Therapists in Kenwood, Chicago, IL

A time of stress is one of the most common reasons to seek therapy. People also often enter counseling after experiencing a loss or a looming loss, whether it concerns a health crisis, relationship, divorce, job, the death of a loved one, or a major disappointment. My goal is to develop a warm and trusting working relationship with every client so that they have the opportunity to explore their thinking and feelings in a setting that is safe and secure. My work is solution-focused and evidenced-based. Ultimately, the goal of any therapy is life enhancement.

I work collaboratively with my clients to establish their goals, their treatment plan, and how we will work together. One of my main priorities is to establish and maintain an environment conducive to your growth. I aim to make sessions productive through our strong relationship and treatment practices supported by research. As someone with marginalized identities, I am particularly interested in working with others with similar identities including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beyond kink and vanilla practices. However, I love to meet and work with all.

My practice supports children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing acute and/or chronic distress. For some, events like divorce, trauma, loss, and adjustment to a blended family or a new school spark symptoms. As a result, depression, anxiety, temper tantrums, mood swings, bullying, isolation, addiction, and academic failure may emerge. Many others have been living with the pain of recurrent anxiety and depression for decades. I support people as they work through these difficulties. I believe in people's capacity to grow, change, and move towards self-determined goals.

Do you feel exhausted just getting through the day or hopeless about the future? Do you feel that you are not good enough due to previous trauma or relationship difficulties? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or stress from responsibilities at work and at home? Do you wonder when life will get better, and you will finally feel like yourself again? Now, more than ever, adults are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their future.

Ashley works with and has a passion for providing services to individuals living with and battling mental health, learning, mood, and traumatic disorders from the ages of 12-years old and above. She specializes in athletic/performance psychology and enhancement, and substance use/misuse- harm reduction. Along with providing services, she has a dedication to being a light and a gatekeeper for the fields of mental health, counseling, and clinical supervision. It is her desire to see folks live in their purpose(s) and be the optimal versions of their true and authentic selves.

Over the last two years, I have cultivated a patient-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapeutic practice. I have worked with numerous populations, including young adults who have been involved in the justice system, youth experiencing complex trauma, young girls and women struggling with the navigation of oppressive systems, LGBTQIA+ -identifying adolescents, and special education students and their families.

I specialize in helping women manage anxiety, ADHD, navigate life transitions, and other stress-related issues from a trauma informed lens.

Joseph Thomas, LCPC. I specialize in working with adolescent and adult clients with concerns ranging from depression, relationship issues, and phase of life issues. I bring 25 years of clinical experience to mentoring and support of clients who desire self-improvement in their lives. My therapeutic approach is grounded in patience and non-judgment. I believe in establishing a comfortable and stable environment to allow clients to assess their strengths, self-assess areas for growth, and explore themselves in more depth. I have overseen programs dedicated to stabilizing and empowering adolescent and adults struggling with societal, cultural and personal issues.

How do we get through this conflict? Are we even compatible anymore? How can we have a relationship that is more fulfilling? How do we navigate this big change? As a relational therapist, I help couples and individuals address these common, sensitive questions. For clients who have decided to divorce, I help facilitate the process of separation and divorce. One of the things my past clients have appreciated about me is my extraordinary openness. I don't expect people to be a certain way, and I don't expect their relationships to take a certain form. Each relationship is as unique as the individuals in it.

The most important relationship that exists is the one to ourselves, but unfortunately, many of us give very little value and attention to this bond. Society encourages us to prioritize the needs of others over our own which has led to a severe disconnection to true happiness and desire. We have no idea how to pursue genuine fulfillment and so we operate on autopilot. We do what we have seen or what we are told to do. We go through the motions, but have no real connection to the lives that we have built for ourselves. It's okay to choose you. Increasing self awareness and self compassion can help you reclaim your joy and power.

Hi, my name is Kay and I specialize in Women and Families. I have over 14 years of therapy experience and 20 years of healthcare experience. I work with clients from adolescence into adulthood through many life cycles. My primary interests include perinatal and reproductive mood disorders in women, eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and women's mental health related to menopause, parenting, significant others, work stress, etc.

Vicki Keough, Behavioral Health Specialist, develops strategies and tools for each patient to address their presenting concerns. Collaborating together we explore new approaches to create positive sustainable change. Incorporating the subconscious mind through the use of hypnotherapy allows issues to be addressed at their root. Vicki studies the thoughts and triggers that create undesirable patterns and consequences in your life. To address these patterns she combines neuro linguistic programming, therapeutic hypnotherapy and coaching developing a counseling relationship that fits your needs and supports you in actualizing your goals. To learn more about Vicki and how she can help you visit vickikeough.com

I WANT TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE! Everyone has struggles in life, I'll meet you in that struggle and equip you with internal tools to help you become THE BEST YOU! I want to help you live your best life! My focus is to meet you where you're comfortable - in our partnership I will provide a safe space for you to express yourself freely without judgement while increasing your ability to unburden, and forgive yourself. Our therapeutic encounters will facilitate opportunities for you to offer yourself self-compassion, empathy, and grow your self-awareness en-route to accomplishing your goals.

Life can be a maze of decisions, but sometimes our emotions leave us overwhelmed and paralyzed, unable to take steps towards the life we want. Feeling tired or stressed? Operating like you are on auto-pilot? Anxious? Poor Confidence? Low-Self Esteem? Relationship/dating struggles? Work Issues? Going through a divorce? Emotional Trauma? I work with clients to challenge their inner critic, gain control over their lives, and get emotionally healthy. Your self-care is important! I offer in person & online therapy. Ask me about Clinical Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Yoga, & Meditation sessions!