Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.

Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and in learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.

Kristen Okrzesik, MSW, is a 2015 graduate from Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University in Chicago (2007). After teaching at New Trier High School for four years, Kristen returned to school in 2013 to focus on her Master's in Social Work.

Sonia is dedicated to creating a safe space for clients to be their authentic selves and share with her their current struggles. Assisting her clients to reach their full potential and live their best lives is a passion for Sonia. She helps clients to improve their self-confidence in all areas of their lives utilizing self-empowerment. Among the variety of challenges that she works with are issues related to self-esteem, body dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety. Sonia is especially passionate about working with people who struggle with autism spectrum disorder, intense difficulties in relationships, and thought disorders.

Battling anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your inner dialogue can become increasingly negative, and you may find yourself stuck in a seemingly unbreakable pattern of unhelpful thoughts. Through therapy, it is possible to break that cycle and engineer a new, positive, and healthy view of one's self and one's life. Through the utilization of an integrative approach, I am able to draw from a variety of therapeutic principles, to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.

Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you and your partner experiencing conflict that you can't seem to resolve? I can help you understand the underlying issues and needs that lead to withdrawal or anger, and work with you to re-establish strong bonds. Together we will identify the negative patterns that repeat, learn how to interrupt those and to instead create positive conflict resolution skills. I am passionate about the work I do as a therapist, and I respect each person's struggle and strengths.

Working with individuals, families and couples across the lifespan who have experienced traumatic events, family conflict, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, immigration issues, cultural adjustment challenges, and men’s issues. I specialize in psychological testing for AUTISM, ADHD, learning disabilities and social-emotional functioning with both adults and children in both English & SPANISH. Gerardo works with high school, collegiate and pro athletes who are transitioning out of sports and experiencing challenges with stress, anxiety and depression associated with performance.

Is it difficult for you to sustain well being, change self defeating patterns, or avoid unhealthy relationships? These forms of unhappiness deprive an individual of satisfying relationships, career goals and self contentment. It is my view, that therapy can improve satisfaction and happiness in relationships, career and life. My goal is to work collaboratively with a client to address their concerns and difficulties and to help them attain a healthy and fulfilling life.

I work with individuals and couples with a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns. I have a particular interest in working with issues around intimacy, sexuality, and identity. Sexual difficulties and dissatisfaction are surprisingly common. In fact, most of us will experience some sexual difficulties even in the best of relationships and at the best of times. However, misunderstood and unaddressed sexual difficulties can have a domino effect, negatively impacting how you view yourself, your partner, and your relationship. The result often entails unnecessary feelings of disconnection, frustration, anxiety, and shame, not to mention the loss of your sex life!

Life has its ups and downs, and at times we all feel stuck and not sure how to change but we know "something" has to change. I am here to help you! 85% of the time Depression and Anxiety co-exist. Depression takes away our motivation, energy and our ability to connect with others which only leads us to further sadness. Anxiety is ever present in our daily lives with thoughts of worry and over thinking everything. There is hope using cutting edge therapy such as Neuroscience, CBT, Biofeedback and EMDR. These techniques brings the science to therapy.

Sometimes we do not know where our strengths lie. It is when we are in a room with an empathic person focusing on our needs and issues, we can then access our strengths and move forward. I firmly believe everyone has it in themselves to be self-aware and address elements that are causing disharmony in their lives. My goal is to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental environment where they can freely express themselves and just be. My approach is collaborative based on mutual respect, kindness, and empathy. Encompassing a person centered style I focus on understanding you as an individual and helping you gain insight and flourish.

My speciality is helping adults, adolescents and children who are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or have relationship problems. My clinical approach is to search for reasons and find creative approaches to having a happier life. I can help you figure out confusing and difficult situations. I have 35 years expertise in techniques for making meaningful changes that enrich people's lives. I offer child guidance and work with parents to improve parenting skills so that they can help their children adjust to new situations, make friends and manage anger.

You are most likely here because you are searching for something. I know the experience of finding a clinician can be overwhelming and I am hopeful I can aid you in your journey. I have experience treating a diverse population of clients and pride myself on meeting the people I work with exactly where they are at. I possess a strong, empathic nature and place much importance on connection and trust. It is most important to me that you leave the clinical space with a sense self-acceptance and skills to achieve the freedom you’ve been searching for.

My areas of expertise focus around relational issues (with spouse/partner, parents or adult children), anxiety/depression, managing anger/emotions, young-adult development and life transitions (moves, school/career, divorce/separation, aging, etc.) Repeat arguments, miscommunications, lack of understanding, stonewalling/withdrawal, infidelity, difficulty navigating needs and expectations. Together we will identify patterns, stressors, and the role of beliefs, goals and emotions in motivating behavior. Life comes with problems, and success is rolling with the ups and downs. Come together or come alone.

Are you feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing relationship problems or feeling lonely? Asking for help is a courageous thing to do. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and collaborative approach to dealing with life's difficult moments. Together we can find solutions that will make you feel better as soon as possible. I can help you develop new coping strategies and a deeper understanding of your needs. I am committed to helping you use your strengths to grow personally and in your relationships with others.

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.

Hello, my name is Yvette. I am a seasoned professional and licensed therapist with a passion to empower individuals, couples, and families. I strive to assist clients in their journey to find fulfillment, joy, and peace of mind through services that promote personal and spiritual growth, emotional healing, improved relationships, and purposeful living. I am the founder of Therapy4U-Chicago. At Therapy4U we believe that life's challenges should not be met alone. We provide individualized care using solution focused and cognitive therapy in English, and Spanish (hablo español). I enjoy helping clients work through issues such as:

A recent transplant to the midwest, Arielle is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois, and she currently works at a private practice in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. She graduated from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, after which she went on to work in the private practice setting treating kids, “tweens,” teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD/executive functioning challenges. She was voted “Top Kids Doc” by New Jersey Family Magazine in 2018 and 2019.

I am an active therapist with 25 years of experience. How can my experience help you? By helping you feel better as you utilize new skills to move through marital and/or personal problems. I will help minimize the conflict in your life while maximizing your potential. There are no problems too trivial or too great to benefit from therapy. Therapy manage emotions, conflict and communication resulting in a deeper sense of well being. These are only some of the ways I can help. Start the growth process today, call (312)595-1787 or email barbara@drgoschi.com