Therapists in East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL

You want to feel emotions fully without shame. You want to be connected to your own sense of desire and purpose. You deserve a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” or taboo. My commitment in the therapeutic relationship is to welcome and value all aspects of your experience – the stories that reflect humor and resilience, and the parts that have been shamed or dismissed.

Keith Morgan, LCSW is a psychotherapist and co-founder of Emerge Mental Health & College Counseling whose interests include anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma recovery, LGBTQ identity, family/interpersonal conflict and life transitions. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings supporting young adults, adolescents, and families.

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.

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.

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, and 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.

Are you looking for ways to change how you tackle issues in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed or have difficulty coping in relationships or at work? Contact us and we can discuss how empowering, solution focused therapy can make a difference for you. Chicago Human Potential recognizes your unique strengths and resilience and builds upon both to help you navigate towards the life you want to create for yourself. Change is possible at any age and in any area of your life. Don't be limited by old patterns or thinking. Your life is waiting for you!

Do you struggle with setting boundaries or prioritizing your needs in relationships? Do feelings of guilt or shame keep you from being vulnerable? Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious or depressed but can’t understand why? Trauma can often play a role in how we think, feel, and act. As a trauma-focused therapist I have a thorough understanding of not only the impact trauma can have on a person’s life but also a person’s capacity to heal from trauma. I practice within a relational approach to therapy based on the mutuality, respect, and collaboration within the therapeutic relationship.

I collaborate with adults in individual and relationship counseling. Typical issues I support them with are depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, ACOA issues, stress, men's issues, and if it a specific client request - spirituality concerns. I offer Wednesday, Friday and Saturday appointments by telehealth exclusively. Due to the convenience and popularity of telehealth, I hold all meetings via telehealth and no longer offer in-person office sessions.

I believe psychotherapy can help a person develop increased insight and self-awareness leading to greater freedom and a wider range of choices about how to live. By engaging you in a psychotherapeutic dialogue I hope to help you understand yourself better so you can live creatively, authentically and meaningfully. My clients are adolescent and adult individuals, couples and groups who are seeking to understand themselves better so they can live more authentic, happier lives.

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 increasingly express their feelings and thoughts free of fear or inhibition.

Are you struggling with thoughts or behaviors that could be hurtful to others? My focus is working with individuals who are dealing with control and anger disorders. Helping to teach those who are struggling with compulsive, impulsive, and addictive behaviors. Throughout the years I have developed a passion for assisting clients in transitioning harmful behaviors, that impact themselves and others, into healthy choices. I work with adolescents and adult and am committed to helping families cope with the impact on their lives. My intention is to provide skills, support and understanding though the transformation process.

I was born and raised in Chicago, IL and completed my Master’s in Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have aided children, teens, young adults, and their families through a plethora of life events. Through my work, I have grown to recognize the challenges that come when individuals or those close to them are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and substance abuse. I believe that positive change can occur through a trusting therapeutic relationship and aim to provide exactly that to my clients.

I am a Black Latina bilingual licensed professional counselor, and registered art therapist committed to supporting BIPOC adolescent girls and young adult women. I am dedicated to providing a safe, courageous, non-judgmental space where you can discover more about yourself, create a strong and functioning relationship with the self and others, and explore ways to live an authentic life. I am passionate about supporting you in exploring life struggles while celebrating successes, obtaining a sense of empowerment, and embracing your strengths. I take a collaborative approach where I work alongside you to reach your desired goals.

Do you feel emotionally and physically exhausted but you are really good at hiding it? You manage to function and are successful but you worry that you're on the verge of losing it. Various changes in life might be impacting your sleep and your ability to get things done or to have patience with the people in your life. A major crisis may not have happened but you are getting worried. You might be having relationship issues or struggling with some negative coping that provides relief but then remorse. It's time to quit pretending that all is well. You deserve to have a confidential reality check and some support just for you.

Regardless of your past, current symptoms or habits, you have a natural and innate capacity to grow and to change. This is simply what it means to be human. My intention in working with clients is to promote self-understanding and concrete skill-building, such that each client owns their agency, and trusts their resilience. This leads to a relaxed confidence that is built from the inside out (rather than the outside in). I am honest, light-hearted, and no-nonsense in my approach. I believe that establishing a genuine, human-to-human connection with each client is key to supporting their longterm change.

Monica is a psychotherapist at Emerge Counseling Chicago intent on helping individuals who are experiencing anxiety or depression stemming from relationship, self-esteem, and identity issues. Monica grounds her approach in relational-cultural therapy, fostering a space where clients are invited to be their true selves in the room and grow to feel comfortable with all aspects of their being. Navigating a world where relationships with others can be impacted by your relationship with yourself and your identities, Monica strives to create a space where clients can explore and build confidence in who they are.

My specialty is LGBTQ+ issues and relationship counseling. My approach is grounded in Client-Centered Theory and have experience and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, and other relational humanistic methods. What that all means is I will honor the processes that you naturally use to work out problems while helping you be more clear about how you really think and feel, help you find and resolve trauma, and work out problems in relationships. I am known for being warm, inviting, empathic, nonjudgmental, and authentic. You can trust me to keep your secrets, welcome your thoughts, and honor your process of solving problems.

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.

My practice is multicultural, multilingual (Japanese, Spanish, and English), and multidisciplinary (as a former teacher). My approach is flexible and practical. I work with clients to identify major issues and develop treatment goals. Clients are empowered through access to reliable psycho-educational tools and materials to better prepare them to advocate for themselves and others. We then work together to (1) develop individual coping skills, and (2) cultivate social/environmental supports (e.g., linkage to support groups, strengthening of community or family ties). My goal is to enable clients to resolve issues/manage symptoms independently (without professional help) in future.