Family Therapy in Lake View, Chicago, IL

Having lived in different countries (China, England, and the U.S.) and lived the life of both a “majority” and a “minority”, I am able to connect with people in their diverse life experiences. I see therapy as a relationship between two people committed to face the deeper truths of our lives. I am here to understand your unique personal story, and support you in sorting out complex emotional and relational concerns. The goal is for you to set yourself free from limiting barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop more fulfilling relationships with others.

I have been providing mental and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. I enjoy helping couples (particularly neurodiverse), find common ground and connection. I have extensive experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I also work with folks living with Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Personality Disorders. I enjoy using play therapy with children to build strength through their understanding of the world. My work with different client needs and strengths keeps me excited, engaged, and active in each journey toward stability and wellness.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for tele-sessions. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CALIFORNIA and HAWAII. I have worked as a mental health counselor for 10+ years. I obtained my MA in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2009 and am a Licensed Counselor in ILLINOIS I earned my PsyD in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2017. I ran a group private practice and mental health student training center in Chicago from 2009 - 2017 at which time I moved to Northern California. In early 2020 I acquired a second residence/office in Riverside county.

I value the power of the relationship between therapist and client and honoring my clients is foundational to my practice. I have been described as warm, authentic, welcoming, loyal, and someone safe with whom to disclose deeper feelings and experiences. I attempt from the first session to hone in and appreciate my clients' strengths, to listen deeply with genuine compassion, and to hold my clients' shared story with great value and reverence. I seek to facilitate the therapy office as a place where the inner wisdom of the client-- the inner self--can safely emerge.

I assist clients with developing awareness and curiosity about how they have learned to navigate relationships and cope with painful experiences. I see the emotions that underlie these “default” responses as complex and physiological. By engaging with and expressing their full range of emotions, I support clients in increasing congruence across important areas of their life - something critical to finding purpose and forming meaningful connections in our relationships. Thus, I aim to help clients reorganize how they understand themselves through insight, attuned emotional awareness and increased interpersonal effectiveness.

Have you forgotten about how fun dates with your partner(s) used to be? Do you want to reignite the sex and intimacy that you had with your partner(s)? I'm here to help you find that laughter, spontaneity, and joy that you have been missing. I offer an empathetic and client-centered environment for each individual, couple, polycule and family .

My goal is to guide adult clients toward a greater sense of wholeness, authenticity, wellbeing, and presence to self and others. I help individuals develop healthy coping skills to quickly reduce emotional overwhelm, increase self-compassion, expand deep personal insight, and encourage them to take values-directed action in their lives that break self-destructive patterns.

From an early age, we are surrounded by systems that shape our lives. These systems include our upbringing, our culture, and even our everyday language. In therapy, we are asked how we navigate these systems to create meaning in our lives. Through engaging these meanings, and openly acknowledging the role that suffering plays in our lives, psychotherapy addresses one’s psychological symptoms as well as one’s innermost fears and desires. This occurs in a manner that does not stigmatize the different, sometimes contradictory, aspects of our lives, but sees them as meaningful and as a way forward.

Feeling steady and rooted in relationships with ourselves and others can help establish a foundation for a greater sense of wellbeing. Through a relational and attachment-focused approach, I support people hoping to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their connections with those around them (friends, family , community, etc.). This may include exploring cultural and ancestral identity, which is another component of someone better knowing who they are and how they engage with the world around them. I am also here for helping professionals seeking support through compassion fatigue and feeling overworked from their careers.

I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults who are in need of a warm, authentic, non-judgmental therapist to foster growth and change. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, and I look forward to getting to know you and understanding how I can help. I welcome clients of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and ability.

I am here to work with you regarding the things in life where you feel "stuck." You may be stuck for a variety of reasons, including past or current trauma, chronic illness, relationship or work-related stressors, or caring for children or your aging parents. You might be in a heterosexual marriage and realize that you are LGBTQ, and you are scared, wondering how to move forward in a way that is sensitive to your family , and is true to your identity. I have both personal and professional experience with this issue, and I am happy to help you navigate through it.

I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems in adolescents and adults (ages 12 and up). In my work with adolescents, therapy often focuses on dealing with stress related to academic demands, difficulties in peer and romantic relationships, family conflict, low self-esteem, as well as individuals struggling with self-identity. I also work with young adults who feel overwhelmed during the transition to college or entering the work force for the first time.

As a therapist, I support clients in finding clarity, understanding themselves more deeply, and taking steps towards creating the kind of life they want to experience. My clients feel lost or overwhelmed and want something to change, but may not know where to start. Together, we work to understand how unprocessed emotions and past experiences are getting in the way of their wellbeing in the form of anxious thoughts, unhelpful relationship patterns, or negative self-talk. My clients want to build tools to become more self-aware, cope with challenges, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships.

Hello! My name is Kelsey Egan and I am a child therapist serving the Chicagoland area. I currently work full-time as a school social worker, providing both individual and group therapy for children ages 4-12.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Illinois who works with teens, undergrad & grad students, young adults, and adults. I specialize in working with Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), sexual assault survivors, and pregnant & postpartum moms and families. I also have experience helping clients with premarital and marital problems (e.g., communication and trust issues, helping partners connect deeper with one another), blended family issues, challenges in pregnancy & postpartum (including perinatal anxiety and depression), grief and loss, various life transitions, trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.

Welcome! I look forward to working with you. I’m versatile and cater my approach to fit each person’s needs. I embrace differences and similarities. I strive to create a safe and open environment which is very important to develop an effective therapeutic relationship and to initiate the healing process. I’m an engaging person who is very compassionate about helping others win. I will put my best foot forward to help you find your spark. It’s rewarding and fulfilling. I believe that anyone can benefit from therapy. I will help you identify your strengths, needs and desires to work towards establishing a winning atmosphere.

So you’re becoming more independent and feel like conversations with family , friends, or co-workers are strained. You want to set boundaries and air frustrations with those you’re close to, but struggle with how to do this as your relationships shift. Questioning beliefs and values you’ve long held onto isn’t easy, and can be even harder when voicing them to others. Whether watching parents divorce as an adult, coming out to family , or settling into a new job, my goal is to increase your understanding of yourself both in the past and present so advocating for your needs feels less like a burden.

I am so glad you have made the decision to begin your therapeutic journey. I believe in empowering individuals as well as helping clients build the tools and skills they need to manage a variety of life stressors. My biggest passion is working with the LGBTQIA+ community as I personally identify with this group and have a strong desire to assist all that seek guidance. My goal is to create a space that encourages your growth, insight, and self-acceptance. We will work together in finding the tools and strengths that are specific to you.