Emotionally Focused Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
Some of the main issues I can help you with: co-dependency/attachment, open relationships, emotional trauma and self-esteem, fear of abandonment, sexual performance and libido concerns, body image and dysphoria, questioning sexual orientation, gender dysphoria and questioning gender, struggles or mismatches with intimacy and emotional vulnerability, and navigating internalized shame. I also work with the Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to addressing these complex dynamics of relational and sexual health and helping to ease these issues in your life. Contact me today.
Some of the main issues I can help you with: co-dependency/attachment, open relationships, emotional trauma and self-esteem, fear of abandonment, sexual performance and libido concerns, body image and dysphoria, questioning sexual orientation, gender dysphoria and questioning gender, struggles or mismatches with intimacy and emotional vulnerability, and navigating internalized shame. I also work with the Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to addressing these complex dynamics of relational and sexual health and helping to ease these issues in your life. Contact me today.
I believe healing can happen within the therapeutic relationship and aim to create a space grounded in trust and authenticity to facilitate this process. My relational approach is infused with compassion and a touch of humor, and is most effective with individuals who are curious about their life experiences.
I believe healing can happen within the therapeutic relationship and aim to create a space grounded in trust and authenticity to facilitate this process. My relational approach is infused with compassion and a touch of humor, and is most effective with individuals who are curious about their life experiences.
I want to help you to live your best life with inner peace. I know that life experiences and mental health issues can impede that progress. It is never too late to change and be better. A gift that comes with seeking therapy is that it gives you permission to feel safe in your own skin and to feel worthy and good enough. I can confidently say that good therapy works. Good therapy includes increasing your self-awareness, forgiveness, unburdening, unconditional love, connection, and self-compassion.
I want to help you to live your best life with inner peace. I know that life experiences and mental health issues can impede that progress. It is never too late to change and be better. A gift that comes with seeking therapy is that it gives you permission to feel safe in your own skin and to feel worthy and good enough. I can confidently say that good therapy works. Good therapy includes increasing your self-awareness, forgiveness, unburdening, unconditional love, connection, and self-compassion.
Patricia Vander Sande
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I am glad that you are making the first step in reaching out for help and support. It often takes courage to come in for the first session. My goal is to create a safe place where people can find help and support for those issues that are creating pain and distress in their lives. My hope is help free people up from whatever those things are. I have over 34 years of helping people dealing with trauma, relational issues, family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, cultural adjustment and re-entry issues. transitions, and healing from abusive relationships.
I am glad that you are making the first step in reaching out for help and support. It often takes courage to come in for the first session. My goal is to create a safe place where people can find help and support for those issues that are creating pain and distress in their lives. My hope is help free people up from whatever those things are. I have over 34 years of helping people dealing with trauma, relational issues, family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, cultural adjustment and re-entry issues. transitions, and healing from abusive relationships.
Are you feeling disconnected from your body, your sexuality and relationships? My clients come to me struggling with pain, shame, guilt and/or the pressure to perform. In every first session I reassure my clients, as I will reassure you now, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in reproductive and sexual medicine, I support individuals and partnership/s cultivate authenticity within themselves, their sexuality and within their relationships.
Are you feeling disconnected from your body, your sexuality and relationships? My clients come to me struggling with pain, shame, guilt and/or the pressure to perform. In every first session I reassure my clients, as I will reassure you now, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in reproductive and sexual medicine, I support individuals and partnership/s cultivate authenticity within themselves, their sexuality and within their relationships.
Michela Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work exclusively with individuals and couples navigating major life transitions, including marriage, postpartum, and parenthood. This includes supporting individuals through complex medical decisions or trauma related to pregnancy. Clients come to me struggling with communication and overwhelming stress. 67% of couples report a decline in relationship satisfaction after becoming parents, you are not alone, and help is available. I will work with you find new ways to advocate for yourself, and connect with your partner in a way that aligns with your values and goals.
I work exclusively with individuals and couples navigating major life transitions, including marriage, postpartum, and parenthood. This includes supporting individuals through complex medical decisions or trauma related to pregnancy. Clients come to me struggling with communication and overwhelming stress. 67% of couples report a decline in relationship satisfaction after becoming parents, you are not alone, and help is available. I will work with you find new ways to advocate for yourself, and connect with your partner in a way that aligns with your values and goals.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
As a South Asian therapist, I understand the intricate meanings tied to being an immigrant and a woman of color. I believe that every person's lived experiences uniquely shape their life and perceptions, which is why finding congruence and meaning in one’s life is important. In my practice, I utilize an integrative approach that blends systems, humanistic, and multicultural frameworks.
As a South Asian therapist, I understand the intricate meanings tied to being an immigrant and a woman of color. I believe that every person's lived experiences uniquely shape their life and perceptions, which is why finding congruence and meaning in one’s life is important. In my practice, I utilize an integrative approach that blends systems, humanistic, and multicultural frameworks.
I specialize in working with adults aged 18 or older who are grappling with anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and body image issues. They often feel overwhelmed and isolated, seeking a safe space to explore their feelings and challenges. Motivated and ready to make meaningful changes, their primary goal is recovery and healing—learning effective coping strategies, discovering self compassion, fostering a healthier relationship with themselves and their bodies, and creating space for what they truly desire in life.
I specialize in working with adults aged 18 or older who are grappling with anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and body image issues. They often feel overwhelmed and isolated, seeking a safe space to explore their feelings and challenges. Motivated and ready to make meaningful changes, their primary goal is recovery and healing—learning effective coping strategies, discovering self compassion, fostering a healthier relationship with themselves and their bodies, and creating space for what they truly desire in life.
