Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
My training includes practical experience in various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
My training includes practical experience in various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
Jill Jensen, LCSW, provides a compassionate and empathetic space for individuals and families across Illinois. With a focus on understanding and honoring each client’s unique experiences, Jill helps create an environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to take steps toward their mental health goals. Serving children, teens, young adults, and adults, Jill supports clients facing various challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and childhood behavior issues.
Jill Jensen, LCSW, provides a compassionate and empathetic space for individuals and families across Illinois. With a focus on understanding and honoring each client’s unique experiences, Jill helps create an environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to take steps toward their mental health goals. Serving children, teens, young adults, and adults, Jill supports clients facing various challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and childhood behavior issues.
I draw from a variety of approaches to fit the needs of my clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy, multicultural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, humanistic, somatic, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion-focused, attachment-based, mindfulness through the cultural context, family systems, multicultural t
Therapeutic Approach: The presenting problem is the doorway for individuals, couples, and families to seek out services. My approach to treatment is collaborative and holistic (mind, body, spirit, and soul). I view human development and human experience as a complex interactive process that is understood in terms of relational dynamics at many levels of contextual understanding. My approach is recognizing that individuals and families are linked to the wider cultural contexts and shaped by socio-political and sociolinguistic realities.
I draw from a variety of approaches to fit the needs of my clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy, multicultural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, humanistic, somatic, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion-focused, attachment-based, mindfulness through the cultural context, family systems, multicultural t
Therapeutic Approach: The presenting problem is the doorway for individuals, couples, and families to seek out services. My approach to treatment is collaborative and holistic (mind, body, spirit, and soul). I view human development and human experience as a complex interactive process that is understood in terms of relational dynamics at many levels of contextual understanding. My approach is recognizing that individuals and families are linked to the wider cultural contexts and shaped by socio-political and sociolinguistic realities.
We believe in taking a strengths-based approach to serving clients. Through our comprehensive services, we work to maximize your strengths to help you reach your full potential. We treat each client based on the unique needs they bring into the room; hence we will help you to stay motivated and supported as you work towards your goals. Our wide array of treatment services include psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages; as well as testing and evaluation, coaching, and consultation. We are committed to helping you make positive changes in your life and we work to provide a safe environment for doing s
We believe in taking a strengths-based approach to serving clients. Through our comprehensive services, we work to maximize your strengths to help you reach your full potential. We treat each client based on the unique needs they bring into the room; hence we will help you to stay motivated and supported as you work towards your goals. Our wide array of treatment services include psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages; as well as testing and evaluation, coaching, and consultation. We are committed to helping you make positive changes in your life and we work to provide a safe environment for doing s
Sarah is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and owner of a Chicago-based sport psychology company offering Mental Performance Coaching to College and High School Athletes for the past 10 years.
Sarah works with clients with a wide variety of needs, including sports performance concerns, anxiety, confidence, & life transitions.
- We enhance mental performance and overall well-being utilizing our personal coaching philosophies, stress management techniques, confidence-building strategies, goal-setting, and developing techniques for staying focused under pressure.
Sarah is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and owner of a Chicago-based sport psychology company offering Mental Performance Coaching to College and High School Athletes for the past 10 years.
Sarah works with clients with a wide variety of needs, including sports performance concerns, anxiety, confidence, & life transitions.
- We enhance mental performance and overall well-being utilizing our personal coaching philosophies, stress management techniques, confidence-building strategies, goal-setting, and developing techniques for staying focused under pressure.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
Linda Quizhpi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with a wide range of age groups and diverse populations. Linda takes into consideration all aspects of a client’s life as a whole in order to create a unique treatment plan to help address one’s needs. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused interventions, dialectical behavior therapy, and many other modalities. In her free time, Linda enjoys reading, journaling, and working with local advocacy groups aiming to promote positive change.
Linda Quizhpi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with a wide range of age groups and diverse populations. Linda takes into consideration all aspects of a client’s life as a whole in order to create a unique treatment plan to help address one’s needs. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused interventions, dialectical behavior therapy, and many other modalities. In her free time, Linda enjoys reading, journaling, and working with local advocacy groups aiming to promote positive change.
