Therapists in Chicago, IL
Serenity Healing Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stuck and yearning for change? I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, build resilience, and cultivate tools to thrive. No matter your background, you deserve to feel seen and supported on your journey to a life full of meaning, purpose, and incredible potential. If this resonates with you, I'm here to guide you towards the transformative growth you seek!
Feeling stuck and yearning for change? I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, build resilience, and cultivate tools to thrive. No matter your background, you deserve to feel seen and supported on your journey to a life full of meaning, purpose, and incredible potential. If this resonates with you, I'm here to guide you towards the transformative growth you seek!
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Asking for help takes great courage and strength. By even looking at this paragraph, you are displaying that very strength and resilience that will help you to heal what ails you and achieve your goals. As a therapist, I am here to recognize the strength in you that you might have forgotten or even struggle to see. Some may think their problem is insignificant, but reaching out to speak to someone no matter how big or small, is a step. It is my hope that you will allow me the chance to be your partner in that journey.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Asking for help takes great courage and strength. By even looking at this paragraph, you are displaying that very strength and resilience that will help you to heal what ails you and achieve your goals. As a therapist, I am here to recognize the strength in you that you might have forgotten or even struggle to see. Some may think their problem is insignificant, but reaching out to speak to someone no matter how big or small, is a step. It is my hope that you will allow me the chance to be your partner in that journey.
In her practice, Ms. Taylor employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and appropriate care for their specific mental health challenges. She takes a client-centered approach, valuing collaboration and tailoring interventions to suit the unique needs and goals of everyone she works with. Through empathy, active listening, and client engagement, she creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and address their concerns. What sets Ms. Taylor apart is her unwavering commitment to professional development.
In her practice, Ms. Taylor employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and appropriate care for their specific mental health challenges. She takes a client-centered approach, valuing collaboration and tailoring interventions to suit the unique needs and goals of everyone she works with. Through empathy, active listening, and client engagement, she creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and address their concerns. What sets Ms. Taylor apart is her unwavering commitment to professional development.
Hello! I am so glad to see that you are seeking therapeutic services! I am a licensed practitioner who has worked the last 15 years with: severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and autism, substance abuse, personality disorders, and those experiencing adjustment disorders, PTSD, clinical depression and anxiety, burn-out for those in the helping professions, as well as supporting gender identity. I strive to help each client find an individualized path that will bring them towards their wellness goals and alleviate the distress that keeps one feeling stuck, alone, and hopeless.
Hello! I am so glad to see that you are seeking therapeutic services! I am a licensed practitioner who has worked the last 15 years with: severe mental illness, intellectual disabilities and autism, substance abuse, personality disorders, and those experiencing adjustment disorders, PTSD, clinical depression and anxiety, burn-out for those in the helping professions, as well as supporting gender identity. I strive to help each client find an individualized path that will bring them towards their wellness goals and alleviate the distress that keeps one feeling stuck, alone, and hopeless.
I believe the most important component of counseling is the relationship between therapist and client. As a therapist, I strive to create a collaborative environment – one that is safe, warm, supportive, and empathic. With this foundation, we will explore together how one can grow and create positive change. My goal is to help individuals and couples improve their lives through the quality of their relationships. Healthy, happy, and meaningful relationships take work! Whether they are romantic partners, family members, friends, or coworkers, these relationships directly affect our mental health.
I believe the most important component of counseling is the relationship between therapist and client. As a therapist, I strive to create a collaborative environment – one that is safe, warm, supportive, and empathic. With this foundation, we will explore together how one can grow and create positive change. My goal is to help individuals and couples improve their lives through the quality of their relationships. Healthy, happy, and meaningful relationships take work! Whether they are romantic partners, family members, friends, or coworkers, these relationships directly affect our mental health.
I specialize in helping clients holistically work through anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital/relationship issues, communication, and family of origin issues. Whether it is managing anxious symptoms, navigating inhibiting conflict, or even just tackling the stressors that come up in the day-to-day, I work with you to uncover your inherent strengths, and help you leverage them with quality strategies to achieve healthy, desired change. Each session, I collaborate with you to lift your biggest constraints, offer quality guidance, and provide the tools to connect with yourself and others more freely.
I specialize in helping clients holistically work through anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital/relationship issues, communication, and family of origin issues. Whether it is managing anxious symptoms, navigating inhibiting conflict, or even just tackling the stressors that come up in the day-to-day, I work with you to uncover your inherent strengths, and help you leverage them with quality strategies to achieve healthy, desired change. Each session, I collaborate with you to lift your biggest constraints, offer quality guidance, and provide the tools to connect with yourself and others more freely.
I believe that we humans heal in the context of relationship and that therapy is the process in which we find our way to our whole selves. In the therapy room, I join with clients to co-create their unique path to wholeness by realizing their inherent strengths and utilizing them to developing a 'tool belt' of strategies for which to work through life's struggles. Together we orient to the client's inherent capacity to gain mastery of their own functioning from the lens of their truth.
