Therapists in Chicago, IL
Ximena Valencia Pérez
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
I have immediate openings for new clients. I specialize in individual therapy for depression, anxiety, stress related to family and relationships dynamics, eating disorders, and trauma-related stressors. Engaging in a therapeutic process requires vulnerability and courage; I admire and respect you for making the decision of going through the journey to your inner world.
I have immediate openings for new clients. I specialize in individual therapy for depression, anxiety, stress related to family and relationships dynamics, eating disorders, and trauma-related stressors. Engaging in a therapeutic process requires vulnerability and courage; I admire and respect you for making the decision of going through the journey to your inner world.
Harper Rothschild
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with several years of experience helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and phase of life concerns in hospital, residential, and outpatient settings. In 2012, I completed my clinical training at the University of Chicago where I specialized in serving LGBTQ+ and older adult populations at Center on Halsted and at Rush University Medical Center. I offer supportive, person-centered counseling and my practice is integrative, including humanistic, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic modalities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois with several years of experience helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and phase of life concerns in hospital, residential, and outpatient settings. In 2012, I completed my clinical training at the University of Chicago where I specialized in serving LGBTQ+ and older adult populations at Center on Halsted and at Rush University Medical Center. I offer supportive, person-centered counseling and my practice is integrative, including humanistic, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic modalities.
Elliott Lugo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60646
My background is in working with teens and adults that struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, parenting difficulties, building healthy relationships, and life transitions such as the loss of a job.
It's a tough time out there these days. Between the economy, managing school or work, relationship issues, not knowing where you fit in or what your purpose might be, or just having an even harder time than usual dealing with mental health issues, so many of us are feeling burned out and not sure how to cope. You might have fallen into ways of dealing with life that aren't working out so great for you, like drinking too much, self-harming, isolating from others, or forming unhealthy relationships. It can be easy to think that you're alone in struggling this way, that the confidence, joy, and connection you need is unreachable.
My background is in working with teens and adults that struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, parenting difficulties, building healthy relationships, and life transitions such as the loss of a job.
It's a tough time out there these days. Between the economy, managing school or work, relationship issues, not knowing where you fit in or what your purpose might be, or just having an even harder time than usual dealing with mental health issues, so many of us are feeling burned out and not sure how to cope. You might have fallen into ways of dealing with life that aren't working out so great for you, like drinking too much, self-harming, isolating from others, or forming unhealthy relationships. It can be easy to think that you're alone in struggling this way, that the confidence, joy, and connection you need is unreachable.
Samantha Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60631
I work with individuals impacted by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, as well as those looking for career coaching.
It is exhausting holding up a mask to the world, pretending to be someone you aren’t just to fit in or to make it seem like your life is all put together, when in reality you're just trying to survive. Sound familiar? These feelings are normal, and they point us to our inner wisdom that something isn’t working: a situation, a habit, a relationship, etc. If you’re feeling stuck, you are not alone.
I work with individuals impacted by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, as well as those looking for career coaching.
It is exhausting holding up a mask to the world, pretending to be someone you aren’t just to fit in or to make it seem like your life is all put together, when in reality you're just trying to survive. Sound familiar? These feelings are normal, and they point us to our inner wisdom that something isn’t working: a situation, a habit, a relationship, etc. If you’re feeling stuck, you are not alone.
Tonya Vander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
Tonya Vander, LCSW, understands what trauma and grief look like when life is severely altered, and she offers a strong, empathic ear and tools to guide clients through healing. She creates safe spaces for individuals to feel heard, encouraged, and accepted. She supports clients age six and up struggling with depression, family conflict, mood disorders, stress, and is especially skilled at treating: Trauma/PTSD: Tonya is highly skilled at treating trauma and supporting clients through the tremendous repair work needed to heal. She helps clients focus on hope and resiliency no matter what barriers they're facing.
Tonya Vander, LCSW, understands what trauma and grief look like when life is severely altered, and she offers a strong, empathic ear and tools to guide clients through healing. She creates safe spaces for individuals to feel heard, encouraged, and accepted. She supports clients age six and up struggling with depression, family conflict, mood disorders, stress, and is especially skilled at treating: Trauma/PTSD: Tonya is highly skilled at treating trauma and supporting clients through the tremendous repair work needed to heal. She helps clients focus on hope and resiliency no matter what barriers they're facing.
Christina Bueno - Specializing In Therapy For Young Adults
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
As a Bilingual Latina, I became a counselor after years of working as a professor of Latin American History and Latinx/Latin American Studies. I began to notice that more and more students seemed to be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. After taking my first counseling course, I decided to become a professional in the field. My aim is to help empower clients. I create a supportive environment for individuals and am especially interested in working with students and young adults and professionals.
