UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Medical Village, Chicago, IL

Our bodies carry a multitude of experiences, memories, and traumas. Sometimes the things our bodies carry start to impact us in ways we never expected. As a bicultural, bilingual Mexican American therapist I am aware of the various barriers that may stop us from engaging in our own healing journey. For this reason, I have a passion for working with clients who are navigating the pressures and expectations that come along with being first-generation, transitions throughout the perinatal period, breaking generational trauma and clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and complex trauma.

Hi! My name is Briena Wyckstandt and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. I offer many therapy approaches with specific training in EMDR, DBT, and TF-CBT. I have experience working with all age ranges but most specifically teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Selecting the right therapist who has the clinical training and experience to help you can be confusing. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or have difficulties managing stress, I am a seasoned therapist with over 15 years of experience who specialize in these issues. I also specialize in multicultural issues. My approach is tailored to your specific needs because I see the psychotherapy as an ongoing and collaborative process between two of us. I will teach you useful skills that will help you to deal with not only the current problems but also with future problems you might encounter.

I am an experienced Licensed Social Worker who works with adolescents, adults and couples from diverse populations. My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, irritability-related and impulse-control symptoms, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and stress-management. I have substantial experience providing therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoeducation, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Shalayne has experience working with the LGBTQIA++ community and identify as female by using she/her/hers pronouns.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, hurt, sad, angry, worried, or even heartbroken? Are you looking to get some things off your mind to a trusted professional? Have you experienced traumatic events or not even sure if it would be considered traumatic? We can find the answer to that together. I have approximately 4 years of experience working with adults and teenagers who experience all of the above concerns and more! I am here to help you find solutions and motivate you to find your own answers. I will assist in providing the tools and be there to listen.

Focusing on issues ranging from anxiety and depression, to relationship issues and phase of life adjustments, I work with clients to set goals surrounding understanding how past events impact current realities. As a primarily Person Centered therapist, I believe that no two people experience any situation alike. It is my job to take the time to get to know my clients and their realities and sit in the mud with them as a support to get to their desired space. Clients are the experts of their own lives and change only happens when individuals have the dedication and motivation to do things differently.

Hello there ! I am Ana Do you find your self stuck in life? , do you find difficult to relate to other people in social settings? Lack confidence ? Do you feel misunderstood by those around you ? Hablas Español?

Arlyn is a caring, diplomatic, and frank therapist who works from a systemic perspective with an integrative approach. She recognizes that everyone is uniquely situated in our world and has nuanced perspectives informed by their experiences. Drawing on various therapeutic models, she meets her clients where they are and tailors her therapy to fit their needs and strengths. Ultimately, she strives to empower and challenge clients to create meaningful change and live wholehearted lives.

I am a strength-based therapist at heart, which simply means- I believe you are the expert of your own life! I am simply here to come along for the ride to help support, bring clarity, and when needed, help you define aspects of your unique life journey. My strength-based perspective allows us to focus on the values, goals, dreams, and callings that are important to you. Instead of just trying to eliminate unwanted behavior, we will aim to continually move you closer to how you want to show up in the world.

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.

My training as a Couple and Family Therapist has included working with individuals as well as couples, triads, families of origin, chosen families, roommates, and many other relationship configurations. Therapy is both a safe place and a brave space where I will provide a listening and empathetic ear for healing.

My clients experience me as nurturing, grounded, relatable, and professional which combined can create a safe space and therapeutic environment. I believe that therapy should be enjoyable, and I like to bring a sense of humor to sessions when appropriate, but when it comes to more serious issues, I pride myself on being an active non-judgmental listener and a compassionate ally.

I'm a therapist with 12 years of full-time psychotherapy experience. In my work with clients, I offer an environment of care, compassion, humility, and human understanding. Despite its beauty, the human experience is laden with struggles, challenges, and complexities. Often these issues are worth or necessitate exploring. Although I have extensive experience working with a wide range of concerns, I specialize in sleep, anxiety/depression, dating, relationship concerns, and complex trauma. In addition to being a general practitioner, I also practice EMDR.

You have googled it, read the self help books, or tried to "think" your way to feeling better. As we walk through life, we sometimes face a difficulty that feels impossible to solve. Although dealing with such a challenge can be scary and painful, it may also be an invitation to recognize patterns that no longer serve you and a time to explore new possibilities. After all you are the expert in your own life.

Accepting Clients Online and In Person! My name is Katie, and I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and religious trauma. I primarily work with young adults experiencing anxiety or depression in the midst of major life transitions such as beginning college, leaving home, or starting a career. Depression or anxiety can result in low motivation, restlessness, and emotional overwhelm that can quickly become debilitating. I also assist people of all ages in processing traumatic religious experiences and environments. These experiences can have a variety of symptoms, but have a deep and long lasting impact.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in healthcare, education, and community mental health. My most recent work centered on providing individualized therapy and attachment-focused parenting skills to foster parents. I begin each session with curiosity and compassion. My methodology draws from cognitive behavioral therapies paired with mindfulness.

Doing the work it takes to find the right therapist when your mind and heart are struggling and in need of that help takes an enormous amount of strength and hope. As a highly experienced clinical social worker, my goal is to bring my wide-range of experience with therapeutic modalities and diverse populations to capitalize on your strengths and hope. I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. While I have experience ranging from counseling people living with varying degrees of mental illness, to refugees from conflict zones, and survivors of Queer hate motivated violence.

In today’s world, many tasks and responsibilities can easily become overwhelming as life throws us unexpected obstacles. We can become anxious, depressed, hopeless, feeling like there is no rhyme or reason to what we are going through, to what we are thinking and feeling, or even to life itself. We might choose to escape from our problems, angst, a sense of void, our past, or our daily thoughts through indulging in external gratifications, by using drugs and alcohol, sex, relationships, or other means. We often get stuck in our thinking, consumed by negative self-talk and perceptions of ourselves.