Therapists in Chicago, IL

Happily accepting NEW clients with immediate openings! What happened to you is not your fault and no trauma is insignificant, whether that be in childhood or adulthood. I recognize this is not an easy process and commit to meeting you where you are. I am well-versed in addressing the unique challenges that individuals with complex trauma face from interpersonal violence, narcissistic abuse, and childhood trauma including symptoms of complex PTSD (C-PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Together, we will identify tools to work towards building resilience, ultimately promoting improved well-being.

It takes courage to recognize when you need help. I am here to help you take the steps necessary to live a more fulfilling life - one that is true to your authentic self - by creating a judgment-free environment that is supportive and welcoming to all walks of life. Our mental health affects not only how we feel, but also how we think and act. There is a deeper connection between mental and physical health and, together, we can explore how this connection impacts you. Through gaining this greater understanding of oneself, our overall well-being is improved and we are better able to develop and maintain meaningful relationships.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is a crucial and transformative vehicle and I work hard to build a trusting relationship where you feel deeply seen, heard and valued. I believe each person knows themselves best and I will honor your individuality and work collaboratively with you to help you attain your goals for healing, change, and growth. My areas of focus include managing anxiety and stress, relational issues, general life transitions, family of origin and attachment issues, parenting issues, PTSD and complex trauma, identity development and identifying and unpacking biases. I am LQBTQIA+ affirming.

Being a warm, collaborative, humorous, and grounded psychotherapist is essential to my work. I believe that relationships are at the core of the human experience and I am committed to building trusting relationships with each client. My expertise includes working with those who have histories of chronic and persistent interpersonal trauma and those who have struggled with anxiety, depression and relationship problems. I work with people who are feeling stuck with unwanted patterns in their relationships, moods, or behaviors; my clients are looking to know themselves more deeply or have an inkling that “something just seems off.” ​

I believe in the strength within every individual to achieve clarity and change. I believe in the ability within every couple and family to achieve authentic bonds, effective communication, and joy. Nurturing these inner and relational strengths is essential in my work, so as to help my clients remove constraints in their lives. I mainly work with young professionals and students, as well as young couples and families. I also work with individuals, families, and even coworkers and friends of all ages.

My areas of expertise include relational concerns, anxiety/depression, emotion regulation, young-adult development and life transitions (moves, school/career, divorce/separation, etc.) Interpersonal difficulties with repetitive arguments, communication and messaging, lack of understanding, stonewalling/withdrawal, infidelity, difficulty navigating needs and expectations. Together we will identify patterns, stressors, the role of beliefs, goals and emotions in motivating behavior. Life comes with problems, and success is dependent on navigating the ups and downs.

Jenna enjoys working with individuals who have SI, SH, trauma, anxiety, depression, or psychosis. She also likes to work with individuals with personality disorders and interpersonal struggles. Jenna is trained in DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), RODBT (radically open dialectical behavior therapy), and certified in CPT (cognitive processing therapy), which is an evidenced based intervention used for individuals with PTSD.

Hello I'm Mrs. Newsom. I hold a MA in Clinical Psychology. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have thirty years of progressive experience in the field of mental health. Additionally, I have an honorary membership with the Roosevelt University Psi Chi Honor Society. I have received several accolades throughout my career, including an Outstanding Performance Appraisal from the Jesse Brown VA Hospital. This recognition was awarded to me for my exceptional clinical skills, dedication to excellence, and professional and compassionate relationships with patients and staff.

Having lived in different countries (China, England, and the U.S.) and the life of both a “majority” and a “minority”, from marketing to mental health, I am able to connect with people in their diverse life experiences. I see therapy as a relationship between two people committed to face the deeper truths of our lives. I am here to understand your unique personal story, and support you in sorting out complex emotional and relational concerns. The goal is for you to set yourself free from limiting barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop more fulfilling relationships with others.

