Therapists in Chicago, IL
Allison Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck? Do you know what is wrong, but not how to fix it? My experience of 30+ years, enables me to offer effective and eclectic outpatient, psychotherapy. I incorporate research based techniques such as CBT and Positive Intelligence combined with practices such as Shamanism and Ho' Oponopono. I would be grateful if you would choose me as your Ally to find what will uniquely help you become your best self.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you know what is wrong, but not how to fix it? My experience of 30+ years, enables me to offer effective and eclectic outpatient, psychotherapy. I incorporate research based techniques such as CBT and Positive Intelligence combined with practices such as Shamanism and Ho' Oponopono. I would be grateful if you would choose me as your Ally to find what will uniquely help you become your best self.
Olivia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Therapy is a space for us to show up as we are, and be met with warmth, consideration, and trust. I hope to create a comforting and collaborative therapeutic space where we can discover what is uniquely meaningful, useful, and healing for you. In addition to my strengths-based approach, I implement various evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Therapy is a space for us to show up as we are, and be met with warmth, consideration, and trust. I hope to create a comforting and collaborative therapeutic space where we can discover what is uniquely meaningful, useful, and healing for you. In addition to my strengths-based approach, I implement various evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Heal your connection with yourself and feel like yourself again. I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga therapist with over 12 years combined experience working with adolescents and adults in several settings (community mental health, healthcare, schools and private practice) coping with anxiety-related disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma and general life stress. Personally, I enjoy helping clients develop an accepting and empowering relationship with themselves so they can feel more connected to themselves and others. I am committed to an integrative approach that reflects the client’s needs and goals.
Heal your connection with yourself and feel like yourself again. I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga therapist with over 12 years combined experience working with adolescents and adults in several settings (community mental health, healthcare, schools and private practice) coping with anxiety-related disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma and general life stress. Personally, I enjoy helping clients develop an accepting and empowering relationship with themselves so they can feel more connected to themselves and others. I am committed to an integrative approach that reflects the client’s needs and goals.
Do you struggle with feeling like you don't matter or belong? Many people I work with feel as though there is something wrong with them - I'm not good enough, I'm inadequate, I'm unworthy. Feeling inadequate is a normal part of being human, but many of us learn to cope with these feelings by either doing everything we can to prove we are enough, or by desperately taking the edge off these feelings. These ways of coping can show up in behaviors like rumination and worry, substance misuse, impulsivity, restriction or bingeing, and more. All the while, we feel like we're missing out on the life we truly want to live.(Paul Holmes C-DBT)
Do you struggle with feeling like you don't matter or belong? Many people I work with feel as though there is something wrong with them - I'm not good enough, I'm inadequate, I'm unworthy. Feeling inadequate is a normal part of being human, but many of us learn to cope with these feelings by either doing everything we can to prove we are enough, or by desperately taking the edge off these feelings. These ways of coping can show up in behaviors like rumination and worry, substance misuse, impulsivity, restriction or bingeing, and more. All the while, we feel like we're missing out on the life we truly want to live.(Paul Holmes C-DBT)
Fatima Alharhashi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Nobody likes to feel alone or anxious. Thats why I'm here to help you with those feelings. Feeling pain, anger, anxiety, depression and hopelessness can be frightening to deal with. I'm here to help with a compassionate approach. You deserve to feel heard and express yourself without any judgement. Your relationship with your therapist is the most crucial predictor for how much you can improve your overall well being. You have already completed the first step, congratulations!
Nobody likes to feel alone or anxious. Thats why I'm here to help you with those feelings. Feeling pain, anger, anxiety, depression and hopelessness can be frightening to deal with. I'm here to help with a compassionate approach. You deserve to feel heard and express yourself without any judgement. Your relationship with your therapist is the most crucial predictor for how much you can improve your overall well being. You have already completed the first step, congratulations!
Jennifer Black
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LBS1, MSEd
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Private Psychotherapist & Consultant, licensed as a clinical professional counselor and learning behavior specialist with 17+ years experience, serving people on the gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2e), professional, public-figure, straight, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depressive, bipolar, obsessive, ethically non-monogamous, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent spectrums. If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, misunderstood, fed up, sad, etc.—or you simply desire to work with a person who facilitates more optimal functioning and genuine wellbeing—then please call or email to check for an opening.
Private Psychotherapist & Consultant, licensed as a clinical professional counselor and learning behavior specialist with 17+ years experience, serving people on the gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2e), professional, public-figure, straight, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depressive, bipolar, obsessive, ethically non-monogamous, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent spectrums. If you (or someone you love) feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, misunderstood, fed up, sad, etc.—or you simply desire to work with a person who facilitates more optimal functioning and genuine wellbeing—then please call or email to check for an opening.
Courtney Howell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, Utah, and Kansas and currently seeing clients online on telehealth. I have over 10 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, aging, depression, grief, and loss. I am a Professor at the University of Saint Mary and I teach future social workers how to positively impact others. I have a private practice on the side because I still love being involved in the work. I see clients in the evenings and on weekends because I know you have busy schedules and I want to make my services accessible!
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, Utah, and Kansas and currently seeing clients online on telehealth. I have over 10 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, aging, depression, grief, and loss. I am a Professor at the University of Saint Mary and I teach future social workers how to positively impact others. I have a private practice on the side because I still love being involved in the work. I see clients in the evenings and on weekends because I know you have busy schedules and I want to make my services accessible!
Online Therapists
Hi! I am Sierra Larson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience working with all age groups in areas such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I use a variety of treatments such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Play, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based Practices to help you become who you want to become. I believe in growth, change, and that anyone is capable of making their life what they want it to be with some help.
Hi! I am Sierra Larson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience working with all age groups in areas such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I use a variety of treatments such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Play, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based Practices to help you become who you want to become. I believe in growth, change, and that anyone is capable of making their life what they want it to be with some help.
Kristen Melchiori has a wealth of experience working with clients in a variety of levels of care. Having worked in foster care, therapeutic day school, substance abuse residential, and community mental health, she is able to help clients navigate complex external systems. She is adept at handling crisis situations and helping clients manage the most difficult times in their lives. She uses a trauma informed approach to help individuals make new meaning in their lives and find their personal path to success.
Kristen Melchiori has a wealth of experience working with clients in a variety of levels of care. Having worked in foster care, therapeutic day school, substance abuse residential, and community mental health, she is able to help clients navigate complex external systems. She is adept at handling crisis situations and helping clients manage the most difficult times in their lives. She uses a trauma informed approach to help individuals make new meaning in their lives and find their personal path to success.
Zahra Somani is a Psychologist in Illinois . She has a BA in Secondary Education from DePaul University, an M. Ed in Educational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a Psy. D in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. As a school psychologist obtaining a clinical license, Zahra understands how school systems work and what resources are offered at schools. She can explain test results to parents in a manner that is easy to understand and connect it to how may show in the classroom. In her spare time, Zahra loves to bake and try to challenge herself with new recipes.
Zahra Somani is a Psychologist in Illinois . She has a BA in Secondary Education from DePaul University, an M. Ed in Educational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a Psy. D in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. As a school psychologist obtaining a clinical license, Zahra understands how school systems work and what resources are offered at schools. She can explain test results to parents in a manner that is easy to understand and connect it to how may show in the classroom. In her spare time, Zahra loves to bake and try to challenge herself with new recipes.
Elizabeth Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I am a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable exploring the reasons that have led them to seek therapy. Feeling connected and understood is crucial when working collaboratively with a therapist to help identify personal issues and moving towards a better self, marriage, or family life and improving overall functioning.
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I am a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can feel comfortable exploring the reasons that have led them to seek therapy. Feeling connected and understood is crucial when working collaboratively with a therapist to help identify personal issues and moving towards a better self, marriage, or family life and improving overall functioning.
Physical, sexual and mental abuse as well trauma history, domestic violence, communication and relationship improvement, problems arising from pornography, and depression are a some topics that I have focused my practice on. Success in therapy is ultimately the result of the collaboration of you and I - the client and the therapist. There are no set number of sessions. You are a unique individual and you work at your own pace. I am committed to working with your needs and timetables.
Physical, sexual and mental abuse as well trauma history, domestic violence, communication and relationship improvement, problems arising from pornography, and depression are a some topics that I have focused my practice on. Success in therapy is ultimately the result of the collaboration of you and I - the client and the therapist. There are no set number of sessions. You are a unique individual and you work at your own pace. I am committed to working with your needs and timetables.
Lisa K LaBute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Online Only)
The philosopher Pascal wrote, “We know the truth not only by reason but by the heart.” In this world full of self-help books, social media, and memes, finding time for real connection is so important. Together we will use both heart and mind in an effort to help stimulate self-discovery, uncover faulty messages from the past, develop new positive coping, increase self-awareness, and uncover strengths. Through these efforts it will be my joy to finally see you safely to a place of balance and authenticity.
The philosopher Pascal wrote, “We know the truth not only by reason but by the heart.” In this world full of self-help books, social media, and memes, finding time for real connection is so important. Together we will use both heart and mind in an effort to help stimulate self-discovery, uncover faulty messages from the past, develop new positive coping, increase self-awareness, and uncover strengths. Through these efforts it will be my joy to finally see you safely to a place of balance and authenticity.
Every person has a story that makes them unique. One thing I know for sure is that you are a capable individual and there is a beautiful story inside you waiting to be told. I want to hear your story so that we can work together to build a life you proud of and happy with. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, dealing with depression or anxiety, or simply ready to make some simple changes, I am ready to help you achieve your goals.
Every person has a story that makes them unique. One thing I know for sure is that you are a capable individual and there is a beautiful story inside you waiting to be told. I want to hear your story so that we can work together to build a life you proud of and happy with. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, dealing with depression or anxiety, or simply ready to make some simple changes, I am ready to help you achieve your goals.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.