Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Heather Cody Associates
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you Anxious, Depressed? Are you a First Responder? You may be fed up with your inability to share your day with loved ones in an effort to shield them. Are you wanting to change the way you deal with stress (dark humor, isolation, over eating etc.) and/or are you feeling irritable, overwhelmed, confused and questioning “why now”? You might not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. Most of all, you’re ready to change your outlook on life which will include hope.
Not accepting new clients
Monika Sharma
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
12 Endorsed
Verified
12 Endorsed
Are you feeling "out of sync," unmotivated, confused, lethargic, anxious, depressed? Are your relationships suffering? Your productivity at work? Your belief in yourself? When one area of your life is depleted, it can create imbalance in other areas of your life. This can include areas of emotional health, physical health, nutrition, sleep, relationships, work, money, and spirituality. My holistic approach addresses clients as a "whole" person...all aspects within yourself (biology, thoughts, feelings) and outside yourself (work, culture, relationships, finances, etc.). As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Holistic Health Coach, I facilitate your body's own natural healing process.
Jeannie Sytsma
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As humans, we are wired for connection with one another and sometimes it can be challenging to let down our defenses and open up to others. I believe that being in therapy will allow you to understand your vulnerabilities, identify troublesome patterns, and make concrete changes in the present that will carry into the future. My areas of specialty include relationship concerns, communication, and sex/intimacy issues as well as conflict resolution.
Laurieann Chutis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, ABECSW
Verified
Verified
I work with you, your partner & Family in a clear practical manner, focusing on life issues, providing insights and skills to cope. I give homework between sessions so you can practice what you learned and focus on healing, communication and problems-solving. For those experiencing anxiety at home or work, I can teach you Meditation, Stress & Anger Management skills and provide you cognitive, behavioral therapy while you learn to apply these skills to your situation. Many of you "may know" what to do. How to find a way to apply it to your situation is what I can provide.
Carolyn Evans
Pastoral Counselor, MA, MDiv
Have you experienced a major loss? Is the trauma from your past resurfacing? Are you struggling to rebuild after a crisis hit your family? I can help. I specialize in supporting those who've been abandoned, face generational family issues, and have experienced sexual, verbal, and physical abuse. I'm also passionate about counseling those who have experienced a loss of a spouse or a traumatic loss (i.e. gun violence). With a master's degree in counseling, crisis response, and trauma, I help my clients recover, rebuild, and move toward healing and wholeness.
Waitlist for new clients
Nomi Ostrander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My assumption about most people who seek out a therapist is they are stuck in a situation and have already tried everything they can think of to get unstuck. I am solution-focused and specialize in helping folks get unstuck through my pragmatic, non-judgmental, and client-centered approach. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to develop new skills that will empower them to move towards the lives they want to live.
Myra Castañeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work to help people gain awareness of why and how they have lost access to meaningful parts of themselves, find ways to remove blocks to emotional growth and move towards a life that feels more connected and alive. I attend to past and present circumstances, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and the body. I am open, authentic, engaged, and gently challenging in my interactions with clients. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I intend to support you in enhancing your relationships and offer guidance for healing and growth in any other domains of your life that you'd like to examine.
Rene Berlind
Counselor, MA, LCPC, MBA
Verified
Verified
Whether you're dealing with a new crisis, or have been struggling for a very long time, therapy provides insight and self awareness which can help lead to a healthier and more satisfying life. I provide therapy for adults and adolescents wanting to explore a variety of concerns and issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, panic disorder, and grief and loss. I am passionate about my work and consider it a privilege to be of help.
Elle Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
My name is Elle, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) within the Chicago area. I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents to help reduce stress, gain resilience, and improve quality of life in a holistic manner. I am also a certified yoga teacher, and specialize in managing the mind-body connection. I provide an open approach in my practice, utilizing methods from multiple modalities to help regulate emotions, manage anxiety, and learn to cope with past trauma. I combine mindfulness techniques with different evidence-based modalities to help foster overall wellness.
Douglas S. Medgyesi
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people in a safe and supportive atmosphere where a person can be who they really are. As individual's lives are often complex and surely unique, I work collaboratively with clients to learn about their reasons for seeking therapy as well as to enliven and deepen the therapeutic process through greater self-reflection. Ultimately, I believe that human beings are self-healing, and that the symptoms and contexts that lead a person into their therapeutic journey can often teach and bring meaning in ways that enhance psychological wholeness.
