Therapists in Buena Park, Chicago, IL
Daniel Westheimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily work with individuals and couples moving through life’s unique challenges. I have experience working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and clients who are neurodivergent, working to operate in a neurotypical society. I am sex & poly knowledgable. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and relational issues. Before working as a therapist, I was an actor and artist, where my strengths of empathy and curiosity were developed.
I primarily work with individuals and couples moving through life’s unique challenges. I have experience working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and clients who are neurodivergent, working to operate in a neurotypical society. I am sex & poly knowledgable. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and relational issues. Before working as a therapist, I was an actor and artist, where my strengths of empathy and curiosity were developed.
Jenn Bealer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a queer-identified, licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages and genders in a variety of therapeutic settings. I believe that our relationships and connections with others are at the heart of our well-being. Utilizing empathetic validation and reflection, I collaborate with clients to strengthen their connection to themselves and others. “One of my primary goals is to hold a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore and express their feelings, and to also embrace the power of sitting together in silence.”
I am a queer-identified, licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages and genders in a variety of therapeutic settings. I believe that our relationships and connections with others are at the heart of our well-being. Utilizing empathetic validation and reflection, I collaborate with clients to strengthen their connection to themselves and others. “One of my primary goals is to hold a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore and express their feelings, and to also embrace the power of sitting together in silence.”
Amber Peterson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
I enjoy supporting children, adolescents, and adults with identity exploration and affirmation. I am also passionate about working with folx struggling with anxiety, depression, and mood; navigating boundary work and life transitions; and coping with overall difficulties that accompany the human experience. I value the therapeutic relationship as one of the most powerful tools in the healing process and I strive to create a warm and culturally responsive space where you will feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I enjoy supporting children, adolescents, and adults with identity exploration and affirmation. I am also passionate about working with folx struggling with anxiety, depression, and mood; navigating boundary work and life transitions; and coping with overall difficulties that accompany the human experience. I value the therapeutic relationship as one of the most powerful tools in the healing process and I strive to create a warm and culturally responsive space where you will feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Silvana Loka
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed ? You are not your anxiety. But somedays it feels like your anxiety is running the show. Lately, it seems like your mood controls all aspects of your life. As soon as you open your eyes in the morning, you are already feeling anxious and exhausted! You have tried many things to find relief and have done your best to figure it out on your own. A part of you, worries that you are stuck with this for life, while another part of you knows it can get better. You are tired of feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and avoiding situations this is your opportunity to change your life.
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed ? You are not your anxiety. But somedays it feels like your anxiety is running the show. Lately, it seems like your mood controls all aspects of your life. As soon as you open your eyes in the morning, you are already feeling anxious and exhausted! You have tried many things to find relief and have done your best to figure it out on your own. A part of you, worries that you are stuck with this for life, while another part of you knows it can get better. You are tired of feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and avoiding situations this is your opportunity to change your life.
Nitaya Chawla
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Change is never easy,but with the assistance of a therapist, you can start to learn skills to move towards your goals. Some of these skills include effective communication, mindfulness, relaxation, and changing negative thought patterns. In my work with couples, I focus on teaching communication skills and understanding underlying issues that effect the relationship.
Change is never easy,but with the assistance of a therapist, you can start to learn skills to move towards your goals. Some of these skills include effective communication, mindfulness, relaxation, and changing negative thought patterns. In my work with couples, I focus on teaching communication skills and understanding underlying issues that effect the relationship.
Brian B McCann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
The issues that I help folks with include substance use, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, body dysmorphia, & interpersonal relationships. I firmly believe that evidence-based psychotherapy, focused on one’s identity and their own experiences, can provide individuals with the agency they need to live the best version of their lives. It is critical to me that those I work with know that their uniqueness is part of what contributes to their strengths. Furthermore, it contributes to the strength-based approach I believe best helps individuals learn to love themselves in society today.
The issues that I help folks with include substance use, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, body dysmorphia, & interpersonal relationships. I firmly believe that evidence-based psychotherapy, focused on one’s identity and their own experiences, can provide individuals with the agency they need to live the best version of their lives. It is critical to me that those I work with know that their uniqueness is part of what contributes to their strengths. Furthermore, it contributes to the strength-based approach I believe best helps individuals learn to love themselves in society today.
Lilia Berkovich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Are you dealing with recurring relationship problems, overwhelming anxiety or panic, paralyzing perfectionism or procrastination, intense sadness or anger, unhealthy habits, illness or somatic symptoms, or identity concerns? I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples on a path toward better self-understanding, emotional attunement, empathy, responsibility, and agency. Our goal would be to uncover shaping life experiences, identify patterns, and work on enhanced flexibility and intentionality in choices and actions. In my therapeutic approach I rely on relational, classical, and bodymind psychodynamic perspectives.
