Therapists in Lake View, Chicago, IL

I believe in a healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit. My practice offers a holistic approach to therapy that looks at an individual as a whole. Thus, I assist clients with becoming more aware of how all aspects of their lives impact one another. For me, the therapeutic process is a journey that allows a client to realize their full potential through exploration his or her strengths and unique experiences.

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao-Tzu. Let's face it: asking for help isn't always easy, but you've taken the courage to do so. Therapy is an exciting experience of self-discovery! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults, individually or as couples. I use a bilateral approach, incorporating a Strength-based practice with a focus on the mind/body connection, in particular Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). I assist clients in noticing, when automatic processes are occurring & to alter their reaction to be more of a reflection.

Hello, Beautiful Soul! I am here to assist you in becoming the best ‘you’ that you can be. I have a passion to serve the youth as many issues we face in childhood can continue into adulthood. Experience is a great teacher. However, sometimes we get stuck. Just because you think it, doesn’t make it true. I am a firm believer that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I work with a wide range of issues from family dysfunction, trauma, and gender identity. As your therapist, I strive to create a safe space and a judgment free zone to allow you to grow boundlessly.

This is difficult; I get it. Searching for a therapist, placing the initial call, scheduling then attending the first session can truly be overwhelming. I commend you for deciding to make a positive change in your life or the life of a loved one. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and couples clarify the type of lives they want to live, recognize strengths, identify obstacles, discover realistic solutions, and devise a plan to reach established goals. Our collaborative relationship will increase self-awareness to foster growth and healing.

I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapy space that reflects my passion for helping clients build fuller and more authentic lives. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, education/career, and family-of-origin. I also have specialized training in working with college students, immigrants, and trauma survivors. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my culture-centered approach allows me to attend to the intersections of your cultural identities and how it impacts your experience of the world.

We believe that being the best version of ourselves requires work. Many things can obstruct our path toward self-improvement. We enjoy accompanying our clients on their path and helping them to overcome their challenges. Individuals often become entrenched in patterns of behavior and relationships that are difficult to escape. But if we can assist our clients in honestly assessing their motivations, we believe they can live authentic, meaningful lives every day.

Here at According to Sykes, assistance and guidance is offered through individual, family and group therapy, couples therapy, as well as Professional Development and Training Opportunities. As a group of healing practitioners, we recognize and understand the complicated and complex ways that trauma influences all parts of someone’s life, body, and brain, and make treatment decisions based on that framework. We realize that most people have lived through some type of trauma because trauma is so common and understand treatment through that lens. View our therapist profiles at www.accordingtosykes.com.

At DEFINED, our physician lead team has more than 20 years of counseling experience in individual, child, couple and family counseling. We specialize in substance abuse issues, PTSD/trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and therapists work together to manage your neurological and mental health through holistic and medical management mental health diagnoses.

I'm happily accepting NEW clients with immediate openings! I work with clients to gain a stronger sense of self by exploring the ways past experiences inform, and interact with, the present. As a Caribbean immigrant, I bring a broad understanding of issues related to culture and race. I am passionate about working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, as they navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, and family systems. With a focus on empowerment, I encourage clients to explore values and identify ways they can utilize their strengths to make meaningful changes.

We all go through life’s journey faced with unexpected transitions, tough decisions, and stressors. Sometimes we struggle finding our purpose, feeling misunderstood, or even lost. I'm willing to fight these challenges with you. Whether it be you or your child experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, anger, trauma, interpersonal or family conflict, never feel it is too early or late to reach out for support and talk it through. My goal is to provide an authentic, collaborative, and safe environment to allow everyone the space to express themselves.

My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.

Welcome! My name is Sharon Walker. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have a passion for walking alongside others who are struggling with challenges that life can bring for us all. My goal is to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space where you can begin to heal and achieve your goals. Many of the clients I serve present with Anxiety, Trauma-Related Outcomes, and Family/Relationship Issues as primary concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my favorite method of approach. I also favor Eclectic Therapy, which allows me to integrate multiple approaches and tailor them to your unique needs.

When I was a child I had terrible anxiety and a wonderful professional helped me. So now, my passion is helping other children, couples, and families. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who believes in total mental health care for you, your partnership, and your children. I also have experience with the unique mental health needs of the LGBTQ community. I provide school consultation and advocacy as well. If you, your marriage, or your family is suffering from any number of problems including constant arguing, poor grades, sadness, anxiety, or inattention please consider my services.

The Ardent Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families since 1988. We have 9 Chicagoland locations including, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Lakeview (Chicago) and 5 Iowa Locations.

You may come to see me for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's the way you are feeling and other times it's an event or situation you find yourself in life. I have come to understand that what underlies our conscious concerns or problems is the root cause of our experience of sadness, anxiety, or general life dissatisfaction. We will work together in a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship to better understand and work-through unresolved issues that are getting in the way for you. You deserve to feel better and have a fuller life experience.

For the past 15+ years, I have had the pleasure of helping individuals and couples find relief from life's stressors. I work with a wide range of concerns and am especially effective with life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship, LGBTQ, grief, and family stressors. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help you deepen your self-understanding, change problematic patterns, and enhance self-esteem. As a feminist and multicultural psychologist, I am also sensitive to the ways oppression and marginalization affect psychological wellbeing, and I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and identities.

“I’ve been hearing from people that they’re in therapy and I’m curious if it’s for me, but I’m just not sure…” -“My relationship is struggling and we just can’t seem to get on the same page or connect anymore!” “Our family has gone through some big changes and challenges and we’re just either fighting or ignoring one another…” “I have gone through a lot of different things in life and recently just feel ready to process them.” If any of this connects with you- schedule a consult! Let’s see if we’re a fit!

You are stressed with your personal life, relationships, or work and feel like you haven't tapped into your true potential. My name is Kirk Johnson and I'm a Licensed Counselor/Therapist. My clients typically start therapy to improve their stress/anxiety management, interpersonal relationships, identity exploration, self-confidence, and trauma response. Often times, clients need to go deeper to find meaning in their past and present experiences and the narratives they tell themselves. These crucial conversations can help stabilize big feelings, and build inner strength.

I approach therapy with a compassionate and trauma informed lens, viewing clients as more than what has happened to them. I seek to empower clients to recognize that through conscious awareness, acceptance, and compassion, everything they need is already within. I provide a non-shaming space and guide clients to reconnect with their inner selves, helping them understand their internal world, and access their own healing capabilities. I utilizes a systemic lens to therapy, which understands the important interplay between human behavior and past and current environmental influences and relationships with family, friends, and culture.