As a Bilingual Latina, I became a counselor after years of working as a professor of Latin American History and Latinx/Latin American Studies. I began to notice that more and more students seemed to be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. After taking my first counseling course, I decided to become a professional in the field. My aim is to help empower clients. I create a supportive environment for individuals and am especially interested in working with students and young adults and professionals.
Christopher Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
He is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Adjustment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Substance Use, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Christopher Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Purdue University and his Master's degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work at IUPUI. He has experience working with a variety of populations including individuals spanning from teens to geriatric patients, substance use disorders, college students, couples, and older adults. Christopher has worked in a variety of environments including private practice, inpatient, outpatient clinic, schools, and community-based treatments.
He is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Adjustment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Substance Use, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Christopher Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Purdue University and his Master's degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work at IUPUI. He has experience working with a variety of populations including individuals spanning from teens to geriatric patients, substance use disorders, college students, couples, and older adults. Christopher has worked in a variety of environments including private practice, inpatient, outpatient clinic, schools, and community-based treatments.
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.
Shawnte Jenkins-Alexander, Ed.D., LCPC, Ltd.
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
I specialize in child sex abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD.
Do you ever feel like the support of your family and friends is not enough? You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to benefit from therapy. Many people turn to therapy for help with everyday life issues: relationship problems, anxiety, and self-doubt. Others seek therapy during difficult times such as sexual abuse and grief. In order to reap the benefits of therapy it's important that you choose the right therapist- someone you can trust, who makes you feel valued with the experience to help you overcome emotional challenges and make changes for the better in your life.
I specialize in child sex abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD.
Do you ever feel like the support of your family and friends is not enough? You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to benefit from therapy. Many people turn to therapy for help with everyday life issues: relationship problems, anxiety, and self-doubt. Others seek therapy during difficult times such as sexual abuse and grief. In order to reap the benefits of therapy it's important that you choose the right therapist- someone you can trust, who makes you feel valued with the experience to help you overcome emotional challenges and make changes for the better in your life.
Tekeia Hinton
Licensed Professional Counselor, Hinton
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
Tekeia Hinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is experienced in working with anxiety disorders, transitional stress, substance use, depression, loss, crisis, and trauma. She uses techniques from many therapies including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She also incorporates skills of mindfulness and education. Tekeia received her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys the fall season and learning about new cultures.
Tekeia Hinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is experienced in working with anxiety disorders, transitional stress, substance use, depression, loss, crisis, and trauma. She uses techniques from many therapies including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She also incorporates skills of mindfulness and education. Tekeia received her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys the fall season and learning about new cultures.
Anna Minkov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Life can be challenging even under the best of circumstances... You may be feeling stuck, worried, anxious or depressed in ways that affect your social, school or professional relationships, color social interactions, or deter you from reaching goals or being the person you want to be. These difficulties may derive from ways of coping that were essential in dealing with important figures or circumstances earlier in your life. Therapy can be a powerful way of using another relationship to identify these coping strategies and their reasons for being, developing a more effective way of being yourself and relating to others.
Life can be challenging even under the best of circumstances... You may be feeling stuck, worried, anxious or depressed in ways that affect your social, school or professional relationships, color social interactions, or deter you from reaching goals or being the person you want to be. These difficulties may derive from ways of coping that were essential in dealing with important figures or circumstances earlier in your life. Therapy can be a powerful way of using another relationship to identify these coping strategies and their reasons for being, developing a more effective way of being yourself and relating to others.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
Depression Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Anger management, Grief, All addictions and Co-dependency, Eating Disorders, Sleep problems, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Divorce recovery, LGBTQ Friendly, All things relational.
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Depression Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Anger management, Grief, All addictions and Co-dependency, Eating Disorders, Sleep problems, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Divorce recovery, LGBTQ Friendly, All things relational.
As of August 2021, Terry Hefter Associates, L.L.C. is delighted to join CFC Therapy and their family of psychotherapists. Together, we bring more than four decades of experience helping clients transform relationships, tackle roadblocks, and achieve their fullest potential. We look forward to empowering you as we embark on this exciting partnership! At THA Therapy Group, we believe in possibilities—and we empower you to realize yours. Working with our team of experienced therapists, you’ll gain the strength to navigate life’s challenges, confront what’s holding you back, and achieve your fullest potential.
Leticia Magana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614
Leticia Magana is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master's Degree from Loyola University. Leticia has a range of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with the most severe mental illnesses, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar Disorder, major depression, anxiety, and dual diagnosis. She draws from principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure Therapy to help clients overcome challenges and accomplish goals.
Leticia Magana is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master's Degree from Loyola University. Leticia has a range of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with the most severe mental illnesses, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar Disorder, major depression, anxiety, and dual diagnosis. She draws from principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure Therapy to help clients overcome challenges and accomplish goals.
Lyn Martin Caroli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
I have worked with people who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety, those experiencing loss and grief, life transitions for young and old, as well issues with relationship and connection.
