Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Yahaira Garcia
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Do you often find yourself thinking ‘how is it that I can improve my life?’. The first step to a successful self-enhancing journey is recognizing that action needs to be taken. We all need a person that is open to listening and guiding us through this journey of change. I am an art therapist and counselor experienced in working with clients with a range of stressors and obstacles such as: anxiety, depression, anger, communication concerns, parenting concerns, self-esteem, self-identity, educational stressors, and trauma.
Matthew Winstanley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
My style is open and active in an attempt to meet my client's needs. I believe that successful therapy helps the client find insight into their lives and the competence to improve their functioning. Essentially, I hope that self-awareness leads to healthy changes in various important areas of my client's lives. I also hope to facilitate awareness and use of one's personal strengths - all in a supportive therapeutic atmosphere. Many of my clients seek my assistance with mood problems such as depression, anxiety, and anger. Others look for help in dealing with difficult life transitions.
Liza Guequierre
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I welcome working with those struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. I work with individuals, beginning with late adolescence/early adult years and expanding forward to include older adults. Each stage of life requires adjustments in the way we view ourselves, others, and our world. I help clients navigate these transitions.
Amelia Powelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Whether you are coping with a transition, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I can work with you to increase positive healthy behaviors, reduce stress, improve your mood, and enhance communication skills. I am passionate about helping you find opportunities to learn and grow from every experience, even a negative one. Operating from a strength-based perspective, I help you understand and process your experiences, as well as cope with life events outside of therapy.
Josh Abrahams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified
In my therapy practice, I work with individuals of all ages, including young children, and with families and couples. At our first meeting, you can expect me to listen closely as you tell me about yourself and what brings you to therapy. You might be suffering greatly and be seeking urgently to relieve distress and find hope that things can improve. Or you might feel fine in many ways but want to strengthen your relationships with others, increase understanding of yourself and your behavior, or begin to make better use of your talents and build your creative potential.
Jens Michael Hussey
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor whose work has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune and I was a former staff therapist at one of the most prestigious behavioral health hospitals in the country. One of my specialties is working with executives, lawyers, physicians and other professionals. I provide counseling, and executive coaching services for those looking for transformation and empowerment. In addition to my private practice, I am an instructor in the Masters Counseling Program at DePaul University. Executive Concierge service is available for the discriminating client.
David M Petersmark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Whatever their needs are, I like to create a non-judgmental safe environment where guests can problem solve and discuss life stressors.
Tammy Sopper Segovia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Successful treatment within my practice is achieved through customizing therapeutic needs for each individual client. Creating a deepened sense of self awareness allows for life transformations resulting in an overall increase in one's contentment and satisfaction. My work is grounded in an advanced education within a psychodynamic practice and is utilized in combination with recent brain research regarding the ability to systematically alter brain function through therapeutic techniques to create overall improved well being.
Jessica Carlisle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist. My theoretical approach is grounded in a strengths-based, person centered, studio model. Using this approach for the therapeutic process allows for multiple opportunities of growth for my clients. In my work, I love to therapeutically support my clients in their creative journey. Together, we can explore materials, art making techniques and develop life skills in the art studio.
Shan Ru Lin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATCS, ATR-BC, LCPC
Verified
You may have experienced significant changes in your life, have endured trauma, and are doing your best to manage both life's demands and what had happened to you. You may find it difficult sometimes as the impact of your changed environments, sense of self, and relationships compete for your emotional attention. You may have been to therapy before, but continue searching for a more profound recognition and connection of your experiences. You may have immediate concerns you are looking to resolve but cannot shake the burden of long-standing issues.
Laura Gossin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified
I am a relational, systemic therapist who works with individual adults and couples. I believe most clients seek therapy because their approach to improving their lives is not working. They feel stuck and without direction. I help individuals and couples develop new strategies to improve their relationships, cope with significant pain and loss, and live more fulfilled and satisfying lives. My approach is empathetic, honest, interactive, and direct. I value client insight and recognize the importance of a trusting and open therapeutic relationship to bring about healing.
