menstrual cycles (aka PMS/PMDD.)"

"Our modern lifestyles are fast-paced and constantly evolving. It can be challenging to find the time and emotional energy to address the source of our difficulties. This can particularly be the case when dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and life-altering transitions. I am deeply devoted to helping you carve out a space that can allow you to address the root of your challenges. I will help you maximize the chances for improvement in the long-term, not just the short-term. I am a compassionate professional whose approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each of my clients."

"Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help."

"In therapy, my priority is you. I will help you discover what is best for you and you specifically. It is imperative to me that you feel welcomed and accepted by me with exactly who you are and where you are in life. As an EMDR therapist, I recognize that humans are complex, multilayered, and are affected in numerous ways. I will work with you to sort out the "messiness" that our emotions can sometimes feel like, so you can learn what you truly need and how to get it."

"I am experienced in working with people who are dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, acculturation, chronic medical problems, relationship problems, academic issues, and adjustment to other life stressors. Each individual requires a unique approach when seeking help in coping with problems of daily living, and I am dedicated to creating a collaborative therapy environment that is based on safety and mutual respect. I tend to be direct and interactive in therapy using an integrative approach and work to empower clients to access their strengths in coping with life issues. "

"Many of us are not taught to prioritize mental health and end up unsure of what to do when faced with difficult feelings. Therapy does not need to be scary or intimidating. My style is warm and deeply collaborative. Together, we will set goals, continually make sure we're moving in the right direction, and maybe even have a laugh or two along the way. I am a lifelong learner. In therapy, I draw upon the latest neurobiology research to help you understand how what's going on in your brain and nervous system can affect your mood and behavior. "

"Practical. Relevant. Compassionate. Challenging and Gentle. Humorous and Kind. Respectful and Accepting. Warm and Creative. We'll work together with intention, mutual respect and a collaborative spirit. I primarily work with adults and couples regarding relationship issues. Holding the unwavering belief that people have the capacity to improve the course of their lives, I have considerable tenacity in helping clients handle reoccurring issues, implement new habits and ways of thinking/acting/feeling. I enjoy working with people who are motivated to do something different. "

"I work with individuals, couples and families in distress. Often that distress concerns issues related to fertility, illness, and adoption. I wrote my dissertation on infertility and adoption, and the infertility work led me to do postdoctoral psychotherapy training with people suffering from chronic and acute medical conditions (i.e., traumatic brain injury, cancer, IBD). Many of my clients are struggling with lives dramatically changed by illness, disability, or impending mortality. I especially helping couples renew their bonds in times of stress, whether that stress is caused by fertility, illness, or everyday conflict."

"My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings."

"If you are struggling with challenges in your life, feeling your emotions are getting out of control, losing sleep, feeling anxious, even depressed, you can feel better and more in control of your life. Engaging in therapy can make a difference. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and interactive. I strive to create a non-judgmental, empowering environment in which you can explore aspects of your life and relationships, identify old patterns, and establish new, healthier ways of living."

"Fallon Sowers is a licensed clinical social worker and has a Masters degree in Social Work from UIC. Fallon has spent the last seven years providing case management and therapy to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental illness. Fallon has had the opportunity to work with diverse populations from various walks of life. Working in community mental health for seven years has allowed her to provide support to some of the most vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness and mental illness. "

"Allison Leonard is a Licensed Social Worker from Atlanta, Georgia who graduated from Loyola’s Master of Social Work program with a Mental Health Specialization. In both her graduate & undergraduate work, she studied abroad in Italy & Ireland to study mental health social policy & the psychology of terrorism. She chose this field because of the healing relationships it allows her to build with guests & considers it an honor to learn people’s stories, especially those she never may have met otherwise."

"Michelle Brown ( She/her/hers) is a graduate of Illinois State University and The University of Chicago. She is an advocate for those struggling with relationships, decisions, and life change. She’s also a Full Spectrum Doula. Michelle was introduced to birthwork in 2017 after experiencing her own miscarriage. It became her personal mission to help women reconnect with and better understand their bodies. She says, “Through loss, I gave birth to my calling.” She is inclusive to all partners and families and culturally affirming. "

"My therapeutic approach is to fosters a space where the past, present, and future intersect in a way that healing, empowerment, and clear direction can flourish. I understand that life can at times be challenging, change can be destabilizing, and loss will cause pain. Through these life transitions one may at times need a safe space to cultivate hope and grow. I employ evidence based practices, cultural sensitivity and awareness to assist you in achieving your therapeutic goals. "

" My goal is to provide each client with an emotionally safe environment where they feel comfortable exploring even the biggest challenges, whether it is how to manage overwhelming emotions such as anxiety or depression, rebuild a more honest sense of identity, learn to recognize and fight unhealthy or toxic patterns in life & relationships, confront past trauma or abuse, or other flavors of struggle. Many of my clients battle mood disorders, daunting life transitions, relationship issues, as well as cultural issues, LGBTQ integration struggles, grief/loss, trauma, & body image discomfort/disordered eating. "

"I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual and couples therapy. I have experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I tailor my approach according to the needs and strengths of the client, combining psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories. I provide an attentive, honest, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can increase insight and explore desired change. "

"My goal is to support my clients by providing a safe, accepting environment for self-exploration. I am caring and authentic and strive to create a therapeutic relationship with my clients as we move together toward achieving greater harmony and balance in their lives. I have 12 years of experience working with children and adults and enjoy helping individuals with issues including self-esteem, identity, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal issues, as well as couples who are facing relationship issues. I recognize that insurance is not an option for everyone and offer a liberal sliding scale for my clients."

"I wholeheartedly believe in the resiliency of those seeking therapeutic services and in human beings in general. Whether you’ve experienced abuse in relationships, or other painful disruptions in your life journey, I believe in your ability to push beyond such challenges in order to grow and heal. Pushing beyond such challenges can sometimes be difficult to do by oneself and so one way to ask for help in this process is by seeking therapeutic services. "

"Smart Love Family Services is a team of experienced therapists providing supportive relationship based psychotherapy. Our approach recognizes that all people are born with an innate potential to be happy, to feel good about themselves, and to experience close relationships. However, many find that they are not as happy as they wish. We help people create the kind of life that they want for themselves. At Smart Love, clients learn to turn away from self-sabotaging behaviors, and turn to self-caretaking and constructive coping choices for a more fulfilling life."

"I help couples looking to repair and renew their relationship and individuals wondering why they're repeating the same relationship patterns. Let me help you create the partnership you deserve. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships. I will help you recognize and change reoccurring patterns that can chip away at feelings of closeness, intimacy and trust. "