Depression Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
Faimmiah Menyongai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I understand the hesitation in starting the therapy process; it can be intimidating. I admire the bravery that you possess by embarking on this journey. I work with individuals to resolve complex traumas, anxiety, depression, & identity-based wounds. As an immigrant & former refugee, my life experiences have further taught me to navigate through the events of migration, & violence, & the traumas of displacement, and loss. Some of these personal experiences have sharpened my capacity to delicately highlight the consequences of trauma & grief on the clients that I worked with.
I understand the hesitation in starting the therapy process; it can be intimidating. I admire the bravery that you possess by embarking on this journey. I work with individuals to resolve complex traumas, anxiety, depression, & identity-based wounds. As an immigrant & former refugee, my life experiences have further taught me to navigate through the events of migration, & violence, & the traumas of displacement, and loss. Some of these personal experiences have sharpened my capacity to delicately highlight the consequences of trauma & grief on the clients that I worked with.
Lisa M. Demos
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
With over 20 years of experience I have worked with a range of issues and populations. My main approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) in order to process thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to distorted thinking and behavior, therefore affecting emotional well-being. The goal is to challenge and reframe so that the client achieves their personal goals, to cope with life transitions and obstacles. I also utilize Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I've assisted clients with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and various others.
With over 20 years of experience I have worked with a range of issues and populations. My main approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) in order to process thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to distorted thinking and behavior, therefore affecting emotional well-being. The goal is to challenge and reframe so that the client achieves their personal goals, to cope with life transitions and obstacles. I also utilize Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I've assisted clients with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and various others.
Jennifer Griffin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who enjoys providing a safe and supportive environment to all my clients. Working from a strengths based perspective, my style tends to be warm, understanding, and interactive. Particular areas of interest and experience include adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression as well as individuals having difficulty in personal and professional relationships. Life transitions can be challenging, but working together through the therapeutic process can ease those tensions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who enjoys providing a safe and supportive environment to all my clients. Working from a strengths based perspective, my style tends to be warm, understanding, and interactive. Particular areas of interest and experience include adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression as well as individuals having difficulty in personal and professional relationships. Life transitions can be challenging, but working together through the therapeutic process can ease those tensions.
Dr. Kelly Hamoudah
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
My specialties are anxiety, depression, daily stress, as well as the psychosocial impact and mental health management of chronic pain and medical conditions.
Hello, I’m Dr. Kelly Hamoudah! In my work, I believe that establishing a safe space and building rapport is the first step towards the healing process. If you’re looking for help from a psychologist who uses evidence based interventions, is warm and friendly, and cares about you reaching your goals, then you’re in the right spot.
My specialties are anxiety, depression, daily stress, as well as the psychosocial impact and mental health management of chronic pain and medical conditions.
Hello, I’m Dr. Kelly Hamoudah! In my work, I believe that establishing a safe space and building rapport is the first step towards the healing process. If you’re looking for help from a psychologist who uses evidence based interventions, is warm and friendly, and cares about you reaching your goals, then you’re in the right spot.
Sarah Donohue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
She currently works with clients of all ages struggling with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, and Life Stressors.
Sarah Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in partnering with clients to explore what is causing their discomfort. She works from a client-centered perspective so that the client knows they are the expert in their story. Sarah incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help calm the often-overactive nervous system. Prior to coming to LifeStance, Sarah worked in Child Welfare for 4 years. She provided a multitude of services for children and families in the foster care system who experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
She currently works with clients of all ages struggling with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, and Life Stressors.
Sarah Donohue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in partnering with clients to explore what is causing their discomfort. She works from a client-centered perspective so that the client knows they are the expert in their story. Sarah incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help calm the often-overactive nervous system. Prior to coming to LifeStance, Sarah worked in Child Welfare for 4 years. She provided a multitude of services for children and families in the foster care system who experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Bloompoints - Therapy for Adults
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
My name is David Lewis, and I am a therapist. I am committed to providing you with a safe, healing, non-judgmental, therapeutic space where you can discover more about yourself. My goal is to provide you with therapy tools to reduce relationship anxiety, depression, and stress. I will help you cultivate healthy and functioning relationships and explore various ways to live an authentic life full of meaning and purpose. We can work together to heal and overcome your relationship challenges and life's hurdles, enabling you to attain acceptance and peace.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
My name is David Lewis, and I am a therapist. I am committed to providing you with a safe, healing, non-judgmental, therapeutic space where you can discover more about yourself. My goal is to provide you with therapy tools to reduce relationship anxiety, depression, and stress. I will help you cultivate healthy and functioning relationships and explore various ways to live an authentic life full of meaning and purpose. We can work together to heal and overcome your relationship challenges and life's hurdles, enabling you to attain acceptance and peace.
Philip Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
He is highly experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorders, LGBT challenges, relationship difficulties, and a variety of social challenges facing African American males in the community.
Philip Montgomery, LPC, PhD, has a track record of delivering high-quality services to individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. He believes each client's voice needs to be heard and their stories validated to allow them to feel safe so the work can begin. Philip earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and a PhD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
He is highly experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorders, LGBT challenges, relationship difficulties, and a variety of social challenges facing African American males in the community.
