Therapists in Lathrop, Chicago, IL
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specialized in working with individuals and relationships on a variety of issues including race-related stress, anxiety, self-esteem and identity development, as well as intimacy and rebuilding trust and communication. I use a client-centered and collaborative approach to establish treatment goals, build upon strengths and growing edges, and to lift constraints which may be keeping you from achieving your goals.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specialized in working with individuals and relationships on a variety of issues including race-related stress, anxiety, self-esteem and identity development, as well as intimacy and rebuilding trust and communication. I use a client-centered and collaborative approach to establish treatment goals, build upon strengths and growing edges, and to lift constraints which may be keeping you from achieving your goals.
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the same frustrating patterns. Maybe you find yourself overthinking everything, struggling in relationships, or carrying experiences from the past that still affect how you feel today. On the outside it may look like you’re managing everything, but inside it feels exhausting trying to hold it all together. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can be a place where you finally have the space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and start meaningful change,
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the same frustrating patterns. Maybe you find yourself overthinking everything, struggling in relationships, or carrying experiences from the past that still affect how you feel today. On the outside it may look like you’re managing everything, but inside it feels exhausting trying to hold it all together. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can be a place where you finally have the space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and start meaningful change,
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center in Chicago, Illinois offers a staff composed of highly educated trained specialists from a variety of disciplines. Our focus is on proper diagnosis and research based treatment for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Autism, Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression. In addition to comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing, our programs include EEG neurofeedback, educational therapy, psychotherapy, tutoring, and executive functioning skills training.
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center in Chicago, Illinois offers a staff composed of highly educated trained specialists from a variety of disciplines. Our focus is on proper diagnosis and research based treatment for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Autism, Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression. In addition to comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing, our programs include EEG neurofeedback, educational therapy, psychotherapy, tutoring, and executive functioning skills training.
I am a licensed social worker with extensive experience working with queer individuals, people of color, and the many intersections in between. While I am particularly drawn to supporting younger adults and adolescents, I welcome clients at all stages of life. In our work, I seek to explore how to center identities that society often overlooks, and how marginalization impacts the way we relate to the world and understand ourselves within it. I am passionate about addressing struggles like perfectionism, transitions, and helping you uncover what drives and motivates you each day.
I am a licensed social worker with extensive experience working with queer individuals, people of color, and the many intersections in between. While I am particularly drawn to supporting younger adults and adolescents, I welcome clients at all stages of life. In our work, I seek to explore how to center identities that society often overlooks, and how marginalization impacts the way we relate to the world and understand ourselves within it. I am passionate about addressing struggles like perfectionism, transitions, and helping you uncover what drives and motivates you each day.
If you feel stuck, trapped, and unheard, I want to help you through working together to identify your goals and what needs to change. Therapy can be used to process what you are experiencing in a nonjudgmental environment.
You deserve to feel seen and valued as you are. Therapy can help develop attachment security and a sense of comfort to be able to explore deeper parts of yourself with someone else.
During our work together, through sharing your interests and preferences, you set the pace of your healing. This creates and develops your personal agency and assertiveness even outside of the therapy space.
If you feel stuck, trapped, and unheard, I want to help you through working together to identify your goals and what needs to change. Therapy can be used to process what you are experiencing in a nonjudgmental environment.
You deserve to feel seen and valued as you are. Therapy can help develop attachment security and a sense of comfort to be able to explore deeper parts of yourself with someone else.
During our work together, through sharing your interests and preferences, you set the pace of your healing. This creates and develops your personal agency and assertiveness even outside of the therapy space.
Hey there, welcome.
It takes courage to navigate life—and even more to seek support. Whether you’re here out of curiosity, exhaustion, hope, or something in between, I’m really glad you’ve found your way here. Whatever you're carrying, you don’t have to sort through it alone. You deserve care, space, and connection—and it’s okay if you’re not sure where to start. Just showing up is a meaningful step.
Hey there, welcome.
