I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are, and working collaboratively with each of my clients and couples. We all at times go through periods when processing, whether towards change or healing, becomes necessary. I hope to make that process a bit more comfortable, so that you are not alone, and also to help you move through your journey with integrity and intention. Many of my clients report feeling it to be easier to approach difficult topics due to us having a friendly relationship as a foundation. I believe that foundation is in part created due to our efforts in seeing and validating their own internal strengths.

I help people with a critical inner voice develop acceptance and compassion for themselves. My specialities include trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, finding life/work balance, and providing LGBTQ+ affirming services. I've worked with many folks who grew up with alcoholism or substance abuse in the home, parents who fought often, and those who felt like they had to walk on egg shells. I've also worked with folks who have family members with addiction, those who identify as people pleasers, and those struggling to have fulfilling relationships. I'm especially passionate about helping other helpers, activists, and educators.

My clients are hard-working and desire a better quality of life. They are willing to be challenged, trying new techniques to move forward. I use information about normal developmental transitions to move people when they are stuck. The focus is on identity and spirituality as themes I weave into my work. This does not mean organized religion, rather concepts such as connections, acceptance, peace, and letting go. If you choose to combine religion and spiritualuity, for your own growth, that is your choice.

Our goal is to help you discover how you can overcome your personal struggles and resolve the issues that are keeping you stuck so that you can live the life you envision for yourself. It's your time now! It's your time to live the life that you are destined to live. It would honor me to serve you now. The Ardent Counseling Center has 18 offices, with 75+ clinicians throughout Chicagoland, suburbs, and down to the middle of Illinois. And all of Iowa. Phone or online video conferencing is also available.

Dr. Jessica Towsky is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. She earned both her Masters of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Psychology Degrees (Psy.D.) from the APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology program at Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree (B.A.) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Towsky completed a clinical internship at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and a postdoctoral fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael, California.

With compassionate therapy and support, I believe everyone can soar. I am down to earth and will honestly support you with empathy, insight & MIND/BODY connections to expand your possibilities. I treat: adults, individuals & couples. SPECIALTIES: relationships, eating disorders, co-dependency, PTSD, women's issues/abuse, anxiety, depression, panic- phobias. 25 years experience including 7 years as Chairperson of International Council on Alcoholism & Addictions. Using both traditonal, EMDR & energy work will enhance BODY/MIND connections. This will empower you to better and healthier life. I also do Forensic evaluations & alternative healing. Skype coaching sessions available for out of state contacts.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. While I tend conceptualize from a psychodynamic perspective, my treatment tends towards a more integrative model. I often use treatment techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused treatment. I believe that one theory alone is not necessarily going to apply to every individual from a multitude of cultures and backgrounds.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, discouraged? Might be confused about what to do in a situation or in need of some guidance? May just need to vent or even have someone to listen? Being able to want to seek help, takes great courage. Some may think their problem is insignificant, but reaching out to speak to someone no matter how insignificant it may seem, is a big step.

I am a thoughtful, caring, therapist, relationship/dating coach with 20+ yrs experience helping people heal, enrich & stimulate their lives. I also educate on CBD. Therapy relies on the connection & the process of therapy. In these difficult times there's pervasive confusion & disappointment. Talking things through & exploring complicated feelings is essential. I can help articulate goals & make plans to help you feel fulfilled. Through the years I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ & straight couples, & groups. I have also taught the Artist Way, about connecting with your creativity. I love my work and feel lucky to do what I do.

I work with individuals, couples and families to facilitate a healthy integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I help to strengthen and repair family and couple relationships in a holistic manner. Therapy can be beneficial for everyone, offering a space to be heard. I am a spiritual coach that will help you grow, manifest and identify your life path that is meaningful to you. I provide a non-judgemental, and supportive approach. I help families and its' members through all walks of life such as marriage, parenting, and divorce.

I am a Licensed Clinical Worker with thirty-five years of experience,who works with both individuals and couples. My goal is to create an environment where you can safely explore issues that are of concern to you. I have a compassionate presence in working with my clients and am dedicated to working together to build on strengths. My years of experience have taught me how to be most helpful in the therapy process.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Master’s level graduate of Art Therapy. My approach to the therapeutic process is based on creating a healthy, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship valued on authenticity, compassion, and creativity. As a trained art therapist and counselor, I practice person-centered therapy while using a harm-reduction model and the creative process. I love to work collaboratively to explore one’s personal experiences and identity to help facilitate healing and self-growth. I have experience working with clients who struggle with a wide range of mental health disorders including substance use issues

"There's no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth"-- Fred Rogers Everyone has a story that shapes their life in many ways. It can be difficult to open up to a stranger about what is going on in your life, but it can also be very liberating to have another person to share your burdens. Whether for depression, anxiety, trauma or adjusting to life's challenges (and our changing world), counseling can offer insight and healing. It is a great privilege and joy for me to provide that space for people.

I enjoy working with a wide range of clients in terms of age, background, gender, and sexual orientation. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and those who have experienced complex trauma. I am interested in working with members of the vast LGBTQ population, as well as adult children of alcoholics, and those on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about exploring various aspects of identity and how the intersections of those identities impact our experiences in the world.

I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems in adolescents and adults (ages 12 and up). In my work with adolescents, therapy often focuses on dealing with stress related to academic demands, difficulties in peer and romantic relationships, family conflict, low self-esteem, as well as individuals struggling with self-identity. I also work with young adults who feel overwhelmed during the transition to college or entering the work force for the first time.

Struggling to stay positive or feeling especially anxious and irritable can have a profound impact on the quality of your life. Together we explore and practice constructive ways of coping with challenging emotions. My goal is to create a safe space that allows clients to identify with themselves and reach potential through modifying thoughts and behaviors. I also have a heart in multicultural work, which includes helping people adjusting to generational differences.

Matthew is an individual psychotherapist possessing a wide range of skills, techniques, and strategies to help manage and resolve issues with preteens, teens, and adults. He is a calm, relatable, and experienced mental health therapist. He believes in trust, safety, and creating a space where his clients can be themselves without judgment. Matthew understands that having a strong connection with a therapist is a vital part in reaching goals. He implements a wide range of therapeutic strategies that will empower the client to bring positive changes to their lives.

Life can be messy and baggage can build up until we're scarcely able to function. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know that you deserve better. You deserve a life where you can express who you are, support family and friends, and be a productive member of society no matter what you've experienced in your life. You deserve a better life and I can help you get it.

My approach tends to be heavily client-centered, strengths-based, and relational. I incorporate aspects of psychodynamic theories and mindfulness practices, with a focus on learned relational patterns and an understanding of how the challenges people face tend to operate within systems of power and oppression.

Therapy has the capacity to help us grow and change in ways we didn't know we were capable of. I believe that this change occurs in the trust and safety that is established in the therapeutic relationship. In my practice, I work to provide a space that is welcoming and non-judgmental as I allow people to share their experiences and losses, feel listened to and cared for. I believe that the creative process can provide a source of non-verbal expression and insight that can help guide you on this journey of self-discovery when desired.