Are you dealing with recurring relationship problems, overwhelming anxiety or panic, paralyzing perfectionism or procrastination, intense sadness or anger, unhealthy habits, illness or somatic symptoms, or identity concerns? I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples on a path toward better self-understanding, emotional attunement, empathy, responsibility, and agency. Our goal would be to uncover shaping life experiences, identify patterns, and work on enhanced flexibility and intentionality in choices and actions. In my therapeutic approach I rely on relational, classical, and bodymind psychodynamic perspectives.
Vivian Sierra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
I believe in creating safe space for self-expression and exploration in a collaborative and affirming way. I have worked with individuals navigating gender and sexuality identity exploration, polyamory struggles and dynamics, sexual trauma – including religious trauma and family of origin trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, HIV+ status, domestic violence, ADHD, suicidality, and milestone transitions. I have also worked with couples around family of origin conflict, communication struggles, parenting, navigating polyamory and kink, gender and sexuality expansion, as well as various role changes across the lifespan.
I believe in creating safe space for self-expression and exploration in a collaborative and affirming way. I have worked with individuals navigating gender and sexuality identity exploration, polyamory struggles and dynamics, sexual trauma – including religious trauma and family of origin trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, HIV+ status, domestic violence, ADHD, suicidality, and milestone transitions. I have also worked with couples around family of origin conflict, communication struggles, parenting, navigating polyamory and kink, gender and sexuality expansion, as well as various role changes across the lifespan.
Gwen Jones-Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Hey ya'll! I'm Gwen (she/her), a Licensed Social Worker with roots in Chicago. With a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work specializing in mental health from Loyola University Chicago, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing.
Hey ya'll! I'm Gwen (she/her), a Licensed Social Worker with roots in Chicago. With a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work specializing in mental health from Loyola University Chicago, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing.
Emily M Moquin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Not accepting new clients
To meet my clients where they are, I find it necessary to practice cultural humility and honor the client’s personal values, while offering resources on self-regulation, community empowerment/social justice, and healthy relationships. In my time as a clinician, I have worked with adults from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. More specifically, I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, eating disorders, sex positivity, substance use, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, single event and complex trauma, family dysfunction, grief/bereavement, relationship problems, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
To meet my clients where they are, I find it necessary to practice cultural humility and honor the client’s personal values, while offering resources on self-regulation, community empowerment/social justice, and healthy relationships. In my time as a clinician, I have worked with adults from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. More specifically, I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, eating disorders, sex positivity, substance use, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, single event and complex trauma, family dysfunction, grief/bereavement, relationship problems, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Jisela Regalado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Congratulations! By looking at this site, you have already taken the first step to your healing process. Psychological struggles can feel so isolating. Psychotherapy is a powerful method for restoring wellness and facilitating both short-term and enduring changes. I utilize a collaborative approach with my clients, which provides them with a non-judgmental and compassionate safe space to feel empowered to take action and change.
Congratulations! By looking at this site, you have already taken the first step to your healing process. Psychological struggles can feel so isolating. Psychotherapy is a powerful method for restoring wellness and facilitating both short-term and enduring changes. I utilize a collaborative approach with my clients, which provides them with a non-judgmental and compassionate safe space to feel empowered to take action and change.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Everyone can use a little help when things get complicated; conflict is a part of everyday life. Therapy is a space to genuinely connect and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, your experiences, and your thoughts. Making the decision to start therapy can be a hard one. Whether you’re looking to work through trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, or difficult emotions; my goal is to help you reach your highest potential, while helping you work through any barriers or obstacles along the way.
Everyone can use a little help when things get complicated; conflict is a part of everyday life. Therapy is a space to genuinely connect and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, your experiences, and your thoughts. Making the decision to start therapy can be a hard one. Whether you’re looking to work through trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, or difficult emotions; my goal is to help you reach your highest potential, while helping you work through any barriers or obstacles along the way.
Joshua Annex
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Challenges can overwhelm our ability to cope. My objective, as a certified psychotherapist, is to assist in managing these issues safely, in a stress- free environment. Treatment is tailored towards the individual's needs. My job is to support you through the process of change in order to feel greater security and self-esteem. I use psychodynamic, relational and CBT approaches. I specialize in mood issues - anxiety, depression and chronic feelings of isolation being among the most common. I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor and have spent years helping clients grappling with substance abuse.
Challenges can overwhelm our ability to cope. My objective, as a certified psychotherapist, is to assist in managing these issues safely, in a stress- free environment. Treatment is tailored towards the individual's needs. My job is to support you through the process of change in order to feel greater security and self-esteem. I use psychodynamic, relational and CBT approaches. I specialize in mood issues - anxiety, depression and chronic feelings of isolation being among the most common. I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor and have spent years helping clients grappling with substance abuse.
Samuel M Irvine
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
We each have the power to create a life that honors us, and sometimes we need a little help navigating the process. In our work together, we will explore the landscape of our experience and the parts of ourselves that bring about challenges in our lives. Nothing is wrong with you: you are simply dealing with challenges the best way you know how. Its in my nature, and my role, to foster a comfortable, and safe environment to create authentic connections so that we can effectively work through your difficult life experiences.