My therapy approaches are strongly rooted in ACT, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and ERP.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples on a wide range of emotional and relationship challenges. My clients often come to therapy seeking understanding, clarity, and growth in areas such as communication, anxiety, depression, or family dynamics. I specialize in women's health, eating disorders, couples as well as grief and trauma (among other issues). I believe that therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you build skills and process emotions that lead to lasting change and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
My therapy approaches are strongly rooted in ACT, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and ERP.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples on a wide range of emotional and relationship challenges. My clients often come to therapy seeking understanding, clarity, and growth in areas such as communication, anxiety, depression, or family dynamics. I specialize in women's health, eating disorders, couples as well as grief and trauma (among other issues). I believe that therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you build skills and process emotions that lead to lasting change and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I draw from ACT, DBT, CBT, and expressive-based approaches to support healing and self-discovery.
While life is constantly changing, we are too — evolving, growing, and sometimes struggling to keep up. In a world that often tells us who we should be, it can be hard to explore who we really are. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, not just for who you are now, but for who you're becoming. I work with young adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, life transitions, shifting family dynamics, anger, and self-esteem. I value diversity and believe our identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences shape how we move and heal. You are worthy of support, capable of growth, and are more than enough.
I draw from ACT, DBT, CBT, and expressive-based approaches to support healing and self-discovery.
While life is constantly changing, we are too — evolving, growing, and sometimes struggling to keep up. In a world that often tells us who we should be, it can be hard to explore who we really are. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, not just for who you are now, but for who you're becoming. I work with young adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, life transitions, shifting family dynamics, anger, and self-esteem. I value diversity and believe our identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences shape how we move and heal. You are worthy of support, capable of growth, and are more than enough.
He has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents using multiple solution focused modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral therapy ( DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Pumphrey has worked with people in multiple levels of care from PHP, to Intensive outpatient, outpatient as well as a multimodal team member through primary care physicians for onsight consultations.
He has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents using multiple solution focused modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral therapy ( DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Pumphrey has worked with people in multiple levels of care from PHP, to Intensive outpatient, outpatient as well as a multimodal team member through primary care physicians for onsight consultations.
She uses techniques of Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Solution Focused therapy to support clients in their goals for treatment.
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 uses techniques of Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Solution Focused therapy to support clients in their goals for treatment.
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.
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming when we are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or triggers. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and move through these experiences with greater presence and self-compassion. I know therapy is going well when tension and self-doubt give way to a sense of ease and confidence. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, are in recovery, or are exploring identity, relationships, self-esteem, family dynamics, or life transitions. I invite curiosity and kindness toward all parts of the self, especially those who have learned to protect or adapt through adversity.
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming when we are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or triggers. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and move through these experiences with greater presence and self-compassion. I know therapy is going well when tension and self-doubt give way to a sense of ease and confidence. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, are in recovery, or are exploring identity, relationships, self-esteem, family dynamics, or life transitions. I invite curiosity and kindness toward all parts of the self, especially those who have learned to protect or adapt through adversity.
I am Malgorzata (Gosha) Thornton, and I bring deep experience in psychology, social work, counseling, and mindfulness to my practice. My journey began in Poland, where I embarked on a career as a psychiatric nurse, and then I moved to the United States without speaking a word of English. I learned it, and pursued another undergraduate degree in psychology at Roosevelt University, and a Master’s Degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago.
I am Malgorzata (Gosha) Thornton, and I bring deep experience in psychology, social work, counseling, and mindfulness to my practice. My journey began in Poland, where I embarked on a career as a psychiatric nurse, and then I moved to the United States without speaking a word of English. I learned it, and pursued another undergraduate degree in psychology at Roosevelt University, and a Master’s Degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago.
Tiffany C. Owen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treating adults and adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and adjustment disorders. She received her Masters in Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has done advanced training at the Rush University Medical Center, Treatment Research Center. Her collaborative approach in treatment aims at successfully returning individuals to optimal functioning and achieving lasting personal strength.
Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treating adults and adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and adjustment disorders. She received her Masters in Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has done advanced training at the Rush University Medical Center, Treatment Research Center. Her collaborative approach in treatment aims at successfully returning individuals to optimal functioning and achieving lasting personal strength.
