Therapists in Chicago, IL

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Shaw Xueqi Xiao
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that is dedicated to nurturing culturally attuned care for Asian, BIPOC and other communities. At the core of my practice is an unyielding belief in the transformative and healing power of art, a medium that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, inviting individuals from all walks of life to engage, express, and heal. I've embraced a diverse array of individuals, particularly championing the needs of people of color, immigrants, and minority groups, guiding them towards self-acceptance, gender affirmation, and a profound sense of self-worth.
I'm a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that is dedicated to nurturing culturally attuned care for Asian, BIPOC and other communities. At the core of my practice is an unyielding belief in the transformative and healing power of art, a medium that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, inviting individuals from all walks of life to engage, express, and heal. I've embraced a diverse array of individuals, particularly championing the needs of people of color, immigrants, and minority groups, guiding them towards self-acceptance, gender affirmation, and a profound sense of self-worth.
(312) 600-5601 View (312) 600-5601
Emily Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Chicago, IL 60642
I support individuals navigating high-pressure environments who are balancing the demands of work. You may appear outwardly successful, yet feel internally burned out—searching for meaning, relief, or a sense of alignment. Together, we’ll collaborate on your journey toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being. Feeling tired of holding it all together while appearing “successful”? I work with high achievers, perfectionists, and people-pleasers who feel disconnected from joy and meaning. You deserve a life that feels more true, aligned, and authentically you.
I support individuals navigating high-pressure environments who are balancing the demands of work. You may appear outwardly successful, yet feel internally burned out—searching for meaning, relief, or a sense of alignment. Together, we’ll collaborate on your journey toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being. Feeling tired of holding it all together while appearing “successful”? I work with high achievers, perfectionists, and people-pleasers who feel disconnected from joy and meaning. You deserve a life that feels more true, aligned, and authentically you.
(872) 266-3235 View (872) 266-3235
Jonna Koenitzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Clients describe me as warm and transparent. I am currently seeing teens, adults, and couples, with diverse backgrounds and identities. My case load includes complex couples, late-identifying ADHD/ND, and navigating life transitions, big or small. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, recognize your strengths, and most importantly, focus on what is within your control today. I am here to hold a safe space for your unique story. (Licensed in IL & WI.)
Clients describe me as warm and transparent. I am currently seeing teens, adults, and couples, with diverse backgrounds and identities. My case load includes complex couples, late-identifying ADHD/ND, and navigating life transitions, big or small. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, recognize your strengths, and most importantly, focus on what is within your control today. I am here to hold a safe space for your unique story. (Licensed in IL & WI.)
(773) 341-2626 View (773) 341-2626
Felicia Tyus
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCATP, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I am a dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping others reach their goals, gain clarity, gain self awareness, including the ability to reflect on their own thoughts, feelings and better understand their emotions and build healthy relationships. I believe that we all have the ability to create our own happiness and life is not just about surviving but living a life you deserve. I have a “tell it as it is” straight forward style balanced with being a supportive, empowering, humor, and encouraging, that helps to give clients the gentle push needed to help them walk the path they choose that leads them to inner peace.
I am a dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping others reach their goals, gain clarity, gain self awareness, including the ability to reflect on their own thoughts, feelings and better understand their emotions and build healthy relationships. I believe that we all have the ability to create our own happiness and life is not just about surviving but living a life you deserve. I have a “tell it as it is” straight forward style balanced with being a supportive, empowering, humor, and encouraging, that helps to give clients the gentle push needed to help them walk the path they choose that leads them to inner peace.
(312) 425-2994 View (312) 425-2994
Brian Rohloff - NOCD
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Online Only
Living with OCD can be overwhelming, often leading to years of silent suffering due to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. OCD has a way of taking your worst fears and turning them into thoughts that seem to reflect who you are, but that couldn't be further from the truth. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Living with OCD can be overwhelming, often leading to years of silent suffering due to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. OCD has a way of taking your worst fears and turning them into thoughts that seem to reflect who you are, but that couldn't be further from the truth. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
(708) 627-2195 View (708) 627-2195
Jennifer L Young-Afeni
Counselor, LCPC
Online Only
