Daniel Gaytan
Counselor, LCPC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (312) 584-5820

Available both in-person and online
3111 West Armitage Avenue suite 220 Chicago, IL 60647
You are worthy. That’s not just a belief, it’s the foundation of how I work. In today’s fast paced, reactive world, it’s easy to lose connection with ourselves. We avoid, suppress, or power through pain instead of pausing to understand it. But healing begins when we slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with who we truly are. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist with nearly 20 years of experience in mental health. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and feeling disconnected or stuck. It is my belief that each human has the capacity for transformation and becoming their most authentic self.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in real-life experience.
Together, we create a safe space to explore the parts of you that have been ignored, judged, or are in conflict. Through curiosity and care, we work to understand those parts towards healing past wounds, resolving inner conflicts, and reclaiming your authentic self.
Therapy is not just about coping, it’s about becoming. Becoming more grounded, more present, more you. It’s about reconnecting with your own good nature, and making space for clarity, choice, and change. It's about becoming you through courage and compassion. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out for a consultation call to see if we’re a good fit.
Call or Email Daniel Gaytan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 584-5820
Let's Connect (312) 584-5820

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $105
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Daniel Gaytan
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 584-5820
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180017197 Daniel Gaytan
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Northeastern Illinois University, Masters in Counseling, Graduated 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Daniel Gaytan
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 584-5820
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Teen Violence
Daniel Gaytan
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 584-5820
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Daniel Gaytan
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (312) 584-5820
Location
Primary Location
Connecting Compassionately PLLC
3111 West Armitage Avenue
suite 220
Chicago, IL 60647
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