My approach to therapy is thoughtful, collaborative, and relationship based. I work to facilitate a safe and supportive space where I can assist you in improving your emotional well-being and help create impactful change towards improving your mental health and interpersonal relationships. My integrative therapy style is interactive and explores various aspects of identity, culture, and how one’s past and present selves intersect and interact within their world. I work by acknowledging your strengths and help to guide further internal skills as well as cultivate new ones in a non-judgmental and supportive environment.

I’m Bori, a therapist and a trauma-specialist. Let me first say this: thank you very much for being who you are. I do appreciate that you are prioritizing yourself in this healing journey. I appreciate that you have made this audacious, brave decision to seek counseling. No matter where you are or which season you are in, your story matters. Your struggle matters. Your being matters. Your inner child matters.

I have recently joined the staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and have immediate openings for new clients. My practice is based in understanding, unconditional support and positive feedback that impact interpersonal relationships, relational patterns and past experiences towards the creation of a more conscious, healthy self. Trauma work heals symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, negative interactions and PTSD, helping the client gain and practice a new set of skills.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience. My work consists of individual psychotherapy with adult clientele only. I enjoy helping people and compassionate in my work with clients. Everyone experiences challenges in life; however, it's through the challenges that you grow the most. Together, we will work closely to analyze what struggles you are facing and their underlying causes, and work towards implementing change to the behaviors and thought patterns that are keeping you from being the best version of yourself.

So many times we pre-judge situations based on past traumas or conditioning. Entering an intimate space with yourself is no easy task. But with the help of someone you trust, it makes the journey easier to embrace. It is my belief that my job as a therapist is to help my clients connect the dots within their lives in order to enhance their overall mental health. This is done by unpacking, exploring and examining roadblocks from our past that are preventing us from being present in the here & now. This type of awareness helps to foster continual growth & grants access to understanding the story behind our behaviors.

Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis are opportunities for children and adults to work through the challenges of anxiety and depression, as well as traumas such as loss or abuse, and the defeating patterns of human interaction that result in problems in interpersonal relationships. Both modes of treatment provide opportunities for children and adults to experience improvement in their abilities to consolidate their talents and skills and to work more effectively toward their life goals. Thetis Cromie earned a doctorate from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago and holds master's degrees from the Divinity School and the School of Social Service.

Are you tired of feeling like your own thoughts and actions are out of your control? Is it difficult for you to regulate your emotions or engage with others in consistent and effective ways? Are there behaviors, thoughts, or substances that are getting in the way of you living as your authentic self? DBT & Executive Function Skills focus on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, & Interpersonal Effectiveness to help build impulse control, healthy relationships, behavior redirection, attention span, time management, & organized thoughts.

Life is often unpredictable and can demand a level of fluidity that can be hard to navigate. In moments of change, difficulty, or hardship, we might find ourselves feeling uncertain and unsure of what to think, how to feel, attend to what we may need, or how to continue caring for ourselves. During these moments we may be seeking comfort, a new perspective, or a desire to be truly seen and understood. As your therapist, l will strive to understand your unique experiences - who you are based on what you have lived through, your view of self, and how you have been impacted by culture, society, and those around you.

I am a therapist at Astute Counseling Services, a private practice on the north side of Chicago. We specialize in the management and treatment of mental health issues using the latest theories, practices and clinical data. I am a talented and passionate professional with experience in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal issues. I am an empathetic and compassionate Clinical Mental Health Counselor who utilizes my educational background and experience to work with a diverse population of clients.

My goal is to help clients feel less alone in their struggles and more understood, as they work on what they wish to change in their lives and relationships. I believe that what has happened in our past shapes who we are today, and I help the people I work with explore the influence of the past in order to create a more fulfilling present. Within the therapeutic relationship, clients can practice and integrate more balanced ways to express themselves and connect with others. I integrate ideas and practices from relational psychodynamic, interpersonal, and modern psychoanalytic orientations.