I believe that we humans heal in the context of relationship and that therapy is the process in which we find our way to our whole selves. In the therapy room, I join with clients to co-create their unique path to wholeness by realizing their inherent strengths and utilizing them to developing a 'tool belt' of strategies for which to work through life's struggles. Together we orient to the client's inherent capacity to gain mastery of their own functioning from the lens of their truth.
Young adulthood can be both exciting and overwhelming—full of choices, change, and uncertainty. Whether you're graduating from school or navigating college, starting your career, facing relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, anxious, or down, therapy can be a grounding space to sort through it all.
I understand the complex stressors that come with early adult life and I am deeply passionate about supporting adults navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, academic concerns, relationship troubles, and grief.
Young adulthood can be both exciting and overwhelming—full of choices, change, and uncertainty. Whether you're graduating from school or navigating college, starting your career, facing relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, anxious, or down, therapy can be a grounding space to sort through it all.
I understand the complex stressors that come with early adult life and I am deeply passionate about supporting adults navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, academic concerns, relationship troubles, and grief.
Hello, I’m Tim.
Do you ever feel that tasks of modern life leave you with limited space and energy to focus on your emotional and mental well-being? When people are maxed out emotionally, they sometimes notice a change in their behaviors and relationships. Life demands can lead to imbalances that might manifest as discord with your significant other or family members, feeling the general sensation of stress or fatigue, or not feeling motivated to engage in mood-regenerating practices.
Hello, I’m Tim.
Do you ever feel that tasks of modern life leave you with limited space and energy to focus on your emotional and mental well-being? When people are maxed out emotionally, they sometimes notice a change in their behaviors and relationships. Life demands can lead to imbalances that might manifest as discord with your significant other or family members, feeling the general sensation of stress or fatigue, or not feeling motivated to engage in mood-regenerating practices.
Driven by a deep desire to create hope and support healing, I work with individuals navigating challenges such as PTSD, relationship struggles, family dynamics, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My experience spans multiple outpatient settings and a wide range of presenting concerns, allowing me to adapt my approach to fit each person’s needs with compassion and care. I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to grow.
Driven by a deep desire to create hope and support healing, I work with individuals navigating challenges such as PTSD, relationship struggles, family dynamics, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My experience spans multiple outpatient settings and a wide range of presenting concerns, allowing me to adapt my approach to fit each person’s needs with compassion and care. I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to grow.
Therapy is a space where we are invited to be present with all of ourselves, including the parts we don’t want to see. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is where the power of healing lies. I show up with warmth, humor, authenticity, and acceptance. Together we will create an environment where it feels safe to put words to what had previously seemed impossible to say out loud, and where we can be deeply curious about your experience.
Therapy is a space where we are invited to be present with all of ourselves, including the parts we don’t want to see. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is where the power of healing lies. I show up with warmth, humor, authenticity, and acceptance. Together we will create an environment where it feels safe to put words to what had previously seemed impossible to say out loud, and where we can be deeply curious about your experience.
Life is constantly moving, changing, and evolving. Sometimes it feels like too much to take on alone. In a fast-paced world with many truths, I enable individuals to fully understand themselves in a warm, judgment-free environment. I work with young adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress, and quarter-life crisis. I also work with adults of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, career uncertainty, grief, eating disorders, and health concerns. I am incredibly impassioned by helping individuals to understand their own personal intersection between mental wellness and physical health.
Life is constantly moving, changing, and evolving. Sometimes it feels like too much to take on alone. In a fast-paced world with many truths, I enable individuals to fully understand themselves in a warm, judgment-free environment. I work with young adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress, and quarter-life crisis. I also work with adults of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, career uncertainty, grief, eating disorders, and health concerns. I am incredibly impassioned by helping individuals to understand their own personal intersection between mental wellness and physical health.
Takisha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her clinical interest includes working with couples/family systems and empowering clients from culturally diverse backgrounds to work on communication, parenting, and intimacy. She has an empathetic and energetic personality, which helps clients find and understand their voices, regain trust, and have more fun together in their relationship. Takisha uses a narrative and solution-focused systemic approach in therapy. She believes in the power of stories to help strengthen the core aspects of familial relationships, and she affirms collaboration and creativity in all of sessions.
Takisha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her clinical interest includes working with couples/family systems and empowering clients from culturally diverse backgrounds to work on communication, parenting, and intimacy. She has an empathetic and energetic personality, which helps clients find and understand their voices, regain trust, and have more fun together in their relationship. Takisha uses a narrative and solution-focused systemic approach in therapy. She believes in the power of stories to help strengthen the core aspects of familial relationships, and she affirms collaboration and creativity in all of sessions.
James (Jim) Belanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Chicago, IL 60657
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're embarking on this journey of change as a result of a recent event or addressing something from your childhood, choosing a stranger to share your innermost self with can be overwhelming. With you being the expert in your life, intimately familiar with your history, emotions, goals, and dreams, I believe in a collaborative, eclectic approach to therapy. I most often utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and multiple behavioral based therapies.
