Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Monica Holliday
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
A change or transition in life often highlights a need for additional support. Therapy can afford you the opportunity to not only manage current stressors but also to work toward creating a solid foundation for achieving balance and satisfaction in life. In our work together, I will set the pace according to your unique needs, and we will work together to highlight the best methods for identifying and utilizing your strengths.
Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC is the premier provider of outpatient adult and pediatric psychological services in Central and Northern Chicagoland. We provide comprehensive pediatric (0-18) and adult psychological services, including psychological assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy (individual, couples, and family). Our locations are accessible and conveniently located close to major transportation hubs throughout the greater Chicago area. For more information on our locations and our therapists, please visit www.pcpachicago.com
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.
Cynthia Colin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a White presenting Latina, I understand my interactions with social/healthcare/justice systems are not the same as my brown or black counterparts. I will endeavor to provide anti-racist, culturally informed therapy. Actively using my privilege and challenging systems is important to me.
Robin B Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The therapeutic experience is as unique as one’s thumb print. I strive to help you achieve your goals in navigating life’s transitions and challenges by creating a safe place for you to process your feelings and concerns. It takes courage and strength to reach out and ask for help. I work collaboratively with each client to establish the best treatment plan based on their needs at the time we meet. I am supportive, non-judgmental and warm - with a calm style… and some humor.
Colin Ennis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The longer I practice as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, the more my work has come to focus on empowerment. Sometimes people and systems hold us back, sometimes we hold ourselves back, and far too often we sell ourselves short. I can help you navigate these problems as you work toward becoming the best version of yourself. Everyone’s journey and their needs in psychotherapy are different and I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. However, I generally view the goal of psychotherapy as getting relief from your most pressing problems while developing the insights and skills to help you manage long after therapy has ended.
D’Juan Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life? Are there things from your past that are unresolved? Do you desire self-improvement but don’t know where to start? Starting where you are is the first step in every new journey. I want to help guide you on your journey by helping you to unlock your own inner power to make transformative changes in your life. This can sound overwhelming, but you don’t have to do this work alone. I take a client-centered approach by meeting you wherever you may be in your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Yingying Zhang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an immigrant, I recognize the unique experience individuals face in life. I am passionate about delivering quality care and service to my clients. I hopes to provide support to anyone who is going through a confusing phase or hardship. One of the reasons why I became a social worker was my passion for improving care in communities. I specialize in working young adults, adults and older adults dealing with complex trauma, family dynamics, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, stress, phase-of-life changes, grief, and loss, as well as children with ADHD and autism.
Sara Marsha
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When engaging in the therapy relationship, my work has been grounded in supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other intersectional identities. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming therapy space that best fits the need of clients in their healing. This includes creating an inclusive space for gender-affirming, sex-positivity, and continual learning. By working together collaboratively, we can create a pathway towards improved wellness, growth, and understanding.
Karla Scherf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My passion lies with assisting you make critical healthy choices as you walk your own path and forge your own identity. I want to help you feel empowered on your walk through life. We will look at learned behaviors that may be holding you back, as well as ways to positively rebuild those behaviors. Coming from a strength based approach, I believe learning how to empower yourself and then restructuring these thoughts and habits is the key to success. I specialize in working with adolescents, families, couples, eating disorders, as well as individual therapy. I’m also experienced working with the LGBTQ+ and Poly populations.
Monika Gutkowska
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
You may feel stuck, lost, lonely, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can assist you to break through persistent patterns and give you clarity. For almost two decades, I have been helping others through a variety of life challenges including trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and relationship concerns. As an immigrant, I understand struggles of adjustment and acculturation process. I value working with people who want to grow through their relationships, career, undergrad/grad school or personal self-discovery. This includes exploration of how social identities and systemic forces impacts us.
Aaron Johnson
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do parts of your life feel unmanageable? Does reaching out for support seem difficult? I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to begin the process of working through and healing the challenges that you are facing. Together we will take time to build up your self-awareness and discuss how you can make the changes you want to see. Changes in life can be challenging, but with the right support, the road through these challenges can be more manageable.
Leslie Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Navigating through the paths of life can be challenging. You don't have to journey them alone. My name is Leslie Scott aka the Esteem Counselor. I am here to support you along your journey with a clinical road map and conversation to make your journey easier to endure.
Michael Lloyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in many different contexts of practice, from inpatient psychiatric care to outpatient substance use with many diverse communities including the LGBTQIA community, youth and families, racial/ethnic minorities, and persons entering and leaving the federal prison system. I utilize an eclectic style including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy in order to provide a safe and supportive place for clients to create change. I believe that it is important to assess each client's needs and provide either direct support or space for an individual to work on their own for short or long term care.
Rebecca Nichols
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I believe in the power of insight and solution focused change. My style is very direct and active as I feel this allows for the most efficient and successful results. I have found that providing feedback to my clients is helpful in creating meaningful growth. By creating a safe, non-judgmental environment the client gains a strong foundation that aids the development of insight and the ability to explore new ways of thinking and doing. After years of helping clients, I recognize that the core of successful therapy stems from the therapeutic relationship.
Samantha Núñez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space for all children and adolescents. I come to every session with a warm and empathetic energy, always inviting them to come as they are. I do this through empathetic listening, validation, and support. I tailor the therapeutic work based on the strengths and needs of the child/adolescent I am supporting, and I bring a client-centered and strengths-based approach to each therapeutic relationship. I have experience in working with children/adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression and need support in coping with daily stressors and transitions.
C Dion Bush
PsyD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am interested in helping individuals, families, and couples who are confronted with difficult challenges in their personal and professional lives. This includes marital obstacles of infidelity, marital stagnation, and partner abuse. It is also my desire to serve those struggling with issues of substance abuse and process addictions; such as pornography, compulsive sexual behaviors, and histories of sexual abuse. In addition, I look forward to helping teens and adolescents who find themselves struggling in areas of social relations, academic progress, and/or who are frequently in trouble at school or with the law due to challenging personal behaviors.
Not accepting new clients
Hope Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy supporting folks who are struggling with issues around life direction and finding meaning. In this late stage of capitalism, many people are suffering the consequences of understandable responses to negative life situations and the burdens imposed by modern society. As a therapist, I see myself not as a distant expert but as a fellow human who has also experienced existential anxiety and fear. I strive to guide others through the difficult process of accepting and living with the inevitabilities of human life. Ultimately, I believe lasting health and wholeness come from living an embodied and authentic life.
Waitlist for new clients
Jane Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Too often the problems and emotional pain that loom large in our lives are compounded by a lack of understanding of what lies beneath. Do you wonder why you always react a certain way to your partner or family member even if you really try not to? Do you feel stuck in an emotional or behavioral cycle? I believe that lasting change can come from deeper understanding and compassion for oneself that helps extend it to others.
Emma Mannes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I am so happy you are here. Therapy can be a scary and daunting step. Taking the time to address your needs, big or small, shows strength and courage and I will be right by your side with empathy and compassion. I strongly believe prioritizing yourself and being the healthiest version of you impacts not only yourself but also those around you. Exploring the things that make us who we are creates opportunities for change. Delving into our thoughts, feelings, and actions can generate transformation and growth. I value looking inward and outward in order to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
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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, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist in Chicago?
When looking to find a therapist, it is certainly important to consider 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.