At Reflections Therapeutic Services, we focus on personalized, evidenced-based practices to guide you through your life's challenges and foster personal growth in a safe compassionate environment. I am accepting new clients who are looking for a therapist using a person-centered approach to develop a therapeutic relationship that would allow clients to feel safe in developing their own personalized treatment goals to facilitate change. I have experience with treating adults, adolescents, and children between 7-12 years of age.
At Reflections Therapeutic Services, we focus on personalized, evidenced-based practices to guide you through your life's challenges and foster personal growth in a safe compassionate environment. I am accepting new clients who are looking for a therapist using a person-centered approach to develop a therapeutic relationship that would allow clients to feel safe in developing their own personalized treatment goals to facilitate change. I have experience with treating adults, adolescents, and children between 7-12 years of age.
(872) 360-1928 View (872) 360-1928
Amy Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, EMDR
Online Only
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist in Chicago, IL. My holistic framework and creative process supports the whole person improving physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual well being. Combining Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts therapies and EMDR, I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to gently explore the underlying causes of symptoms, expand self-awareness, learn valuable coping skills, embrace self-compassion, connect the mind and body, and rewrite your past narrative. All of you is welcome here!
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist in Chicago, IL. My holistic framework and creative process supports the whole person improving physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual well being. Combining Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts therapies and EMDR, I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to gently explore the underlying causes of symptoms, expand self-awareness, learn valuable coping skills, embrace self-compassion, connect the mind and body, and rewrite your past narrative. All of you is welcome here!
(312) 675-4685 View (312) 675-4685
Emily Fitzgerald Levine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
It makes sense to feel overwhelmed as you navigate life’s challenges, both personal and systemic. Rather than focus on dysfunction, I help clients understand how patterns of thought and behavior are uniquely adaptive in a world shaped by systems of inequity. From there, we can look for opportunities to help you reconnect with your community, resources, and embodied self. I aim to provide a compassionate, nonjudgemental space to explore your most vulnerable and authentic parts as we search for meaning together.
It makes sense to feel overwhelmed as you navigate life’s challenges, both personal and systemic. Rather than focus on dysfunction, I help clients understand how patterns of thought and behavior are uniquely adaptive in a world shaped by systems of inequity. From there, we can look for opportunities to help you reconnect with your community, resources, and embodied self. I aim to provide a compassionate, nonjudgemental space to explore your most vulnerable and authentic parts as we search for meaning together.
(872) 327-9446 x814 View (872) 327-9446 x814
Caressa Chester
Pre-Licensed Professional
Online Only
The relationship between client and therapist is unique–you already have everything you need for change inside of you. While working with Caressa, you’ll aim to co-create a relationship and space grounded in trust, vulnerability, and honesty, and she is ready to support your navigation forward.
The relationship between client and therapist is unique–you already have everything you need for change inside of you. While working with Caressa, you’ll aim to co-create a relationship and space grounded in trust, vulnerability, and honesty, and she is ready to support your navigation forward.
(872) 331-4639 View (872) 331-4639
Delaney Savoie
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Chicago, IL 60640
I'm a queer sex therapist who specializes in providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. I have a background in addiction treatment and extensive training in trauma-informed care. My therapeutic approach is rooted in social constructionism and emphasizes each client’s agency, values, and intersecting identities.
I'm a queer sex therapist who specializes in providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. I have a background in addiction treatment and extensive training in trauma-informed care. My therapeutic approach is rooted in social constructionism and emphasizes each client’s agency, values, and intersecting identities.
(312) 313-4628 View (312) 313-4628
John Fiene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Many of my clients are professionals in medicine, law, or the arts. They are curious about the mind, personal development, and the unconscious. They may feel successful on paper yet inwardly struggle with loneliness, dissatisfaction, or relational patterns that no longer serve them. Their goal is to gain a more authentic connection to themselves and others. They want to grow, heal, and live with greater meaning and purpose.
Many of my clients are professionals in medicine, law, or the arts. They are curious about the mind, personal development, and the unconscious. They may feel successful on paper yet inwardly struggle with loneliness, dissatisfaction, or relational patterns that no longer serve them. Their goal is to gain a more authentic connection to themselves and others. They want to grow, heal, and live with greater meaning and purpose.
(630) 796-4478 View (630) 796-4478