Whether you're embarking on this journey of change as a result of a recent event or addressing something from your childhood, choosing a stranger to share your innermost self with can be overwhelming. With you being the expert in your life, intimately familiar with your history, emotions, goals, and dreams, I believe in a collaborative, eclectic approach to therapy. I most often utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and multiple behavioral based therapies.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, tense, or disconnected—like you’re holding too much for too long—you’re not alone. My clients often describe feeling “stuck” in their minds or overwhelmed by life’s demands. Together, we find a steadier pace that helps you reconnect with your body, your emotions, and your sense of self. My style is relational, compassionate, and neuroscience-informed—honoring the whole of who you are.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, tense, or disconnected—like you’re holding too much for too long—you’re not alone. My clients often describe feeling “stuck” in their minds or overwhelmed by life’s demands. Together, we find a steadier pace that helps you reconnect with your body, your emotions, and your sense of self. My style is relational, compassionate, and neuroscience-informed—honoring the whole of who you are.
I love working with people who are feeling the weight of anxiety or depression and are ready to take steps toward change. My ideal clients are motivated to create a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and connected. In our work together, we focus on managing symptoms, building confidence, learning to speak up for yourself, and strengthening your relationships. I believe therapy doesn’t have to be all serious all the time—finding moments of fun, lightness, and even laughter along the way can make the process that much more meaningful.
I love working with people who are feeling the weight of anxiety or depression and are ready to take steps toward change. My ideal clients are motivated to create a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and connected. In our work together, we focus on managing symptoms, building confidence, learning to speak up for yourself, and strengthening your relationships. I believe therapy doesn’t have to be all serious all the time—finding moments of fun, lightness, and even laughter along the way can make the process that much more meaningful.
Stepping into therapy requires courage, especially when navigating a world not always designed for your experience. For Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, finding a therapist who truly understands communication, culture, and the nuances of language can be life-changing. With over eight years of experience supporting individuals across all stages of life and diverse settings, I offer a safe, affirming space where your unique journey is honored. My person-centered, trauma-informed approach blends clinical insight with creativity, fostering deep connection and genuine healing.
Stepping into therapy requires courage, especially when navigating a world not always designed for your experience. For Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, finding a therapist who truly understands communication, culture, and the nuances of language can be life-changing. With over eight years of experience supporting individuals across all stages of life and diverse settings, I offer a safe, affirming space where your unique journey is honored. My person-centered, trauma-informed approach blends clinical insight with creativity, fostering deep connection and genuine healing.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. But, if you want to go far, go together.” Life is like an arena, and sometimes we want to throw in the towel. Sometimes we don’t see ourselves where we want to be in our lives or careers. We have habits we can’t break. Our relationships leave us frustrated. But… We Always Have A Choice! It’s my mission to help you learn to take the reins of your life. Together, we will maximize your chances for success, your sense of fulfillment, and your freedom to choose for yourself.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. But, if you want to go far, go together.” Life is like an arena, and sometimes we want to throw in the towel. Sometimes we don’t see ourselves where we want to be in our lives or careers. We have habits we can’t break. Our relationships leave us frustrated. But… We Always Have A Choice! It’s my mission to help you learn to take the reins of your life. Together, we will maximize your chances for success, your sense of fulfillment, and your freedom to choose for yourself.
My approach to therapy is one of warmth, collaboration, mutual respect, and non-judgment. Whether you're undergoing a life transition, unsatisfied in your relationship(s), or just feeling down as a result of life's ebbs and flows, I am committed to helping you understand your experiences more deeply and ultimately find relief from your pain through self-exploration and meaning-making.
My approach to therapy is one of warmth, collaboration, mutual respect, and non-judgment. Whether you're undergoing a life transition, unsatisfied in your relationship(s), or just feeling down as a result of life's ebbs and flows, I am committed to helping you understand your experiences more deeply and ultimately find relief from your pain through self-exploration and meaning-making.
As a queer, bicultural, liberation-focused therapist, I firmly believe that our problems do not exist in a vacuum. It is essential to understand how your personal experiences and context have shaped the person you are today. In my work, I aim to co-create a non-judgmental, sanctuary space that is rooted in empathy and collaboration. I value creating a warm space where we can both be authentically us!
As a queer, bicultural, liberation-focused therapist, I firmly believe that our problems do not exist in a vacuum. It is essential to understand how your personal experiences and context have shaped the person you are today. In my work, I aim to co-create a non-judgmental, sanctuary space that is rooted in empathy and collaboration. I value creating a warm space where we can both be authentically us!
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Number of Therapists in Chicago, IL
3,000+
Average cost per session
$159
Therapists in Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Life Transitions |
| 67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 74% | Aetna |
| 52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Chicago, IL see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | 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.
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.
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.