It takes courage to navigate life—and even more to seek support. Whether you’re here out of curiosity, exhaustion, hope, or something in between, I’m really glad you’ve found your way here. Whatever you're carrying, you don’t have to sort through it alone. You deserve care, space, and connection—and it’s okay if you’re not sure where to start. Just showing up is a meaningful step.
With about a decade of experience in the mental health field—first in behavioral health and now in psychotherapy— I’ve learned that we all have innate skills to build lives that allow us to thrive. I also recognize there are systemic factors that often constrain our ability to do so. Which is why, as a black woman and child of Latine immigrants, I have an affinity with those existing on the margins of society. In an effort to empower all clients to build those imagined futures, I aim to root my approach in a social justice framework.
With about a decade of experience in the mental health field—first in behavioral health and now in psychotherapy— I’ve learned that we all have innate skills to build lives that allow us to thrive. I also recognize there are systemic factors that often constrain our ability to do so. Which is why, as a black woman and child of Latine immigrants, I have an affinity with those existing on the margins of society. In an effort to empower all clients to build those imagined futures, I aim to root my approach in a social justice framework.
I am a pop-culture enthused, trauma-informed, somatically-minded, EMDR therapist with a belief in a supportive therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and clients who are neurodivergent, working to operate in a neurotypical society. I am sex & poly knowledgable. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, creative blocks & relational issues. Before working as a therapist, I was an actor- which informs my lens and my relational approach. I use an eclectic approach, combining EMDR, IFS, film therapy, ACT and client-centered approach.
I am a pop-culture enthused, trauma-informed, somatically-minded, EMDR therapist with a belief in a supportive therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and clients who are neurodivergent, working to operate in a neurotypical society. I am sex & poly knowledgable. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, creative blocks & relational issues. Before working as a therapist, I was an actor- which informs my lens and my relational approach. I use an eclectic approach, combining EMDR, IFS, film therapy, ACT and client-centered approach.
I am a Black queer woman therapist who believe safety, choice, empowerment, and collaboration are the foundation for an enriching therapeutic experience. I am passionate about working with people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations navigate relationships and challenges related to trauma, racial and gender identity, self-esteem, social and cultural stress, family of origin, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and life transitions.
I am a Black queer woman therapist who believe safety, choice, empowerment, and collaboration are the foundation for an enriching therapeutic experience. I am passionate about working with people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations navigate relationships and challenges related to trauma, racial and gender identity, self-esteem, social and cultural stress, family of origin, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and life transitions.
After 25 years in the corporate world, choosing to become a therapist has been one of the most meaningful shifts in my life. I approach this work the same way I try to show up everywhere else: direct, steady, genuine, and willing to sit in the real parts of people’s lives. Opening up about what’s bothering you can feel awkward, especially when it involves the things you believe you should already know how to handle. I’ll be honest about what can change and what may need some reframing. We will work through that together. My experience as a father, partner, colleague, and person shapes the way I help clients navigate their own lives.
After 25 years in the corporate world, choosing to become a therapist has been one of the most meaningful shifts in my life. I approach this work the same way I try to show up everywhere else: direct, steady, genuine, and willing to sit in the real parts of people’s lives. Opening up about what’s bothering you can feel awkward, especially when it involves the things you believe you should already know how to handle. I’ll be honest about what can change and what may need some reframing. We will work through that together. My experience as a father, partner, colleague, and person shapes the way I help clients navigate their own lives.
Finding the right therapist is like trying to find the right pair of jeans. Shopping and searching can be overwhelming, but the reward of finding what works is beyond measure. To those experiencing trauma, relational conflicts, and/ or life transitions, know that though change can be daunting, you can rest assured that I will support and guide you every step of the way.
Finding the right therapist is like trying to find the right pair of jeans. Shopping and searching can be overwhelming, but the reward of finding what works is beyond measure. To those experiencing trauma, relational conflicts, and/ or life transitions, know that though change can be daunting, you can rest assured that I will support and guide you every step of the way.
