Therapists in Medical Village, Chicago, IL

My therapeutic style focuses on safety and empowerment. While I may be the “professional,” you are the expert of your own life. To establish trust, I wear my heart on my nerdy sleeve. I would never ask you to risk your vulnerability if I am unwilling to risk my own. I may use humor to foster hope and ease discomfort. I welcome you to question my perspectives to improve the power of our co-created insights. We will collaborate and develop ways for you to make new choices, break old patterns, and build more effective supports. Our work will help you unlock your potential for healing, and get you closer to the person you want to be.

Welcome! What areas in your life are you avoiding? Are you feeling stuck in life and in your relationships? My passion lies in working with individuals desiring to achieve more autonomy, working through feelings, addressing areas of guilt/shame and avoidance, establishing strong boundaries for themselves, and strengthening relationships. It takes courage to seek help and desire to work through your issues.

Life can be a journey of transitions and challenges. I recognize that the impact of change can be stressful on the mind and the body. As a bi-cultural therapist, I support individuals adjust to life transitions using culturally informed strength-based and mindful based approaches. I have experience providing trauma therapy to adults who have been affected by interpersonal violence and intergenerational trauma. I also recognize how chronic stress and trauma, as well as cultural factors, influence an individual’s sense of self.

This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.

Please visit my website for more information about my practice: www.DrAlexandraLuger.com

My name is Citlali Lara and I am a bi-cultural and bi-lingual therapist (English/Spanish). I enjoy working with individuals who are ready and committed to change! I have experience working with children, and adolescents as well as their families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, stress, relationships and life changes/transitions. I enjoy creating positive therapeutic relationships with my clients as I believe that effective therapy starts at fostering positive rapport.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, and filled with obstacles. I place emphasis on building trust and rapport with each person. I am a firm believer that each person deserves to work with someone who they can trust and freely open up with. My approach to therapy is to help you overcome those obstacles, reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and your world. I find that there is a huge importance in ensuring that each person can find their voice and is able to use it to advocate for their needs. As a result of my history of working at Chicago Public Schools I have extensive experience helping children meet their goals

Hello! My name is Katie Douglas. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have worked in mental health since 2004 with a large variety of populations. I commonly work with individuals with depression and anxiety, as well as addressing communication issues and self-esteem. I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse individuals. I utilize a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and am also trained and certified in Applied Behavior Analysis.

I am a Therapist and have been providing mental health services for 5 years in outpatient and in home settings.

Maybe you've asked yourself, why can't I shake these feelings? The difficulty concentrating, worrying, sadness, crying spells, feeling empty or just stuck. Or have you thought, when will I get over this? I'm tired of having flashbacks, feeling "on edge" and restless nights. Perhaps you've considered "OK, now what?" after the divorce, unexpected loss, new job, a recent diagnosis, infidelity, or navigating this space of uncertainty and pandemic related changes. Whether it's a relational struggle, figuring out your happiness, exploring your faith and everything else in between, you do have a choice in creating the life you desire!

Obsessive thoughts won't leave you and have you worrying uncontrollably. You have fears that don't make sense to others, but you must take action or avoid people, relationships, places to keep yourself and others safe. You doubt your decision and actions all the time and it stresses you out that you can't be sure if you did the right thing. You do things that feel out of your control, repetitive, and take a lot of time. Either you struggle to function in relationships, or it takes tremendous effort to do what you need to get done. All of the time you are anxious, thinking, and exhausted.

I enjoy working with diverse individuals and have clinical experience from a variety of settings, like community partners, residential substance use treatment facilities, department of corrections, college counseling centers, and schools. Largely, my work has been with marginalized groups, complex trauma, and severe mental illness.

¡Hola! First of all, I commend you. It takes courage to take the steps to care for your mental health. As a proud Latinx woman, I understand the stigma that comes with engaging in mental wellness services in our community. The truth is, there is nothing to be ashamed of. We can all benefit from some support every once in a while. Most importantly, you don't have to do it alone.

I have over ten years of clinical experience. I have worked in community agencies, corrections, hospitals, higher education, and private practice. I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist that is passionate about providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed mental health services.

Hi, my name is Dr. Celia and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who opened my practice to help those who want to make a change in their lives. I specialize in working with trauma across the lifespan, which is how I know how significantly our brains and bodies can shift after a difficult event and/or a series of difficult life circumstances. Therapy is a space for us to explore how our past informs who we are. Being able to form meaningful relationships is a key part of our mental wellness, but it isn’t always so easy to do.

I am accepting NEW clients! Has life been overwhelming lately, and you need a safe space to process it? Are you seeking self-understanding and acceptance? Together we can work through the difficulties and bring some clarity and relief to your life. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can effectively work on the needs you have at the present moment.

Do you feel lost, disconnected, or out of touch from yourself or the energy you once had? It’s been a rough year that has impacted people’s relationships, careers, and motivation. Are you feeling empowered or anxious as we move towards “normal” life?