Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Elom Amuzu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I provide individual, group, and couples therapy for adults. I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship challenges with family, friends, partners, etc., self esteem, and trauma. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where clients and I work together to explore themselves, understand connections between their experiences and how they think, feel, and behave, and utilize this information to create the change they want in their lives.
Adrienne Dancy
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
We are flawed. We struggle, overcome, and struggle again - such is the cycle of life. The moments of clarity and purpose are the "sweet spots'' of our life landscape. As your counselor I will help you navigate the areas of your life that become barriers to you realizing your full potential.
Amina Elmahdy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS-MFT
Verified
We are Chicagoans: wonderfully diverse, unique and exceptional. We are currently facing a difficult time in our lives and this is the perfect opportunity for growth. In my office you will find a voice of concern, a place for expression, laughter and even contentment with your internal story. My areas of interests include strengthening relationships, exploring the influence of family and culture, and using narrative tools to retell our stories. Please take time to reach out, nourish yourself through this time and make meaningful connections.
Center & Room to Breathe Chicago
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
We are an integrated private practice in the loop offering diverse individual psychotherapy practices, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, group therapy, sport psychology and yoga.
Anna Coco
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Working with individuals going through life transitions, feeling stuck, wanting to improve upon their emotional tools and skills, and finding balance in their life is where I focus my practice. Working alongside someone on their journey to better understand themselves and find authentic happiness in their life is why I became a therapist!
Kylie Adams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
I believe therapy is a journey for an individual to explore goals and emotions, heal from past experiences, and gain a strength in oneself. My area of expertise includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and depression. I also enjoy working with young adults experiencing life transitions and interpersonal issues.
Sarah Heinss
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
Peggy Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Life brings many changes, and sometimes these changes can throw us off track. It helps to talk with someone who is objective in order to gain perspective, sort through what is confusing, and identify new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. Are you struggling to cope with stress, life change, sadness or depression, loss, relationship issues or other such challenges? Would you like to break old habits and learn new ways to cope? I can be your co-pilot.
Virginia Jreisat
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
I am a firm believer that making the decision to address your issues takes a great deal of courage and bravery. Many of us come from circumstances or environments that encourage us to push through pain by burying it, outworking it, or avoiding it. While these coping skills help us to survive, they don't necessarily encourage us to thrive. As a therapist with psychodynamic training and extensive life coaching experience, it is important to me that our sessions focus on identifying where core issues are coming from, encourage collaborative problem solving, as well as create space for intentional goal setting.
Patrick Gunderson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Dr. Patrick Gunderson specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, specifically in the treatment of anxiety disorders (e.g., Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), depression, and sexual trauma and abuse. He utilizes exposure-based interventions, which are used to help clients confront fears, expand their comfort zones, and extinguish avoidance behaviors. Dr. Gunderson helps clients achieve trauma resolution by processing traumatic incidents, reducing the associated anxiety and anger, and assisting in therapeutic corrective experiences.
Centered Therapy Chicago
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Everyone experiences challenges in their personal and family life. Therapy can dramatically improve the quality of your life and relationships. We focus on working with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing stress, sadness, anger, or distressing feelings related communication, work/life balance, career/school, parenthood, and relationship struggles. We also work with individuals on issues related to trauma, identity, relationships, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, eating/body image concerns, and sexual/gender identity.
Chelsea Alarcon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGCS, CCFP
Verified
It has always been a passion of mine to help people build resiliency, self-confidence and ongoing life satisfaction. I feel a sense of great reward from having deep and meaningful connections with others. Many of my clients have never been to therapy before. I thinks it takes a very courageous person to reach out for help, and I truly admire that resilience. There's no better time than now to build up on your strengths and work with a clinical professional to assist you with your areas of improvement.
Stefanie Dominik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
My approach to therapy is integrative, helping the body and mind work together towards healing. I draw from holistic and somatic therapy techniques, practical neurobiology, yoga philosophy and meditation, mindfulness and mindful imagery, and frameworks of anti-oppression and intersectional feminism. I welcome folks who want to weave a spiritual or energy work component into therapy. I love talking with clients about tarot, astrology, the chakra system, nature, ancestral healing, intuitive gifts, and any other forms of energy work. If you connect with a practice that I'm not familiar with, I would love to learn about it from you!
Dasi Ginnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
When difficult emotions or experiences interfere with our ability to enjoy life, it can be hard to figure out what to do. You might feel stuck in patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are making it hard for you to fully engage in life. I can help you move through this challenging time and emerge feeling happier, stronger and more like yourself. Together we will discover the tools and skills you have within you to support healing, growth, and change in your life. You and I will uncover a happier and more peaceful you.
Kama Joy Schulte
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified
Challenging relationship, break-up or work situation? Find yourself repeating patterns that keep you "stuck & anxious?" I can help & I have availability! My specialty & passion are in helping women reach greater satisfaction & empowerment in their lives & relationships. Together, we work to identify the thought patterns & beliefs that may be contributing to your concerns & our work equips you with effective strategies that improve your life experience. With over 20 years of experience working with Chicago's Young and Accomplished Women, I tailor my approach to your unique circumstances & the specific goals you'd like to achieve.
Amaury Zapien
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Dr, Amaury, Zapien
Verified
Usted es Latino, habla solamente Espanol, o es bilingue pero se expresa mejor en el idioma natal, sobre todo cuando desea expresar sus emociones; temores, tristezas, estres, angustia, ansiedad, depression o cualquier otro estado emocional negativo. Los problemas emocionales asi como los problemas de salud fisicos requieren atenderse, no sienta pena y hable con un professional de la salud mental que le escuche, entienda e interprete adecuadamente lo que usted quiere decir porque no solamente habla su idioma, entiende ademas su cultura.
Arin Stone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Emerge. I like to assist people of diverse ages and backgrounds to emerge from different challenges. These difficulties may include the stress of daily life, single or repeated experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect, relationship difficulties, problems with self-acceptance, life transitions, anxious and depressive feelings, and more. Most of us struggle to live in the moment with self-acceptance. In my 15+ years as a Psychologist, I have successfully worked with many people to decrease self-limiting thoughts, feelings of self-blame, worries, and stress so that they can live with more freedom, joy, and self-compassion.
Julia Gerhardt
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
I trust that you are the expert on you. Together, we will navigate what you know, how you know it, and, should you want to, how to create change where you want it. In my work, I bring my passion for storytelling and mental health to create space for you to edit, author, and share your own story. Storytelling is a powerful tool and one that can shape how we view ourselves and others. By working with a Narrative approach in therapy, we will use that tool to help you create the narrative that takes the most courage to write. I believe that old patterns are breakable, that change is possible, and that you are here for a purpose.
Erin Katherine Hagerty
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I believe that every child, parent, individual, and family has the capacity for change, wellness, and healing. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are struggling with relational and family issues, anxiety and stress, depression, life transitions, and behavioral challenges. I also have a particular passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma including sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and issues with attachment including histories in foster care and adoption.
Sandi Langham
Counselor, LCPC, PCGC
Verified
I believe there is incredible potential and hope for each person to have a fulfilling and meaningful life, even despite challenges in a person's background or current stressful situation. Each person possesses the resources within themselves to create the change they desire. Counseling simply facilitates unlocking those resources as providing additional "tools" for desired change. I enjoy working with a variety of people and consider it a pleasure to listen, encourage, offer these additional tools to move closer to a person's desired goals, healing, and happiness.
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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.