Therapists in Chicago, IL

Knowing that no two individuals experience life in the same manner, Danielle has an innate ability to assess needs and empathically identify person-centered solutions that cater to the internal struggle and environmental effect on every person. She utilizes a CBT-DBT blend of techniques such as identifying cognitive distortions, journaling, cognitive restructuring and mindfulness as well as increasing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Danielle works to foster resilience by aiding clients in revisiting what they’ve survived, being mindful of the here and now while preparing them to thrive.

As a parent you want the best for your child, which also means choosing the right therapist for them. As a passionate child therapist, I enjoy working with children using play based interventions. I specialize in: childhood trauma, adoption, anxiety, and other life transitions. When we partner together and determine your child's needs, we will develop an individualized treatment plan for your child in order to work towards healing and growth. Whether you are looking for your child to build a toolbox of coping skills, build their attachment with you, or to work through a trauma, they will do so in a safe, healing environment.

We all have the capacity to heal. From difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic stress and/or pain, parenting challenges, infertility, traumatic life experiences, or other sources of distress. You have the capacity to heal. To live your most extraordinary life each and every day. To live wholly. People usually enter therapy because something important isn't working in their lives. Though healing work sometimes feels lonely, particularly when you first begin, you do not have to begin this journey alone. With the right guidance, the work can quickly become empowering, energizing, even enlightening, as you begin to have access to your whole self once again.

It's my belief to "Keep life simple." Life is stressful enough. Balancing work, family, social life, friends, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. I practice from a harm reduction holistic theoretical orientation. It combines person-centered (respect for autonomy) with CBT/systemic therapy (a critical look at culture and attachments). By identifying wants and needs, I can assist clients with locating triggers and establishing healthy coping skills to alleviate any mental, emotional, or physical stress. I work particularly with parents and clients dealing with ADHD,career choices, pregnancy, self-esteem and accountability.

Life can present you with many challenges you may or may not have been anticipating. My goal as a clinical psychologist is to help support you through the stress, uncertainty, and/or sense of hopelessness you may be faced with as a result. My collaborate and integrative style takes your unique circumstance into consideration in attempt to facilitate insight and growth and accessing your resiliency and strength. I provide individual and couples therapy to adults with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, loss, and transitional life stages.

Therapy is a place for expression of thoughts, but not only that. It can be a place for exploration, connection, authenticity, processing of difficult moments and challenging situations. I aim to work with clients towards building and supporting a space to elaborate for change, improve communication, empower, rethink and find new meanings. My framework is relational, collaborative, reflective and sincere. It is centered on people's experiences, internal resources and objectives, with attention to social and cultural contexts, and the many factors that influence our lives, self-view and decisions.

Feeling stuck? Having career problems? Struggling with self-esteem? If so, I'd like to help. I'm an interactive therapist and coach in Chicago who guides people to a place of change. Using a collaborative approach, I empower clients with anxiety, trauma, phobias and stress to create balance. Cognitive behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, and coaching are used as tools of transformation - and healing. Homework is often given at the end of sessions to reinforce learning concepts. Click on "Website" to learn more about my background.

I am happy that you have decided to Say YES to YOU!! Yes... to taking the first step towards getting the support to create the life that you desire and deserve!

I like to work with people to address problems that are causing them distress and to help them understand what is keeping them stuck in certain patterns in their lives. I tailor my approach to each unique individual by attending to their identities, experiences, and environment. Therapy can be such a meaningful opportunity to increase insight and to explore and implement change in our lives, and I look forward to joining you in that process.

The ideal client, my colleagues tell me, is someone who respects the boundaries of the relationship, knows when and how to use their therapist (we tell you) and tries to do "homework," the assignments talked about in therapy that are likely to help. Often there isn't any! But people come to therapy because they need it, not because they want to hang out, and they want something to change, not only in others, but in themselves. Therapy is, or should be, a safe place. Most seasoned therapists are still in it because they find it effective and personally gratifying. I guess I'm one.

No matter what you are going through, know that you can get through it with support. I believe that relationships and connection are fundamental to our existence. I see self-awareness and understanding as central to developing those connections. I am here to help you develop a sense of curiosity around why some of your patterns and symptoms exist, how they might have come about, and to explore how they really serve you. You know yourself better than anyone else; my role is to support you while you ask these deeper questions and to equip you with skills that might be helpful.

Struggles with self? Been there! Dating issues? Been there as well! Relationship issues? Been there too! Communication misunderstandings in your marriage that you can’t seem to solve? Lived it! Divorced, now trying to figure out what to do next? The struggle is real️ and have been right where you are now, searching for a caring, supportive, encouraging person who understands that process is part of growth and leads to healing. I know how to gently but firmly help you walk through your healing process. I provide a down-to-earth, warm, non judgemental and safe space. My personal model is: “A healed mind leads to a healed life!”

Are you ready for peace? For your success? A hallmark of my work is the quickness of the process. What is possible for you in life? Discover your unshakable core, replacing anxiety, depression, self criticism and trauma responses. I work with adults who experience panic, esteem, boundary, life or performance challenges, or relationship issues. Together, we discover how your experience impacts you and to turn it around through the use of powerful methods, which can include hypnosis therapy, and traditional counseling. These methods are also helpful in my College Student Program and in my women's Peaceful Power(tm) Program for communication counseling, here in Chicago.

Life can be full of challenges, from embracing past experiences to dealing with current challenges in life. I want to join your journey through life & hope to assist you. Your identity is what makes you who you are. I primary work with persons from Ages 12 - 65+ suffering from mental and emotional pains: like trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, questioning one’s life purpose, transitioning/adjusting in life, school or career support, multicultural support, looking to building inner awareness of self, relationships, & supports with others, or in need of developing skills or behavioral change.

I specialize in treating disorders of anxiety, stress, depression, body image, and self esteem, as well as eating disorders. These obstacles can appear at any point in life, whether it be childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Now more than ever it is important to make your mental health a priority. Therapy can help you get on track with your goals and learn the tools necessary to overcome the barriers in your life so that you can achieve your optimal success. I utilize a holistic, individualized approach to treat your unique needs in the way that will help you reach your specific goals.

I work with individuals and couples to deepen self-understanding, build upon strengths, understand unhelpful patterns, address challenges, and create new and more satisfying strategies for living.

The word psychotherapy comes from the ancient Greek word “psyche” and “therapeia”. Psyche means soul, and therapeia means healing. I look at psychotherapy as a process of soul healing. One may be facing a break down in relationships, a faith crisis, a sense of disorientation with nowhere to go, a life without meaning. It could be a loss of self worth. Or there may be old wounds, or wounds that continue to bleed that require healing. We can either run away, or stay helpless in such situations. Or we can start to listen to the deeper calling of soul and work towards healing, and towards Wholeness.

I collaborate with adults in individual and relationship counseling. Typical issues I support them with are depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, ACOA issues, stress, men's issues, and if it a specific client request - spirituality concerns. I offer Wednesday, Friday and Saturday appointments by telehealth exclusively. Due to the convenience and popularity of telehealth, I hold all meetings via telehealth and no longer offer in-person office sessions.

I find that I wholeheartedly experience joy in providing support for those who experience anxiety, and all the different ways anxiety can show up, as well as those experiencing relationship concerns be it with friends, a partner/s and or family members. My interest also lies in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, CODAS or those immersed in Deaf culture, individuals in non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships, sex workers, kink practicing individuals, and those practicing or who are from eclectic spiritualities.