Therapists in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Do you identify as gender diverse/non-conforming? Are you questioning/discovering your gender or needing a referral letter for transition steps? Jack is a licensed therapist in the states of IN, KY, TN, & IL and a Life Coach with no geographic restrictions. Their practice provides individual counseling and coaching, specializing in gender and they are very well versed in writing referral letters for medical transition steps (Note: All letters are written per WPATH standards and provided under an Informed Consent Assessment Model, meaning just one session with NO additional fees - Letters offered in IN, KY, TN, & IL).

I believe the most important component of counseling is the relationship between therapist and client. As a therapist, I strive to create a collaborative environment – one that is safe, warm, supportive, and empathic. With this foundation, we will explore together how one can grow and create positive change. My goal is to help individuals and couples improve their lives through the quality of their relationships. Healthy, happy, and meaningful relationships take work! Whether they are romantic partners, family members, friends, or coworkers, these relationships directly affect our mental health.

Deepa Patel is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who offers individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage therapy and family therapy for adolescents and adults who seek support in transforming their lives and relationships. Deepa's approach to therapy focuses on using experiential, mindfulness and systemic method. Her nonjudgmental environment helps clients explore the tools they bring to therapy along with learning how to utilize those tools to improve symptoms. Deepa strives to provide clients with insight that leads to change in ways that are more authentic to the client.

Choosing to pursue therapy can be a vulnerable choice and one that requires commitment and authenticity. As a gay man, I believe it is particularly important to find a space where you feel that you can be your authentic self. To me, therapy is a space to be vulnerable, learn about yourself, set goals, and develop skills. My goal is to create a collaborative space in which you feel heard, accepted, and adequately challenged to non-judgmentally explore whatever brings you to therapy. This includes ensuring that the space is inclusive of all genders, abilities, sexual orientations, racial/ethnic identities, and other identities.

We all have moments in life that overwhelm our ability to cope! When that happens, everyday life can become way more challenging. If you have experienced trauma, are struggling with identity, or dealing with anxiety or depression, you know what hard work it is to get through the day and feel ok!

I work with clients to develop insights and build coping skills that will improve their ability to navigate challenges with less distress and in a manner that leads to increased peace, happiness and purpose. I believe a strong therapeutic connection is an important part of the therapeutic process. I strive to develop a deep understanding of a client’s past, present and hopes for the future so that I tailor my treatment approach to the personality, therapeutic needs and goals of every client I work with.

Kristi Cappaert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. Kristi graduated from the University of Iowa with a master's in Social Work. Kristi has 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns. Kristi's main focuses are depression, anxiety, marital, life balance, job stress, and grief. Kristi has worked with different populations from children to older adults.

Everyone has a story. I am devoted and focused to help clients that are seeking to develop into the best version of themselves. I utilize an integrative approach as a counselor to help my clients work on the various challenges that life brings while helping them to achieve the peace and balance they desire. I specialize in working with clients who want to address challenges around to anxiety, depression, clinical trauma, grief/loss, relationships as well as personal growth & development. I want to be a safe space for you to feel comfortable in telling your story. I want you to become the best version of yourself that I know you can!

The process of therapy & self-evaluation is often a difficult endeavor. I seek to ensure that your path to healing includes an emphasis on your strengths, being compassionate to yourself, incorporating self-care goals, practicing mindfulness with general well-being of both the mind & body. I've worked in the mental health field since undergrad & have over 3,330 supervised hours working at a higher level of care. I support emerging adults & adults of diverse populations that live in FL, IL, IN, OK with varying levels of Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD), Trauma/PTSD & struggle with life transition & challenges.

My experience as a licensed professional counselor has taught me that you are the expert when it comes to you. I have the training, skills, compassion and enthusiasm to support you in reaching your goals, find healing, and tap into your personal empowerment. Whatever you have done in life to get to this moment is your success. Reaching out for support has only furthered your empowerment. As your therapist I will invite you to challenge strategies that may have outlived their usefulness and work with you to develop additional tools to thrive.

Sarah works with clients in a collaborative and direct manner to bring subconscious thoughts and actions to the conscious mind in order to create lasting habits, attitudinal and behavior modification. She believes all people are capable of change and works with each client to develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans. While every individual brings their own unique stories and belief systems to counseling, Sarah utilizes an integrative theoretical approach, adjusting modalities and techniques accordingly to support clients in achieving their personal counseling goals.

Dr. Tony Fletcher is a well-known and respected clinical neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist and diplomate in forensic psychology with over 20 years of clinical and courtroom experience. His expertise is in various assessments (academic, learning disorders, TBI, forensic, psychiatric, emotional and cognitive) of children from the age of five to geriatric populations. Dr. Fletcher's therapeutic orientations are in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

I believe therapy should be a safe place for you to identify your innate strengths, deepen your sense of self, and find solutions for the things that challenge you in life. When I work with clients, I use a strengths-based and client-centered approach incorporated with empathy, acceptance and compassion. I whole-heartedly believe that sensitivity is power and being vulnerable is a form of strength.

I bring an empathic, intuitive approach to my practice of adult psychotherapy, working with my clients to identify both their immediate and long-standing internal obstacles. My goal is to help each client reach a greater, more nuanced clarity about themselves, without oversimplification or rigid categorization. Incorporating perspectives and influences from Psychodynamic, Experiential and Existential schools of psychotherapy, I have been told that my warm and engaging yet thoughtful style helps clients to more fully and authentically experience their own emotional richness. I also have extensive experience and advanced training in working with adults who were sexually abused as children.

Do you feel held back from achieving your full potential? Trapped by your problems? Your story doesn't end here. Let us help you write the next chapter.

Therapy is a chance for us to come together and collaborate so that we can help you build the life you want to live. I am particularly interested in helping adolescents and young adults navigate depression, anxiety, LGBTQ identity, school and work-related challenges, and the challenges of making major life transitions.