At some point in our lives, we all go through challenging experiences that seem beyond our ability to manage on our own. Whether it's a life transition, something from our past, or a relationship struggle, these experiences can be overwhelming and may affect our sense of well-being.
I have worked with people who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety, those experiencing loss and grief, life transitions for young and old, as well issues with relationship and connection.
At some point in our lives, we all go through challenging experiences that seem beyond our ability to manage on our own. Whether it's a life transition, something from our past, or a relationship struggle, these experiences can be overwhelming and may affect our sense of well-being.
Donna Livesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
She enjoys using mindfulness and grounding techniques to help clients cope with depression and anxiety.
Donna Livesey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Donna has specialized training in motivational interviewing, which helps her help the client make changes to substance use. She also has specialized training helping clients identify and recover from symptoms of childhood trauma. Donna has experience working with marginalized communities and also has specialized training in suicide grief, which helps her treat survivors who have lost loved ones to suicide.
She enjoys using mindfulness and grounding techniques to help clients cope with depression and anxiety.
Donna Livesey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Donna has specialized training in motivational interviewing, which helps her help the client make changes to substance use. She also has specialized training helping clients identify and recover from symptoms of childhood trauma. Donna has experience working with marginalized communities and also has specialized training in suicide grief, which helps her treat survivors who have lost loved ones to suicide.
David Fletcher - Janzen
Counselor, LCPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
David Fletcher-Janzen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC, LPCC) in Illinois and Ohio. After 30 years of working as a CEO in psychiatric and chemical dependency hospitals, David provides individual therapy to adults and seniors. He specializes in treating concerns related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. David earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Education in Counseling at Texas State University.
David Fletcher-Janzen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC, LPCC) in Illinois and Ohio. After 30 years of working as a CEO in psychiatric and chemical dependency hospitals, David provides individual therapy to adults and seniors. He specializes in treating concerns related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. David earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Education in Counseling at Texas State University.
Nancy Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
Imagery can help reduce emotional/physical symptoms including stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, as well as eliminate habits like smoking and overeating.
INSIGHT, SKILLS, SUPPORT. Strength-based. Solution focused. I work with clients of all ages using cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies along with guided imagery, dreamwork, and art. I believe that mindfulness can help to reduce negative thinking, worrying and self-criticism. These are bad habits - and they can be changed. I am skilled at teaching children/adults how to be more mindful instead of getting caught up in harmful, unproductive thoughts that lead to self defeating actions.
Imagery can help reduce emotional/physical symptoms including stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, as well as eliminate habits like smoking and overeating.
INSIGHT, SKILLS, SUPPORT. Strength-based. Solution focused. I work with clients of all ages using cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies along with guided imagery, dreamwork, and art. I believe that mindfulness can help to reduce negative thinking, worrying and self-criticism. These are bad habits - and they can be changed. I am skilled at teaching children/adults how to be more mindful instead of getting caught up in harmful, unproductive thoughts that lead to self defeating actions.
Millennial Therapy PLLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Millennial Counseling provides individual counseling services to adults , adolescence, children and, college students. We provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment in which to explore issues and to create self-awareness and growth. We are experienced and trained to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, trauma, social skills, grief & loss, addiction, boundaries, codependency, parent-child relationships.
Millennial Counseling provides individual counseling services to adults , adolescence, children and, college students. We provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment in which to explore issues and to create self-awareness and growth. We are experienced and trained to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, trauma, social skills, grief & loss, addiction, boundaries, codependency, parent-child relationships.
Kaitlyn Vranek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657
Kaitlyn specializes in working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood, behavioral and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Kaitlyn considers a client’s social and cultural background to enhance her understanding of each client. Each person has a different path to healing, and she enjoys discovering that path together. She uses a combination of modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, and psychodynamic influences.
Kaitlyn specializes in working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood, behavioral and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Kaitlyn considers a client’s social and cultural background to enhance her understanding of each client. Each person has a different path to healing, and she enjoys discovering that path together. She uses a combination of modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, and psychodynamic influences.
Ethan Israelsohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
Is it difficult for you to achieve your goals because of depression, anxiety, panic, or fears? For over 25 years I have provided a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where results can be obtained quickly. Do you experience the overwhelming impact of chronic disease on you and your family? Do you or a loved one have physical or medical problems that just seem too stressful or confusing to manage? Many people seek my help with asthma, emphysema, diabetes, heart, and other chronic diseases and achieve better treatment results and a higher level of control in their lives.
Is it difficult for you to achieve your goals because of depression, anxiety, panic, or fears? For over 25 years I have provided a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where results can be obtained quickly. Do you experience the overwhelming impact of chronic disease on you and your family? Do you or a loved one have physical or medical problems that just seem too stressful or confusing to manage? Many people seek my help with asthma, emphysema, diabetes, heart, and other chronic diseases and achieve better treatment results and a higher level of control in their lives.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.