Therapists in Chicago, IL

As a human being, you probably know that life has a way of creating challenges for us that we may find difficult to face on our own. As a therapist, I firmly believe each of us possesses fundamental inner-strengths that not only can help us cope with these challenges, but help us thrive. My goal is to come alongside clients in a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to help you identify what your strengths are and how to translate those into meaningful growth, both within yourself and in relationships with others. I value using a mind/body approach to therapy and am LGBTQIA+-affirming, sex-positive, kink and poly-friendly.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health and addiction fields. I have provided individual and family counseling and worked in a variety of residential outpatient settings, which has given me valuable insight into meeting each unique person where they are at on their journey. Experiences include working with adolescents, adults, and families facing a range of needs, including trauma, suicidality, mood disorders, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Building trust comes from telling your story in a safe space. Together we can create a therapeutic alliance that is conducive towards self discovery, growth, and fulfilling your potential. I see my role as your therapist to provide a space of care and concern coupled with providing real insights that can help you grow and face challenges.

I am passionate about meeting the needs of people within my community and bringing many diverse experiences to the therapeutic space. Having worked in both mental health and ministry-based organizations has informed my practice of caring for people with religious trauma, sexual trauma, life transitions as well as mood and anxiety concerns. I utilize several clinical modalities and theories when working with clients including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE), Polyvagal Theory, and Family Systems Theory.

Do you avoid social events, experience worry or fear, or sometimes expect the worst even where there's no apparent reason? If you answered yes, you may be experiencing anxiety. Do you feel sad, hopeless, discouraged, or disinterested in life? If you have difficulties functioning in your daily life due to this, you may be experiencing depression. There are effective interventions for anxiety and depression, and you're not alone. My goal as a therapist is to walk with you through your journey and encourage you to gain a fuller understanding of yourself, and find hope and healing.

Have you experienced a life altering situation and finding it difficult to adjust to life as it is now? Perhaps talking to your friends or loved ones about it isn't quite working for you, or maybe you don't have a support system. This is where therapy can help. I understand that the sense of uncertainty can manifest as anxiety, depression, or even frustration and I am here to help you navigate through these experiences. As a cultural-relational therapist, I help clients both process their lives and experiences while also giving them tools to thrive in the future.

Every person deserves to feel heard and understood. Through compassionate listening, I work hard to build a healthy relationship with you, highlight your strengths, and collaborate to move you closer to living an authentic, value-driven life. My approach is insight-oriented and holistic. I utilize therapeutic techniques that explore thoughts and feelings with curiosity, facilitate self-awareness, increase emotional tolerance, and practice inner acceptance. My experience consists of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

My aim for my clients is to gain an attitude of self-compassion and an empowered mindset. I believe that, generally, we are all doing the best we can with what we have. Unfortunately, sometimes what we have are old stories or traumas deeply embedded in our minds and bodies that make it difficult to find fulfillment in ourselves and in our relationships. Together, we can create distance from such burdensome threats to our current well-being. Using a relationship-focused, holistic therapeutic approach, I work to help my clients untether from fears and allow them to reach their full capacity to connect, to love, and to live.

We are a private practice providing high-standard mental health services in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. We specialize in providing individual therapy, and our highly trained, licensed counselors will work with you one-on-one to address your concerns, provide support and understanding. Our clinical specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. We will also support you while you are going through life transitions and dealing with relationship and family conflicts. We will walk with you step-by-step through the therapeutic process and will help you explore your options and develop effective strategies.

Making the decision to start or continue a therapeutic journey can be one of the most intimidating and beautiful things. I'm here to be your guide, light, and support throughout the therapeutic process. I have been in the therapeutic and social work field for nearly ten years and have experience in both residential and community-based settings where I have worked adults, adolescents in their late teens, and older adults as well. I view my relationship with clients to be a collaboration that is mutually beneficial.

Nicole has over 10 years of experience working with individuals in a variety of settings. Over the past 5 years, Nicole has built and is the owner and head Psychotherapist at Perspective Clinical Therapy PLLC., a private practice in the loop. Nicole practices from a person-centered, holistic approach, eluding significant value on the therapeutic relationship in order to initiate an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. Nicole works with clients who have a readiness to change, coupled with an interest to find alternative methods, perspective, tools, and action, to ultimately cultivate the motivation necessary for change to occur.

Seeking therapy can be a daunting experience! My desire is to first seek to understand the challenges you face, what matters most to you, and your hopes for therapy. It's important that we work together at a pace that is helpful and intentional, but not overwhelming. Over time, my compassionate, non-judgmental approach helps my clients to experience the safety needed for a meaningful therapy experience.

Life can be difficult, and we all need support. You are not alone! My name is Tiaressa and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience helping clients get through difficult times in their lives. I work with adults, families, couples, adolescents, and children and my areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, and trauma. My approach is person-centered and solution focused and I use several techniques to address specific client needs including CBT, DBT, Motival Interviewing, and Art Therapy, amongst others.

Clients who most appreciate working with me are seeking an integrative mind-body therapy experience. Holding a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space for you to "unpack" and rewire, my approach is considered holistic and collaborative. I work "bottom up" to increase body awareness and regulation in the nervous system, which can facilitate profound healing and change. For those seeking deeper regulation and more sustainable wellness, I offer nature-based healing interventions.

Life can give us experiences of fun and excitement. At the same time, there are periods where day-to-day life becomes overwhelming. When these waves of overwhelm arrive, we can experience difficulty identifying ways to deal with our feelings. We may struggle in naming what we are feeling and subsequently experience a sense of impossibility and helplessness. Through my work with individuals and couples, I developed a repertoire of interventions to guide my clients who are struggling with relational issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.

Sarah works with clients in a collaborative and direct manner to bring subconscious thoughts and actions to the conscious mind in order to create lasting habits, attitudinal and behavior modification. She believes all people are capable of change and works with each client to develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans. While every individual brings their own unique stories and belief systems to counseling, Sarah utilizes an integrative theoretical approach, adjusting modalities and techniques accordingly to support clients in achieving their personal counseling goals.

You may have been considering going to therapy for some time, but don't know who to speak to. Or perhaps you're facing an unexpected stress in your life. Either way, we're here to help and you don't have to face things alone. We have the training and experience to help a wide variety of issues: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Our staff offers a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR, and mindfulness training. We specialize in helping people feel better.

Navigating relationships can be challenging. Whether it is a relationship with a spouse, partner, sibling, parent, etc., relationships can feel difficult. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I use my systemic training to work with the presenting problem, in relation to the overall system. Every relationship and partnership looks different. I am here to work with you to build and sustain the type of relationship that YOU want to have. We will work on the goals that you want to set by pulling from various therapeutic models and by building a genuine relationship with one another so that you get the outcomes that are important to you.