Adara Lialios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Your brain is exhausted from doing the most: spiraling, overthinking, stressing about crap you can’t control. It’s time to quit future tripping & live in the present. Therapy with me is equal parts hype woman and real talk. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who specializes in OCD, anxiety, trauma, & attachment. I believe healing happens in a space where you can feel fully human without judgement. Therapy should be a meaningful conversation, not just a clinical checklist. As a lifelong musician & artist, I also honor the power of creativity in the healing process, bringing curiosity, humor, and insight into our work.
Your brain is exhausted from doing the most: spiraling, overthinking, stressing about crap you can’t control. It’s time to quit future tripping & live in the present. Therapy with me is equal parts hype woman and real talk. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who specializes in OCD, anxiety, trauma, & attachment. I believe healing happens in a space where you can feel fully human without judgement. Therapy should be a meaningful conversation, not just a clinical checklist. As a lifelong musician & artist, I also honor the power of creativity in the healing process, bringing curiosity, humor, and insight into our work.
(872) 339-0058 View (872) 339-0058
Haile Pollard-Durodula
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You're a teen who feels like no one truly understands you. A young adult trying to find your footing in a world that keeps shifting. A parent watching your child struggle and feeling helpless about how to reach them. Or a family that loves each other deeply but can't seem to stop hurting each other. Anxiety, depression, and generational patterns have been quietly running the show — and you're exhausted. You don't want to just manage life anymore. You want to actually feel good in it. You want real connection, real healing, and a space where nobody asks you to minimize your story.
You're a teen who feels like no one truly understands you. A young adult trying to find your footing in a world that keeps shifting. A parent watching your child struggle and feeling helpless about how to reach them. Or a family that loves each other deeply but can't seem to stop hurting each other. Anxiety, depression, and generational patterns have been quietly running the show — and you're exhausted. You don't want to just manage life anymore. You want to actually feel good in it. You want real connection, real healing, and a space where nobody asks you to minimize your story.
(630) 394-5826 View (630) 394-5826
Eva Grosz
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
Do you find yourself putting everyone else's needs before your own? Maybe you struggle to say no, feel guilty when you set boundaries, or constantly question whether you're asking for too much. You may have grown up feeling responsible for keeping the peace, managing other people's emotions, or earning love through achievement and self-sacrifice. Even as an adult, those patterns can be difficult to break. Therapy can help you understand where these beliefs came from, heal from painful family experiences, and learn to build relationships that feel safe, balanced, and authentic.
Do you find yourself putting everyone else's needs before your own? Maybe you struggle to say no, feel guilty when you set boundaries, or constantly question whether you're asking for too much. You may have grown up feeling responsible for keeping the peace, managing other people's emotions, or earning love through achievement and self-sacrifice. Even as an adult, those patterns can be difficult to break. Therapy can help you understand where these beliefs came from, heal from painful family experiences, and learn to build relationships that feel safe, balanced, and authentic.
(847) 380-3655 View (847) 380-3655
Yolanda DeBerry-Franklin
Counselor, LCPC
Chicago, IL 60643
My ideal client is a person who is open and willing to participate in the treatment planning process and simply show up. I don’t expect them to be fully committed but not completely resistant. I would allow them to communicate their needs and issues without feeling pressured or intimidated. I would allow them to work with me on what they want and give me permission to be a change agent. Together we can initiate and alter goals as the therapeutic process unfolds.
My ideal client is a person who is open and willing to participate in the treatment planning process and simply show up. I don’t expect them to be fully committed but not completely resistant. I would allow them to communicate their needs and issues without feeling pressured or intimidated. I would allow them to work with me on what they want and give me permission to be a change agent. Together we can initiate and alter goals as the therapeutic process unfolds.
(773) 974-3733 View (773) 974-3733
Shannon Hock
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Chicago, IL 60611
Shannon feels that the relationship that she has with a client is the most important aspect of counseling. With a safe and trusting environment, Shannon and her clients can collaboratively work through their specific needs together. She believes that clients should feel as though they have power in counseling, in their decision-making and in their lives. Shannon believes open and honest communication about ones' difficulties and the counseling process is key to success. Shannon hopes to create a brave space where clients can be vulnerable, try new things and speak openly in a position where they feel accepted rather than judged.
Shannon feels that the relationship that she has with a client is the most important aspect of counseling. With a safe and trusting environment, Shannon and her clients can collaboratively work through their specific needs together. She believes that clients should feel as though they have power in counseling, in their decision-making and in their lives. Shannon believes open and honest communication about ones' difficulties and the counseling process is key to success. Shannon hopes to create a brave space where clients can be vulnerable, try new things and speak openly in a position where they feel accepted rather than judged.