Marcella Blum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMC-1
Verified
I believe there is inherent strength in seeking support for any of life's challenges, and I am grateful to have witnessed many individuals' growth as they navigate these hardships within therapy. I believe therapy can be an empowering space for self-improvement, noticing and building your opportunities for personal success in all things. My therapeutic approach is working alongside you as an egalitarian counterpart to help identify authentic and creative solutions that resonate with who you are, your goals, and your intentions for positive change.
Clark Hazel
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, AM
Verified
Are you looking to make changes in your life but are unsure of where to start? It can be especially challenging to navigate life right now with the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and the unveiling of the multitude of intertwined systems of oppression we find ourselves in at this time. You are not alone in experiencing concerns, outrage, and fear. I am here to accompany you in navigating these challenges and also acknowledging the joy in life. You are deserving of support and a space to talk openly. I am someone you can trust to process your fears and anxieties with as well as cultivate hope for your future.
Whole Hearted Psychotherapy
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
I offer individual, couples counseling and career counseling for people of all ages. As a professional businessman and now a psychotherapist, I bring life experience to therapy that gives me practical and insightful perspective on the challenges people face at home, the workplace and in their relationships. I enjoy working with couples and have extended training in the Gottman Therapy method. Couples issues can rack relationships especially those struggling fidelity and trauma issues. I am keenly aware of each of these and have worked with these tough issues as a therapist and husband.
Daniel Vergara
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Chicago native and I have been practicing for 6 years. My work focuses on your experiences. As individuals we are products of our environment, your experiences shape your thoughts, feelings and attitudes towards other people, family and relationships. Life has it's obstacles but I assure you there are solutions and there is a way forward. I would be happy to help and hear your story. Give me a call today.
Davina M. Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC NCC
Verified
I am a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor who offers counseling to individuals, and couples (pre-marital christian counseling only) as they walk through difficult life circumstances. It is a journey that we embark upon together with the use of a teleconferencing platform, psychologytoday.com.
Erika Annette Lohmiller
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CADC, MISA II
Verified
Healing. Clarity. Warmth. Understanding. Patience. Insight. Non-judgement. Validation. Resolution. I believe that you are visiting this site to seek answers and find healing in some pain or distress in your life. I value and endorse the benefits of psychotherapy. Together we can determine the best appropriate fit, style, modality, therapeutic orientation and type of treatment. I believe my clients are the experts in what they need, and I serve to facilitate their process of deepening clarity. I provide clinical consultation and confidential psychotherapy on how people achieve lasting improvements in their self esteem, coping, and well being.
Nadia Parfenova
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
I believe that autonomy and intrinsic motivation are key elements in creating positive change. The stress of living in a complicated, fast-paced world can make it difficult to find these things within ourselves. Maybe you're feeling stuck, looking to make a change, or just need a supportive environment to help you cope. My goal is to provide a collaborative therapeutic relationship and a non-judgmental, respectful, welcoming space in which my clients can develop insight into their own strengths and values, as well as the challenges that may be inhibiting personal growth.
Ryan Weinstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
As a therapist at a variety of school and wilderness therapy settings, I have been working with adolescents and young adults for over 10 years now. I recognize the unique challenges teenagers are faced with today and how to connect with them in a meaningful way. I also realize that starting therapy for the first time can be a daunting experience for anyone. Taking the first step to get help is often the most difficult. That's why it's my priority to make sure new clients are greeted with empathy, they feel heard and as though they're walking into a comfortable, non-judgmental environment.
Keith Varnel Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MDiv, LCSW
Verified
I have a passion for holistic wellness of mind, body and Spirit in the lives of others. My therapeutic endeavors are focused on individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering from substance abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, self esteem, sexual orientation issues and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, current research, and psychological awareness to create sacred spaces in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients in a colloaborative relationship in achieving ones goals.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Chicago are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Chicago then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Chicago then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Chicago, or Child Psychologists in Chicago.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Chicago psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Chicago psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Chicago specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.