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.)

Square pegs and round holes; We spend a large portion of our lives wondering who we are and where we are headed. Trying to reconcile who we believe we are and what others want us to be. We experience shame about our identities and what we enjoy. Finding ourselves trying to fit ourselves into the outer expectations, only to find we feel less connected, less clear and less deserving. This is the human experience. We share it. You deserve a therapist that connects to, sees, hears, respects and appreciates you as your authentic self.

Do you want to feel better and more in control of your life? Engaging in therapy can help! As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for children, adolescents, and adults to explore issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, loss, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues.

Jessica “Jess” Krock is a licensed clinical social worker who received her Master of Social Work degree from Loyola after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She understands what it means to come to therapy & knows therapy can work if you’re willing to do the work. Asking for help & getting to that first therapy session is brave as it is the initial step on a significant journey that can be life changing. Therapy is not a quick fix, but allows individuals to process issues at a comfortable pace within a safe, nonjudgmental & warm environment.

The challenges of everyday life can be overwhelming. If you are struggling with feelings of sadness, difficulty in thinking or concentrating, fluctuations with appetite or sleep, or suicidal thoughts, I can help. If you are struggling with trauma, feelings of uneasiness of your mind, tension and fear, I can help. We will work together in the process of gaining understanding, processing feelings, improving your self worth to achieve peace and healing. I specialize in providing a nurturing and compassionate environment to foster emotional growth.

Renee’s ideal guests are people who are motivated to work toward being their best self, have a sense of humor, and are ready to take action in their lives. People who are struggling with an aspect of their life and need guidance to figure it out will find Renee to be insightful, encouraging and a voice to help them make decisions pointing towards their values.

Have you ever heard “You don’t seem like yourself lately is something going on with you?” Or maybe someone suggested that you should talk to someone. If that is the case congrats on getting to this point. Sometimes we think that we have to be the strong one and handle things on our own. Or sometimes we rely on our friends/ family to hold our emotional pain. Talking to someone who is not your friend/ family can be very helpful. And that’s where I come in. I am Dr. Allen and I strive to empower, uplift and improve my clients’ daily lives. So if you find yourself worrying, feeling blue, irritable or doubting yourself, give me call.

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.

Practicing for over twenty years and a graduate of the University of Chicago, my therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and interpersonal. I work with adults and specialize in women's health issues, frequently addressing anxiety and depression. By focusing on present issues and using past experiences to gain insights, it is possible to create tools for resolving problems, healing emotional wounds, and building coping skills. I believe that working within the interpersonal sphere builds the understanding, confirmation and acceptance necessary for the therapeutic relationship to thrive.

Marisa is mindfulness-based psychotherapist who works to provide a safe, collaborative, and affirming space centered around each client's needs. Marisa takes great care to create a nonjudgemental space where clients can learn, grow, and discover a valued life. Marisa’s style is empathic, warm, and collaborative and she puts her clients quickly at ease with her authentic style.

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.

What is getting in the way of you leading your best life? Clients come to therapy looking for healing and growth, to resolve fears and doubts, and to address old patterns and behaviors. The decision to finally work with a therapist is a decision to invest in your quality of life. My specialties include working with clients on navigating relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, marital concerns, parenting challenges, codependency, and issues with self-esteem.

**Presently, I am only able to accommodate immigration evaluations.** Therapy is an adventure where you are the pilot, I your co-pilot, and together we can create a unique path to help you rise to your potential. Beginning your journey in therapy can be a daunting. It is my priority to help guide and support you in a journey that will be a parallel collaboration of learning and rediscovery. I believe that therapy is a fluid process that can help you not only work through distress, but also help discover your strengths and insight. Therapy will empower you by giving your experiences a voice and a say in the outcome of your future.

During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives. My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.

**Currently not accepting new clients** Therapy can be overwhelming and even daunting at times. I recognize this challenge and the strength it takes to look at oneself, which is why I strive to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment. I value the therapeutic relationship and view this as a supportive opportunity to be open and honest with another person and explore difficult life events. During the therapeutic process, I help clients tell their story and create meaning from their experiences.

I am a licensed clinical social worker at Treece and Associates. I earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and my undergraduate degree from DePaul University. I offer a holistic, nonjudgmental approach to help clients find their innate strengths, values and resiliency. Through the use of conversation, mindfulness skills, and humor, we will work together to uncover ways to return to a life of fulfillment and balance. I work with clients with depression, LGBTQ+ Identity, anxiety, grief, loss and trauma among other presenting concerns.

I am a Bi-lingual Licensed Psychotherapist with 8 years of experience, working with individuals and families in areas of community mental health, corporate, and private practice. Currently, I work mainly in the subject of inter-generational trauma with immigrant families, adults, and adolescents. I believe that what is helpful for the therapeutic process is providing undivided attention, empathic support, and addressing challenges along the way. The path to meaning and development is by coalescing all aspects of the self into this existence. We are not a separate entity, but united and connected with everything around us.

You are not alone. Fear, anger, anxiety, insecurity are some ways our minds informs us that we are in need of something more. Maybe it is quitting an unhealthy habit, discovering who you are, or setting new boundaries in relationships. I will work with you to discover how to change the behavior or thought patterns that may be keeping you from thriving and feeling empowered in your own life.

The ideal client is prepared for a new journey and experience. Clients who work with me soon realize that their strength and freedom comes from within. They feel liberated from their emotional constrains and fears. Through therapy, my clients discover that "They" are the creators and drivers of their own lives. They experience emotional freedom that, in turn brings more balance in their lives. Clients achieve stress relief, improve their self-esteem and self-concept, and experience increased levels of satisfaction in their relationships. They experience an increased ability to work out conflicts in a constructive way.

I offer practical, solution-focused goal-oriented psychotherapy aimed at timely symptom relief and problem resolution. My clients, being adults, determine their own therapy goals and agenda. My style is respectful, but interactive. I do not tell my clients what to do but I will always tell them honestly how I feel about the things they present. I believe therapy should be time-limited and results-oriented, NOT a life-long continuous process. I believe that people can change, or else I would not be in this business. I delight in helping people master the tools which facilitate desired change.