Therapists in Lake View, Chicago, IL

I begin every therapy session with an understanding that you are the expert in your own life. Sometimes challenges, changes, or losses occur, and you may begin to question that expertise and feel at a loss of what to do next. This is where I offer my partnership as a therapist to help you gain an understanding of the current situation, pull from strengths, and to grow into the next best version of yourself.

I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or intimacy concerns, familial stressors, and life transitions. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, though my specialty is working with adults going through life changes. These life changes often include but are not limited to career shifts, relationship changes, motherhood and and other life adjustments. I enjoy working on self-awareness, managing anxiety and depression, creating goals and making change, communication and relationships, boundary setting, and self-care. My hope is that clients gain self-awareness and feel empowered to make change.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe developing trust and safety within the therapeutic relationship is crucial to doing meaningful work together. For this reason, I strive to bring warmth and authenticity to my sessions with the goal of supporting clients in feeling truly seen and heard. In graduate school, I trained in feminist therapy which has informed my belief that clients are experts of their own experience and given me a deep understanding of how identity and oppression relate to one’s mental health. I am particularly interested in working with my clients around trauma, grief/loss, and relationships.

I cultivate active partnerships with emerging adults so that they become more solid selves in work, family, relationships. Ideal clients: Emerging adult professionals, writers, artists, teachers, pregnant and parenting couples, LGBT, all ethnicities. Develop self-management skills, reduce stress, start a mindfulness meditation practice. You don't have to be unwell to get better. I look forward to meeting you and discussing your aims for yourself and your relationships. EDUCATION***AB, cum laude, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut***PhD, Psychology (Clinical), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan***NIMH Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Aging and Mental Health, Northwestern University Medical School

I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to empower you to be the best version of yourself. I take a humanistic approach and practice cultural humility in my work with clients. I can support you with role transitions, such as parenthood, pregnancy, relationships, and significant life events, such as trauma, loss, chronic illness, and aging. If you are struggling with your identity and place in the world, I can help with a balance of compassion and guidance.

I believe that healing can occur within the context of a trusted relationship. I work with adults and families to help people better understand the things that are getting in the way of living a full, productive, and satisfying life. That could be a child’s struggle with emotional regulation, a parent’s difficulty with triggering behaviors or understanding how to manage challenging moments, or an adult who struggles to develop and sustain intimate relationships. I

For over 25 years, I have been collaborating with individuals, couples, and families engaged in the process of growth and healing. The years I have devoted to training graduate students ensure that you are receiving thoughtful, up to date care. As director of Chicago Counseling Associates, I am fortunate to work with a community of clinicians dedicated to humanistic values and rigorous standards. Our ongoing training and consultation is key to providing you with effective responses to life's challenges. We will help you to create meaningful and lasting change for yourself and your loved ones. I look forward to talking with you.

As a member of the LGBTQ community, I understand how important it is to find a therapist with whom one can identify and, especially, to feel comfortable sharing the very personal reasons that bring one to counseling. I take provide in providing such a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore the needs of my clients.

I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 10 years and am very passionate about working with individuals struggling with behavioral health concerns and life stressors. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy practices in my work with clients. I have spent a great deal of my career working with clients struggling with substance use disorders, chronic and terminal illness, and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Struggling to take care of yourself while looking out for others? It can be overwhelming to show yourself that same compassion. Let me help you create the balance you need to keep doing what is important.

I specialize in neuropsychological and psychological assessment across the lifespan, with a focus in pediatric and adolescent health. I have several years of experience with identifying and clarifying various diagnoses including developmental delays, ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, impulse control issues, intellectual disabilities, and mood disorders.

As a systemic therapist, my goal is to create a safe space that is inclusive for all identities and cultures. I work with all relationships (couples, spouses, partners, families, friendships, and/or open relationships). I also work with individuals as well taking a perspective of how the systems around you would be impacting your mental health. As a therapist who uses Emotionally Focused Therapy in practice, I help individuals, couples, and families approach their emotions, sit with their emotions, rather than avoiding them and help each person recognize the other person’s needs in the face of difficulty.

Therapy is a truly unique journey. I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and seek to help clients understand how their experiences affect their whole system. Connecting with clients brings me joy and I strive to cater my skill set to meet your specific needs. Often, I invite creativity in to help you heal and grow into a more integrated version of yourself. Movement is a helpful tool to build more awareness, but I also recognize that moving and exploring creatively in a therapeutic setting can be challenging. My hope is to help you feel more at home in yourself while finding a soft landing to do the work.

Hello! I’m Mary Gende, and I specialize in working with kids, adolescents and families. I have worked in an elementary school setting for several years helping students address emotional regulation, social skills, anxiety management, grief management, depression, suicidal thoughts, and more. I am passionate about helping people of all ages gain the necessary tools to cope with life’s ups and downs, because I believe that with time and support, we are all capable of managing stress and distress, along with any other emotions we may encounter.

I believe that long- lasting, meaningful growth thrives in self-compassion, honoring shame, and creating purpose. Inherited and experienced trauma can remain in the body and inform our choices, so one of my goals is to offer a guiding hand in disentangling negative core beliefs from the body and sense of self. My therapeutic practice is filtered through a strengths-based and feminist lens, and as a queer therapist, I aim to foster an LGBTQIA+ affirming space, challenge racist systems, dismantle diet culture, encourage body empowerment at every size, and promote sex- and kink- positivity.

I believe every person has vast potential to grow, heal, and change their lives. Whatever life or career event that has brought you to therapy, you are taking a significant step towards better understanding yourself and your relationships with others. Whether you are hoping to do individual work or in a couple or family context, I will work with you in a systemic way that holds appreciation and consideration for the complex cultural and societal systems that encompass us all. Together we will break down external and internal pressures, and enable you to build a life that reflects your values and desires.

I am a clinical counselor and dance/movement therapist, and that means I use both talking and movement to help my clients explore ways to find balance and achieve positive change. I frequently work with adults and couples to help improve communication patterns, process grief and loss, integrate trauma, and find stability during all of life’s ups and downs. My goal is to help you find balance and live a life that you create, want and deserve. I use verbal and non-verbal cues from my clients to help them understand how they process their experiences and interact with the world. Web info: www.kinespherecounseling.com

My work as a therapist is guided by the values of authenticity and respect. I offer a safe and supportive environment for self-examination and growth, and work in partnership with you to determine your own unique needs for healing. I have experience supporting clients through life and career transitions, explorations of meaning and purpose, anxiety, depression, decision-making, concerns surrounding chronic illness and/or disability, and issues related to creative work and identity. When appropriate, I incorporate mindfulness and acceptance practices, and work from a trauma-informed lens that includes body-awareness.

Therapy at its core is a relationship and it is my firm belief that a genuine relationship is a channel through which change can occur. I strive to foster relationships that center consent, empowerment, and honors our needs. And through relational connection, I offer support that promotes the honesty and transparency needed to engage in the processes of self-exploration, discovery, and healing.