I’m a Latina, first-generation, queer therapist, with several years of clinical experience. I work with adults who appear capable on the outside but feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck on the inside. My ideal clients are navigating the impact of trauma, identity exploration, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, often alongside major life transitions or a persistent feeling that something in their life no longer fits. I have a special passion for working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals who are ready to explore what it would feel like to live more freely and authentically.
I’m a Latina, first-generation, queer therapist, with several years of clinical experience. I work with adults who appear capable on the outside but feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck on the inside. My ideal clients are navigating the impact of trauma, identity exploration, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, often alongside major life transitions or a persistent feeling that something in their life no longer fits. I have a special passion for working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals who are ready to explore what it would feel like to live more freely and authentically.
When working with you, I acknowledge that you are coming with a story that needs to be told. I understand it can be hard to open up and I try to make the space feel like home where you can be free to express yourself. I primarily work with children, adolescents, young adults who are people of color/ BIPOC, Neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+, and perinatal and postpartum. I commonly work with clients on childhood trauma, anxiety/depression, identity exploration, emotional regulation, intimacy, and life transitions.
When working with you, I acknowledge that you are coming with a story that needs to be told. I understand it can be hard to open up and I try to make the space feel like home where you can be free to express yourself. I primarily work with children, adolescents, young adults who are people of color/ BIPOC, Neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+, and perinatal and postpartum. I commonly work with clients on childhood trauma, anxiety/depression, identity exploration, emotional regulation, intimacy, and life transitions.
Rachel Marie Santellano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Lathrop, Chicago, IL 60618
I work with adults and adolescents who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change, like overthinking, reacting too quickly, or feeling overtaken by emotion. Many have tried therapy before and left feeling understood but not helped; that was my experience once, too. I focus on awareness, accountability, and action so you can make sense of what’s happening, not just talk about it. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, or questions around neurodiversity, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and build practical tools you can use in real time to feel more grounded, capable, and in control.
I work with adults and adolescents who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change, like overthinking, reacting too quickly, or feeling overtaken by emotion. Many have tried therapy before and left feeling understood but not helped; that was my experience once, too. I focus on awareness, accountability, and action so you can make sense of what’s happening, not just talk about it. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, or questions around neurodiversity, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and build practical tools you can use in real time to feel more grounded, capable, and in control.
I work with young professionals and other adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-doubt, work stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, social anxiety, and the feeling that life looks fine on the surface but something underneath is not working. I also connect with people adjusting to Chicago, former athletes navigating identity after sports, and people living with chronic illness or another medical diagnosis. Therapy with me is honest, collaborative, and active. I help clients understand patterns, work through what is keeping them stuck, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward a life that fits them better.
I work with young professionals and other adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-doubt, work stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, social anxiety, and the feeling that life looks fine on the surface but something underneath is not working. I also connect with people adjusting to Chicago, former athletes navigating identity after sports, and people living with chronic illness or another medical diagnosis. Therapy with me is honest, collaborative, and active. I help clients understand patterns, work through what is keeping them stuck, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward a life that fits them better.
I work with adults, typically in their 20s through 40s, who feel like something in their life should be working but isn’t. Many of my clients are creative professionals, musicians, entrepreneurs, or driven people who think deeply but get stuck in anxiety, ADHD patterns, or major life transitions. Sometimes it connects to a past experience that was never fully worked through, and other times it’s more about feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure what direction to take. My role is to help you slow things down, figure out what’s actually going on, and move forward in a way that feels clear, realistic, and true to you.
I work with adults, typically in their 20s through 40s, who feel like something in their life should be working but isn’t. Many of my clients are creative professionals, musicians, entrepreneurs, or driven people who think deeply but get stuck in anxiety, ADHD patterns, or major life transitions. Sometimes it connects to a past experience that was never fully worked through, and other times it’s more about feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure what direction to take. My role is to help you slow things down, figure out what’s actually going on, and move forward in a way that feels clear, realistic, and true to you.