Philip Montgomery, LPC, PhD, has a track record of delivering high-quality services to individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. He believes each client's voice needs to be heard and their stories validated to allow them to feel safe so the work can begin. Philip earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and a PhD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Brett Fry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
), coping with anxiety and stress, depression, self-esteem, and family troubles.
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.
), coping with anxiety and stress, depression, self-esteem, and family troubles.
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.
Matthew Winstanley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
My style is open and active in an attempt to meet my client's needs. I believe that successful therapy helps the client find insight into their lives and the competence to improve their functioning. Essentially, I hope that self-awareness leads to healthy changes in various important areas of my client's lives. I also hope to facilitate awareness and use of one's personal strengths - all in a supportive therapeutic atmosphere. Many of my clients seek my assistance with mood problems such as depression, anxiety, and anger. Others look for help in dealing with difficult life transitions.
My style is open and active in an attempt to meet my client's needs. I believe that successful therapy helps the client find insight into their lives and the competence to improve their functioning. Essentially, I hope that self-awareness leads to healthy changes in various important areas of my client's lives. I also hope to facilitate awareness and use of one's personal strengths - all in a supportive therapeutic atmosphere. Many of my clients seek my assistance with mood problems such as depression, anxiety, and anger. Others look for help in dealing with difficult life transitions.
Dr. Julia Hongying Chen
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I have more than ten years of experience working with individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationships, family of origin, intersecting identities, transition, medically unexplained symptoms.
Having lived in different countries (China, England, and the U.S.) and the life of both a “majority” and a “minority”, from marketing to mental health, I am able to connect with people in their diverse life experiences. I see therapy as a relationship between two people committed to face the deeper truths of our lives. I am here to understand your unique personal story, and support you in sorting out complex emotional and relational concerns. The goal is for you to set yourself free from limiting barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop more fulfilling relationships with others.
I have more than ten years of experience working with individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationships, family of origin, intersecting identities, transition, medically unexplained symptoms.
Having lived in different countries (China, England, and the U.S.) and the life of both a “majority” and a “minority”, from marketing to mental health, I am able to connect with people in their diverse life experiences. I see therapy as a relationship between two people committed to face the deeper truths of our lives. I am here to understand your unique personal story, and support you in sorting out complex emotional and relational concerns. The goal is for you to set yourself free from limiting barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop more fulfilling relationships with others.
Fatma Aydin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
It is often difficult to ask for support in the face of life’s challenges, and I appreciate you taking this step! I work with young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and identity and self-esteem concerns, among others. My goal is to create a comfortable and safe space where we work collaboratively to help you face those challenges and make the changes you desire to live a more fulfilling life. We all have vulnerabilities, and strengths we often don’t realize. I therefore work with my clients to build on their strengths and resilience, and develop self-compassion.
It is often difficult to ask for support in the face of life’s challenges, and I appreciate you taking this step! I work with young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and identity and self-esteem concerns, among others. My goal is to create a comfortable and safe space where we work collaboratively to help you face those challenges and make the changes you desire to live a more fulfilling life. We all have vulnerabilities, and strengths we often don’t realize. I therefore work with my clients to build on their strengths and resilience, and develop self-compassion.
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Samantha Schachter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Samantha Schachter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. Samantha has had the privilege of gaining significant clinical experience through working in a psychiatric hospital setting, substance abuse residential, as well as traditional outpatient. Through these different environments, she has learned to build a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. She has had significant experience helping children, adolescents, teens, and adults with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and more.
Samantha Schachter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. Samantha has had the privilege of gaining significant clinical experience through working in a psychiatric hospital setting, substance abuse residential, as well as traditional outpatient. Through these different environments, she has learned to build a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. She has had significant experience helping children, adolescents, teens, and adults with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and more.
Lauryn Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Anxiety and Depression: Lauryn helps clients recognize when they're having negative or anxious thoughts and provides tools to calm the mind.
Lauryn Payne, LPC, NCC, offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings. She treats adolescents and adults struggling with family conflict, mood disorders, schizophrenia, women's issues, and is especially skilled at helping with: Racial Identity and Justice: Lauryn removes barriers for minority clients to address cultural identity and trauma. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Lauryn is committed to providing resources and bridging any gaps in minority mental health care. Trauma: Coping with the distress trauma brings is difficult, but healing is possible.
Anxiety and Depression: Lauryn helps clients recognize when they're having negative or anxious thoughts and provides tools to calm the mind.
Lauryn Payne, LPC, NCC, offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings. She treats adolescents and adults struggling with family conflict, mood disorders, schizophrenia, women's issues, and is especially skilled at helping with: Racial Identity and Justice: Lauryn removes barriers for minority clients to address cultural identity and trauma. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Lauryn is committed to providing resources and bridging any gaps in minority mental health care. Trauma: Coping with the distress trauma brings is difficult, but healing is possible.
Jasmin M Weaver
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
My specialty includes treating anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as interpersonal/familial difficulties.
