Therapists in East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

I'm accepting new clients. You are a whole and complete being - body, mind, and spirit. Anxiety, stress, depression, and overwhelm can cause you to feel isolated and disconnected from yourself and what's important to you in your life. In therapy, we'll draw on your strengths, goals and desires to support you in integrating all parts of yourself so you can feel like the complete being you are.

Regardless of the challenges you face in life, I believe growth and healing are possible. Therapy can help you deepen your relationships and cultivate more passion, meaning and resilience. My approach, a synthesis of a range of theoretical orientations, is built on a foundation of empathy, acceptance and trust. I don't view you as a collection of symptoms, but rather as a whole, complex person with a unique life and experiences.

My style of therapy is best suited towards clients who hope to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship that can be used to better understand and address uncomfortable feelings and problematic relational patterns. By helping clients talk about disappointing and hurtful relationships throughout their lives, I have been amazed to see how well clients can make sense of what once seemed confusing and disorienting, ultimately moving forward with greater confidence. Additionally, I have a deep respect for the healing process that ensues when people can express their feelings and thoughts free of fear or inhibition.

As Oscar Wilde once said, "One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead." But, for you, today can be your first step on a path of creativity, authenticity, growth, and personal fulfillment. With a background in clinical social work, literature, and the arts, I am skilled in helping you first identify and then reimagine the themes and storylines of your life. My objective is to help you rediscover your potential and lead a more satisfying, self-aware existence.

I offer coffee, tea, bottled water and talk therapy in a comfortable environment. I offer a place to share your problems, concerns and life issues with a caring therapist who will hold your confidences in a safe space. We can work together in a collaborative environment to resolve personal, professional, emotional, transitional concerns, grief and fears. I am present with you and we'll have an interactive relationship. In addition to talk therapy, I offer EMDR which is a highly effective trauma resolution therapy, for both large and small traumas. Phone, Skype, Home and office appointments available.

Welcome to the Present Moment Journeys practice. We are all on a journey traversing the complexities of modern daily living. Often the routes we choose are met with obstacles from the past and the uncertainties of the future. At Present Moment Journeys, we are here to resolve past sufferings, solve present issues, and evolve your future, opening you to the joy of the present moment. Pemba B Bayo, LCSW, is a hypnoanalyst in Chicago, IL. Pemba has served persons of all ages as a child development center director, elder caregiver, and case manager and now as a licensed clinical social worker.

Are you overwhelmed by your ADHD symptoms? We have over 18,000 hours of coaching experience! We can help optimize your day to day functioning- whether in the work or school environment! We coach both adults and students who struggle with executive function and time management. As experts in the field of ADHD, executive function and learning challenges, we use strengths based approaches with an action based plan. If ADHD symptoms are negatively impacting your life, we can help! We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!

People seek therapy for many reasons. Maybe you’ve experienced a recent life change or event that is causing distress or discomfort. Maybe you’ve struggled with issues for a long time and have decided you have the desire or capacity to deal with it now. Maybe you’re looking for a place to process and reflect on the stressors that are part of daily life. Whatever your motivation for seeking support at this time, I’m glad you’re here and eager to learn more about how I can help.

We have our own journey full of triumphs, struggles, and failure. Therapy is a perfect format to process and come to the understanding of where and why you are that brings you to seek the service. My belief is that therapy is the place for the person to process and discuss each unique experience without judgment and develop a healthy way to cope or come to terms with the consequences. Therapy also can be your opportunity to be seen and heard, which would help you move toward the acceptance of yourself.

Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Is it difficult to complete even the smallest tasks because everything seems to be too heavy to face? Do you want to feel more at peace, balanced and fulfilled? As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist I strive to help my clients be better able to cope with all of life’s challenges. Whether it is coping with the stresses of our everyday complicated existence, coping with diagnosis like Cancer and ALS, or the loss of someone you love, I can help.

Through raw, real and relatable communication I help others find the greatness within themselves. I offer practical, hands-on guidance with a trademark unconventional approach that brims with bold candor, spicy humor, and an F-bomb (or two). My clients benefit from my relentlessly upbeat, contagiously positive outlook and refreshing departure from the stuffy, overly-clinical methodology that distinguish my uniquely relatable style. I bring real-world guidance to individuals and families of all socioeconomic and mental health backgrounds, based on over 20-plus years of clinical experience in the field.

Do you feel like you're not in control of your own story? Maybe it's been full of ups and downs and unexpected set-backs. Maybe you and/or your relationship(s) are at a turning point, uncertain or afraid of where the next act should take you. Whether you're battling interpersonal or inner conflicts, anxieties, depression, or just feeling stuck or in doubt, you deserve a space to claim your own story, unload your frustrations and fears, rekindle your passions, and embrace or uncover your own strengths.

Are you feeling stressed and unappreciated no matter how hard you try? Are you frustrated with work and your personal life? Do you frequently worry about things? If your answer to any or all of these questions is “yes”, going to therapy can be beneficial. Please call me today to schedule an appointment to begin your healing journey.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 10 years of extensive clinical experience providing support to children, adults and families in Spanish and English. I have worked with a diverse client population experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness and medical trauma. Do you need emotional support while healing from past traumas? Is anxiety or depression limiting your potential to live a full life? I am here to support you in your journey towards healing and feeling good about you!

My ideal client is someone who has a foundation of wellness and is looking to bridge the chasm between where they are and where they would like to be. They have self-awareness, motivation, and a support system to aid them in their journey. They are looking to learn and implement sustainable tools, practices, and habits that will embody their authentic truth and enhance their lives as a whole. They are curious and open about alternative and holistic methods of healing. They are willing to lean into fear of walking the unknown path of internal alchemy and evolution, knowing they are the ultimately the one that can heal themselves.