I believe in the idea of exploring home within ourselves to lead us toward compassionate self-love that transcends into our relationship with others and our community. As a trauma-informed art therapist, I'm committed to listening and meeting you where you are to support you on your journey. Whether you have had previous art experience or none at all, I believe that you have the potential to express and engage with your inner world through creativity. Through my clinical experiences, I've learned that collaboration and storytelling through creativity, humor, imagination, and play helps bring new perspectives to troubling times.
I believe in the idea of exploring home within ourselves to lead us toward compassionate self-love that transcends into our relationship with others and our community. As a trauma-informed art therapist, I'm committed to listening and meeting you where you are to support you on your journey. Whether you have had previous art experience or none at all, I believe that you have the potential to express and engage with your inner world through creativity. Through my clinical experiences, I've learned that collaboration and storytelling through creativity, humor, imagination, and play helps bring new perspectives to troubling times.
Having been involved in the mental health field for over a decade, working across various setting (hospitals, VA, college) I now focus on those eager to enhance their creativity, community, and value-driven experiences. As the founder of an organization that has seen significant growth, my interest lies in supporting leaders—whether they are in creative roles, parenting, or mental health professions—who struggle with the demands of their work environments and the prioritization of their own healing. I believe relationships are formed in repair and I am useful to those seeking to deepen the interpersonal and cultural spaces.
Having been involved in the mental health field for over a decade, working across various setting (hospitals, VA, college) I now focus on those eager to enhance their creativity, community, and value-driven experiences. As the founder of an organization that has seen significant growth, my interest lies in supporting leaders—whether they are in creative roles, parenting, or mental health professions—who struggle with the demands of their work environments and the prioritization of their own healing. I believe relationships are formed in repair and I am useful to those seeking to deepen the interpersonal and cultural spaces.
I believe asking for help is the hardest part of the healing journey. I try to create a space that is welcoming to all parts of you, even the parts your worried others will see. The majority of folks I see are BIPOC, LGBQIA+/ TGNC, creatives, and/or trauma survivors. Common issues I tackle: sexual trauma, childhood trauma, identity exploration, intimacy, building trust, work/life balance, self-esteem, creating safety, emotional expression, grief, sleep hygiene, and rest.
I believe asking for help is the hardest part of the healing journey. I try to create a space that is welcoming to all parts of you, even the parts your worried others will see. The majority of folks I see are BIPOC, LGBQIA+/ TGNC, creatives, and/or trauma survivors. Common issues I tackle: sexual trauma, childhood trauma, identity exploration, intimacy, building trust, work/life balance, self-esteem, creating safety, emotional expression, grief, sleep hygiene, and rest.
If you've been feeling stuck, numb, lost, or overwhelmed, you may have a sense of wanting or needing things to be different, but just don't quite know how or where to start. I see therapy as a space to begin to slow down; to feel your feelings, seek new insight, find safe & affirming connection, and to begin to make sense of the parts of your life that may feel too painful or confusing to navigate on your own. Together, you and I can strengthen and expand your capacity to sit with and work through the challenges you are facing, while building self-compassion, awareness, resilience and reconnecting to your most authentic self.
If you've been feeling stuck, numb, lost, or overwhelmed, you may have a sense of wanting or needing things to be different, but just don't quite know how or where to start. I see therapy as a space to begin to slow down; to feel your feelings, seek new insight, find safe & affirming connection, and to begin to make sense of the parts of your life that may feel too painful or confusing to navigate on your own. Together, you and I can strengthen and expand your capacity to sit with and work through the challenges you are facing, while building self-compassion, awareness, resilience and reconnecting to your most authentic self.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Lathrop, Chicago, IL
20+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Lathrop, Chicago, IL who prioritize treating:
| 100% | Life Transitions |
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 96% | Social Anxiety |
| 96% | Health Anxiety |
| 96% | Driving Anxiety |
| 92% | Self Esteem |
| 88% | Depression |
Average years in practice
5 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 84% | Aetna |
| 72% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Lathrop, Chicago, IL see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 63% | Female | |
| 29% | Male | |
| 8% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Lathrop?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.