I specialize in the treatment of adult and adolescent survivors of childhood trauma. I assist individuals and families in overcoming emotional difficulties related to traumatic events, such as physical, emotional or sexual abuse, as well as treating the generational impact of substance use and mental illness.
My specialty includes treating anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as interpersonal/familial difficulties.
I specialize in the treatment of adult and adolescent survivors of childhood trauma. I assist individuals and families in overcoming emotional difficulties related to traumatic events, such as physical, emotional or sexual abuse, as well as treating the generational impact of substance use and mental illness.
Kristina M Pecora
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
My special areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions (grief and loss, marriage and divorce), Women's health issues, and Mindfulness coaching.
Have you ever felt like you could do more, achieve more, be “better” in some way but you’re not quite sure how? Like something is holding you back and if you could just unlock the key to whatever it is, you could level up your life? Long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions may hold you back from experiencing a more fulfilling, more meaningful life - we can change that!
My special areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions (grief and loss, marriage and divorce), Women's health issues, and Mindfulness coaching.
Have you ever felt like you could do more, achieve more, be “better” in some way but you’re not quite sure how? Like something is holding you back and if you could just unlock the key to whatever it is, you could level up your life? Long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions may hold you back from experiencing a more fulfilling, more meaningful life - we can change that!
Taylor Kiener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Taylor Kiener, LSW, recognizes the strength it takes to reach out for support and the vulnerability that goes into sharing difficult emotions. She aims to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to freely express thoughts they may not be able to share elsewhere. Taylor supports children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and more. In therapy, Taylor mainly uses a combination of CBT and client centered therapy. Her goal is to help clients develop an awareness of and overcome distorted thinking.
Taylor Kiener, LSW, recognizes the strength it takes to reach out for support and the vulnerability that goes into sharing difficult emotions. She aims to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to freely express thoughts they may not be able to share elsewhere. Taylor supports children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and more. In therapy, Taylor mainly uses a combination of CBT and client centered therapy. Her goal is to help clients develop an awareness of and overcome distorted thinking.
Tekeia Hinton
Licensed Professional Counselor, Hinton
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
Tekeia Hinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is experienced in working with anxiety disorders, transitional stress, substance use, depression, loss, crisis, and trauma. She uses techniques from many therapies including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She also incorporates skills of mindfulness and education. Tekeia received her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys the fall season and learning about new cultures.
Tekeia Hinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is experienced in working with anxiety disorders, transitional stress, substance use, depression, loss, crisis, and trauma. She uses techniques from many therapies including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She also incorporates skills of mindfulness and education. Tekeia received her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys the fall season and learning about new cultures.
Sydney Gideon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
I have experience working with anxiety/depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse.
I am passionate, and empathetic to the daily struggles impacting individuals in today’s complex world. I provide a warm environment while being direct in sessions. I use a strength-based approach to help clients identify and reach goals while understanding the individual needs and desires of each client. Viewing the individual in the context of their environment allows me to gain a more holistic view of the client and the external stressors impacting their daily lives. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive space, empowering clients to fully utilize the therapeutic space. I am licensed in Illinois and Ohio
I have experience working with anxiety/depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse.
I am passionate, and empathetic to the daily struggles impacting individuals in today’s complex world. I provide a warm environment while being direct in sessions. I use a strength-based approach to help clients identify and reach goals while understanding the individual needs and desires of each client. Viewing the individual in the context of their environment allows me to gain a more holistic view of the client and the external stressors impacting their daily lives. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive space, empowering clients to fully utilize the therapeutic space. I am licensed in Illinois and Ohio
Ashley Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
I am a therapist who recognizes that no problem or issue is too big or small to be addressed, and I understand that therapy should feel like a safe, non-judgmental space for clients. I work with late adolescents to middle adult clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment, relationship, and life transition issues. I strive to meet clients where they are so they can aim to reach their full potential and goals .
I am a therapist who recognizes that no problem or issue is too big or small to be addressed, and I understand that therapy should feel like a safe, non-judgmental space for clients. I work with late adolescents to middle adult clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment, relationship, and life transition issues. I strive to meet clients where they are so they can aim to reach their full potential and goals .
Shawntrell Moore
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
River North, Chicago, IL 60654 (Online Only)
Make substantial change expeditiously! My aim is to help clients (adults, teens) find comfort with emotional vulnerability and healing through introspection of thoughts, behaviors, and values which prompts new action. My ideal client is one who is interested in processing emotions, gaining insight, and using existing/untapped internal and external resources. I am a thoughtful, compassionate, collaborative, and patient professional with 15 years of experience. Can definitely assist with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues/divorce, shame, identity issues, and simply improving one's well-being.
Make substantial change expeditiously! My aim is to help clients (adults, teens) find comfort with emotional vulnerability and healing through introspection of thoughts, behaviors, and values which prompts new action. My ideal client is one who is interested in processing emotions, gaining insight, and using existing/untapped internal and external resources. I am a thoughtful, compassionate, collaborative, and patient professional with 15 years of experience. Can definitely assist with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues/divorce, shame, identity issues, and simply improving one's well-being.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.