Self Esteem Therapists in Lake View, Chicago, IL

Do you ever look at those people who seem comfortable in their own skin—who really seem to know themselves, have a sense of humor and purpose, feel confident in getting their needs met—and wonder what their secret is? It’s probably therapy! Therapy is truly one of the best ways to assist in developing a healthy relationship with ourselves. A relationship where we are more fully seen, cared for, and supported. When we are able to tackle what life throws at us with that fundamental relationship being a solid one, there is a ripple effect that can reach to the furthest, most unexpected parts of our lives.

I'm here to listen. Stuck, hurt, scared, or lost; finding your path again can be difficult. Whether you are returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, together we can identify what is holding you back and how to overcome it. I aim to provide a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space for you to reflect, heal, and grow.

Making the decision to work on yourself can be a difficult one. Are you interested in exploring who you are in the world? Maybe you're feeling anxious, questioning your foundations, and feeling kind of lost. I get it. So many people are re-examining themselves because of what is happening around us. I am here to help you along your journey. I am passionate about helping those looking to use the therapeutic space to explore deeply and learn more about themselves. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and you are capable of creating a path that feels right for you.

Hali is a Postgraduate Fellow at Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Hali specializes in working with anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. She also works with queer and trans clients. She is committed to incorporating social justice into her therapeutic approach, and promotes vulnerability in therapy so clients can feel accepted and understood. Hali provides psychoanalytic and integrative psychotherapy for adults, couples and adolescents.

It's my belief that people have many of their own answers, they just need the dedicated time and space to process and explore. I assist my clients in identifying, understanding, and overcoming the challenges that they face day to day. Through a transparent and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I guide clients in honoring their needs and accomplishing their goals.

I have worked in group practice settings, community mental health centers, and have spent most of my career working with youth and their families in therapeutic day school settings. I work closely with my clients to identify triggers and patterns, and set realistic goals for change. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and I am often sought out for treating high-risk adolescents, clients with low self-image, children demonstrating emotional irregularity, and clients navigating relationship issues (peer or romantic). As an inclusive psychologist, I welcome clients of all backgrounds and belief systems.

All families experience difficulties, however when emotional and behaviors cause conflicts seeking support can sometimes be difficult and intimidating. My experience working with families provide me with the expertise to help families find ways to best meet the family and individual needs. I have experienced working with school age children and adolescents. I also have experience with working with adult and families who are survivor(s) of sexual trauma and or domestic abuse/violence. I also have experience with working with adults who experience anger difficulties, anxiety and depression. I am also fluent in Spanish.

For many people, therapy is a last resort. Only when change feels impossible does therapy start to look like a good idea. Even then, it's painful to admit you need help. I respect that pain, and your courage in reaching out despite it.

My life’s work is strengthening the LGBTQ community from the inside out. I do this by working with gay men to live the lives they desire. What often holds us back are layers of expectations and belief systems that we take on from society, our families, and others. When these systemic messages conflict with our authentic selves, this creates a dissonance that often results in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. This isn’t something that is broken or bad in us. Quite the opposite, it’s our authentic selves yearning to be expressed!

We are lucky enough to have unique experiences in life that shape us into the individual we are. Some experiences can be joyful while others can be difficult. It may be easy for difficult experiences to overshadow the good; no two persons’ experiences affect them the same. I aim to celebrate each person’s unique identities in a safe environment while supporting them on their mental health journey.

Accepting New Clients- I work with adult and young adult clients on a wide array of issues including but not limited to: anxiety (negative self-talk, social anxiety, fears, perfectionism), navigating young adulthood (new city, balancing college and graduate school alongside life, navigating the workforce, identity development, interpersonal relationships), grief (death, end of relationships) depression (difficulty participating in the day to day, feelings of sadness), life transitions (new job, moving, parenthood, chronic illness), and artist mental health.

I work with adults, adolescents, and children who may be experiencing a multitude of challenges. I am focused on the treatment of: depression, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. My goal is to empower my clients to feel like they are in control of their lives, and can tackle any problem in the future with the help of therapeutic skills and knowledge.

As a person-centered and multicultural oriented therapist, it is my philosophy that you know yourself better than anyone else and that it is your right to guide the therapeutic process. I strive to meet clients where they are at. I believe that you are a unique individual with diverse experiences and there is value in that. The differences that make you, you, should not only be seen, but understood and validated. Over the past five years, I have worked in research concerning the health inequities of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community, particularly among folks of color.

I am a clinical intern focused on working with and empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. My work focuses on the unique challenges we face trying to balance work, relationships, family, and professional obligations.

An integrative and holistic approach to change, healing, and future growth. Assessing your own being, needs, and internal control while promoting health in the mind-body-and soul. Therapy can heal relationships in your personal and professional worlds. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, communication skills, grief, infertility, eating disorders, etc., you do not have to struggle alone. As a licensed clinical therapist, I commit to diligently working in collaboration with you to bring about the change you desire. I am an experienced therapist, trained yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner.

I love to work collaboratively to explore one’s personal experiences and identity to help facilitate healing and self-growth. I have experience working with clients who have struggled with a wide range of mental health disorders including PTSD, substance use, and positive identity formulation. In addition to art therapy interventions, I use other counseling techniques in an eclectic approach, integrating mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theory. As an art therapist, I also identify as an artist. This provides my clients many opportunities to learn more about themselves while also learning art skills.

Are you tired of feeling tired? Are you lacking motivation, desire, drive? Do you have moments where you feel empty inside, craving something new but not knowing what would satisfy you? Perhaps you struggle with loneliness, anger, anxiety and/or depression? Or, you wake up each morning with a familiar dread. These are all common problems individuals bring to me. These problems require a unique approach consisting of insight, curiosity and dedication that I incorporate into my treatment.