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental atmosphere to help you feel comfortable opening up about what you have been struggling with. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction issues, dealing with a life transition, and relationship issues. Many of my clients begin counseling because they are not feeling like themselves and want to make a healthy change. Sometimes we don't know exactly what that change is until we begin to build awareness around our needs in therapy.
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental atmosphere to help you feel comfortable opening up about what you have been struggling with. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction issues, dealing with a life transition, and relationship issues. Many of my clients begin counseling because they are not feeling like themselves and want to make a healthy change. Sometimes we don't know exactly what that change is until we begin to build awareness around our needs in therapy.
Caroline Lin Neurodivergent-Affirming
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CRC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60601
If you’ve spent years masking, pushing through burnout, or wondering why everyday things feel harder than they should, you’re not alone. Many of my clients weren’t diagnosed until adulthood—or still aren’t—and have spent years over-functioning or doubting themselves without knowing why. That toll often shows up as anxiety, exhaustion, or self-criticism. In therapy, we’ll honor your coping strategies, unlearn harmful patterns, and create clarity, choice, and self-trust. You deserve support that affirms your strengths and the whole of who you are.
If you’ve spent years masking, pushing through burnout, or wondering why everyday things feel harder than they should, you’re not alone. Many of my clients weren’t diagnosed until adulthood—or still aren’t—and have spent years over-functioning or doubting themselves without knowing why. That toll often shows up as anxiety, exhaustion, or self-criticism. In therapy, we’ll honor your coping strategies, unlearn harmful patterns, and create clarity, choice, and self-trust. You deserve support that affirms your strengths and the whole of who you are.
Additionally, Jaclyn has a strong interest in self-esteem issues, helping clients transform the way they perceive and feel about themselves. In her practice, Jaclyn incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, using humor as appropriate to create a relaxed atmosphere. She has experience working in high-acuity settings, including Chicago Behavioral Hospital and Rogers Behavioral Health, where she treated clients across various levels of care, such as inpatient, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
Additionally, Jaclyn has a strong interest in self-esteem issues, helping clients transform the way they perceive and feel about themselves. In her practice, Jaclyn incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, using humor as appropriate to create a relaxed atmosphere. She has experience working in high-acuity settings, including Chicago Behavioral Hospital and Rogers Behavioral Health, where she treated clients across various levels of care, such as inpatient, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
Hello, I’m Dr. LaTashia Raymond, Founder of Effective Lifestyle Solutions. I’m a licensed psychologist, Veteran, and trauma‑focused clinician who believes healing happens in spaces where people feel seen, respected, and safe to be themselves. My work is shaped by my military experience and growing up in an underserved community, which helps me bring deep empathy, cultural humility, and real‑world understanding into my work. I support adults navigating trauma, stress, life transitions, and sleep concerns, and I provide psychological & neuropsychological assessments. My approach is collaborative and centered on your goals and values.
Hello, I’m Dr. LaTashia Raymond, Founder of Effective Lifestyle Solutions. I’m a licensed psychologist, Veteran, and trauma‑focused clinician who believes healing happens in spaces where people feel seen, respected, and safe to be themselves. My work is shaped by my military experience and growing up in an underserved community, which helps me bring deep empathy, cultural humility, and real‑world understanding into my work. I support adults navigating trauma, stress, life transitions, and sleep concerns, and I provide psychological & neuropsychological assessments. My approach is collaborative and centered on your goals and values.
Abigail utilizes a collaborative therapeutic approach that incorporates Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Behavioral Activation, Art Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) when applicable.
Abigail is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P) who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders as well as LGBTQ+ issues. She received her Bachelor's degree from Temple University and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Adler University. Abigail has extensive experience in working with teens, families, and adults in community mental health, partial hospital, and outpatient settings.
Abigail utilizes a collaborative therapeutic approach that incorporates Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Behavioral Activation, Art Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) when applicable.
Abigail is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P) who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders as well as LGBTQ+ issues. She received her Bachelor's degree from Temple University and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Adler University. Abigail has extensive experience in working with teens, families, and adults in community mental health, partial hospital, and outpatient settings.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Or how about having a feeling that you're ready to begin healing? 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 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.
Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Or how about having a feeling that you're ready to begin healing? 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 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.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.