I know what it is like scrolling through multiple profiles saying the same thing. So I hope these paragraphs will give you insight into what makes me different. My passion is to see Black and brown communities well. As a Black woman who grew up in urban contexts, I aim to help people thrive, especially those from marginalized communities. I have worked extensively with teens, young adults, and adults from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. With experience ranging from violence prevention services and school-based therapy to IOP and PHP hospital settings, I am confident I can hold whatever you bring to the session.
I know what it is like scrolling through multiple profiles saying the same thing. So I hope these paragraphs will give you insight into what makes me different. My passion is to see Black and brown communities well. As a Black woman who grew up in urban contexts, I aim to help people thrive, especially those from marginalized communities. I have worked extensively with teens, young adults, and adults from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. With experience ranging from violence prevention services and school-based therapy to IOP and PHP hospital settings, I am confident I can hold whatever you bring to the session.
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.
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.
Paige Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
Is there something holding you back from living the life you want? Do you feel anxious, depressed, uncertain, fearful or confused as to how to move forward? Do you hope to change an aspect of your life but you don’t know where to start? The journey of therapy can be a powerful tool to help you move through and uncover some of the obstacles that prevent you towards claiming the life you imagined. While I commonly see people struggling with change in their life, anxiety, and navigating their 20's-30s, some other common themes include grief, self-acceptance, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and perinatal mental health concerns.
Is there something holding you back from living the life you want? Do you feel anxious, depressed, uncertain, fearful or confused as to how to move forward? Do you hope to change an aspect of your life but you don’t know where to start? The journey of therapy can be a powerful tool to help you move through and uncover some of the obstacles that prevent you towards claiming the life you imagined. While I commonly see people struggling with change in their life, anxiety, and navigating their 20's-30s, some other common themes include grief, self-acceptance, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and perinatal mental health concerns.
Life’s journey takes us through diverse landscapes where clarity and security often intersect with uncertainty and confusion. My goal is to walk alongside clients, meeting them where they are, while providing a warm and supportive presence to foster a sense of safety and security. I firmly believe everyone deserves to discover their authentic selves and strive to become the best version of who they are. We will explore cultural identity, fulfilling hobbies, coping strategies like meditation and journaling, and strategies for empowerment to navigate challenges with confidence.
Life’s journey takes us through diverse landscapes where clarity and security often intersect with uncertainty and confusion. My goal is to walk alongside clients, meeting them where they are, while providing a warm and supportive presence to foster a sense of safety and security. I firmly believe everyone deserves to discover their authentic selves and strive to become the best version of who they are. We will explore cultural identity, fulfilling hobbies, coping strategies like meditation and journaling, and strategies for empowerment to navigate challenges with confidence.
Our lives' narratives sometimes may not be pleasant nor self-fulling. Nonetheless, the therapeutic space can serve as a starting point to reflect and create new beginnings. It can also be a space where we revisit past narratives that may have marked you significantly or try to embrace our fears for the future. In our work together, I aim to connect with you in a way that not only allows for safety, trust and vulnerability but instills a sense of empowerment that affirms your ability to endure uncertainty. I view therapy as a space where both you and I can help each other to co-narrate your life experiences.
Our lives' narratives sometimes may not be pleasant nor self-fulling. Nonetheless, the therapeutic space can serve as a starting point to reflect and create new beginnings. It can also be a space where we revisit past narratives that may have marked you significantly or try to embrace our fears for the future. In our work together, I aim to connect with you in a way that not only allows for safety, trust and vulnerability but instills a sense of empowerment that affirms your ability to endure uncertainty. I view therapy as a space where both you and I can help each other to co-narrate your life experiences.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy can be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. Everyone’s experiences and obstacles are different, which is why I prioritize a collaborative style that is adjustable to your needs. Creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous is important in achieving a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients.
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy can be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. Everyone’s experiences and obstacles are different, which is why I prioritize a collaborative style that is adjustable to your needs. Creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous is important in achieving a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients.
IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to:
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Choices, Actions & Reactions
IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to:
Accept Accountability for your
Choices, Actions & Reactions
Accepting new clients! I help clients with their journey to become one's ideal self. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing psychotherapy. My expertise is treating adults who struggle with anxiety/depression and are seeking to find a more meaningful life. I also enjoy working with new moms (as I too am a newer mom to a little one) and college students, faced with anxiety due to their life transition(s) which can bring on stress, depression, and/or anxiety with the many questions centering around, “What am I going to do next in my life?" "How do I navigate my new identity as a mother?"
Accepting new clients! I help clients with their journey to become one's ideal self. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing psychotherapy. My expertise is treating adults who struggle with anxiety/depression and are seeking to find a more meaningful life. I also enjoy working with new moms (as I too am a newer mom to a little one) and college students, faced with anxiety due to their life transition(s) which can bring on stress, depression, and/or anxiety with the many questions centering around, “What am I going to do next in my life?" "How do I navigate my new identity as a mother?"
Our past and present experiences help us to define ourselves and make sense of the world around us. As humans, we can’t help but seek meaning even in the face of events that often seem senseless. I believe that it is important to make room for all that life has to offer us, its joys and blessings, as well as its sorrow and misery. Often the latter can be difficult, stressful, and scary to explore. Our therapy will seek to create a space where you feel safe to explore, make space for, and create meaning around these difficult experiences.
Our past and present experiences help us to define ourselves and make sense of the world around us. As humans, we can’t help but seek meaning even in the face of events that often seem senseless. I believe that it is important to make room for all that life has to offer us, its joys and blessings, as well as its sorrow and misery. Often the latter can be difficult, stressful, and scary to explore. Our therapy will seek to create a space where you feel safe to explore, make space for, and create meaning around these difficult experiences.
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.
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.
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