Therapists in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Alex Ngo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I have focused my work on supporting queer and trans people and people of color. The clients who tend to be the best fit for my clinical approach tend to be people who are looking to be pushed, who want to build self-awareness, and want to change their relationship with their younger selves. They are asking the questions, "Who I am in this world?" or "How do I heal from the violence of the world?" or "How do I do things differently?" They want to build meaningful lives, practice gratitude and mindfulness, and alleviate suffering by offering themselves understanding and self-nurture.
Rachel Kardon
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS
Verified
It takes great courage to come to therapy, and the most important part of being a clinician is the therapeutic relationship I develop with my clients. I provide a space for individuals to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Debbie Shepard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW , RDDP
Verified
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, struggling with issues related to alcohol and substance use, relationship issues and life transitions.
Caroline Dawson (She Her Hers)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified
I believe therapy should be a supportive experience. Using a strength-based approach, I work hard to help my clients navigate emotions, develop coping skills and strengthen relationships. While working towards their goals, I value understanding individual experiences and underlying emotions. My work is centered around lifting constraints which prevent change and exploring new behaviors and thought patterns.
Stephanie Rose Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS at the moment: As an inner-city Chicago native, Stephanie seeks to create a safe place for clients to deepen their awareness of self and others, and work toward a healthier way of interacting with the world. Stephanie has experience working with adults and emerging adults surrounding a wide variety of concerns, including trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational concerns. Stephanie draws from attachment theory as a basis for understanding how primary relationships impact one’s worldview, while exploring and resolving the related thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Janet S Peden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I believe therapy is a partnership between the therapist and the client working together to understand unhelpful patterns of behavior and to more effectively manage relationships and problematic life situations. I see each individual as unique. It is thus important to understand the various aspects of this personal uniqueness and the specific situations and struggles that she or he is dealing with.
Renanah K Lehner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
A trusting and collaborative relationship is essential in therapy, and it is my goal to provide my clients with a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere in which to explore their experiences, feelings and concerns. I work with adults who are struggling with a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, procrastination and life stressors. In addition to addressing immediate concerns and problematic symptoms, I work with my clients to understand and change longstanding relationship patterns and sources of dissatisfaction so that they can achieve greater fulfillment, intimacy and resilience.
Izzy Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC, R-DMT
Verified
Holistic healing can be the start to your journey into self-discovery, growth, and connection to the present moment. Talk therapy, in addition to movement interventions, will unlock the person you are meant to be. Connecting mind, body, and spirit will ignite empowerment and wholeness from within as we rewrite your narrative. What is beautiful about this work is that it is for everyone and anyone! Whatever your struggle may be, I am here as a dance/movement therapist to provide safety as we discover your passions, values and goals. We will collaborate together for long term wellness.
Kate Madl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Hello! My name is Kate Madl and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As a therapist, I work with teens and adults focusing on a variety of concerns. I have over fourteen years of experience in the community mental health and social services fields, working with individuals around anxiety, depression, family dynamic issues, chronic illness and life stressors. Over the past few years, I have worked extensively with caregivers around the grief, isolation and stress associated with their role caring for their loved one.
Brett Fry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Working with various populations has taught me the importance of understanding the full individual and their own unique experience in the world. I provide a supportive environment, focusing on symptom reduction while also exploring underlying roots of emotional discomfort. I encourage self-exploration, emotional processing, and self-acceptance. I try to help clients connect past experiences to their current situations, and I utilize the therapeutic relationship to foster clients' growth and self-fulfillment. I find therapy to be powerful and exciting, and I consider it a privilege to help people strive for their potential.
Lisa Michele Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
I have a solid belief in building healthy holistic therapeutic relationships between client and therapist, doing so helps develop a mutually comfortable and safe working environment. I help the client through the healing process for depression, anxiety, anger management, stressful life events, and relationship issues . Clients learn to trust in their capabilities, learn their strengths, and facilitate growth and self-reflection.