(872) 274-4197 View (872) 274-4197
Allie Ahlgrim
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I support individuals who wear their emotions on their sleeve – and who want more tools other than “coping differently.” I enjoy being with folx who feel deeply that their negative experiences still show up in their present, and part of them wants to change, but they are unsure how. I particularly enjoy supporting clients with substance use concerns, low self-worth/esteem, depression and anxiety, trauma, and attachment injuries. I can honor and bear witness to your struggle in any stage of motivation. If you are ready to address difficult challenges and take action, I am ready to begin your journey with you. You may need to process.
I support individuals who wear their emotions on their sleeve – and who want more tools other than “coping differently.” I enjoy being with folx who feel deeply that their negative experiences still show up in their present, and part of them wants to change, but they are unsure how. I particularly enjoy supporting clients with substance use concerns, low self-worth/esteem, depression and anxiety, trauma, and attachment injuries. I can honor and bear witness to your struggle in any stage of motivation. If you are ready to address difficult challenges and take action, I am ready to begin your journey with you. You may need to process.
(872) 240-5146 View (872) 240-5146
Mario Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I know that clients come to therapy after struggling with something challenging and deeply personal. Many clients describe feeling stuck for months or even years because of how hard it can be to take the next step and reach out for help. My passion as a clinical social worker is to help clients use the strengths and resources they have to rediscover their goals and feel like themselves again. And with so many options for therapy, I consider it a privilege that you would come to me and let me walk alongside you on your journey.
I know that clients come to therapy after struggling with something challenging and deeply personal. Many clients describe feeling stuck for months or even years because of how hard it can be to take the next step and reach out for help. My passion as a clinical social worker is to help clients use the strengths and resources they have to rediscover their goals and feel like themselves again. And with so many options for therapy, I consider it a privilege that you would come to me and let me walk alongside you on your journey.
(773) 303-6048 View (773) 303-6048
Jacqueline Baron
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, CCTP, I/O
Chicago, IL 60647
Now accepting members for a new Thursday interpersonal process group focused on building deeper, long-term relationships! I specialize in working with adults who struggle with addiction, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship and dating struggles, perfectionism, family of origin issues, work/life balance, communication difficulties, and process addictions (workaholism, spending, shopping, internet usage, sex), as well as women experiencing anxiety around pregnancy, parenting, and life transitions. I believe in integrating a healthy lifestyle and holistic approach to my work.
Now accepting members for a new Thursday interpersonal process group focused on building deeper, long-term relationships! I specialize in working with adults who struggle with addiction, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship and dating struggles, perfectionism, family of origin issues, work/life balance, communication difficulties, and process addictions (workaholism, spending, shopping, internet usage, sex), as well as women experiencing anxiety around pregnancy, parenting, and life transitions. I believe in integrating a healthy lifestyle and holistic approach to my work.
(312) 561-3229 View (312) 561-3229
Jess London Shields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Chicago, IL 60660
Waitlist for new clients
Many clients I see may feel “different” or invalidated by society at large, due to identity, gender, race, their body, queerness or relationship structures. I work to build a strong relationship that is affirming of who you are. Often our complexity of self is not well recognized or honored in the places and capacities in which we spend our days. In therapy, we can work to explore and integrate those complexities, histories, and fractured parts, to benefit from their wisdom and move forward in new ways. We can explore what’s working and what’s not working, your strengths and areas of tenderness, and what’s known and unknown.
Many clients I see may feel “different” or invalidated by society at large, due to identity, gender, race, their body, queerness or relationship structures. I work to build a strong relationship that is affirming of who you are. Often our complexity of self is not well recognized or honored in the places and capacities in which we spend our days. In therapy, we can work to explore and integrate those complexities, histories, and fractured parts, to benefit from their wisdom and move forward in new ways. We can explore what’s working and what’s not working, your strengths and areas of tenderness, and what’s known and unknown.
(773) 974-9626 View (773) 974-9626

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Number of Therapists in Chicago, IL

3,000+

Average cost per session

$162

Therapists in Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
93% Social Anxiety
93% Health Anxiety
93% Driving Anxiety
87% Depression
78% Relationship Issues
74% Self Esteem

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

94% BlueCross and BlueShield
77% Aetna
52% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in Chicago, IL see their clients

59% In Person and Online
41% Online Only

Gender breakdown

77% Female
19% Male
4% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Chicago?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.

Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.