Esther Espeland
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
333 Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601
Let's Connect (872) 274-3140
Relationships are opportunities for growth and exploration and yet can be the sources of some of our most painful hurts and losses. Therapy itself is a relationship, and I aim to build one with clients that is healing and connective. I help people who often feel like they're "too much" or "not enough" better understand themselves. I make room for the tough stuff, the things that are often too big or difficult to talk about.
With previous experience in LGBTQ healthcare, I have a special appreciation for the intersections of marginalized identities with chronic and/or stigmatized health concerns. I frequently work with queer and trans people and am kink, ENM, and sex work affirming. I enjoy supporting students, artists, caregivers, and those in helping professions.
In couples/relationship therapy, I help partners navigate relationship transitions, explore sex and intimacy, and repair past hurts. I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, useful in strengthening trust between you and your partner. Therapy is hard work but can be joyful and pleasurable. If you're interested in working together, please reach out.
Call or Email Esther Espeland now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 274-3140
Let's Connect (872) 274-3140
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Esther Espeland
Licensed Professional Counselor
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (872) 274-3140
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.019635 Esther Espeland
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Wake Forest University
- Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.019635
- Certificate from Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Esther Espeland
Licensed Professional Counselor
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 274-3140
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Esther Espeland
Licensed Professional Counselor
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 274-3140
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Esther Espeland
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 274-3140
Location
Additional Location
Center Focused Therapy Lincoln Square
2334 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(872) 274-3140