Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Seth James
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
I'm a non-traditional therapist in the sense that I view therapy as a form of healing akin to healing practices present in ancient traditions, prior to the existence of formal therapy. I'm trained as both a therapist as well as a clairvoyant and energy worker. I see my role, as a healer, to connect you with your heart.
Ryan Mcchesney
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Are you ready to start making positive changes toward your overall health and wellness? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, or feelings of dissatisfaction, I can help. As your therapist, I will work with you to develop mental and behavioral skills for managing symptoms, increasing motivation and productivity, and achieving your goals.
Michael E. Trammell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Therapy is an Investment in yourself and a first step in making positive life changes. With over 20 years of experience I bring compassion, sensitivity and a genuine interest to solution focused treatment. I approach treatment through active listening in a conversational style. Together we will establish areas of your life in which you would like to make changes and we will develop goals & strategies to maximize your desired outcomes. Unresolved past issues will be addressed & integrated into treatment to enrich growth and positive change.
Richard Espinal
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
I am ready to partner with you as we commit to your growth as a person and professional. It takes great courage to sit with another person and share what you have kept dormant. Often times this includes a secret carefully stowed, aspirations and dreams waiting to ignite, and your deepest desires for connection, belonging, and purpose. I work hard at earning your trust, devote the time and resources to grow as a clinician, have a team of mentors and consultants, and built the foundation of my skills in the most challenging/rewarding training environments. My success is only possible when current/previous clients are soaring!
Nyela Malone
MS, LCPC
Life can be tough. We become stretched in all directions and it can be overwhelming. I will work with you to manage life's demands. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with individuals through difficult times. Together, in a therapeutic environment, we will have a dialogue tailored to meet your needs. You will be provided with a safe space of mutual trust to empower you to meet life's challenges with a strengthened approach.
Michael R Maloney
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
I approach therapy based upon the three core values: Curiosity, Compassion, and Community. I want to be curious about each client or couple that walks through my door. I want to know their unique problem and share some of my knowledge and skills to assist in meeting their goals. I want to be compassionate to each individual and explore what fosters their own sense of compassion. I also want to understand a person's community. Isolation is a painful state of being and I want to find how clients connect to others and build an environment of safety.
Heather Cody
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
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.
Jill A. Nelson
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Unfortunately I am unable to take new clients at this time.
NOCD- Therapists for OCD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.
Courtney Robinson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Life can be messy and sometimes you might find yourself needing help to sort through it all. As a clinician, I am committed to holding space for you to work through the challenges you are facing and to helping you find ways to create a more balanced life. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or feeling like you have nowhere to turn, you're in the right place.
Allison Rutherford Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
It takes a great deal of courage to set out on an unfamiliar path and it is all but impossible to go it alone. It is my purpose and honor to travel beside you as we explore, with care and depth, the thoughts, feelings, and experiences that have given color and meaning to your world. In our time together I aim to create a space of genuine understanding, warmth, and trust. From there we will be guided by ceaseless curiosity and the mutual desire for you to feel better, get un-stuck, and uncover your innate vitality and freedom. You’ll find me to be engaged, thoughtful, and passionate in spades.
Danielle Portis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
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.
Jasmika R Cook
Counselor, MS, ART
Verified
Ten years after completing my graduate degree in counseling, I found my self in a high-stress executive career and recovering from several major life-altering events, including the death of a parent, an unexpected surgery, my daughter's tragic accident, and a broken marriage. I was at a crossroad trying to hold it all together through anxiety and panic attacks. I asked myself, whose life am I living? How can I fix this? I knew I needed to heal and build a life that I truly wanted, a life where I did not feel like I was drowning but I didn't know where to start.
Elizabeth Mengar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
The most important aspect to therapy in my eyes is the relationship that I am able to build with a client. It is not possible for growth to happen when there isn’t a trusting and safe relationship between both client and therapist. When making an appointment with myself, I want clients to know that I am wanting to meet them where they are exactly and only take steps that a client feels empowered to take through their own decision making. It is a scary and vulnerable place to be in when making your first therapy appointment, and I want to alleviate as much stress about the appointment itself when you come into my office or online.
Beth Pettinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
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.
Carolyn Stypka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified
Greetings and thank you so much for considering me as your mental health practitioner! It can be hard to be brave in our world, and that includes seeking help from others. I like to look at counseling sessions as a gift of time for yourself. Our time together would be about you and your needs, and figuring out ways to heal or get there. I look forward to creating a trust-filled, healthy relationship to assist you on yourself. At times, therapy sessions may just be a backboard for you to comfortably release stress or inner thoughts. My approach in therapy strives to be strength-based, empowering, grounding and calming.
Monisha Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I am a licensed a clinical social worker. I received my master’s degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago. I grew up in an environment that forced me to navigate many stressors and traumatic experiences. With that knowledge and experience, alongside my professional training I have been able to assist many others navigating these same situations. My passion for mental health runs deep. My mission is to make therapy and treatment accessible to all who want it, and to help remove the stigma for those who need it, especially in African American/Black communities.
Cassandra Kandah
Psychologist, MS, PhD, LP
Verified
Your heart drops into your stomach and you are at a loss for words. Maybe you feel numb. Maybe you can't stop crying. No matter what your reaction is, your life as you know it has changed in one instance. You've been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic illness. A flood of questions comes to your mind: is this the beginning of the end, how will this effect my career, how do I tell my family? I have dedicated my life to guiding people through the emotional difficulties related to managing conditions such as: mild cognitive impairment, dementia, TBI, stroke, cancer, transplant, and pregnancy/fertility concerns.
Dr. Tony Fletcher, Psy.D., ABPP
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified
Dr. Tony Fletcher is a well-known and respected clinical neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist and diplomate in forensic psychology with over 20 years of clinical and courtroom experience. His expertise is in various assessments (academic, learning disorders, TBI, forensic, psychiatric, emotional and cognitive) of children from the age of five to geriatric populations. Dr. Fletcher's therapeutic orientations are in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
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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.