We each have the power to create a life that honors us, and sometimes we need a little help navigating the process. In our work together, we will explore the landscape of our experience and the parts of ourselves that bring about challenges in our lives. Nothing is wrong with you: you are simply dealing with challenges the best way you know how. Its in my nature, and my role, to foster a comfortable, and safe environment to create authentic connections so that we can effectively work through your difficult life experiences.
Michael E Bricker
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, CAADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
As a psychologist, and a mental health professional providing counseling for over 15 years, I am committed to offering individuals and couples effective and compassionate psychotherapy and consultation services. My approach entails a relationship that is warm, empathic, and supportive with psychotherapy that is informed by the latest scientific findings on what contributes to lasting improvements in mental health and overall well-being. My work is empirically-informed, sensitive, and customized to the unique and diverse needs of my clients.
As a psychologist, and a mental health professional providing counseling for over 15 years, I am committed to offering individuals and couples effective and compassionate psychotherapy and consultation services. My approach entails a relationship that is warm, empathic, and supportive with psychotherapy that is informed by the latest scientific findings on what contributes to lasting improvements in mental health and overall well-being. My work is empirically-informed, sensitive, and customized to the unique and diverse needs of my clients.
Petrina D Leitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." Diane Ackerman. As a therapist, I want all of my clients to experience the width of life. No life is not without its difficulties and solutions are within your reach.
"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." Diane Ackerman. As a therapist, I want all of my clients to experience the width of life. No life is not without its difficulties and solutions are within your reach.
Thomas Fransen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
Every individual and couple who has ever sought my services worked diligently to navigate life as best as they can until they reached an impasse. They feel depleted, frustrated, confused, unfulfilled. Stuck. This is human, and I view those seeking my services as individuals, not diagnoses. Therapy is at its core, conversational. As such, my primary aim is to create a setting in which it is as comfortable as possible to explore the most sensitive areas of your life. Some of the primary issues I treat are depression, work stress, anxiety, substance use, trauma, life transition.
Every individual and couple who has ever sought my services worked diligently to navigate life as best as they can until they reached an impasse. They feel depleted, frustrated, confused, unfulfilled. Stuck. This is human, and I view those seeking my services as individuals, not diagnoses. Therapy is at its core, conversational. As such, my primary aim is to create a setting in which it is as comfortable as possible to explore the most sensitive areas of your life. Some of the primary issues I treat are depression, work stress, anxiety, substance use, trauma, life transition.
Maryellen Karas LaJeunesse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Transitions in life such as birth, illness, death, divorce, aging, or career change, can be exciting, but also, devastating, confusing or scary. There can be a variety of reactions to these challenges, and at times having to make choices can leave you feeling stuck or depressed, and unable to make a decision. My passion is guiding women through these life transitions with compassion, empathy, and support. As a Clinical Social Worker, I have learned how important it is to get to the heart of an issue and work toward resolutions, skills I learned working with patients experiencing life altering illnesses.
Transitions in life such as birth, illness, death, divorce, aging, or career change, can be exciting, but also, devastating, confusing or scary. There can be a variety of reactions to these challenges, and at times having to make choices can leave you feeling stuck or depressed, and unable to make a decision. My passion is guiding women through these life transitions with compassion, empathy, and support. As a Clinical Social Worker, I have learned how important it is to get to the heart of an issue and work toward resolutions, skills I learned working with patients experiencing life altering illnesses.
Shardae Elise Martin
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613
I believe that every person should live up to the potential that they see in their vision; not through the lens someone else ascribes to them. For this reason, I approach each therapeutic relationship as being one of a joint partnership. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals who have recognized they no longer have to work through challenges of life alone. I bring over 5 years of experience working with diverse client demographics with variety of concerns including anxiety, self -harming, grief, depression, psychosis, eating disorders and substance use. My approach is trauma informed, with an emphasis on strength based.
I believe that every person should live up to the potential that they see in their vision; not through the lens someone else ascribes to them. For this reason, I approach each therapeutic relationship as being one of a joint partnership. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals who have recognized they no longer have to work through challenges of life alone. I bring over 5 years of experience working with diverse client demographics with variety of concerns including anxiety, self -harming, grief, depression, psychosis, eating disorders and substance use. My approach is trauma informed, with an emphasis on strength based.
Alicia Gee
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, MSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
I am a licensed social worker and educator experienced in working with adults living with trauma in the form of domestic violence, family, and general mental health wellness. My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin the journey of healing. I use narrative therapy, goal-setting, and strengths based thinking to help individuals become the best version of themselves. I am also a member and an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a licensed social worker and educator experienced in working with adults living with trauma in the form of domestic violence, family, and general mental health wellness. My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin the journey of healing. I use narrative therapy, goal-setting, and strengths based thinking to help individuals become the best version of themselves. I am also a member and an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Number of Therapists in Buena Park, Chicago, IL
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Buena Park, Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
90% | Relationship Issues |
90% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Life Transitions |
68% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
98% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
63% | Aetna |
56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Buena Park, Chicago, IL see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
62% | Female | |
34% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |