Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am committed to help you make the changes you want- Now. In your journey of self discovery, I will help you maximize your strengths, get support around your goals and desires, and create a healthy vision for yourself. I have worked with 100s of clients and have a wide range of experience to understand you. I am practical and results oriented. Make change work for you. Assessment is often used to help clarify issues and create a mutual plan.

I specialize in working with middle age and older adults. When challenges arise later in life, it can be shocking and overwhelming. If you have lived a relatively independent life, and are now faced with major life changes, it may be time to benefit from professional emotional support. A chronic illness, loss of a loved one, and even loneliness, can have serious and life-changing consequences. As an LCSW and Psychotherapist, I have the skills to provide supportive counseling as well as help you find appropriate resources.

My goal for all the services I provide is to build a relationship that is characterized by safety and trust. At the heart of my practice is the belief in the potential for every individual, despite their circumstances, to live a healthy and meaningful life. It is a privilege to hear your story and support you, while you uncover underlying emotions and past experiences. I believe in meeting the client where they are and trying to find healthy ways to cope and achieve mental wellness. Healing and growth are possible, and I would love to help.

Life has a way of throwing things at us and making us feel like we are not enough, like we do not belong, our best isn't good enough. Whether you are an adult or a child, emotions and thoughts like these can impact life and the ability to live the lives we all desire. I would love to assist you or your child on this journey. I specialize in working with children ages 4-17, their parents or caregivers and young adults. I take a holistic approach to treatment and factor in all of the many systems and environments that may be impacting you or your child.

People who seek out therapy often feel stuck, even hopeless. Maybe you feel like something is off in your life or you lack purpose. Painful symptoms and entrenched life patterns have become overwhelming and interfere with the things that matter most to you. I will partner with you as you rebuild a stronger sense of self, a deeper connection to others and an enhanced ability to manage the challenges of life. My job is to help you begin to imagine a vision of your life you might not have thought was possible. Using a warm, compassionate approach I will support you as you experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and living.

Relationships can be a powerful source of fulfillment to draw from in our lives. Miscommunication, old patterns, unrealistic expectations and daily stress sometimes step in, preventing them from providing that happiness and strength. Therapy can break down barriers to improve communication, decrease conflict and increase emotional and physical intimacy. I specialize in the respectful treatment of relationship and sexual concerns, utilizing an open, honest, and sex-positive approach to help assess your unique personal goals and assist you in developing more positive and fulfilling relationships- with yourself and with partners.

Transitioning to parenthood and managing your emotions postpartum can be difficult. As a perinatal therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space where you can process these major life changes. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s needs. I use techniques that are holistic, collaborative, client centered, and trauma informed. I will challenge unhealthy thought patterns and assist you with better understanding your thoughts and emotions before, during, and after pregnancy. I have the Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International.

Everyone has a story. I am devoted and focused to help clients that are seeking to develop into the best version of themselves. I utilize an integrative approach as a counselor to help my clients work on the various challenges that life brings while helping them to achieve the peace and balance they desire. I specialize in working with clients who want to address challenges around to anxiety, depression, clinical trauma, grief/loss, relationships as well as personal growth & development. I want to be a safe space for you to feel comfortable in telling your story. I want you to become the best version of yourself that I know you can!

Therapy is a deeply personal process and relationship: whatever your reason for seeking support, you deserve to find a therapist who fits. ​Current times are marked by constant change, challenges, and opportunities. Through understanding and validation, I strive to create an accepting environment for my clients while providing the skills needed to achieve meaningful change. I believe in evidenced-based and collaborative work cultivated by a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! My ideal clients are looking for a strength-based approach where they are more than a "psychiatric diagnosis." My clients come from many backgrounds - they are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families - and are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women’s issues, anger management, ADHD, autistic spectrum disorder, addiction issues, couples therapy, and working through LGBTQ+ issues. I partner with my clients in the change process and empower them through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other tailored approaches.

Through attentive listening, inquiry, respect and acceptance, I provide a calm space for you to gain ground in loosening the binds of anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and other concerns. I work collaboratively to help you identify goals and how to move toward achieving them. The following is a partial list of what I can help with: decrease worry and increase relaxation, decrease depression and increase self-esteem, decrease self-criticism and increase self-acceptance, decrease quick triggering of painful emotions and increase resilience, decrease relationship conflict and increase closeness with others.

Life can be difficult. Relationships can be tough. Transitions can be hard. We can experience challenges on several levels and it can all be overwhelming. I am here to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem, stress from work, relationship problems, or finding your voice in this world, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your personal goals. Together we can unpack some of life's most difficult challenges. We will embark upon a journey to help you gain clarity, learn ways to cope with tough times, and feel validated and affirmed.

**TAKING A FEW ADULT CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** I graduated from Univ. of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors in Psychology in 2009, and PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2021. My years of clinical and advocacy experience show a strong passion for working with under-served populations and families through a trauma focused lens. From residential, psychiatric to private practice settings, I have been able to specialize in LGBTQ community, grief counseling, anxiety disorders, play therapy, life transitions, and mindfulness.

My name is LaSheena Clark, and I am excited to join the Willis CC Team. Individuals would describe me a kind, laid back professional with the goal of learning and developing positive relationships with others. I value professionalism , while also being relaxed and approachable. If i was to have a super power, it would be the storm whisper. I am often told that my voice alone is able to change the mood of a person in a positive way. I believe my personal life and experiences have played a major impact on my decision to go into therapy.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are adult children of alcoholics and helping clients who have suffered a loss(es) and seek bereavement counseling. I also work with adults and youths who have both depression and anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias. I offer specific strategies to combat anxiety and panic attacks. My particular expertise has been working with parents and their children. Other areas of practice are sexual abuse and domestic violence.

Together we will identify your strengths and build up the parts of yourself you see as weak. The parts of ourselves we see as weak and vulnerable are often our greatest strengths. I am passionate about working with adolescents and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a non-binary, queer identified person, I am committed to helping my clients navigate the stressors that uniquely effect gender and sexual minorities.

You deserve to be happy. If you are like most of my clients, you may have experienced some painful event in the past that keeps you stuck. Others seek help with anxiety and depression that is blocking them from living the joyful life they aspire to. Many of my clients say past traumas prevent them from having the type of deep fulfilling relationships they are worthy of. These clients often describe therapy with me as being relaxed and friendly -- like talking with a confidant -- achieving gains through our sessions that they have not obtained previously.

Therapy is a place to confront difficult feelings, memories, and experiences, which occurred in the past and how they can come up in the present. Therapy provides a non-judgmental, curious space in which we can explore your feelings and thoughts in ways that are difficult to do in the fast-paced, 'outside' world.

I work with people who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness and anger. They are in unfulfilling relationships or Have difficulty making relationships. The situations they find themselves in can be of short or long duration. Whether from external sources or more internally driven, helping them express their feelings and connecting them to their source allows individuals to bring more objectivity to their perspective. From this vantage point comes the ability to create new approaches to viewing themselves and situations. When helpful I give very concrete practical advice. From this comes change.