Jennifer Gray
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Now offering Telehealth! Are you unhappy in your life, or in your relationship with a partner, child, family member, or friend? Are you struggling with a challenging life transition, an unfulfilling job or with issues related to your personal identity? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed, or experiencing depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol problems? Are you are ready to make some positive changes in your life? Let me help you to reimagine and create the life that you want, to break out of old, negative patterns, and find peace, balance, meaning and value in your life.
Matthew Vail
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Are you feeling trapped or overwhelmed by life's challenges? Does something feel "off," but you don't yet have words for it? A strong therapeutic relationship can empower us to live the lives we want by challenging the stories we tell about ourselves and the world. Asking for help can be daunting, so I work to create a safe environment that supports my clients in being fully themselves. Since each person comes to my office with their own vision of what a fulfilling life looks like, I use a collaborative approach to meet each person's unique needs.
Falana Coleman-Zamora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Life's moments are filled with joy, disappointment, triumph and challenges. Many of these experiences leave us feeling exhilarated, overwhelmed and in search of a new path in a different direction. I believe that the therapeutic environment is a safe space where mutual trust, honesty and insightful dialogue allow you to nurture, heal and replenish yourself. The therapeutic relationship is essential to my clinical approach; a collaborative effort to support and challenge as we establish and progress toward identified goals.
Eryn Weber-Shifrin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Every person comes to therapy for his/her/their own reasons. One person's bumps in the road may be another person's crises. Thus, each therapeutic journey is unique and individually compelling. For some, it's a crisis, a loss, or some major life event or transition that brings them to my office. Other people find their way here when they can no longer tolerate the cumulative impact of chronic stress or the frustration of dissatisfying relationships and life circumstances. I believe that a boundaried, empathic relationship with the right therapist can be restorative and an instrument for positive change.
Agnes Svinkunas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
My ideal in therapy is to be able to set a comfortable environment in which growth can be achieved. I truly believe that a person can overcome and achieve anything that they set their mind to. I like to set an environment in which working together with the client goals can be turned into reality. I do not believe that there is a problem that is too big or small that cannot be tackled with the help of a supportive and motivating environment. Originally I am from Lithuanian that leads me to having a special interest in immigration/assimilation concerns. I have experience working with children, adolescence, and adults.
Christine Collins
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Verified
It is my goal as a therapist to create a trusting, supportive, non-judgmental relationship with you. At times we get stuck repeating old patterns and we cannot see a solution. My approach is collaborative; I focus on your strengths to find answers and to move you towards the future you desire. I integrate spirituality and Christian perspectives when requested.
Ashley Jessen, LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families manage the stressors associated with having children. I focus on all phases of the process including infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, pre/post-partum emotional struggles, partner relationship issues, and decisions regarding returning to work. My approach is holistic in nature, with emphasis on the relationship between physical, mental and emotional well-being. *My most recent areas of focus involve the effects of Covid-19: anxiety, depression, grief, fertility struggles, parenting, relationship/family issues, work from home transitions, adjustment challenges.*
Kelsey O'Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed, weighed down and stuck in place at times, like you know what you should do, but don’t have the motivation to make it happen? This is the effect depression, anxiety and trauma can have on people, and you’re not alone. As a child, adolescent and adult therapist, my goal is to make you feel heard and understood. Together, we will address your concerns by understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and physical health effect one another. We will discover coping mechanisms that work for you through exploring your strengths, interests and support systems.
Kimberley Hogan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I aspire to listen, understand, and guide each person I treat through the problems that are getting in the way of feeling more happy and fulfilled. Oftentimes, painful emotions or difficult relationships are the catalyst for someone to begin therapy. I work with each patient to alleviate the pain they are experiencing on a day-to-day basis while we ascertain the underlying emotional issues that may contribute to destructive patterns. This two-pronged approach is helpful in order to cope effectively with similar problems as they arise in the future.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Near North Side, Chicago are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Near North Side, Chicago then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Near North Side, Chicago then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Near North Side, Chicago, or Child Psychologists in Near North Side, Chicago.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Near North Side, Chicago psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Near North Side, Chicago psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Near North Side, Chicago specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.