Not accepting new clients
Jenna Weintrob
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy is a collaborative and creative process that unfolds through developing a strong alliance with a therapist. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental space for people to name, feel, and share their unique experiences. Although it can be difficult to put your emotional life into words, the decision to do so has the power to open up new ways of knowing and understanding yourself. It can also reveal patterns in your life that you might wish to explore in order to create space for more meaningful and satisfying possibilities.
Stephanie Keeshin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from Northwestern University and obtained mu Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health with minors in Psychology and Nutritional Science from Indiana University in 2016. My previous work experience includes working as a counselor at a residential facility for adolescents with eating disorders for four years before starting graduate school as well as working with teens and adults at a private practice during her graduate internship. My interests include eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, relational issues, mood disorders, and navigating life transitions.
Tim Meehan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Navigating ourselves through life, especially in today’s world, will often feel challenging, confusing, and scary. Whatever hurdles life throws in our paths can sometimes leave us stuck on our journey. What we’ve learned and experienced throughout our lives, matters. However, at times, change is necessary in order for one to live authentically. Tim’s philosophy of good therapy is assisting his clients in recognizing their own resilience, while building compassion for what they’ve been through and examining our flexibility. His goal is to assist his client’s in moving forward towards their goals, in order to create healthy outcomes.
Amanda Scheblein
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am empathic, compassionate, and believe all clients are doing the best they can on any given day. I provide support to increase confidence and the ability to manage life challenges.
Mirjam Quinn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My work is focused on delivering culturally competent, research-based treatment to individuals across the lifespan. I believe that all therapy should center on giving "care for the whole person." Thus, I work to help my clients develop and harness their strengths as well as to alleviate their symptoms of sadness, stress, and anxiety. I specialize in working with children and adults coping with anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disturbances, and difficulties in adjusting to life changes.
Kylie Cherpes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMFT, CYT
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to attune to your own story and needs? Are you looking for ways to heal and grow the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones, and others? Individuals and couples use the therapeutic space as a microcosm for gaining insight, practicing new skills and responses, and fostering healing and growth to overcome challenges with thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, learn how to identify and change patterns that continue to get in the way of the relationships you envision, and practice how to lean into speciality support during conception and fertility journeys, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Hannah Cericola
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a therapist who believes therapy should be an inviting and empowering place for clients to feel comfortable in exploring struggles and appreciating strengths. I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients struggling in areas of anxiety and depression, addressing and processing trauma, working through self-esteem issues, challenges in peer/relational relationships, and developing healthy coping skills. My sensitive methods acknowledge vulnerability in discussing matters to improve the client's overall well-being.
Jaime R Long
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I have testing appointments available in January and can do weekend testing so you don’t have to miss school or work! What questions do you have about your child or yourself? NeuropsychoIogical testing can provide much needed answers and a path forward. I assess for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, anxiety, depression, and behavior concerns in children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in school and college accommodations and also outline concentrate recommendations for home. I do comprehensive evaluations and clients are impressed by how much information I can provide through testing! I instill hope and understanding.
Shawnte Jenkins-Alexander, Ed.D., LCPC, Ltd.
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Do you ever feel like the support of your family and friends is not enough? You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to benefit from therapy. Many people turn to therapy for help with everyday life issues: relationship problems, anxiety, and self-doubt. Others seek therapy during difficult times such as sexual abuse and grief. In order to reap the benefits of therapy it's important that you choose the right therapist- someone you can trust, who makes you feel valued with the experience to help you overcome emotional challenges and make changes for the better in your life.
Rachel Medema
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Are your fears, worries, and anxious thoughts holding you back from enjoying your life? I can help! I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing symptoms related to OCD, anxiety, stress/burnout, or mood related concerns. I enjoy working with parents & family members who may need support in supporting their child or loved one with anxiety. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is central to effective therapy. I work alongside my clients to help them establish a more grounded sense of self by exploring their own personal values and gaining more clarity of their emotional experiences and behaviors.
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What type of Chicago mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Chicago?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
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. 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?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.